Do you have a skylight in your roof? If you do, then you enjoy a nice way to have extra natural light in your home. But at the same time, you likely know that skylights take a lot of maintenance. Skylights, in essence, are just one of many roof penetrations. When I am...

The water we drink has a direct impact on our health. Throughout this blog, we will discuss how water can become contaminated. Once you learn what can pollute your drinking water, you will know what to do as well as what not to do. When mining or...

As you look to the left in this blog, you will see a plumbing vent boot. That is the black thing at the bottom of the white pipe and before the roof. This little item is actually a very important item of your roofing system. Most roofs have a penetration or two, and...

Many times when a home inspection client is buying a home with an electric water heater, they ask “how much does it cost to run an electric water heater?”. And that is a valid question. If we are buying a home, we are likely trying to figure out what our cost will be...

Loose steps and missing handrails are something that we often find on a home inspection. But while it is common, it is not something that should be forgotten about. And it is easy to forget about them - as we have busy lives and things like these are not always at the...

If you own a home or are looking to purchase a home with a well as its water source, then the following video is for you.We all want safe drinking water for our household to consume. That is why is it so important to have your well water tested on a frequent basis....

Are you looking for a home inspector in the area? Then you have come to the right place! I am an experienced home inspector who has had many years of hands-on experience with homes. A home inspector has to be able to walk into a home that he has likely never seen...

We provide top of the line home inspections here at Nova Property Inspections, and we do this by putting you first and making sure we meet the highest standards in the industry. As a Certified and Licensed Inspector, I am held to a higher level of service than other...

An under-home crawlspace provides the ideal environment for many hazards. If we consider the kinds of conditions that are generally found down there, damp, dark, and largely undisturbed, it’s easy to see the need for caution. In fact, as home inspectors, this is one...

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