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Asking your Milwaukee home inspector a few important questions ensures you receive a most thorough Milwaukee home inspection.  While making sure your Milwaukee home inspector is licensed and experienced is important, you should ask your Milwaukee home inspector five additional in-depth questions regarding their specific Milwaukee home inspection business and provided services for a truly…

Defective and potentially dangerous built in appliances and HVAC systems are a commonly overlooked issue for many home buyers and sellers. A thorough appliance recall check will protect you and your biggest investment against potential fire and safety hazards. Hiring a Waukesha home inspector who provides recall checks as part of your complete home inspection…

As many consumers are considering buying a house to take advantage of first-time home buyer tax credits, the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) reminds them about the importance of getting a professional Milwaukee home inspection . According to the IRS, the first-time home buyer tax credit allows taxpayers who have not owned another principal…

Spring is near and now’s the time to ensure the exterior structures of your Wisconsin home are sufficient with a quality Milwaukee home inspection.  Two important aspects of Wisconsin exterior home inspection includes your homes siding and garage.  During your Wisconsin exterior home inspection your certified Milwaukee home inspector identifies problem areas of your homes…

With the harsh weather that comes with Wisconsin winters, a roof inspection is critical when buying a home in Wisconsin. As roof repair and roof replacement is one of the most costly home repairs, it is important to get a Milwaukee roof inspection from a professional certified Wisconsin home inspector. Your certified Milwaukee home inspector…

Radon inspection and testing is highly recommended for both home buyers and sellers. Radon is a natural occurring, cancer-causing radioactive gas most home owners are not even aware of. Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Because radon is odorless, tasteless, and colorless, specific radon testing must be…

Based on scientific study of the problem to date, HUD and CPSC recommend consumers remove all possible problem drywall from their homes, and replace electrical components and wiring, gas service piping, fire suppression sprinkler systems, smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms. Taking these steps should help eliminate both the source of the problem drywall and…

ASHI Education Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) has teamed up with Casey, O’Malley & Associates (COA) to provide professional, in-field home inspector training through The ASHI Schools. This joint venture provides a full range of high-quality education programs to anyone affiliated with, or interested in, the home inspection…

When individuals typically utilize Federal Housing Administration financing, the traditional source of funding is the 203b loan. However, property buyers purchasing Milwaukee homes in need of rehabilitation can utilize FHA 203k loans. FHA 203k loans are an option for home buyers with a home in need of property rehabilitation, allowing the buyer to add costs…

A comprehensive Capital Needs Assessment report allows our Milwaukee house inspectors to provide you the best Milwaukee home inspection available. A C.N.A. is a property analysis determining a cost estimate for maintaining a property over a 20 year period. The C.N.A. report sets up a budget based on the property’s repair, replacement and improvement needs…