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Breathing radon can increase your risk of cancer.

What are the risks of living in a house with high radon levels?

Knowing the risks and levels of radon in your home can save you and your family.

Radon Testing In Charlotte By Home Inspection Carolina

How is Radon Tested?

How to test for radon in your home.

Keys to your home

Beyond the Surface: How Expert Home Inspections Protect Your Investment

How Expert Home Inspections Protect Your Investment Expert home inspections protect your investment, and purchasing a home is one of the most significant investments you’ll make in your lifetime. It’s not just about finding a place to live; it’s about securing...

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Choosing the Right Home Inspection Company for You

Choosing the Right Home Inspection Company for You Navigating the process of buying or selling a property can be daunting, but an essential step you can’t afford to overlook is the home inspection. This comprehensive guide shines a spotlight...

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Coliform and E.coli Contamination in Your Well Water

How to Deal with Coliform and E.coli Contamination in Your Well Water Discovering Coliform or E.coli in your well water can be unsettling. These bacteria can indicate the presence of harmful pathogens that pose serious health risks. Here’s a comprehensive guide on identifying...

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Energy Savings with Smart Thermostats

Smart Thermostats: The Key to Energy Saving and Smart Living Diving into the world of smart thermostats and how they’re revolutionizing our home environments and energy savings with smart thermostats.  Benefits and Advantages of Smart Thermostats A smart...

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Protecting Yourself from Gas Leaks

Safeguarding Your Home: A Comprehensive Guide to Protecting Yourself from Gas Leaks A gas leak is a potentially hazardous situation that can occur in any household. Whether natural gas or propane leaks, the consequences can be severe, ranging from health risks to fire and...

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Navigating Termite Inspections: Essential Knowledge for Realtors

Navigating Termite Inspections: Essential Knowledge for Realtors As a realtor, you are the bridge between buyers and sellers, guiding them through the intricate process of property transactions. Navigating termite inspections is essential knowledge for Realtors. One critical...

Why is my smoke detector beeping?

Why is my smoke detector beeping?

Why is my smoke detector beeping? What causes Smoke Detector Beeping? A smoke detector beeps primarily to alert occupants of a building about the presence of smoke or potentially dangerous levels of certain airborne particles. Smoke detectors are designed to detect the products...

Common issues found with an HVAC during a home inspection

Most Common Defects Found with HVAC during a Home Inspection.

Most Common Defects Found with HVAC during a Home Inspection. During a home inspection, several common defects or issues can be found with HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems. Identifying these problems is crucial to ensure the home’s safety,...

The Most Common Things Found on a Home Inspection?

The Most Common Issues Found on a Home Inspection.

Home Inspection CarolinaThe Most Common Issues Found on a Home Inspection No two home inspections are the same. Every single house is different and has its own story to tell. It is the home inspector’s job to interpret and tell that story by doing a thorough visual...

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Pre-Listing Home Inspection

Pre-Listing Home InspectionHome Inspection Carolina Should you have a Pre-listing home inspection before listing your home? Many experts say yes! Some experts say it is bad timing to have a home inspection performed after you’re under contract. It’s better to have the home...

Pre-Listing Inspections by Home Inspection Carolina - Top Home Inspectors in Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville.

Homebuyers Checklist

Home Inspection CarolinaHow do you choose which house to buy? You create a homebuyer’s checklist. In my last two home purchases, I made a matrix or checklist so that I could objectively compare the houses based on what was important to me.  So this looks like a...

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10 Questions to ask a Home Inspector! First Time Home Buyer?

Home Inspection CarolinaFirst Time Home Buyer? Questions to ask a Home Inspector! Being a first time home buyer can be a scary process. All the hoops you have to jump threw to get to the end of the process can be exhausting. Getting Ready? You applied for a...

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