Spring has sprung! The days are getting longer and warmer, and I’m attending to the exterior of my property a bit more. I had my season’s first breakfast on the patio today. A couple of years back I bought an inexpensive, electric power washer. It cost under $100. I used it over the weekend to clean a paved patio behind …
We want to assure all of our clients that SIS will remain fully operational while still following new guidelines. The safety and well-being of our clients and employees is always our priority. We are actively monitoring the COVID-19/Coronavirus situation and taking steps to help keep our communities safe. As our employees interact with clients, we have taken steps to limit …
Let’s walk down memory lane for a moment and see the evolution of the home inspection industry since it started in the early 70’s. Before the home inspector there were three categories of people that would inspect parts of homes as part of a real estate transaction. The first was “inspect by committee”. Buyers would have to coordinate with a …
Icicles may add a bit of sparkle to the bleak winter months, but the reality is ice can tear gutters down, damage roof shingles and cause water to back up into your house. All of these contribute to expensive repair costs. The reality is, the evidence of ice damming may not always be evident year round. A home inspection with …
Brrr! Cold weather! Here are some tips for safety and comfort during the winter months. Most of these tips are directed at those living in detached houses, but the interior items apply to condos and apartments as well. Take a walk around your home to remind yourself of what needs doing to prevent damage or mishaps in freezing temperatures. Protect …
We often get various questions from our customers about their oil tanks, so we put together a list of frequently asked questions along with answers from our experts on residential oil tanks. We hope it will help you get to know your oil tank better and avoid major costs in the future. How Costly Can an Oil Spill Be? It …
