Hi, Dave here! After performing over 15,000 home inspections over a 30 year timespan, I have made a list of instrumental questions all buyers should be asking before hiring a home inspector, followed by some questions after the home inspection is complete. I’ve put together the questions for each section (before, during, and after the inspection) in order of importance: …
We are frequently asked how long an oil tank lasts. This is hard to answer because there are so many variables that can contribute to the corrosion and maintenance of your oil tank. Let’s talk about these variables; some of which you won’t have control over. Tank Thickness The first being the thickness of the tank. The most common is …
Crumbling Foundation Concerns Issues with what I call crumbling concrete, because as you probably know it is not just foundations, it is a characteristic of the concrete itself. Whether it‘s steps, porches, lamp posts, septic tanks or foundations what we are really talking about is the reaction of the concrete that is causing a crumbling effect. When looking at these …
Many sellers might not realize that they have the option to get a pre-listing home inspection, and usually those who do know, tend to opt-out of getting one. Which is understandable, having a home inspection that they pay for themselves before ever putting their house on the market can seem like a tough decision to make! But it’s one that …
Sherwood Inspection Services was honored to be involved in a Realtor Safety course on April 3rd. It was hosted by the Darien Board of Realtors at The Water’s Edge at Giovanni’s in Darien. Here are some photos of Dave Sherwood educating realtors about safety in real estate transactions and some self defense moves he taught the class.
