Valley View Property Inspections

More often than not an attic that has been painted white is a dead give away that there has been some form of mold remediation. This isn't a defect, but does call for further investigation. When is the last time you looked in your attic?

Have you ever had your home checked for radon? The EPA recommends anything over 4.0 pci/L be addressed. This test came back at 71.9 pci/L!!!

This chimney has seen better days. While it might not pose an immediate risk, if your chimney looks like this it is time to speak with a chimney/masonry expert before it's beyond repair.

How old are your windows? Check this chart to see if its time to replace them!

It might look like rustic, but this fire damage support beam is a serious issue!

Could your roof sheathing look like this? Call us to search those hard to reach area's for any signs of water damage.

If your furnace looks like this, it might be time to call a licensed HVAC professional! Corrosion like this is a sign that moisture is finding it way inside of your furnace.

Had a little helper at today's inspection! Home owners dog wanted to take a look inside the furnace too!

We've noticed some new faces and wanted to reintroduce the areas we service.

Call us at 330-240-4887 to schedule your home inspection today!

Here's a helpful chart on the average life expectancy of the most common household appliances.

Ever wonder what all that writing on the outside of a wire means? Well here ya go!

Dear Home Buyers,

Take it from a home inspector, use a realtor!! They will help you with all of these steps.

While it may only look like rust, seeing this on your electric meter should raise some serious concern. Water is getting into your meter, and from there it may enter your electrical panel.

Rust like this is never good inside of your furnace. When is the last time you, or anyone for that matter did a routine check up on your furnace? We recommend that you get your HVAC system serviced at least once annually.

Unfortunately the Christmas season has come and gone once again. We hope everyone had a joyous season with friends and loved ones. As a reminder, make sure to get that dried out tree out of the house before this happens!

What do you think of when the phrase "home efficiency" is brought up? Maybe insulation comes to mind. Did you know that insulating around your rim joist is often overlooked? It's also a fairly simple DIY project you may want to tackle in order to decrease your heating bills this winter.

Be sure to check your garage door seal before melting snow finds it way into your garage this year!

Did you know that your ceiling fan has more than one direction? Be sure to check yours today!

Improper ventilation, poor insulation, or a combination of the two are to blame for those pesky ice dams. If you deal with these every winter it may be time to remedy the problem.

Curling up next to the fireplace on a cold dreary day like today is enjoyed by many. Before firing up your fireplace for the year it is always good to have it inspected for creosote and cleaned if needed.

Today begins the countdown to Christmas! We hope everyone has a safe and healthy Christmas season this year!

This is what happens when your exterior hose bib bursts. Always make sure to drain your line of water and insulate around the spigot this time of year.

If your window looks like this then there is a good chance the seal has failed, and it may be time to upgrade.

Ever wonder what the parts on your windows are called? Yeah we didn’t you think did, but thought we would share anyway.

Nobody wants to hear it, but the snow will be here before know it! We're reminding you to make sure your stocked up on salt & ice melt, have your trusty shovel on stand by, and your snow blower up to date on maintenance!

Do you know how deadly Radon gas is? Call us to schedule a Radon test in your home! We offer this as a stand alone inspection, or bundle it with your Home Inspection.

https://www.nachi.org/childsafety.htm

Explore this link to see what safety devices you can be using to ensure your children are safe in their own home!

Call (330) 240-4887 to schedule your inspection today! Have a safe and healthy weekend 🇺🇸

Valley View Property Inspections proudly serves Eastern Ohio and Western PA! Give us a call today at (330) 240-4887 to schedule your inspection.

Never experienced a home inspection? We're here to help with a quick glimpse of a few things we'll take a look at.