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Brick chimney and fireplace in a New England home evaluated during a Level 2 chimney inspection
Buying a home in Maine or NH? Here’s why a summer chimney inspection protects you from creosote, cracked flues, and costly surprises before winter.
Residential electrical panel with circuit breakers being evaluated during a North Carolina home inspection
Federal Pacific and other outdated electrical panels can void homeowners insurance and spark fires. What NC home buyers must check before closing.
Home inspector collecting a well water sample for arsenic testing in Maine
Roughly 1 in 10 Maine wells exceeds the arsenic limit. Learn why every Maine home buyer should test well water before closing this summer.
Home inspector examining a Maine house exterior during a property inspection
In Maine, home inspectors need no license or training. Learn how buyers in Portland, Bangor & beyond can vet a qualified, certified inspector.
Foundation and basement area of an older Maine home where a buried oil tank may be located
Buying a Maine or NH home heated by oil? A buried tank can cost $17,000 to remediate, and the liability is yours. Why an oil tank sweep matters.
Asphalt shingle roof on a North Carolina home in summer heat, the focus of an attic ventilation inspection
A poorly vented attic can hit 150°F in a NC summer, cooking your roof and inflating cooling bills. Here’s what a home inspection reveals before you close.

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