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Plumbing pipe sewer scope camera inspection
A sewer scope inspection uses a camera to look inside underground sewer lines before you buy. Learn what it reveals, when to get one, and why skipping it can cost
Radon gas testing during a home inspection
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States — and most people have no idea it’s in their home. Learn what radon is, how it’s
Professional home inspector evaluating a property for buyers
Did you know a professional home inspection covers more than 1,600 observable points? Learn what inspectors actually look at, why it matters, and how it protects buyers and sellers alike.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS or “forever chemicals,” have been identified across the state in soil and groundwater. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has reported more than

When people search “roof inspections near me” or ask “do I need a roof inspection?”, they are usually reacting to one of three situations: Here is what most homeowners do

A home inspection covers structure and major systems. But there is one system buyers rarely see, rarely ask about, and almost never think about until it fails. The sewer line.

Most buyers never climb onto the roof or crawl into the attic, but these two spaces tell the clearest story about a home’s true condition. They reveal how the structure

A home inspection is not about fear. It is about knowledge. Still, certain findings carry real weight and deserve a closer look. The difference between a manageable fix and a

by Focused Property Inspections (FPI) When it comes to evaluating a home, not every issue can be spotted with the naked eye. That’s where thermal imaging technology—also known as infrared

By Focused Property Inspections (FPI) When you’re buying a home, there’s a lot happening beneath the surface. One of the most overlooked but critical parts of a property’s health sits

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