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Damp North Carolina crawl space foundation showing summer moisture under a home
NC crawl spaces hit 70-85% humidity every summer, growing mold in weeks. See what a crawl space inspection reveals before you close. FPI: 833-374-4677.
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Federal Pacific and other outdated electrical panels can void homeowners insurance and spark fires.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.
Wooden backyard deck on a North Carolina home inspected for structural safety and rot
More decks collapse in summer than the rest of the year combined. Here’s what every North Carolina home buyer should know about deck safety before closing.
Newly built home in the Raleigh North Carolina Triangle nearing its one-year builder warranty deadline
An 11-month builder warranty inspection helps Raleigh-area buyers catch new construction defects before the one-year warranty expires. Here’s what to know.
Private well water being tested before a Maine home purchase
Roughly half of Maine homes run on private wells — and no one is required to test them before sale. Here’s what ME & NH buyers need to know.

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