ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS
2026
Yes, a home inspection can still be performed when one or more of the utilities are off. The problem is that the inspection can become significantly limited. A home inspector does more than simply look at the systems in a home. We operate many of them using their normal controls to see how they a...
09/26/2026
One of the things I pay attention to during a home inspection is how the floors feel when I walk through a house. Sometimes a floor has a noticeable slope. Other times, it feels springy or moves slightly underfoot. In certain areas, the flooring may feel soft or spongy. These conditions can have ...
09/20/2026
By John Martino, Master New Jersey Home InspectorLookSmart Home InspectionsOne of the questions I hear regularly during a home inspection is, “How much longer do you think this has?”It might be a roof, furnace, boiler, central air-conditioning system, or water heater. The equipment may be working...
09/06/2026
Rainmaker
104,271
104,271
John Martino
Independent NJ Home Inspections for Home Buyers