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2025
One of the most common questions I get during a NJ home inspection is, “Should my crawlspace have vents, or should it be sealed and conditioned?” People hear both sides, and both can sound right. The truth is, it depends on the house and the climate, but in most New Jersey homes, vented crawlspac...
10/26/2025
Most homeowners never think twice about what’s under their house. But the crawlspace can quietly affect air quality, structure, and energy use more than almost any other part of the home.Most people never go into their crawlspace. Some don’t even know if they have one. It’s dark, cramped, and usu...
10/25/2025
Electrical problems are some of the most common and serious issues I find as a NJ Home inspector. Some are simple fixes, others are safety hazards waiting to happen. A home can look fine on the surface, but electrical defects are often hidden behind panels, outlets, or ceilings. Over the years, ...
10/18/2025
Plumbing problems show up in almost every home inspection I perform. Some are small and easy to fix, while others can cause major water damage or mold if ignored. Most homeowners do not see what is going on behind walls, under floors, or above ceilings. Over time, poor workmanship and slow leaks ...
10/18/2025
One of the most common questions I hear as a NJ home inspector is, “Does having a sump pump mean the basement will stay dry?” Buyers often feel better when they see a pump in place, but the truth is a sump pump is not a guarantee. It can help manage water, but it does not stop water from getting ...
10/12/2025
When most buyers walk through a home, they spend their time in the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living spaces. The garage is often an afterthought. As a NJ home inspector with more than 25 years of experience, I can tell you that the garage is one of the most overlooked areas of the home whe...
10/11/2025
As a NJ home inspector with more than 25 years of experience, I see a lot of basements where the foundation walls have been painted. Sometimes the paint job looks fresh, sometimes it is older and peeling. Buyers almost always ask me if this is good or bad. My answer is that painted basement walls...
10/11/2025
As a New Jersey home inspector with more than 25 years in the field, I can tell you a musty smell in the basement is one of the most common complaints I hear. People walk down the stairs and right away they notice that damp, stale odor. Buyers worry it means mold or something major. In most cases...
10/04/2025
As a New Jersey home inspector with more than 25 years in the field, I can tell you this is one of the questions I hear almost every week. A buyer goes into a basement, spots a crack, and immediately wants to know if the house is in trouble. The truth is, not every crack is a big deal. Some are p...
10/02/2025
