Welcome to the Total House Inspection blog page! For the last decade, THI has been providing property inspection reports to the people of Rochester Hills, Troy, and Sterling Heights. The articles you’ll find on this page represent some of the knowledge we bring to each and every home inspection.
In this series of blogs, Total House Inspection will be detailing many of the finer points of home inspection. What’s included with a home inspection, and, just as important, what is not? Should you have radon testing done on your home, or is mold inspection more important? And what’s so important about a sewer inspection? Read on to find out!
The heating and cooling system is the main factor in a home’s well-being. It helps maintain the indoor temperature, but a small problem with the HVAC system can be discomforting. Therefore, it is necessary to learn about the common HVAC…
Did you know that around 47% of homes in the USA have some form of mold? Here, the weather conditions play a critical role. Humidity and poor ventilation are the main factors that create a suitable environment for mold growth. …
Some homeowners think home inspection and building inspection are the same. If you are one of them then you must understand the difference between the two. In Michigan, the home inspector and building inspector play a vital role in making…
Buying or selling a home, you will be hearing the phrase “home inspection” or “home appraisal.” Now, you may have a vague idea of what a home inspection is. But what is a home appraisal? Are the two interconnected or…
Buying a home is not an easy task, especially considering it is the most important investment of your life. Realtors play an effective role in making this process easy and safe. They save a lot of energy and time for…
If the radon concentration in your home reaches unsafe levels, it may be harmful to your health and the health of others you care about. Did you know that radon gas is the second biggest cause of lung cancer? Problems…
Often, home inspections are considered one of the important steps in the home-buying process. But they’re not only for the homebuyers. In fact, home sellers can equally benefit from these inspections when they’re enlisting their property on the market. The…
The home mortgage process is a thorough one with different steps. It starts with pre-approval and ends with the purchase of a property. If you want a mortgage loan, then you need to get pre-approval from a mortgage lender. Here,…
We won't be overstating if we call home inspections a sneak peek into your home's inner workings. From identifying faulty wiring to hidden leaks, they cover it all. Whether behind the walls or under the floors, no corner of your…
The real estate condition in Rochester Hills is highly competitive. If a homeowner is to sell their home, they're likely to receive an average of 5 offers, and their home might be sold within 26 days. But, even though the…