If you're buying or selling a home, you'll likely hear the terms home inspection and home appraisal used throughout the transaction. While both are important parts of the home-buying process, they serve very different purposes. Understanding the difference between a...
What Can Cause a Home to Fail an Inspection? One of the most common questions homebuyers ask is, "What can cause a home to fail a home inspection?" The answer often surprises people. The truth is a home inspection doesn't have a pass or fail grade. Instead, a...
Many homebuyers assume that purchasing a newly built home means they can skip the home inspection. After all, everything is brand new, built to current building codes, and has already been inspected by local officials—right? While new homes are certainly less likely...
Ohio homeowners know that severe weather can arrive with little warning. With storm season in full swing with heavy rain, hail, and strong winds, tornadoes, snow, and ice, these storms can leave behind damage that isn't always easy to spot. While some damage is...
Fire hazards inside a home are not always obvious. While most homeowners think of flames or obvious electrical issues, many of the most dangerous risks are subtle, overlooked, or hidden behind walls and appliances. During professional home inspections, these issues...
Carbon monoxide (CO) is often called the "silent killer" for a good reason. Unlike smoke, it cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted. Without a properly functioning carbon monoxide detector, dangerous levels can build up inside a home without any obvious warning signs....
When buying a home in Ohio, most buyers focus on the roof, foundation, electrical system, and other visible components. However, one of the most serious hazards in a home can't be seen, smelled, or tasted: radon gas. At Ohio Certified Home Inspections, we recommend...
A crawl space inspection can uncover hidden moisture problems, mold, structural concerns, pest activity, and other costly issues before you buy a home. Learn what Ohio Certified Home Inspections looks for during crawl space inspections in Dayton and surrounding areas.
What Is a Sewer Scope Inspection and How Can It Save Homebuyers Thousands? When buying a home in Dayton, Ohio, most buyers understand the importance of a professional home inspection. However, one critical system is often overlooked because it's hidden underground:...
When most people think of a roof inspection, they picture an inspector climbing a ladder and walking across shingles. While this traditional approach is still used in some cases, drone technology now provides a safer and often more effective way to evaluate a roof. ...