Honestly, you’re not alone—most folks I meet do exactly what you did. Walkarounds catch the obvious stuff, but it’s wild how often I find hidden issue...

That “which document will they want” mystery gets me every year. I once had to prove I bought a carbon monoxide detector for a safety credit—never tho...

That’s the truth—materials only get you so far if the install’s a mess. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve crawled up into an attic and found “pre...

I totally get what you mean about reading the room. There’ve been times when I’ve shown up to check out a used tool and the seller was just... painful...

I hear you—sometimes those drone shots just don’t cut it, especially if you’re trying to spot tiny cracks or loose flashing. I’ve seen folks miss earl...

I get where you’re coming from about “lifetime” boots and Florida sun. That UV just eats up anything up there, especially on the south side. But I’ve ...

I’ve wrestled with those tarps too, and honestly, half the time I end up chasing them across the roof when a gust picks up. I get why folks try them, ...

I've definitely seen snow cause issues before. I remember inspecting a house a couple winters back where the homeowner complained about weird odors an...

I've gotta say, I've inspected plenty of homes where the homeowner used a good-quality sealing tape rather than replacing flashing, and some of those ...

Tile roofs are definitely tough, but yeah, calling them maintenance-free is a bit optimistic. I've inspected plenty of homes with tile roofs, and whil...