This is exactly what I've noticed too. A few years back, we had a similar issue with plumbing lines in a new apartment complex. On paper, everything l...

Yeah, transparency is key, but even then, things can get tricky. I remember last summer we had this roofing project lined up for one of our apartment ...

Good points, thermal imaging definitely helps but isn't foolproof. I've seen cases where thermal scans looked totally clear, and then a year later, su...

If you're trying to get a rough idea, I'd suggest first doing a quick walk-around to spot obvious damage—missing shingles, dents, loose flashing. Then...

I've actually messed around with UV lights for leak detection, and here's the thing—plain water doesn't really glow under UV. Usually, you'd add a flu...

I've done the water test thing before, but sometimes it's tricky pinpointing exactly where to start spraying. Do you usually go bottom-up or top-down ...

Had a similar experience recently with a painting contractor. Went with a higher-priced bid thinking it'd guarantee better prep work and finish qualit...