That milestone thing gets tricky fast—I've seen it lead to more confusion than clarity, especially when expectations aren’t spelled out in black and w...

That’s spot on—flashing and gutters are often overlooked until water intrusion starts showing up in weird places. From what I’ve seen, even a small fl...

Funny you mention that... I inspected a home last spring where the owner had ultrasonic repellents installed everywhere. Still found squirrels nesting...

I've inspected a few homes where cork underlayment was used, and honestly, it's pretty impressive stuff. It does handle moisture well and definitely c...

Couldn't agree more—I've had thermal imaging lead me down some rabbit holes myself. Once spent half an hour puzzling over a heat signature that turned...

That's a really interesting point. As someone who does inspections regularly, I can confirm that hidden moisture issues are notoriously tricky to dete...

Had a similar situation last year—client's basement flooded, and insurance pulled the groundwater clause card too. Photos didn't matter much, unfortun...

Good points about the insulation and sealing—addressing the actual cause of ice dams is definitely more effective long-term. While heat cables can som...

Good points there, especially about the metal roof durability. I've inspected quite a few homes with metal roofs, and while they're generally sturdy, ...