Mylar is a polyester film (similar to a plastic sheet) made from stretched polyethylene terephthalate. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is the most common thermoplastic polymer resin of the polyester family. “Thermo,” as in heat, which is why home inspectors, we nor typically find these types of plastics and films in the laundry room being used as…
Insulating your attic space thoroughly is one aspect of your home you should constantly monitor/maintain. Insulation does a number of things, but perhaps most importantly it prevents gradual damage from happening to the living space of your house. There are two important concepts when it comes to insulation. The first is the amount of heat…
Some companies supply their clients with decent or just good customer service… but at Hope Home Inspections, we feel our clients should experience NINJA LEVEL customer service. What makes us customer services ninjas? A ninja is defined as “a person who is expert or highly skilled in a specified field or activity” and we hope…
With everyone working hard to limit the spread and exposure of COVID-19, we understand attending a final “walk through” prior to closing may be difficult and stressful for out-of-town buyers and those who are currently practicing self-quarantine/social distancing. To alleviate some of this stress, we will perform a live virtual/video walk through of the home…
We understand that with the new regulations and mandates, it maybe confusing as to what this means for Real Estate and related services. Here is what we know… The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) under Homeland Security has identified several businesses and services which they consider to be “essential” in order to secure critical infrastructure…
Doing Our Part to Protect Customers, Agents, and our Inspectors. Rest assured we are open and performing inspections and NONE of our inspectors or employees have been outside of Florida in the past 14 days. In an effort to minimize the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) we have the following protocols in place: Inspectors are…
A home inspection is an important step in the home buying process. This inspection will help you better understand the condition of your soon-to-be home and allow you to know exactly what you are buying. Below is a list of the 5 ways to get the most out of your home inspection: 1- Hire an…
Many Sellers don’t want to spend any money when listing their homes and they often think there are no defects within their home. But ask them… “When was the last time you walked on your roof, crawled through your attic, took the cover off your electrical panel, or looked at the coils in your A/C system……
BUILDERS & CODE INSPECTORS DON’T FIND EVERYTHING… Think new construction homes don’t need inspecting because there is a builder warranty or the home was inspected by code enforcement? We often find that could go undetected for years or WORSE are a safety hazard for you and your family. 1 – Missing insulation in portions of attic and other areas 2 – Incorrectly wired…
(That you won’t see, and Sellers often don’t know exist) When you are searching for a new home you aren’t climbing on the roof or through the attic or checking that all the appliances and electrical outlets work. But our inspectors check more than 300+ items in a typical home. Below are just a few…