If you’ve ever sold a house in New Hampshire, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced it. The home inspector arrives. The buyer follows them around. The listing agent checks the clock. And somewhere around the one-hour mark, someone inevitably asks: “How much longer is this going to take?” Welcome to the New Hampshire home inspection… Read More »
f you’ve spent any time in the NH Real Estate Market lately—especially in the Southern NH Real Estate Market—you’ve probably heard the phrase “clean offer” thrown around like it’s some kind of magical incantation. Spoiler: it’s not magic. It’s strategy. And sometimes, it’s borderline financial daredevil behavior dressed up as confidence. Let’s break it down… Read More »
I found it. I photographed it. I explained it. But should I tell you what to demand from the seller? There’s a question almost every home inspector hears eventually: “So… what should we ask the seller to fix?” It’s a fair question. You just paid for an inspection, and suddenly that seemingly perfect house has… Read More »
(It Depends on How Many Ceiling Fans You Have!) One of the most common questions I get from home buyers is: “How long does a home inspection take?” The short answer is that most home inspections take between two and four hours, depending on the size, age, condition, and complexity of the home. The more… Read More »
The idea of buying a home without ever stepping foot inside would have sounded crazy twenty years ago. Today, it’s becoming increasingly common. Between virtual tours, remote work opportunities, relocation packages, and competitive real estate markets, many buyers are making offers—and sometimes completing purchases—without ever seeing the property in person. As a NH Home Inspector,… Read More »
f you’ve ever read a home inspection report and thought, “Wow… this escalated quickly,” you’re not alone. One minute, everything seems fine during the walkthrough. The next, you’re reading a report that says: “Recommend further evaluation by a qualified contractor.” Cue the collective eye roll from buyers, sellers, and sometimes even agents. But here’s the… Read More »
If you’re buying a home in New Hampshire, it’s important to understand that home inspectors follow specific state standards that limit what we can (and can’t) do during an inspection. If you’ve ever read a home inspection report and thought, “Wow… this house is one gust of wind away from becoming a historical landmark,” you’re… Read More »
If you’re buying a home in the Granite State, one of the most common questions you’ll ask is: What does a home inspector do? Whether you’re purchasing a historic Colonial in Portsmouth, a lake house in the Lakes Region, or a newer build in Southern New Hampshire, a professional home inspection gives you a clear… Read More »
(A New Hampshire Homebuyer’s Guide) Let’s start with the answer everyone wants: 👉 No — knob-and-tube wiring is NOT automatically a deal breaker.👉 But… it can turn into one real fast depending on the situation. If you’re buying a home in New Hampshire (especially anything built before the 1950s), there’s a decent chance this topic… Read More »
(A New Hampshire Homebuyer’s Guide—Especially for First-Timers) Let’s clear something up right away: Homes don’t technically “fail” home inspections. There’s no red stamp, no big buzzer, and no clipboard-snapping moment where the inspector declares, “This house is doomed!” Read more about the home inspection process. BUT… certain issues can absolutely derail a deal, scare off… Read More »
What others
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You get what you pay for sometimes- Nick’s expertise and friendly advice is easily worth many times what you pay for it. I’ve used a number of home inspectors but Nick is the most knowledgable about all the systems in a home. He is super friendly and took a lot of extra time to show me things during his inspection that will help me maintain the home later. He was also very prompt in returning calls, showing up on time, and providing a comprehensive report to me via email just hours after the inspection. I won’t need to shop around the next time I need a home inspection. Nick from Premier is our guy.
”Thank you very much for these reports and the general inspection report, put together so quickly! It feels a bit overwhelming, especially this being my first house, but it is nice to see that all the apparent issues are fairly minor. Having a list of them at the end is very convenient.
”Please let me know if there is anywhere I can leave a review, I loved working with Mark! He is awesome.
”Mark did a wonderful job on this home in Campton. The buyer seemed to really like his expertise and assuredness and knowledge of what to look for. Your company always produces a really great decisive, detailed report and it outshines others. Keep up the great work Premier and Mark!
”E. and I would like to thank you for the thorough inspection that you performed on this home. You are truly a professional in your work. We ultimately decided that this house would not be our best interest. As we continue our search and find another home, we will be reaching out to you for an inspection and hopefully be able to take that house to closing. Thank you again for your attention to details.
”Nick, Thank you for your help at the home site, the education on the workings of my new home and your detailed, comprehensive report!
”Thank you very much for meeting with us yesterday to do our home inspection, and getting these reports over to us so quickly! I will be in touch with any questions we might have! Thanks,
”Nick, thank you for your thorough inspection and taking the time to explain things to me. The report was very clear. I was dreading how I would share the things I wanted fixed from the report without sharing the whole report and then I realized I could go through the summary and create a specific report with my comments. That is a wonderful feature and very helpful to be able to quickly get my thoughts back to the realtors and seller. Thanks again. If I have any other questions, I will get back to you but all looks good right now.
”Thank you! Enjoyed the class and appreciate how hard it was for you to get the certificates emailed.
”Nick, I wanted to follow up on yesterdays courses and give you feedback. They were FANTASTIC! The live thermal imaging demonstration was great, and both courses were incredibly informative, especially taking them one after the other. Thank you for taking the time to offer the courses, it is appreciated!
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