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Understanding Roof Shingle Life Expectancy in New Hampshire

How many years will my roof last? How much longer until I have to replace my roof? How old is my roof? These are all questions NH Home Inspectors are asked regularly. They are extremely difficult questions to answer as your home inspector will not be able to give you exact timeline. However, we will… Read More »

Navigating the Depths: Unveiling the Importance of Sewer Scopes in New Hampshire

New Hampshire has many cities and towns that blend history, culture, and modernity. While the State’s picturesque landscapes and vibrant communities make it an attractive place to live, there’s more beneath the surface—literally. Many home’s have private septic systems, while some larger communities have town sewers, also known as city sewer systems, community sewer systems,… Read More »

The Crucial Role of Pre-Listing Home Inspections

Selling a home can be a complex and stressful process, filled with uncertainties and potential pitfalls. One powerful tool that can significantly help sellers to get ahead of the game is a pre-listing home inspection. So if you are asking, ‘should I have my home inspected before I sell it?‘, read on! Traditionally, home inspections… Read More »

Troubleshooting Below the Surface: Unraveling Well Problems in NH

New Hampshire offers many picturesque setting for its residents. While rural towns boast natural beauty and close-knit communities, some challenges lie beneath the surface, specifically in the realm of well problems and water quality. In this blog, we’ll dive (pun intended) into some of the common issues faced by residents with well systems. For many… Read More »

Our Office Remodel

In November of 2020, our office suffered a devastating flood. Of course, it was the Home Inspector’s water heater that ruptured and destroyed half of the building. Ironic, right!? As if remodeling wasn’t enough of a challenge, we had to remodel during the pandemic. But now we are back and better than ever as we… Read More »

Chimney Maintenance

I know we thought it would never happen, but winter has FINALLY come to an end! Ok, ok… We might be jumping the gun just a little, but we’re being optimistic. With the arrival of the nice weather, our mind tends to drift to outdoor projects and fresh air.  We don’t want to think about… Read More »

NH Water Testing

Have you ever had a moment when it dawns on you that there is SO MUCH you don’t know?  I am a person who truly enjoys learning new things so my curiosity often leads me to dig a little deeper when I discover things that I know nothing about.  This job has led me on… Read More »

What’s the Difference Between an Inspection and an Appraisal?

Both buyers and sellers often assume that real estate appraisals and home inspections are one and the same thing. These processes are linked to every home purchase yet serve different purposes. After reading this article from Marina at www.evolvedenver.com, a real estate and property management company in Denver, you’ll know the differences between the tasks… Read More »