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When it comes to buying a new home, a thorough home inspection is an essential step in the process. A home inspection can uncover potential issues with the property that may not be immediately apparent to the buyer. However, there are some common mistakes that buyers make during a home inspection that can lead to […]
A home appraisal and a home inspection are two different things that are often required for the purchase or sale of a home. A home appraisal is an estimate of the market value of a property. It is typically required by lenders to determine how much they are willing to loan to a buyer. An […]
A-Pro at Your Service Welcome to our winter edition of From the Rafters. Today’s newsletter is all about looking forward…moving ahead…keeping our eyes on the prize rather than looking over our shoulders. It can be too easy for any of us to dwell on the past, thinking about what could have been. Obviously, the pandemic […]
1. Roof Damage: In Northwest San Antonio, hail and wind damage are common causes of roof damage. Inspectors will look for missing, broken, or loose shingles, flashing, and other roof components. 2. Structural Issues: Inspectors will evaluate the foundation, walls, floors, and other structural components for signs of settling, water damage, and other issues. 3. […]
1. Experienced: Home inspectors in Northwest San Antonio are experienced in inspecting all types of homes, from older homes to newly constructed homes. They know what to look for and can help you make informed decisions when it comes to buying a home. 2. Licensed: Home inspectors in Northwest San Antonio are licensed by the […]
In the third part of our series on the importance of flashing in a home, we move from the roof to other parts of the structure, where this critical tool for preventing water damage is often neglected. Certified inspectors, like those at A-Pro Home Inspection, will report on lack of flashing in key spots, as […]
In Part 1 of our series on the importance of roof flashing, we looked at some general defects (corrosion; and loose, missing, damaged, and misaligned pieces); poor installation practices; and issues with step, headwall, sidewall, and valley flashing. Today, we turn our attention to flashing for a masonry-constructed chimney, one of the most common areas […]
It’s More Important than Ever to Encourage Home Inspections Fall is upon us! Time to sip some crisp apple cider, take in the excitement of football Friday nights, and give it our all for the homebuyers and sellers in the markets we serve. What does fall 2022 mean for the housing market nationwide? Will home-selling […]
Flashing is one of the elements of a well-built house that doesn’t draw much attention until it goes bad, as it’s often known to do (there are a number of reasons for this that we’ll discuss below). If you think you’ve found the right property in your search for a new home, you should be […]
Hiring a home inspector shouldn’t be a simple matter of doing a Google search and picking the top name that pops up on the screen. You wouldn’t choose a doctor or dentist in this manner—and the same applies to finding the right home inspector, whether you’re a seller in need of a pre-listing inspection or […]
