Blog & Inspection Insights

Roof leaks often begin where shingles meet chimneys, dormers, and walls. Learn what flashing does, what a Massachusetts home inspection can reveal, and when a qualified roofer should investigate further.

HVAC equipment can work in a properly conditioned attic. A vented Massachusetts attic creates a very different environment for condensing equipment, ducts, drainage, ventilation, and the roof above.

I inspected a 1920s bungalow this week with a beautiful old front porch. Like a lot of antique porches, it was substantial, well built, and still performing after roughly 100 years, but it also showed age-related settlement and older support conditions that deserved a closer look. The goal with these structures is not panic or cosmetic patching. It is understanding what is still working, improving what has moved, and preserving the original character with the right restoratio

Crawlspace columns must transfer building loads to adequate bearing below. Learn what inspectors evaluate, why improvised supports matter, and when structural investigation is appropriate.

Foundation anchorage connects framing to the foundation, but requirements and visible conditions vary by age and construction. Learn what can be evaluated without turning an inspection into a code certification.

The Inspections Plus home inspection process starts long before they arrive to the inspection. They offer in depth guidance, consulting and inspection work.

A dryer can exhaust through the roof, but the duct route, termination, damper, cleaning access and lint accumulation all matter. Learn what inspectors evaluate and when correction is appropriate.

A real field case involving slab movement, wall cracking and poor water control. The visible evidence supported concern, but the cause, concealed extent and repair required further investigation.