Blog & Home 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.

A townhouse may feel like a separate home while sharing roofs, walls, drainage, utilities, and maintenance responsibility. Learn what buyers should inspect and verify before closing.

A new home has not had decades to age, but it still passes through a complex multi-trade construction process. Learn when an independent inspection is most useful and what buyers can evaluate before closing.

Fieldstone foundations are common in older Massachusetts homes. Learn how inspectors distinguish normal historic construction from movement, moisture, failing mortar, and conditions requiring further investigation.

Home inspection costs in Massachusetts depend on the property type, size, age, complexity, and selected testing. See current Inspections Plus starting prices and what buyers should compare beyond the fee.