Category: Foundation Cracks

What to Know About Radon Testing: Protecting Your Family’s Health

Radon testing for home inspections

Introduction: When it comes to the safety and well-being of your family, there are many factors to consider, including the invisible threats that may exist within your home. One such threat is radon, a colorless, odorless gas that can seep into homes and pose serious health risks. In this blog post, we will explore what… Read more »

What Problems Could Affect a Home’s Foundation?

When buying a new home, there are many things to consider. You want to find something that has enough bedrooms and bathrooms in it for your family. You also want to find something that has been updated and that matches your personal style. And then, there are things like the local school system and property… Read more »

Health Risks Associated With Household Mold

If you have mold in your home, especially certain types of black mold, it’s important to have it removed as soon as possible to avoid potential adverse health effects. Mold can grow on walls, in carpeting, inside of insulation and on floors that have been exposed to moisture. A mold colony can start to grow… Read more »

Mold Can Be More Prominent in the Winter Months

Mold Buildup

The winter months can bring up and down temperatures from freezing to mild. Most homeowners understand that when moisture gets into the home, it can cause mold and mildew to grow, especially in places of the home where it is constantly damp. Basements, attics, and some windowsills can obtain mold to the moisture that builds… Read more »

The Importance of a Foundation Inspection

Foundation inspection in home for cracks and defects

The foundation of the home is extremely important. This is why an inspection for a foundation at your home can save you from problems with your home down the road. If you don’t know what is wrong with your foundation, there are signs to look out for. Here are some of the signs to look… Read more »

What Happens When You Have Cracks in the Foundation?

Home inspector standing in a construction room wearing a hard hat and vest

Cracks and defects in a home’s foundation can be a real problem for your home and your health and safety. Cracks in concrete or stone foundation could mean they’re just normal environmental stresses. It’s important to get a foundation inspection done to determine if the cracks and defects are serious foundation defects. Serious Foundation Problems… Read more »