Hodge Home Inspections Blog

Southeast Michigan has a perfect storm of conditions that make basement waterproofing critical. In Part 2 of our series for Michigan home sellers and buyers we breakdown basement waterproofing solutions.

In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn why Michigan foundations are uniquely vulnerable, the #1 factor that prevents 90% of foundation problems (hint: it's not expensive), and how to create a seasonal maintenance plan that protects your biggest investment.

Most sellers wait for the buyer's inspection, then scramble when issues appear. Smart sellers use this checklist BEFORE listing to discover issues before buyers do, price accurately from day one, and show they're transparent, prepared sellers.

Here are some easy spring home maintenance tips to keep your home in great shape: Inspect Your Roof:  Check for any damaged or missing...

Why collaboration between the home inspector and real estate agent benefit the client.

This easy to do list will have you ready before the flakes start to fly

The benefits of having a pre-lisitng inspection

Whenever I ask the client if they want a sewer scope, the first questions I get is "What is that?" The second is " Why Do you Need A...

Communicating so clients understand defect's is important

What is Covered During A Home Inspection-For many clients, they may be a first time homebuyer, which can add some anxiety to the situation.

This is a good question. While you do nor need to attend the inspection, it is recommended for several reasons. Attending the inspection...

At one time Radon seemed like some mythical creature that people talked about but it was never really believed in. The fact that Radon is...

Many times I will get asked “is that up to code?” or “is that a code violation?”during an inspection. Recently at an Oxford home...

Many new homes are being built using a material called PEX (Cross-Linked Polyethylene). This versatile material is easy and quicker to...

Most people think a home inspection is for the buyer. While that is the case, more and more homeowners are opting for a Pre listing...

While Summer has not officially started, June is when warm weather is more consistent and the outdoor activities are in full swing,...

Sidewalks and pathways - Freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on hardscape surfaces made of loose (unmortared) brick, stone, and...

An advantage to owning a home is that we can have hot water whenever we want. If you are one of the lucky one to have an on demand hot...

Here come those April showers! This time of year, all that rain water and longer days of sun are giving our yards that kickstart needed...

Well, it’s March. Hopefully that means the snow is going to officially be done for the season and we can start looking forward to using...