Category: home inspection
The Differences Between a Home Appraisal and a Home Inspection
A home appraisal and a home inspection are two distinct processes that serve different purposes. Home appraisal: A home appraisal is an estimate of the value of a property based on its current market value, condition, and location. An appraiser is hired by a lender or the owner of a property to determine its worth […]
A-Pro Winter Newsletter 2023
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 […]
Common Home Inspection Finds in San Antonio
1. Poor drainage: The City of San Antonio has experienced flooding issues due to its location in a river basin. Home inspectors will check for proper drainage around the property, including downspouts and gutters, to ensure they are clear of debris and directing water away from the house. 2. Roof damage: The climate in San […]
7 important things about your home inspector in San Antonio
1. Local Knowledge: A home inspector in San Antonio will be familiar with the local conditions, climate, and area building codes that may apply to the property. 2. Professional Credentials: Home inspectors in San Antonio should have a professional license and carry liability insurance to protect you and the inspector. 3. Training and Experience: Home […]
From the Home Inspector’s Perspective: Some Common Issues with Flashing Part 3
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 […]
Home Inspection Checklist in San Antonio: Assessing the Ductwork System
When searching for the perfect new home, it is unlikely that many home-shoppers put a high priority on ductwork. While a well-built wraparound porch may garner oohs and aahs, a properly functioning system of heating and cooling ducts is more prone to elicit a shoulder shrug. Simply put, ducts are one of the hundreds of […]
Check Out this Home Inspection Structural Framing Checklist in San Antonio
Home inspectors are often referred to as house “doctors.” While this is a fair comparison in some respects, physicians have several advantages when assessing problems with a patient. A doctor can ask, “Where does it hurt?” They can poke and prod until they hear the word “ouch!” Then they can take a look inside by […]
Address Issues with Your Newly Built Home Before the Drywall is Hung
We’ve written before about the importance of having an inspection performed while a home is being built. There’s a good reason why we’re returning to this topic. If you’re a family making a huge investment in a home, New Construction Phase Inspections can save you money and provide peace of mind—from an unbiased and certified […]
Home Inspection Report: When Home Shopping, There’s More to a Garage Than Just How Big It Is
For many families in the market for a home, a garage large enough to easily hold at least two vehicles and all the extras (lawnmower, patio furniture, maybe a couple of kayaks) is a very big deal. Anyone who has ever been running late for work and had to frantically scrape ice off their car’s […]
A-Pro Fall 2020 Newsletter
Welcome to our Fall 2020 edition of From the Rafters. While it has certainly been an unusual year and a time of change, please know that A-Pro Home Inspection’s commitment to you and your clients remains stronger than ever. As we look ahead to the challenges of serving home buyers and sellers as the temperature […]