Your roof is constantly exposed to the elements, and because of this, it could have its lifespan shortened. Between rain, snow, sunshine and wind, there is a lot of wear, and considering the cost of replacing your roof, it is in your best interest to counteract all...
Everyone has a different view of what a fair price for a home inspection is. There are some inspectors out there that are ridiculously cheap, and it might be tempting to make use of one of them for your inspection. The question you should ask yourself is whether you...
Have you ever looked out of an open window, seeing how high above the ground you are? Just imagine falling out and how painful it would be. What if that happened to your child? Unfortunately, young children don’t have the self preservation that adults do, so while you...
There is a very specific way each house needs to be supported so that it doesn’t collapse in on itself. In some cases where a homeowner is renovating or building a home, adjustable steel columns are used for support. These can be used temporarily, or they might even...
Can you tell the quality of your water just by taste and smell? Well, while there are a few things that might be harmful for you that you would be able to identify by smell, the majority of the substances that sometimes make it into our drinking water do not have a...
Did your parents always tell you to unplug the TV during a thunderstorm? You might have been wondering what difference that made when you were a kid, but the danger that thunderstorms pose for electronics is a very real thing. In fact, if lightning were to hit the...
Who doesn’t love some old fashioned masonry work on their home? While it might not be everyone’s fancy, it can definitely add a lot of character to a home. The worst enemy of masonry, however, is water, and if left unchecked, masonry work that gets exposed without...
For many homes, a septic system is the only option for waste. Usually, this is a fairly simple system that doesn’t need to be given a lot of thought, but that doesn’t mean that you can completely ignore it. Replacing your septic system is very costly, usually tens of...
Mold spores are everywhere, and if they can find a spot that has moisture and poor ventilation, then that’s an ideal location to grow. Your bathroom could easily become the home to a mold colony if you don’t take care, and once you have a mold problem, it can...
Have you ever turned on an appliance only to notice a dimming of the lights? Do you often have brownouts when others in the neighborhood don’t, or tripped breakers for no apparent reason? All these things could be a symptom of an electrical system that needs repairs...
Peter Russell,
Certified Professional Home Inspector
Phone: (603) 740-4062
Email: prinspects@yahoo.com
Our Service Area
Providing Home Inspections in the New Hampshire communities of Alton, Wolfeboro, Gilford, Laconia, Meredith, Center Harbor, Moultonborough, Tuftonboro, Wakefield, Sanbornville, Ossipee, Gilmanton, Barnstead, Plymouth, Bristol, New Hampton, Ashland, Sandwich, Center Sandwich, Campton, Thornton, Rumney, Farmington, Rochester, Strafford, Concord, Tamworth, North Conway, and all surrounding areas of NH
