Category: Home Inspections

Long Term Cost Effective Radon Monitoring for your Home,

The importance of long-term monitoring: Since many homes are purchased during late spring and early summer, when the grass is green and flowers are blooming, it can sometimes not be possible to determine the real Radon risks present. For this reason, it is wise to recommend a home monitor to ensure that when winter comes (and… Read more »

Home Buyers Guide and Asbestos for Home Buyers Guide

We Know the Homebuying Process Can Be Overwhelming Check out these resources to help you make decisions about buying or renting, which mortgage loan makes sense, how to find a good real estate agent, and more. Home Buying Guide Asbestos and Homeowners Guide

Well Water Testing

The State of Connecticut has issued new guidance for wells.  It directly affects labs and Realtors. Within the document is a link for the DPH recommended Educational Material.  If at all confused A Accuracy Plus Home Inspector can talk you through this. Click here to read the latest guidance from the State of Connecticut

What to Expect When You Get Your Potential Home Inspected

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When contemplating a major purchase, it’s important to have as much information as possible. Before you make a final decision on whether to buy a home, you should have it inspected. Even if a house looks flawless, there may be significant problems that you can’t see. A home inspector can look at several major components… Read more »

How to Read Your Home Inspection Report

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Getting a home inspection done prior to buying or selling your house is important. This report will include key data about the condition of the structure and any potential areas of concern – or even positive feedback on things that are still in great working order. In so many ways these reports can benefit the… Read more »

How the Housing Surge in CT Has Reduced the Inventory of Homes for Sale

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Over the past year, Connecticut has seen a surge in home sales. Now, low inventory has would-be buyers scrambling to snatch up properties almost as soon as they hit the market. Why Housing Inventory Is Low in CT People who are looking for homes with more space have been seeking properties in Connecticut in large… Read more »

Home Inspection Items to Consider Before You Buy

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Home inspections are perhaps one of the most critical tasks when it comes to purchasing a property. Whether you’ll be living there for years to come or just reselling – if there are major structural issues or other problems with the dwelling you deserve to know as the buyer before you sign on the dotted… Read more »

Home Inspection Questions: What About Mold?

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Getting a home inspection done is peace of mind at the end of the day for both sellers and future owners. The inspection is a critical part of the process whenever selling or buying a property as a professionally trained and certified inspector will come in to ensure the dwelling is sound and up to… Read more »

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Shared Water Issues in Condos

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Welcome to our latest in the Ask the Inspector series where Al Dingerfeld, one of only 6 Certified Master Inspectors in the State of Connecticut, answers your questions related to home inspections, safety and regulations you should know about. This month’s question is one that matters to a lot of people – renters, owners and… Read more »

Ask the Inspector: Should I Be Worried About a Buried Fuel Tank?

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Welcome to our latest in the Ask the Inspector series where Al Dingerfeld, one of only 6 Certified Master Inspectors in the State of Connecticut, answers your questions related to home inspections, safety and regulations you should know about.  Our most recent question is one we hear frequently from home buyers who are in the… Read more »