Defensible space is a more commonly used term as August fires have become a part of life in the intermountain west. Right now in Utah, there are 5 wildfires burning according to Utah Fire Info. This website has become a great resource for reporting, tracking and monitoring fires in Utah. Nationally, 110 large fires have […]
Homeowner Tips
Child-Proofing Your Home: 11 Safety Devices to Protect Your Children
Safety is at the forefront of every HomeTech Property Inspection. We want prospective home buyers or current homeowners to have a home that’s safe for their family. From latches to hot surfaces to sharp corners and stairways, we’re here to help ensure a home is safe for you and family members at every age. article […]
Identifying Heating Systems Specific to Utah
by Ben Gromicko and Nick Gromicko; article courtesy of NACHI It’s helpful to have a basic understand of heating systems within a home to get a better idea of what to expect when planning for heating/cooling costs in a new home. Here at HomeTech, our inspectors are trained under the InterNACHI Standards of Practice, to describe […]
Home Inspection Checklist
Before a home inspection, we encourage you can look through a few places in the home you’re looking to purchase and if you see some issues with what’s listed below. A HomeTech Full Home Inspection will include looking at all the items below, but it’s good to take a look at the items below pre/post […]
Home Inspection Preparation for Sellers
by Bill Gassett, Realtor; article courtesy of ASHI and LinkedIn Prior to listing a house for sale it is very important to be aware of any potential problems or maintenance issues that may be noted by the prospective buyer. One of the things all home sellers should know is that the buyers home inspection is one […]
Home Winterization
by Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard; article courtesy of NACHI Winter is on it’s way to Park City, Salt Lake City and Heber City, there’s snow in the forecast for next week and just as you get those ski boots ready, you’ll want to make sure your home is ready for winter. From your plumbing to your […]