The winter holidays are a time for celebration, and that means more cooking, home decorating, entertaining, and an increased risk of fire and accidents. HomeTech Home Inspections recommends that you follow these guidelines to help make your holiday season safer and more enjoyable. We’ve divided these tips into INSIDE the house and OUTSIDE the house. […]
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What is Radon?
If you’re buying a home in Utah or already own your home, we highly recommend that you get it tested for radon. As many as 1 in 3 houses in Utah will test positive for radon during a home inspection. Testing is the only way to find out if there are elevated levels of radon in a home. The […]
Snow Guard Inspections
What are snow guards? How do they work? Snow guards are protruding metal or plastic devices (or lengths of bars) that are installed in intermittent locations on a roof that are intended to prevent accumulated snow and ice from sliding in great sheets off the roof. They encourage the gradual melt and breakdown of the snow […]
Top 4 Reasons to get a Pre-Listing Inspection
Pre-listing inspections or inspections for sellers can be a valuable tool in the real estate process. Prior to listing a house for sale it is very important to be aware of any potential problems or maintenance issues. Prospective buyers are quick to point out issues. As they might try to negotiate repairs before the purchase […]
Noise Mitigation
In Park City Utah, highway noise has been a hot topic recently for homeowners along I-80 in Summit County, Utah. From a recent Park Record article, “As part of the work being done along that stretch of the interstate, UDOT also plans to begin construction on a controversial noise barrier along the length of the […]
Common Household Dangers
During a HomeTech Home Inspection, our Inspectors might use some terms that you’re not familiar with in terms of a home. Through InterNACHI’s database, we complied some common terms used in a home inspection report or used to describe common issues seen during an inspection. Use this list as a resource to better understand your […]
