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Attic Mold Is Manageable. That’s right. I said it.
Buyers are easily intimidated by mold stains in the attic. Mold should be taken seriously, but its typically very manageable. Don't rush...
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Square One Inspections
- Mar 2
- 3 min
Wet Basements: Today's Winter Rain
Not all basements leak, but many will leak will during a winter rain, like today's. Frozen Ground + Rain = Wet Basement (potentially...)...
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Square One Inspections
- Feb 13
- 6 min
Frozen Pipes: My experience.
Luck. Its real. The first week of February 2023 was a cold one in Maine. While only for a few days, temperatures were 20° or more below...
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Square One Inspections
- Jan 30
- 4 min
Heat Pumps: Our Experience
As a home inspector, I am often asked about heat pumps and their costs versus traditional systems. I installed a heat pump last year and...
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Square One Inspections
- Jan 10
- 3 min
Yankee Mitigation: Phase 1
As a twelfth generation Mainer (or the land that would eventually become Maine) I bring DIY and Yankee Ingenuity to a whole new level. ...
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Square One Inspections
- Jan 3
- 4 min
Always Test for Radon In Air, Even With A Mitigation System
We regularly inspect homes with active radon mitigation systems. By active, we mean an installed radon fan is powered and removing air...
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Square One Inspections
- Jun 24, 2022
- 2 min
Still Not A Buyer's Market, but Closer...
With the interest rate changes, we're seeing an uptick in home inspections as the extreme sellers market returns towards normal. We say...
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Square One Inspections
- May 2, 2022
- 4 min
Home Inspections vs Showing Consults: Is a Showing Consult the Answer? Not completely...
A Showing Consult is an abbreviated and limited inspection of a home during a 15-30 minute scheduled showing of a home. The buyer or the...
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Square One Inspections
- Apr 26, 2022
- 1 min
Home Inspection vs. Showing Consult
A Home Inspection is a detailed and documented inspection of a home that is part of a real estate transaction. The home inspection is...
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Square One Inspections
- Apr 18, 2022
- 2 min
Asbestos Siding
Siding that contains asbestos was incredibly popular in the 1950s and 1960s. The asbestos was used to strengthen the cement fiber...
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Square One Inspections
- Apr 10, 2022
- 2 min
Post-Purchase Home Inspection
Becoming increasingly common, this is a very important step of home ownership. More than any other year, we're taking calls from recent...
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Square One Inspections
- Mar 1, 2022
- 2 min
Home Inspections and Conflict of Interest:
As home inspectors, we find all that needs repair or reinstallation in each home. No home is perfect and our job is to point out any and...
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Square One Inspections
- Feb 23, 2022
- 2 min
What You're Missing When You Waive The Home Inspection:
Home Inspections are being waived by some first-time, less-experienced, or new-to-Maine home buyers. They don't realize the potential...
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Square One Inspections
- Feb 22, 2022
- 2 min
Is a Home Inspection Required in Maine?
A home inspection is not required, but hiring a good inspector from a qualified inspection company can save you from making a poor...
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Square One Inspections
- Feb 15, 2022
- 2 min
Selling Your Home Soon? Common Finds From a Home Inspection. Part 2.
Following up on our original blog post, here are some additional ways to improve the home inspection process from a seller's point of...
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Square One Inspections
- Feb 8, 2022
- 2 min
Selling Your Home Soon? Common Finds From a Home Inspection. Part 1.
How to improve the home inspection process from a seller's point of view. When selling your home, the goal is likely to maximize the sale...
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Square One Inspections
- Feb 2, 2022
- 3 min
Leaking Roof or Ice Dam?
We've had a very cold January and ice dams are becoming more common. Just look up as you walk through your neighborhood. Can you see an...
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Square One Inspections
- Jan 24, 2022
- 3 min
Thermal Imaging During a Home Inspection
Thermal imaging covers a wide range of technology; from a general view showing basic temperature differences to highly sensitive and...
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Square One Inspections
- Jan 17, 2022
- 2 min
Improper Bathroom Venting
This is one of the most common findings that seems to particularly impact homes from the 1960s-1990s. Before 1994, it was proper code to...
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Square One Inspections
- Jan 11, 2022
- 3 min
Unintended Consequences From Home Improvements
Often times, our home inspection reports are used by the new buyer as a punch list for their new home. More insulation, an improved...
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