Home Inspectors Tips: Service Lines Inspection
At Tri-County Inspections, we know that a thorough home inspection includes looking at all aspects of a property—both inside and out. In a recent video, our inspector, Mike Vakos, discussed a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of home safety: Service Lines Inspection. Whether it’s electrical, phone, or cable lines, understanding their impact on your home…
Window Inspection Reveals Safety Concerns
The Importance of Window Inspection: A Crucial Safety Check At Tri-County Inspections, a home inspection company in the Cleveland area, we prioritize your safety and the functionality of your home. In a recent video, our inspector, Mike Vakos, highlighted an often-overlooked issue during a window inspection—a loose sash. This might not seem like a big…
Should I Buy a House With Bowing Basement Walls?
When you’re in the process of buying or selling a home, few things can raise concerns like discovering bowing basement walls. But does this mean the deal is off the table? Not necessarily. Understanding what bowing walls indicate and the role a professional home inspection plays can make all the difference. What Are Bowing Basement…
Why Inspecting Your Garage Door is Crucial: A Home Inspector’s Perspective
In a recent video, Mike Vakos from Tri County Inspections discusses a critical aspect of home safety that often gets overlooked: inspecting your garage door. You might not think of your garage door as a potential hazard, but as part of a comprehensive home inspection, it’s essential to ensure everything works smoothly. Key Areas of…
Crawl Space Inspections: Nothing Will Scare Us Away
In a recent video, Mike Vakos from Tri County Inspections delves into the often overlooked but crucial aspect of home inspections: the crawl space inspection. While basements and slab foundations are more straightforward to assess, crawl spaces present unique challenges that require a trained eye and a willingness to get a little dirty. The Unseen…
Cleveland Home Inspection: Chimney Issues
In this video, Mike Vakos from Tri County Inspections is completing an inspection with chimney issues. He takes us through the exterior inspection of a house, focusing particularly on a masonry chimney. As he begins, he points out the noticeable issue with the chimney pulling apart from the house—a clear sign of structural concern. Mike…
Amish Built Home Inspection? Yes, We Do That Too!
Hey there, home enthusiasts! It’s Mike Vakos from Tri-County Inspections, and I’ve got a new inspection video to share with you today. Picture this: rolling hills, scenic vistas, and the charm of rural Ohio. Now, add a dash of uniqueness to the scene—an Amish built home inspection. In the heart of this picturesque landscape, I…
Cleveland Home Inspection Finds Broken Spring on Garage Door
What do you know about garage doors? Well if you don’t know everything there is to know about them Mike Vakos from Tri-County Inspections provides some insight from a recent inspection and blog post. In a recent video recorded by Mike Vakos of Tri County Inspections, the focus was on the often-overlooked yet crucial aspect of…
Black Mold? Can a Home Inspector Tell?
In today’s discussion, we’re delving into the often misunderstood topic of mold. Mold is a concern for many homeowners, prompting questions and requests for specialized inspections. Join us as Mike Vakos, a seasoned home inspector from Tri-County Inspections, sheds light on this pervasive issue. As Mike begins his inspection at a property in Cleveland, he…
New Construction and Pre-drywall Inspections
In a recent video by Mike Vakos of Tri County Inspections, the spotlight was on the significance of new construction and pre-drywall inspections in the home building process. Mike, a seasoned professional in the realm of home inspections, sheds light on a common misconception among homeowners. That the is belief that a brand-new house doesn’t…
