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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

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Cleveland Mold Inspector

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

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North Ridgeville Home Inspector

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

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Are GFCI Outlets Required in Basements

Are you familiar with GFCI outlets? Mike Vakos from Tri-County Inspections sheds light on their significance in today’s blog post. In a recent video, Mike emphasizes the importance of GFCI outlets, also known as Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters, commonly encountered during home inspections. These outlets play a crucial role in ensuring electrical safety, particularly in

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Cleveland Flip Home Inspection

Plumbing issues are one of those things you do not want to uncover in your newly purchased home. Honestly, no homebuyer wants to uncover any issues at all after purchasing a new home. Flipped homes specifically may call for greater attention to the details. How can you avoid the headaches of costly plumbing repairs or

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Clevelnad Home Inspection

A Home Inspection can be an invaluable tool when buying a new home.  That is especially true when your “new home” is an “old home.” Most buyers are not equipped with the knowledge about what “red flags” to look for in older homes. That’s where you should leave it to the professionals. Mike at Tri-County

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Cleveland Home Inspector

Have you found yourself wanting to buy a freshly flipped and renovated home? While the “newness” and upgrades of the home may be very appealing, don’t get caught overlooking possible major mistakes. When a home is flipped or renovated to sell there is usually an aggressive timeline to finish it and get it sold. But,

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Prelisting Inspection reveals mold in attic

A prelisting home inspection from Tri County Home Inspections offers sellers invaluable insight into the condition of their property before it hits the market. These sellers, by engaging the expertise of a qualified home inspector, gained a comprehensive understanding of any underlying issues or potential concerns within their home. As it turns out, their home

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Avon Home Inspector

In this circumstance, a home inspector has the opportunity to see inside your walls as well as the finished product. Before the drywall is installed, it would be very beneficial to have the progress inspected in addition to a final inspection when the house is complete. This may seem like an unnecessary expense, however in

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Do you need a home inspection for new construction? yes!

Yes. It is worth every penny to get a home inspection on your new construction home. No doubt. As we posted a few years ago in “Do I Need a Home Inspection for a New Construction Home?” and as Realtor.com published in Should You Hire a Home Inspector for a New House? you do not

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Kerolos Ayad
25 October 2026
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I highly recommend mike answering any questions and very professional .
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Dustin Surace
16 October 2026
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Mike was amazing. He was very knowledgeable. I’ll use Mike again.
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Lora Atherton
15 October 2026
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Mike is great and incredibly thorough. He was very helpful and willing to answer any questions I had. I highly recommend contracting him for any inspection
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Katherine MacMillan
14 October 2026
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We had 2 amazing experiences with Mike. He is extremely thorough in his inspections. And he had a quick turnaround for our inspection report. He has amazing knowledge and it was easy to understand his report, and lots of information to help make decisions. 100/10 recommend!
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Ellen Gurley
8 October 2026
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Had a great experience with Mike. Very thorough and easy to work with, plus had great follow up. Thanks Mike!
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Ellen Vohsing
19 September 2026
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Mike arrived early and got to work right away. Very thorough and explained everything to me in a way I could understand.
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Jessica Kukura
18 September 2026
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Mike was incredible helpful and thorough with his inspection. We received our detailed inspection report fast. No only did Mike go over the results with us in person he also included very detailed pictures in the final report. We would highly recommend Mike to anyone in need of a home inspection!
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Kristen Urmetz
15 September 2026
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Mike was awesome. Went above and beyond expectations. Very detailed inspection and report. Checked every nook and cranny. Would recommend to anyone buying a home. Well worth the price, could end up saving you a mountain worth of debt.
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Justin Garver
10 September 2026
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Great company to work with. Very thorough
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Omar Mere
7 September 2026
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Mike was excellent. We’re purchasing our first home and he came out on short notice and did a thorough inspection of the home and stayed later than expected. Highly recommend to hire him for your next inspection
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