Will Pushmatic Electrical Panel Pass a Home Inspection?
The Pushmatic electric panel with the Bulldog brand can be found in homes today and dates back to the 1950’s through the 1960’s. There has never been an actual recall of the Pushmatic, however it is known that over time they can become very stiff and difficult to operate or reset. This results in the…
Can I Clean a Rusty Electrical Panel?
No. Many new home buyers may see a rusty electrical panel and think the house is “about to blow”. It is not. And as home inspectors we spend extra time explaining to new home owners that every house has issues. Our job is to figure out which issues you want to take care of immediately…
Never Cancel a Home Inspection for Rain
If you’re buying a home from a private seller you could be subject to any litany of strange dealings, and canceling a home inspection is a HUGE red flag. Why would anyone cancel a home inspection? At the time of this blog post the market in Cleveland is considered a “sellers market” with 64% of…
How Much Is a Drone Roof Inspection? Free with a Tri-County Home Inspection.
According to Forbes Home, a drone roof inspection can cost between $150-400. So why does Tri-County Inspections include a free drone roof inspection with your standard home inspection? During our general home inspection Mike and his team inspect more than 400 items and provide 200+ color photos across several categories including, but not limited to: •…
Is a Sewer Scope Inspection Worth It?
You’re buying a house and getting hit up for all kinds of inspections – a home inspection, a radon inspection, a pest inspection and now a sewer scope inspection?!? So how do you figure out if a sewer scope is worth it? In this video Mike Vakos shows us a sewer scope inspection that reveals…
Why Add a Sewer Scope Inspection to Your Home Inspection?
In this video Mike Vakos shows us what a sewer scope inspection is and why you might want one. When you’re buying a home and deciding what to add on to your home inspection, what you add on is definitely a personal choice. Just like a radon test, mold testing and other inspection services, how…
Home Inspector Does “Gross”
Do you have a property in poor condition? Are you looking at a property that is a total mess? Many home inspectors will turn down an inspection of a home with areas that could be toxic with mold, biohazards, animal waste, ect. Do not bypass an inspection because it is difficult to find an inspector;…
Home Inspector Finds Rotting Wood Siding
Our home inspector, Mike Vakos, shows how soil and mulch built up against wooden siding can, and does, cause rotting wood. He explains what to look for in this Avon Lake Home Inspection. When you’re buying a home the last thing you’re looking at is the exterior soil and mulch and whether or not it…
Akron Home Inspection: Underground Drainage Tips
In today’s market we know many homebuyers are considering forgoing the home inspection as they are trying to win in a multiple bid situation, and we understand. However, we can give you countless reasons why you should get a home inspection. Buying a home may prove to be your biggest investment and you do not want…
Mouse In Electrical Panel: Caught In Home Inspection
Wondering if you should get a home inspection? Why should you get one and what is it for anyway? At Tri-County Inspections we’re regularly making videos of things that often come up in a home inspection. We know buyers may be tempted to skip the home inspection in order to win a bid. Mike Vakos,…
