Should You Get a Sewer Scope When Buying an Older New Jersey Home?
A home inspection tells you a great deal about the visible and accessible parts of a house. The buried sewer line is different. Much of it is underground, out of sight, and outside the practical reach of a standard home inspection. That is why a sewer scope can be worth considering when you are buying […]
What New Jersey Buyers Should Check After the First Heavy Rain
The first heavy rain after you move in can be more informative than a dozen sunny afternoons. Water has a very practical way of finding low spots, loose connections, tired sealant, and drainage routes that did not look especially dramatic during a dry showing. That does not mean every damp spot is a major problem. […]
The First 30 Days After Closing: A Practical Homeowner Tool Kit
The First 30 Days After Closing: A Practical Homeowner Tool Kit The first month in a new house has a way of introducing itself. A filter needs replacing. A downspout lands too close to the foundation. A basement feels a little damp after a hard rain. None of this means you bought the wrong house; […]
PROFESSIONAL HOME INSPECTIONS – MORE ACCURATE THAN DIY
DIY Home Inspections Can Overlook Things There are lots of online tutorials for conducting your own Home Inspection. The problem is that a Do-It-Yourself Home Inspection can result in missed issues and costly errors. Professional Home Inspectors are trained and experienced in finding potential problems in a property. An inexperienced do-it-yourselfer often […]
AVOIDING PROBLEMS DISCOVERED IN HOME INSPECTIONS
Home Maintenance Is Key To prevent many of the problems commonly discovered during Home Inspections, routine home maintenance goes a long way. By maintaining your home, costly repairs can be avoided and you can enjoy a safe and comfortable environment. Rooney Home Inspections would like to offer some tips for avoiding […]
ARE HOME INSPECTIONS NECESSARY?
Do Potential Home Buyers Have To Ask For A Home Inspection? A Home Inspection is a standard part of most real estate transactions but they are not always required. A Home Inspection may be required by state laws, lender demand, and real estate best practices. Although Home Inspections are widely recommended, they […]
PITFALLS WHEN PURCHASING AN OLDER HOME
Things To Watch Out For In Older Houses Many of us love older homes for their charm and character, or maybe you just like the looks of an older house. Below are some red flags to watch out for if you are thinking about buying an older home. A comprehensive Home Inspection […]
HOME BUYERS IN NJ NEED A HOME INSPECTION
A Home Inspection Is A Good Investment When you contemplate the purchase of a house, you are making a large financial commitment. Deciding whether or not to purchase based upon the information obtained from an experienced and certified home inspector is a good start in the process of buying a house. Rooney Home Inspections […]
RADON TESTING IS RECOMMENDED IN NJ
New Home Buyers Should Have Radon Inspection and Testing When buying a home in New Jersey, Radon Inspection and Testing should be a priority. If you have lived in a home for a while, Radon Testing is a good idea when you haven’t done it before. Radon is an invisible, odorless radioactive gas […]
NJ HOMEOWNERS GUIDE TO HOME INSPECTIONS
Learn What Inspections Are, What They Aren’t And How You Should Prepare Buying a home is exciting but it is also a large investment that requires careful thought. One of the essential steps in the process of home buying is a Home Inspection. A Home Inspection provides valuable insights into the condition […]