Oak House Property Inspections

02/02/2017

Home inspectors often get asked questions regarding negotiations. Even though it is common knowledge that our reports can be used as a negotiation "tool", that is not the intention of the home inspection. Here are some tips from a realtor regarding negotiations. Enjoy!

How to Negotiate After a Home Inspection Finding a qualified home inspector who will thoroughly examine your property prior to closing on the home is key t

01/31/2017

For those who have questions about the pros and cons of tankless water heaters, this article breaks it down well.

Looking to save money and energy? A tankless water heater might be the right choice for your small household.

01/31/2017

Here's a water heater I inspected recently. This type of corrosion usually happens when two dissimilar metals contact each other in the presence of water. A dialectric coupler would prevent this. This video will explain more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5thvA9dsQmQ

01/09/2017

01/09/2017

I hope everyone had a great holiday season! We are back at it for 2017.

11/24/2016

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Eat, laugh, and enjoy your loved ones!

11/21/2016

Saw this at an inspection recently. Bathroom exhaust fans filled with lent can catch fire. Watch this video and be careful! http://wtvr.com/2015/02/12/bathroom-exhaust-fan-fire/

11/17/2016

Found a gas leak at the gas meter at a recent job. If you smell gas inside or outside your house leave the property and call 911. Luckily this house was empty and the leak was minor.

11/01/2016

Watch out for us Austin!

10/29/2016

Congratulations to all the new homeowners!

When settling into your new home, make sure you handle these post-purchase musts.