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It’s been a long, cold, and snowy winter here in Massachusetts and over the past months of performing home inspections I have run into numerous instances of ice dam formation and the subsequent questions from prospective buyers and sellers. ************************ Having problems with Ice Dams and/or roof leaks this Winter? BONSAI can help you! Click […]
I got a lot of (mostly) good feedback on the last article about home inspection company sales pitches, so why not kick off the winter blogging season with four more tried and true goodies: 1. “My report is better because it’s (insert number typically greater than 30) pages…” What it can mean: “…the report will […]
Spring is here (at last) in Massachusetts, and it’s getting to be that time again when jobs are abundant and competition is on the rise. Like many in the Real Estate profession, home inspection companies can be subject to being perceived as commodities – that somehow we are all alike, separated only by cost. As competition rises, so […]
I got a lot of (mostly) good feedback on the last article about home inspection company sales pitches, so why not kick off the winter blogging season with four more tried and true goodies: 1. “My report is better because it’s (insert number typically greater than 30) pages…” What it can mean: “…the report will […]
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority has begun mailing its Annual Water Quality Report to every household in its service area. The report is required by the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and updates consumers on last year’s water quality test results. In the latest round of testing, the MWRA system was again below the Lead […]
We’ve all heard about the health dangers of mold in residential and commercial buildings. Having measures in place to prevent or control the growth of mold is of course prudent, and mold remediation is a necessary and often difficult task. For mold testing, control, and remediation, it is best to rely upon an expert in the […]
A building substance that was used throughout the 20th century in thousands of products around the world, asbestos is a fibrous mineral that was the most highly sought out method of insulation in homes. Its flame resistant, inexpensive and highly durable qualities made it an ideal choice for manufacturers. Asbestos normally appeared as insulation for […]
Below is the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC –http://www.cdc.gov/) Official statement on Mold, Dampness, and your Health. I have added my own comments in regards to this statement at the bottom: Facts about Mold and Dampness There is always some mold everywhere – in the air and on many surfaces. Molds have been […]
Dust mites are microscopic arachnids that thrive indoors in warm, moist places, such as the insides of pillows and mattresses. They feed on dead skin that is regularly shed by humans and their pets. The harm posed to building occupants by dust mites is slight compared to other minuscule bed-dwellers, such as bed bugs. Yet, […]
Often times, I get a chance to ask a potential customer of mine on the phone what some of the other companies may be offering for services and/or prices. It’s a great way to stay competitive. It’s also a great way to keep abreast of what’s going on. When it comes to Mold Inspection and […]