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How Thermal Imaging Works and How It Can Benefit Your Home

By | December 19th, 2016|Blog, Client Appreciation, Client Relations, Contractors, Education, electric, Home Maintenance, Inspections|

Most people don’t know how easy it is to make their homes more efficient and end up shelling out hundreds of extra dollars on utility bills. Green America Home Inspections would like to change that. Thermal imaging scans go into great detail to assess your home's energy use. As your energy evaluators we do a [...]

Common Roof Inspection Findings We Recommend Correcting

By | December 13th, 2016|Blog, Client Appreciation, Contractors, Fall Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Inspections, Mortage, renovation, safety, seasonal tips|

  As homes age, so does the materialovering the roof. This is the component of the house that keeps us and the internal workings of the house dry. As the roofing material ages, it lends itself to water intrusion and can lead to expensive repairs or even replacement. Here are some common findings from roof [...]

Is Your Fireplace Up-To-Snuff?

By | November 28th, 2016|Blog, Fall Maintenance, Fire Safety, Health Issues, Home Maintenance, Monthly Special, Peace of Mind, renovation, safety, seasonal tips|

As fireplace season is approaching, so do the safety concerns. It is every homeowners responsibility to take precautionary measures that ensure the safety of kids, pets, and to prevent accidents. So, before you light the first fire of the season, make sure to read our fireplace safety tips and make sure your fireplace is up [...]

Righty Tighty Lefty Loosey: How To Locate and Shut Off Gas and Water Valves.

By | November 21st, 2016|Blog, Client Appreciation, Fall Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Peace of Mind, safety, seasonal tips, Shutoff Valves, Structural, Uncategorized|

You might be thinking, “Why would I ever want to turn off my water or gas?” However, there are several situations where you could find yourself needing to turn off the water and/or gas in your home: A weather emergency or other natural disaster, like the tornadoes A plumbing leak or repair Or installation of [...]

6 Most Common Gutter Problems

By | November 14th, 2016|Blog, Client Appreciation, Fall Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Inspections, Peace of Mind, safety, seasonal tips|

Gutters are an integral part of your home’s stormwater system. Without gutters, rain runs down the roofline creating a waterfall effect. Which can prove quite a problem for entering the home and draining away from the foundation, especially during heavy rains. Luckily, most common gutter problems are easy for homeowners to fix themselves. And it’s [...]

How To Speed Clean Like A Boss

By | November 8th, 2016|Blog, Client Appreciation, Home Maintenance, Kitchen Maintenance, Peace of Mind, seasonal tips|

We get it, you're a busy person! With the kids going to extracurricular activities, the boss hounding you for your next report, and all of life's unexpectancies, it can be hard to keep up with a cleaning schedule! Don't worry, we're going to teach how to speed clean like a professional. How to get prepared [...]

23 Inexpensive Ways To Make Your Home Worth A Million

By | November 1st, 2016|Blog, Client Appreciation, Client Relations, Home Maintenance, Inspections, Kitchen Maintenance, Peace of Mind, renovation, seasonal tips, Uncategorized|

Busting the budget is everyone's biggest fear when it comes to renovation. And with good reason. Even if you follow professional advice, it’s hard not to end up shelling out more than you want. You can get your dream renovation at a price you can afford without compromising on what matters. With our 23 inexpensive [...]

How Safe Are You? 6 Tips to Deter Burglars

By | October 24th, 2016|Blog, Burglary, Client Appreciation, Client Relations, Marketing, Peace of Mind, safety, seasonal tips|

  A burglary takes place about every eighteen seconds in the United States. That adds up to nearly 200 per hour, and approximately 4,800 every day. This highlights the fact that burglary is a crime you need to be aware of. Use these 6 tips to prevent thieves from entering your home and to keep [...]

Shaken Not Stirred…Steps To Take Before, During and After an Earthquake

By | October 18th, 2016|Blog, Home Maintenance, Marketing, Peace of Mind, safety, seasonal tips|

It is important for families, schools and businesses to offer earthquake education and preparedness planning. You may not think you're at risk, but earthquakes can strike at any time. Which means preparing and planning is essential for earthquake safety! So how do you plan for a potential earthquake? By following these preparedness tips, you can [...]

5 Ways to Keep Your Smoke Detector Running Smoothly

By | October 10th, 2016|Blog, Client Appreciation, Home Maintenance, Inspections, Kitchen Maintenance, Marketing, Peace of Mind, safety, seasonal tips, Social Media|

Are you really maintaining your fire alarm system? Fire alarm systems are expected to help protect people, property, and assets. But you can’t tell if they’re fully operational just by looking at them. Just follow these easy tips to keep your smoke detectors in tip top shape. Cleanliness is Next to Safeness Airborne dust and [...]