adam@areawidehomeinspection.comMar 101 minHome Inspection in an Attic - Thermal Bridging and MoldThe picture of this ceiling shows uniform black stains every 24 inches. This is called thermal bridging. These stains are a result of...
adam@areawidehomeinspection.comFeb 151 minWhy Drone Rooftop Inspections?Q: Why do I avoid walking on rooftops to perform a roof inspection? A: Walking on the roof should be avoided in order to prevent damage...
adam@areawidehomeinspection.comJan 114 minWood Destroying Insect (Termite) Inspection - Cincinnati Ohio RegionWood destroying insect inspections, or WDI inspections, are usually performed during the home inspections I perform for clients, but can...
adam@areawidehomeinspection.comDec 29, 20213 minHome Inspection Breakdown - What Does a Home Inspector Look For?Adam Crock, owner of Area Wide Home Inspection, performs a visual inspection of the home and all of it’s readily accessible systems, and...
adam@areawidehomeinspection.comDec 29, 20215 minHome Inspector vs Building Inspector: What's the Difference?CREDIT: This information was written by Hubert Miles of HomeInspectionInsider.com Most of the public confuse a building code inspector...
adam@areawidehomeinspection.comDec 8, 20211 minRadon Testing & Why It MattersRadon testing is an in-house service offered by Area Wide Home Inspection. If the radon level is above the safe level according to the...
adam@areawidehomeinspection.comNov 10, 20212 minHome Sellers - Prepare for the Home Inspection in These 10 Ways...Home sellers can be prepared for a home inspection, ordered by the home buyer, in the following 10 ways. Make sure ALL attic and crawl...
adam@areawidehomeinspection.comSep 28, 20212 minWarranty Home Inspections - Greater Cincinnati Ohio RegionWarranty inspections are useful for people who’ve built a home recently, and have lived in the home for almost 1 year. Most builder...
adam@areawidehomeinspection.comSep 17, 20212 minHVAC & Home Warranties - Perspective from a Home InspectorGetting your HVAC system (furnace & air conditioner) serviced annually is part of normal home maintenance, and is very important. It’s...
adam@areawidehomeinspection.comJul 26, 20212 minWood Destroying Insects in Greater Cincinnati Ohio - Not Just a Termite Inspection...Ohio recognizes four different insects as wood destroying insects (as discussed HERE in chapter 3). There are subterranean termites,...
adam@areawidehomeinspection.comJul 3, 20211 minPool Inspection During the Home InspectionIf you are considering purchasing a home with a pool, there are several key components that need to be looked at during the pool...
adam@areawidehomeinspection.comApr 28, 20212 minStorm Season is Here: Be Ready When The Power Goes Out with These 5 Items...If you live in Cincinnati Ohio, then you already know how unpredictable the weather can be. It can certainly be snowing one day, then hot...
adam@areawidehomeinspection.comApr 14, 20211 minCincinnati Real Estate Agents & Homeowners - Live Recorded ExperiencesWondering what it's like to work with certified master home inspector and owner, Adam Crock? Check out these live recorded experiences...
adam@areawidehomeinspection.comFeb 19, 20212 minChimneys - From The Eyes of a Home InspectorChimneys are great when they do their job efficiently, but can be a big safety hazard if not functioning properly. Not all homes have...
adam@areawidehomeinspection.comJan 25, 20211 minAgents, Your Job Just Got Easier...In less than 5 minutes, you can create a custom repair request report, complete with credit amounts that you set, and photos that zoom...
adam@areawidehomeinspection.comJan 16, 20212 minWhat makes Area Wide Home Inspection different?A background in education, combined with years of experience in the home building industry, and over 6 years in the home inspection...
adam@areawidehomeinspection.comJan 13, 20211 minRadon - Health Effects and Testing in Cincinnati Ohio, Plus a Real-Life Story.January is Radon Action Month according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Hamilton country Ohio, and many of the surrounding...
adam@areawidehomeinspection.comDec 26, 20202 min5 Mistakes to Avoid When Winterizing a House...Winterizing a home is a necessary and important part of home ownership. If you are a home owner in the Cincinnati Ohio area, chances are...
adam@areawidehomeinspection.comDec 26, 20201 minA Better Home Inspection Report...What makes a home inspection report from Area Wide Home Inspection different? Owner and Certified Master Home Inspector, Adam Crock,...
adam@areawidehomeinspection.comNov 19, 20201 minHome Inspection - Crawl Space Issues...Supplemental floor supports in a crawl space, or basement, should always be properly installed, but often times a home inspector reveals...