The picture of this ceiling shows uniform black stains every 24 inches. This is called thermal bridging. These stains are a result of...

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...

Wood destroying insect inspections, or WDI inspections, are usually performed during the home inspections I perform for clients, but can...

Adam Crock, owner of Area Wide Home Inspection, performs a visual inspection of the home and all of it’s readily accessible systems, and...

CREDIT: This information was written by Hubert Miles of HomeInspectionInsider.com Most of the public confuse a building code inspector...

Radon testing is an in-house service offered by Area Wide Home Inspection. If the radon level is above the safe level according to the...

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...

Warranty inspections are useful for people who’ve built a home recently, and have lived in the home for almost 1 year. Most builder...

Getting your HVAC system (furnace & air conditioner) serviced annually is part of normal home maintenance, and is very important. It’s...

Ohio recognizes four different insects as wood destroying insects (as discussed HERE in chapter 3). There are subterranean termites,...

If you are considering purchasing a home with a pool, there are several key components that need to be looked at during the pool...

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...

Wondering what it's like to work with certified master home inspector and owner, Adam Crock? Check out these live recorded experiences...

Chimneys are great when they do their job efficiently, but can be a big safety hazard if not functioning properly. Not all homes have...

In less than 5 minutes, you can create a custom repair request report, complete with credit amounts that you set, and photos that zoom...

A background in education, combined with years of experience in the home building industry, and over 6 years in the home inspection...

January is Radon Action Month according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Hamilton country Ohio, and many of the surrounding...

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...

What makes a home inspection report from Area Wide Home Inspection different? Owner and Certified Master Home Inspector, Adam Crock,...

Supplemental floor supports in a crawl space, or basement, should always be properly installed, but often times a home inspector reveals...