Holscher Home Inspection

Before and after. The barge rafter tail was not properly flashed. This caused wood rot and added experience when reroofing the home. You can see the proper flashing installed on the newly replaced barge rafter. If you are having your house reroofed make sure to ask the contractor about proper flashing of the entire roofing system.

We had some really hot days this summer that burned a lot of trees. These trees will be dropping those burnt needles and there’s a good chance many of them will be landing on your roof. And with this past wind storm your roof will probably have plenty of leaves, branches and maple tree seeds on it. Most of that debris will eventually end up in your gutters and downspouts. It is highly recommended that you have your roof and gutters professionally cleaned to prevent water damage from clogged gutters. Clogged gutters and downspouts can cause serious damage to your home and foundation. The water can wash away the soil beneath your foundation causing it to settle and crack. A clean roof will last much longer than one covered in debris. The average cost to reroof a home is $6,000-$12,000 for a 1,400 square foot home. So keep it clean and make it last. https://holscherhomeinspection.com/

Lately a lot of home buyers are buying without getting a home inspection. My latest inspection, the client was the only one out of 12 competing offers to get an inspection. She was very grateful she did. These findings were in the crawlspace. We always recommend getting a pre offer inspection or an inspection pending in your offer. And if you are selling, I recommend getting a pre listing inspection.