Ideal Home Inspections

08/30/2026

08/24/2026

It's a fact that many New Homes have been built in the Triad Area over the past year. If you bought one and didn’t get a Home Inspection at Certificate of Occupancy; please don’t let your first year of home ownership pass by without an 11-month Warranty Inspection. There may be things that need attention that are covered under your initial Builder’s Warranty. Whether you have a New or an Older Home; Contact me for details on how I can provide a thorough and detailed inspection for you. (336) 944-5918.

07/23/2026

No Hot Attics or Spooky Crawlspaces today. Donate Blood when you can. The need is constant. . 😁🇺🇸🩸

01/08/2026

Happy New Year! I know it feels like we've skipped ahead to Spring this week and honestly I've enjoyed the milder temps myself. I wanted to pass along a few tips that aren't expensive and mostly require a little effort and your home will be better for it!

- The leaves have fallen and they could be in your Gutters clogging things up. Get your gutters cleared so they can direct water to the downspouts. Use caution and hire a professional as needed.
- Downspouts should have Extensions to deposit water 4-6 feet away from your home's foundation. This really helps in keeping moisture away from crawlspaces & basements.
- Keep the Crawlspace Vents Closed during winter season in an effort to keep out the cold air. Open them in Spring to encourage air flow. It's only 71 days until Spring!!😀
- If you heat with wood, examine your Chimney Flue & Pipe Connections (woodstove). Glossy Black or Glazed substance observed is likely Creosote and that can create a fire hazard. Look for cracks in the Masonry inside your Fireplace too. Consult a qualified Chimney Sweep as needed if you have concerns.
- Keep your Heat Pump level and free from obstruction so it can work as efficiently & effectively as possible. Recommend at least 12 inches of space around all sides .

Let me know if I can assist you or someone you know with Home Inspection Services. All the best in 2026!!

12/13/2025

Well it appears an Arctic Blast of Cold Air is headed our way. Here are a few tips to prepare your home and hopefully avoid problems and costly repairs.

- Disconnect Hoses from your Hose Bibs
- Close Crawlspace Vents. You can open them again in the Spring.
- Be sure windows are Closed. Especially the Top sash. I frequently find open windows during inspections.
- Check Weatherstripping around exterior Doors. Replace as needed to maintain seal.
- Check your HVAC Ducts. Look for any that are detached or torn. I find these often where Homeowners are Heating or Cooling their Crawlspaces & Attics wasting energy. 😳
Finally….
- Let a faucet trickle to keep water moving. This one simple solution could save your water lines.

Contact Ideal Home Inspections if you would like to receive a quote for a Full Home Inspection. Be safe & Stay warm. 😊🇺🇸.

10/29/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and as you may know the leading cause of Lung Cancer in the USA remains Smoking. If you smoke, I encourage you to quit for a healthier life. 😊

That being said, you may not know the second leading cause of lung cancer is Radon exposure. I'm currently offering a discount for anyone that would like a Professional test performed. $125 (usually $150)

Here are a few facts about Radon gas in our area of North Carolina.
- Radon is a Colorless, Odorless Gas that comes from the decay of Uranium in our soil.
- Most homes in the Piedmont and Northwest NC have some level of Radon.
- Homes with any type of Foundation can have unhealthy levels.
- Both New Homes & Old Homes can have Radon.
- Testing for Radon is the only effective way to determine if levels are unhealthy in a home.
- Good News!! Radon can be effectively mitigated with systems that evacuate the gas to the outside.

If you would like to have a Professional Test (48 hour) performed at your home, please give me a call to consult and schedule.
(336) 944-5918. Or email: [email protected]

09/29/2025

Decks are great places to enjoy life this time of year in North Carolina. Of course your deck needs to be built well from the start and maintained for safety. Each year hundreds of people are injured due to deck collapse or poor safety components (stairs, balusters & railings). There are Standards & Code Requirements in our state regarding deck structures and my Home Inspections include deck evaluations with every home that has one. Call to schedule a Full Home Inspection (or just a deck inspection) so you can have the confidence knowing the condition of your deck structure and take action as necessary. Whit

01/18/2025

Well it appears an Arctic Blast of Cold Air is headed our way. Here are a few tips to prepare your home and hopefully avoid problems and costly repairs.

- Disconnect Hoses from your Hose Bibs
- Close Crawlspace Vents. You can open them again in the Spring.
- Be sure windows are Closed. Especially the Top sash. I find them open very frequently.
- Check Weatherstripping around exterior Doors. Replace as needed to seal the door when Closed
- Check your HVAC Ducts. Look for any that are detached. I found one this week where Homeowners were Heating their Crawlspace. 😳
- Let a faucet trickle to keep water moving. This one simple thing could save your water lines.

Contact Ideal Home Inspections if you would like to receive a quote for a Full Home Inspection. Be safe & Stay warm. 😊🇺🇸.

11/15/2024

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and the leading cause of Lung Cancer in the USA remains Smoking. If you smoke, I encourage you to quit for a healthier life. 😊

You may not know the second leading cause of lung cancer is Radon. Here are a few facts about Radon gas in our area of North Carolina.

- Radon is a Colorless, Odorless Gas that comes from the decay of Uranium in our soil.
- Most homes in the Piedmont and Northwest NC have some level of Radon.
- Testing for Radon is the only effective way to determine if levels are unhealthy in a home.
- Homes with any type of Foundation can have unhealthy levels.
- Both New Homes & Old Homes can have Radon.
- Good News!! Radon can be effectively mitigated with systems that evacuate the gas to the outside.

If you would like to have a Professional Test (48 hour) performed at your home please give me a call to consult and schedule. (336) 944-5918.