When your countless hours of house hunting have finally resulted in what seems like the perfect home, you should always get a home inspection before settling on a final sales contract.  Working with a home inspector is a vital part of the home buying process, as it is the best way to get a true […]

Buying a new house is a thrilling and sometimes overwhelming process.  If you find what you believe to be your dream house, sometimes you get so excited that you forget to pay attention to important details.  You don’t want any unwanted surprises the day you move in, so it’s best to get all the important

Like it or not, winter is on its way, so this is the perfect time to make sure the house is ready.  You may not want to think about the cold days that will soon hit our area, but preparing early can help to ensure a comfortable environment in the house.  Proper insulation is one

At Lakes Area Home Inspections, we’ve seen many cases where the inspection didn’t go as planned because the home was simply not maintained properly.   Home maintenance is important, as it can extend the life of your home’s major systems and appliances and keep the home in good overall working order – which is very significant

Home inspectors see homes in all different conditions.  Since they are an integral part of the home buying process, they also notice when a home’s condition is more likely to make the purchase go smoothly.  Here are some tips to help secure a higher resale value for your home. Stay Current on Maintenance Keeping up

When buying a new house, an important step in the process is having the home inspected.  The inspection can reveal the real condition of the home, including issues you may never have noticed on your own.  Unfortunately, the home inspection can uncover issues that can be major problems in the long term, and therefore might

Now that summer is in full swing, with temperatures rising into the uncomfortable zone, the air conditioning will probably be on frequently to keep things bearable in the house.  However, if your system has not been properly maintained, problems can arise and it might not run correctly.  If your system is not working like it

If you are in the process of buying or selling a house, you should be aware of the importance of a home inspection.  Sellers can use the findings to make improvements before listing their home in order to get top dollar, and buyers need one to make sure there won’t be any surprise repairs after

When purchasing a home that has just been built, many people think it is not necessary to hire an independent home inspection company to inspect the property.  After all – it is new construction and has already been looked at by the building inspector…what could possibly be wrong with the house?  A LOT!  Here’s why

Why Inspect? A home inspection is a very important part of the home buying process and Lakes Area Home Inspections has the experience and training to get the job done right.  During an inspection, our thorough inspectors will observe the house, from the roof down to the foundation, examining important interior and exterior components and