Snyder Home Inspections LLC

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving!

10/23/2022

Snyder Home Inspections has been busy with Fall inspections! Checkout this latest red alert we found in a client’s attic. K**b and tube wiring. K**b and tube wiring was an early standardized method of electrical wiring in buildings, in common use from about 1880 to the 1940s.
The insulation that envelopes the wiring is a fire hazard. We always recommend that all of this wiring be taken out immediately. In fact, most home insurance companies won’t even insure a home that has active k**b and tube wiring. Give us a call today!

05/16/2022

01/22/2022

We are still busy here with home inspections and we recently completed an inspection that had Stachybotrys chartarum (black mold) throughout the attic. Black mold weakens the immune system when inhaled and is dangerous. The buyer was able to obtain money off to have the mold mediated. Give us a call today before you make the biggest purchase of your life.

12/06/2021

Happy Monday everyone! Today's RED ALERTS are from a recent home inspection done in downtown Grand Rapids.
In the first photo below you will see a deck that is being supported improperly with cinder blocks. This deck will have major support issues, shortened life, and even become a safety issue.
In the second photo, you will notice debris that has been left in the attic from a previous fire in the home. Also, there was not nearly enough insulation or ventilation. The buyer was able to have their Realtor ask for money off for these repairs so not only did the buyer save money from having to repair these issues in the future but also received money off from the sales price. Give us a call today!

11/26/2020

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

10/03/2020

Happy Fall everyone!

We have been very busy here at Snyder Home Inspections! Below we have some recent “Red Alerts” we found at a recent inspection.

A lot of buyers don’t know how important it is to have the attic of the home inspected. The attic area can hold black mold and not have proper insulation. For example in the first photo below you will see a photo of an attic with tons of construction debris, not enough insulation and black mold which is toxic to inhale.

In the second photo you will notice the support beam of the deck is installed improperly. They put the beam on top of a brick instead of properly installing a post in the ground which will cause the deck to enclave and shorten the life expectancy of the deck.

Buying a home is the biggest purchase of your life. Make sure you have it properly inspected before you purchase!

04/28/2020

Give us a call before you make the biggest purchase of your life!

02/11/2020

Happy Monday everyone! Below you will find some Red Alerts that Snyder Home Inspections LLC has encountered on some recent inspections.

In the first photo, you will notice the homeowner covered the smoke alarms with plastic. The plastic is blocking the entire purpose of the alarm and is a clear safety hazard.

The second photo is a bush fix for a broken spigot handle. Although creative, not the best long term repair and can cause damage to the outside plumbing.

11/28/2019

Happy Thanksgiving from us at Snyder Home Inspections!

08/11/2019

Here’s an important reason to make sure you hire a home inspector that not only does a thorough inspection but also goes into the attic space. This house at some point caught on fire and caused significant structural damage to the trusses that support the roof. If you are buying a home please make sure you have a qualified home inspector inspect your future home! Give us a call today.

07/10/2019

Happy summer everyone! We have been busy here at Snyder Home Inspections LLC with the crazy housing market. Below you will find some recent alerts in regards to foundations. A bad foundation can be the single worst thing to happen to a home because of how much they cost to repair (10s of thousands) to the amount of damage it can cause to the home.

The first photo shows there is no foundation on this end of the home. Instead it is held up by a rusty metal pole. This can cause the whole home to settle and cause major structural issues.

The second photo shows a picture of a horizontal crack in the foundation which can lead to the wall moving, settling and leaking water easily. Buying a home will be the biggest purchase you ever make, make sure you have a qualified home inspector through it befoe you purchase!

04/20/2019

See the picture below from a recent home inspection. Does anyone see any problems with this? This is a major fire hazard.

04/20/2019

Thanks for the great review Greg Vulcan! Glad we were able to help!

04/19/2019

Here is a recent red alert! Reason #289 why you should clean your bathroom and make sure moisture is remove: fungus will grow if you don’t. Buying a home is the biggest purchase of your life. Make sure you get a home inspection done by a qualified home inspector. Call us today!

11/11/2018

Thank you for all who have served!

10/19/2018

A lot of times after our client's receive their inspection report and they aren't sure what questions to ask and what areas they should be concerned with. We always provide follow-up calls with our client's to go over the report but here is a great article about what questions you should be asking your home inspector!

https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2018/10/09/what-buyers-should-ask-after-a-home-inspection?om_rid=AAPHbD&om_mid=_BbyOigB9tkjIY8&om_ntype=NARWeekly

Advise your buyers to seek clarification on anything the home inspector may have found in order to move forward confidently.