Spring is getting closer and while you’re preparing to get that spring cleaning done, make sure you’re ready for a Spring Home Inspection.  If you’re not familiar with the concept, a home inspection is a visual review of a home’s structure and system from top to bottom. Or rather, from roof to foundation.  Spring is […]

The cold season is fast approaching. Winter on the horizon places prospective home buyers in a dubious situation when it comes to home inspection. Knowing about the home preparedness process and being vigilant are key steps to protecting your investment. At Sherman Home Inspections, we have compiled a list of factors that help and hinder […]

Preparing your home for the cooler fall and winter seasons isn’t as daunting a task as many might think. Home preparedness means taking the necessary steps to winterize your property. Home inspections and home preparedness are smart ways to protect yourself from high repair costs down the line, not to mention smart ways of preventing […]

Most home buyers are never fully prepared for the long process of purchasing a home. In truth, getting a loan, find the right home in the right location for the right price, can be stressful. Needless to say, most of us are open to cutting corners or taking a shortcut that expedites the process. Usually, […]

Making an investment into a new home or your first home is an exciting moment in your life. A home represents security, a place you belong, hard work, and family legacy. However, with the purchase of a home comes risks. Considering the tens of thousands of dollars new homeowners will invest over the course of […]

Asbestos: What is it? Asbestos is a mineral found in rocks and soil. It has been used in manufacturing because it is resistant to chemicals, heat, and electricity. For years, however, the dangers of asbestos went unknown and ignored. A key ingredient in construction over this time, asbestos was used in the construction of many […]

Let’s face it. You’re no expert in property appraisal. At least, you aren’t if you’re the average home buyer. You can look at a piece of property and decide what you like and what you could do without, but when it comes to the issues beneath the surface, most people don’t know what to look […]

Originally posted at the Democrat & Chronicle Mice and chipmunks and spiders — oh my! Heating and cooling technicians often find these and other unwelcome critters in air conditioning units during spring inspections. “They make their nest in the outdoor unit’s electrical service panel and create all kinds of havoc,” says Ed Diamond, service manager […]

So, you’ve found a home in Middleborough, MA that meets most of your qualifications. It’s got a good location, an ample yard and lets in all the natural light you could ask for, but is it a good piece of property? In property buying, there are often red flags that can be missed during an […]

When you are in the market to buy, whether that purchase is for a home, condominium, commercial property, or any habitat at all, turn to Sherman Home Inspections, Inc. As a fully licensed and insured home inspection company, we can help you pinpoint any problems with a property that you are thinking about purchasing. Is […]