Foundation Cracking: Minor

Foundation Cracking: Minor

ByGolden Gate Home Inspections

Foundation cracking is normal in most homes. Sometimes the cracking is due to concrete shrinkage but sometimes it’s due to settling of the home or the lot itself. The cracks in this foundation would be considered minor and something to monitor over time. If this crack widens, then we would recommend contacting a structural engineer to evaluate the cause and propose suggestions for repair. If you’re concerned about the condition of your foundation, contact us to schedule a foundation inspection.

7 Home Inspection Mistakes to Avoid

7 Home Inspection Mistakes to Avoid

ByGolden Gate Home Inspections

7 Home Inspection Mistakes to Avoid in San Francisco Those living in San Francisco can get an easy home inspection if they know about certain obstacles. Avoid these home inspection mistakes for your first house. Buying a home is something that most Americans strive toward. In fact, it’s also one of the best ways to…

7 Questions to Ask a Home Inspector During Your Home Inspection

7 Questions to Ask a Home Inspector During Your Home Inspection

ByGolden Gate Home Inspections

7 Questions to Ask a Home Inspector During Your Home Inspection Are you curious about what questions to ask a home inspector during a home inspection? Check out this complete guide on what you won’t want to miss asking. Having a prospective new home inspected can help you make an informed decision about whether or…

How Home Inspectors Check for Mold

How Home Inspectors Check for Mold

ByGolden Gate Home Inspections

Mold isn’t just an unsightly growth. Mold inside of a home can cause a number of health problems, making it difficult to breathe, exacerbating allergies, and weakening your immune system.  Whether you’re buying a new home or simply want to assess the safety of your current home, hiring a home inspector is the way to go….

How to Prepare for a Home Inspection: Tips for Sellers

How to Prepare for a Home Inspection: Tips for Sellers

ByBay Area Home Inspector

As a seller, you may feel nervous about how to prepare for your upcoming home inspection. Fortunately, there are things you can do in advance to help things run more smoothly. That’s why we rounded up home inspection experts from Houston all the way to Miami and had them share their best advice. Here are their top tips sellers…

What We Look for in a Home Inspection? What Sets Us Apart
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What We Look for in a Home Inspection? What Sets Us Apart

ByBay Area Home Inspector

Every day we get asked: what do we look for in a home inspection? What sets us apart? Here at Golden Gate Home Inspections, we believe in going above and beyond what is required for standard home inspections. We go that extra mile and deliver you a report that covers all you need to know…

Home Inspection Checklist: The Major Points of a Home Inspection
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Home Inspection Checklist: The Major Points of a Home Inspection

ByBay Area Home Inspector

This Home Inspection Checklist is a high-level summary of the up to 250 points that will be looked at during a thorough home inspection. An excellent home inspection can make a world of difference during the home buying process. And the walkthrough, which is performed by a professional home inspector, can reveal issues that may…