Category: Virginia
Beyond the Home Inspection
When you’re buying a new home, you want to do your due diligence to know everything you can about a property before the final purchase. You’ve likely scheduled your residential inspection, which is an important part of the process. But have you considered the value of some of the specialty inspections outside a traditional home […]
Signs a Home May Have Mold
When buying a home, you’re on the lookout for structural damage or HVAC system issues that surface during a home inspection. No one wants to inherit a home with problems. However, what goes unseen—mold—can be just as big a concern for homebuyers.
Get Your Pool Inspection on the Calendar
Most Virginia residents said goodbye to using their swimming pool some time ago. The time to put on the pool cover and call it done for the season has certainly passed. However, it’s never too early to start thinking about warmer weather and getting your pool ready for the Virginia summer. At Burgess Inspections, Inc., […]
3 Common Home Inspection Concerns
You’re in the market for a new home in Virginia. Maybe you’ve been searching for months to find just the right property, and you think you’ve finally found it. You’re anxious to finalize the purchase and start your life in your new home. However, you want to make sure the property passes the home inspection.We […]
5 Questions to Ask a Home Inspector
You’re preparing to buy a new home in Richmond, VA, and you’re understandably excited. However, as you go through the home-buying process and seek out a home inspection, don’t forget to do your due diligence when hiring a home inspector. We at Burgess Inspections, Inc. recommend that you ask a home inspector these five questions […]
Should I Get a Home Inspection?
In a competitive real estate market, homebuyers are often tempted to forego the home inspection. Why? Some people think that taking a property inspection out of the equation acts as leverage for getting an offer noticed or accepted. Other people simply do not want to pay for the home inspection itself. However, we at Burgess […]
Buying a House with a Stucco Exterior
Stucco homes have a certain type of character you can’t get from many run-of-the-mill houses in Virginia. Plus, synthetic stucco—also known as Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS)—offers many energy-efficient benefits you can’t find from other home exteriors.