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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.
Radon Testing FAQs
Whether you’re a home buyer, home seller, or a Virginia resident with plans to stay put, you may be wondering why a radon inspection is important. Unfortunately, far too many people opt out of this specialty home inspection. To help fix that, we at Burgess Inspections want to give you an overview on what radon […]
3 Benefits of a Mold Inspection
Are you in the process of acquiring a new residential or commercial property? Or perhaps your home recently suffered water damage, and you fear the presence of mold? No matter the circumstance, you need to know whether mold is present. Burgess Inspections, a mold inspection expert, gives Richmond, VA residents and business owners four reasons […]
4 Tips to Choosing a Building Inspector
Don’t settle for the first building inspector who comes up in your Google search! Do yourself and your home or business a favor, and take some time to choose the best inspection company for the job. Burgess Inspections, Inc. of Richmond, VA has four tips for selecting a quality building inspector.