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Besides doing the normal Pre-Purchase Home Inspections for Home Buyers, we also do... RADON… [more]
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Richard Ida has taken & passed all the tests required by ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors)… [more]
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"I was very impressed with the inspection itself, and the way the information was presented was very professional. The binder was organized so well that I plan to use it as a reference when making repairs or improvements. The photo journal mini-disk and Home Repair CD-rom were far more than I had expected, and they made the value per dollar the best around." James Cook...Stevens Point
"Thank you for your time showing, explaining & possible fixes for the issues that came up in the house. We appreciate your time & willingness to answer questions." Patrick & Heather Stevens...Stevens Point
"Everything was fantastic." Charles Grudel...Plover
"Friendly, knowledgeable, thorough & explained everything very well. Took the time to make sure I understood the issue & how to remedy." Darrell Freis...Plover
"Great inspection report. Easy to understand. Photo journal disk is a great addition to help understand the report. Also report binder very organized. Excellent extra information included. I will refer Inspect & Report to anyone. Thanks You." Tracy Kosabucki...Bancroft
"Most thorough & impressive inspection I've ever seen! Richard was extremely professional & friendly. Great work!" Kevin Tuttle...Stevens Point
"Very professional & trustworthy. Would recommend him to anyone. Thanks You!" James & Sherri Lasheren...Iola
"Richard is extremely thorough & explained everything clearly." Mara Beckman...Schofield
"Very happy w/inspection information provided verbally, disk & binder. Have recommended you to several people already. Thanks!" Patty Slovensky...Wisconsin Rapids
"Very professional job. CD especially effective." Tom Mack...Schofield
"WOW - what incredible information you give! Thanks You." Linda Kocourek...Wausau
"I really liked that I was able to bounce ideas off of him & he told me whether they were necessary or not. The portfolio that he created is excellent & very helpful especially since my husband couldn't attend." Ashton Gebert...Stevens Point
"Rich really helped me a lot. He answered all of my questions & even (after a snowfall) inspected the roof. Many thanks!" Brenda Webb...Stevens Point
"To be honest, I can only say this was the best thing that I could do before buying this house. Richard was very knowledgeable and offered ideas beyond just maintaining the house. He offered ideas on how to save energy or how to use an awkward room. Very helpful & nice." Aaron & Amy Eppinger...Almond

Are Double Key Deadbolt Locks Unsafe?
Question: We have double key deadbolt locks on our doors. Should we replace the double key deadbolt locks with single key deadbolt locks? Answer: Double key deadbolt locks present a serious safety issue to household occupants in the event of a fire. First, in the event of a fire you won’t be able to find [...]
Do The Rubber Hoses On My Washing Machine Need To Be Replaced?
Question: Our clothes washing machine is connected to the hot and cold water supply lines with the black rubber hoses. Should we replace the rubber hoses? Answer: Yes! One of the best things you can do to minimize the risk of a flood in your home is replace your existing rubber washing machine supply line [...]
How Can I Prevent Wood Rot On The Trim Of My House?
Question: How can I help prevent wood rot on my wood window sills and trim? Answer: There are three good ways to help prevent wood rot on your wood window sills and trim. The first thing is to keep the bushes and shrubs trimmed back away from the house at least eighteen inches. Second, the [...]

Does The Filter Need To Be Changed In Your Furnace?
Are the return air vents in your house covered with dirt? If so, you’re not cleaning or replacing your filter often enough! Here’s a question we get asked on a regular basis; how often should I replace the air filters and my furnace? You should replace or clean the filter once a month. With forced [...]
Dry Toilet Concerns
If you have a toilet in your home that is not used on a regular basis, check it monthly to make sure there is water in the stool part to form the trap & keep sewer gases from entering your home. You can always flush the toilet to refill the stool, or just dump a [...]

Water Heater Pressure Valves
All water heaters have pressure valves installed so that if a water heater malfunctions, the hot water will blow out the pressure valve pipe & end up down by the floor. If the overflow pipe is missing, this is a safety concern & a pipe of correct size & length should be added for safety. [...]

Other Services
Besides doing the normal Pre-Purchase Home Inspections for Home Buyers, we also do... RADON TESTING A radon test has to be at least 48 hrs long to be an EPA approved test. The radon results are printed on site at the end of the test period for immediate results, no waiting for samples to be sent to a lab & results returned. Indoor radon can be a health threat, rated as the second leading cause of lung cancer. We use Continuous Radon Monitors(CRM), which have been … [Read More...]