You Have Our Word
No matter what kind of foundation a business model is built on, prospective clients need to first recognize a core value of integrity before putting their trust in any services that are offered. The need for integrity couldn’t be more crucial than when choosing a home inspector. At Anchor Home Inspection, LLC, you have our word that we’ll do everything we can to help you find peace of mind when you are buying a home. Our comprehensive home inspections will help you to ensure that a property is safe and dependable—because we strive for your family’s future living situation to be anchored in comfort, security, and lasting happiness.
Home Inspection vs. Appraisal: What’s the Difference?
Buying a home is a significant investment, and it is essential to make sure you are getting your money's worth. This is why homebuyers often rely on various professionals to help them through the [...]
Protect Your Home with a Termite Inspection
As a homeowner, you likely take pride in your property and want to keep it in the best condition possible. One of the biggest threats to the structural integrity of your home is a [...]
The Importance of a Foundation Inspection
As a new homeowner, you've likely invested a significant amount of time and money into your new property. You want to ensure that your investment is protected and that you're able to enjoy your [...]
RADON FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Radon gas can be a potential issue if found in your home. You can't see, smell, or taste radon when it is present in your home, but behind smoking, radon is the leading cause [...]
How To Know if Your Home Needs Radon Testing?
Concerned about radon? A radon test is an inexpensive and simple way to bring you peace of mind – for both an existing home or a prospective purchase. Radon is an invisible and odourless [...]
Radon Testing During a Home Inspection
Many people who are in the process of buying a home may wonder, is radon testing a part of the home inspection process? Typically, the answer to this question is yes. Your home inspector should offer [...]
Does Your New Build Need a Home Inspection?
One of the mistakes that many people make when buying a newly built home is to skip the home inspection. After all, they reason, it's a brand new house - everything should be perfect. [...]
How To Understand The Finding On Your Home Inspection
All home inspections are subjective, and no two inspectors will write an inspection report with the same terminology. If you’ve had a home inspection and the results seem alarming to you, there are some questions you [...]
Radon 101
What is Radon? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that rises up from soil. Since radon is radioactive it can be hazardous to people. Radon is a potential hazard in the home because [...]
Why a Home Inspection is Important?
Ask most experts, and they’ll likely tell you it’s not a good idea to waive a home inspection. A home inspection is of paramount importance when purchasing a home. By having your home inspected it [...]
Is Radon Testing Common In Home Inspections
Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and kills more people per year than drunk driving. Radon is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas that is naturally created from [...]
Inspection VS Appraisal
The main difference between an appraisal and an inspection is that an appraisal deals with the value of a home, while an inspection deals with the condition of the home. Appraisal: An appraisal is a [...]
5 Common Home Inspection Problems
Rundown roofing Asphalt shingle roofs last 15 to 20 years. If yours is nearing the end of its life, don’t be surprised to see it come up in the inspection report. Inspectors will call out [...]
Home Inspection Red Flags
Water Damage: When water gets into a home’s foundations and has no way of draining out, it can cause many issues. Most of these problems are significant red flags when buying a property. For [...]
Hire a Home Inspector for Your New Build Home!
When buying an older home most prospective buyers will hire a home inspector without a doubt, but what about a brand new home? I mean the new build home is brand new and just [...]
Why You Shouldn’t Skip A Home Inspection
A home inspection contingency can make or break a deal and this is no secret to seasoned realtors and home owners. By having one written into an offer can not only save buyers time, [...]
Do Home Inspectors Check for Mold?
Why Do You Need A Home Inspection? A typical home inspection is designed to inform you of the condition of the house to the buyers, and focuses on the issues that carry the highest [...]
Radon Testing & Inspections
Protect your home from radon with our detection experts. Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas. It forms naturally from the decay (breaking down) of radioactive elements, such as uranium, which are found in [...]
Benefits Of A Pre-Listing Inspection For Home Sellers
When you start the process of selling your home, there are a lot of things to decide like what time of year to list, if you use a realtor, which realtor to use, and [...]
Thermal Imaging In Home Inspections
WHAT COMPONENTS DOES THERMAL IMAGING IN HOME INSPECTIONS CHECK? A home inspector that uses thermal imaging in home inspections has the proper tools to provide more information than an average home inspection. The inspector [...]
What To Do Before During And After A Home Inspection
Congratulations! You've made an offer on a home and it's been accepted, so now what? There's probably an ample amount of time before closing, and that's no mistake. Don't take advantage of the time [...]
Is Getting a New-Home Inspection Important With a New Home?
When going through the process of buying a new construction home, one might assume that you don't need to go through the process of a home inspection. After all, you had the house built [...]
Tips to a Re-Inspection During Closing
You are probably familiar with a home inspection but what about a reinspection? Well a reinspection is like an inspection but for the "fixed items" that came from the initial home inspection report. A [...]
Common Repairs Needed After Home Inspection
One of the final steps before closing on your new house is getting a home inspection done. During this process buyers are given an in-depth look of their prospective home. During this time buyers [...]
What You Need To Know About The Home Inspection Process
Congratulations You Have Found Your New Home! Now What? So from the time of signing the purchase and sales agreement you have 10 days to complete a home inspection. Now chances are your real estate [...]
Home Inspection Tips for First Time House Buyers
As a First time buyers, when you put a contract on a house you are doing something very exciting. This is your first home, and you are taking a huge step! While this is [...]
Radon Lung Cancer Symptoms
While smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths in the United States, there is a second leading cause to lung cancer and that is exposure to radon gas. If you experience long [...]
Anchor Home Inspection Wins 2020 Best of The Best Home Inspection Company
September 28, 2020 For Immediate Release Anchor Home Inspection is proud to announce that they have been awarded first place for the 6th Annual Best of Readers' Choice Awards for the category of Home [...]
Mold Inspection Checklist Before Buying
Specific Areas to Inspect As you being to visit homes that you are interested in buying, think about the fact that mold thrives in dark, damp areas. It might be wise to bring a [...]
PRIVATE WELL WATER TESTING?
It is important to test your private well's water quality on a regular basis. This is an important part of maintaining a safe and reliable source. These test results will allow you to properly [...]
Why you need a home inspection when buying “As-is”?
It can be common for some sellers – usually those who are working without an agent – want to sell their home “as is.” There could be lots of reasons why a seller might [...]
How To Stay Safe From Radon Gas
Humans, on average, will take between 17,200 and 23,000 breaths per day. People also tend to spend a majority of their day inside. So if you think about it, that’s a lot of indoor [...]
Radon – What You Need to Know
What is Radon? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that rises up from soil. Since radon is radioactive it can be hazardous to people. Radon is a potential hazard in the home because [...]
Inspection Report- How to read and understand
So, your home inspection has been completed. So what is next? The next step is to review the report. It is important to take time reading over the report carefully. The information in a [...]
The 101 on Sewer Lines
When you have unexpected home maintenance this can become not only costly, but also stressful. Of all the issues that might arise, fixing a sewer line is something most homeowners do not want to [...]
Air Quality Testing- Mold
Mold- this is not a word anyone likes to hear especially when it is found in your home as it can be a legitimate concern. So the big decision is: do we test for [...]
Radon Health Risks In Your CT Home
Radon in homes is a big health risk, especially since this naturally occurring radioactive gas is odorless and colorless. Created from the decay of tiny amounts of uranium in rocks and soil, radon dissipates [...]
How To Detect An Oil Tank Leak
Many homes today heated with gas or propane were once heated with oil, especially those built in the early 1900s up to the mid-’90s. While some residential heating oil tanks were installed inside the [...]
Common Home Electrical Issues
Your electrical system is a necessity for your home, and electrical problems need to be handled right away to maintain a safe living environment. A home electrical inspection from Anchor Home Inspection can find [...]
Sewer Line Common Problems
Sewer line problems can be caused from long-term buildup of flushed materials that cause blockages, intrusions of tree roots that cause clogs and breaks, and corrosion or collapse due to outdated plumbing components. These [...]
Tips To Help You Find the Right Home Inspector
The Walk-Through: Pick a home inspector that wants you to be present at the inspection. Inspector wants you to come to the home inspection so we can walk you through the home and go over [...]
Signs of Water Damage in Your Home
To keep your home free of mold and potential expensive remediation projects, it is a good thing to know the signs of water damage. If you are buying a home, have a home inspector [...]
What If The Home I’m Looking To Buy Fails Its Inspection?
We often hear our clients ask me “What if the home I’m looking to buy fails its inspection?” or sellers will ask us “What do I do if my home fails the inspection?” When [...]
Home Maintenance Calendar
Looking for something to do? Bored at home? Practice these maintenance tips to keep your home in tip top shape. By putting in a little effort a few times a year you could be [...]
Home Inspections and Covid 19
The past few weeks have been crazy and unpredictable. However, this too shall pass and home will continue to be bought and sold and memories will continued to be made. In the meantime, we [...]
How To Stop Air Loss
Air leaks in your home result in energy loss, drafts, and poor indoor air quality. Additionally air loss can result in the growth of mold from moisture getting inside and staying there. This can [...]
How To Improve Your Air Quality At Home
People don't tend to think about air pollution in Connecticut. Would it surprise you if we told you indoor air can be even more polluted. Read on to learn more. The Quality of Your [...]
Prevent Plumbing Leaks
You count on your plumbing system for your everyday life. In fact, most people forget to check on your system regularly and learn about a leak when it's too late. To prevent household plumbing [...]
What To Do About High Radon Levels In The Home
Any home can have radon gas accumulate to unsafe levels that may have deadly results. Radon is a known carcinogen. It is clear and odorless gas that when living with elevated levels can increase [...]
Plan for Fire Safety in the Home
Protect your loved ones and home by being prepared in case there is a fire. Practice fire safety at home with these tips. Form a Plan for Fire Safety in the Home Having a [...]
Add Value to Your Home With These Projects
Part of homeownership is maintaining and making upgrades to your living spaces. Whether you’re trying to sell your house or planning to stay around to enjoy it, projects that add value to your home [...]
Signs of Electrical Problems
Electrical problems in the home can be a fire risk. You should know the signs of electrical issues so they can call a electrician to address them. The quicker you can get these issues [...]
How Long Do Appliances Last?
How Long Do Home Appliances Last? Home appliances offer convenience and comfort to our everyday home lives. Many people don’t think about how long their appliances will last until something goes wrong. By learning [...]
Stop Termites From Entering Your Home
As a homeowner, you want to maintain and care for your property. However, termites are a problem that cannot always be seen. They eat wooden components and can damage the structure of your home. [...]
How You Can Support A Veteran Owned Business
Every November, the United States observes Veterans Day, to honor veterans who have served all branches of the U.S. armed forces. Since 1978, Veterans Day has been celebrated on November 11. However, there are plenty [...]
Winter Checklist: How To Prepare Your Home For Winter
As the nights have suddenly become cold, people are getting there winter stuff out from the attic and getting cozy by the fireplace. However, have you thought about how to prepare your home for [...]
When and How To Test Your Smoke Alarms
Do You Know How to Test Your Home Smoke Alarm? Research by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) suggests that three out of five home fire deaths are a result of fires in properties [...]
Maintaining Your Chimney
I know we thought it would never happen, but fall is upon us! With the arrival of the cooler temps, our mind tends to drift to having a fire and getting comfortable under some blankets. [...]
10 Most Common Problems Discovered During A Home Inspection
We have seen it all inspection hundreds of homes in Southeastern Connecticut. Here is a list of the 10 most common problems we come across. 1. Faulty wiring—junction boxes not being able to shut properly, [...]
Bugs & Pests in Your Home
Finding Pests on Your Property If you are follow us on Facebook, chances are you've seen me on the top of hundreds of roofs in Southeastern Connecticut. Have you seen our pictures of various [...]
Where Are Smoke Alarms Required?
A Home Inspector has a bunch of responsibilities while performing the inspection. One is to test the smoke alarms of the home. Smoke alarms have been required since 1973 however the codes have expanded [...]
When Should You Replace Your Water Heater
It's always tough to tell when it’s time to replace your hot water heater even if you are regularly maintaining it. Here, our experts share some signs that could mean a new model is [...]
Inspecting Your Dryer Vent
One of the most neglected places in a home is quickly discovered during a home inspection. When was the last time you checked or cleaned your dryer vent? In many cases a home inspector [...]
Anchor Home Inspection: Certified Crumbling Foundation Inspector
Crumbling Foundations in CT Anchor Home Inspection has performed over 500 home inspections in Connecticut. They have close to 100 5 Star Reviews on Google and most importantly they are one of only 50 [...]
Pets in the House?
Were There Once Pets in The House? It might be hard to know if pets were once living in a house you are considering purchasing. The house may be really clean and smell good. [...]
Identifying Roof Problems
A roof is one of the most expensive structures parts of your home. Hundreds of different products have been used as roofing material from plastic to wood. When you are looking for a new [...]
Dryer Vents Are A Major Source Of House Fires
Alot of items in your house require consistant maintenance and repairs. We tend to forget about the things that are functioning properly. We hate spending money on things until you have too! If your [...]
Humid Air Is Best Kept Outside
Water vapor and moisture move in and out your house in three ways: air currents, diffusion through materials and heat transfer. Of these three, air movement makes up more than 98% of all water [...]
Foundation Issues Found During Home Inspection
The foundation is the support structure for the whole house. If something is wrong with it, that can directly impact the entire house. So foundation problems can be one of the most critical part [...]
Electrical Problems Found During Home Inspection
Whenever you are trying to sell your home, as prospective buyer you typically hire a professional home inspector. Home inspectors identify potential problems that could be considered into the terms of a sale or [...]
Prepare Your Home For Summer
Like a car, your home, needs regular maintenance to make sure everything is functioning properly and running in tip top shape. Maintenance will prolong the life your systems the home and save you money in [...]
Improve Your Curb Appeal This Spring
Improve Curb Appeal Before Selling Your House The aesthetics of your home’s exterior affect potential buyers. Curb appeal will either spark the buyer’s interest or discourage them from viewing the property. Improve curb appeal before [...]
Termites?
Have Termites: What Do you Do Now? You or a home inspector has seen these termites with your own eyes eating the wood in your home. Now what? Take a deep breath and read [...]
Tips For First Time Home Buyers
Today’s first-time home buyers are faced with a variety of obstacles when trying to buy their first home. Interest rates continue to fluctuate and there are signs that even more real estate may be [...]
Do New Construction Homes Need A Home Inspection?
The belief that a new home is flawless, simply because it is new and was approved by the building department, is not true. We often hear of new cars recalled by the manufacturer. As [...]
Get Rid of the Itch This Spring: Protect Your Home & Loved Ones
While we do love this time of year because of the return of warm weather and sunshine, spring also means the beginning of mosquito season in New England. If you have experienced mosquito season [...]
This Home Buying Season Connectivity Is Crucial
The spring buying season is here and that means buyers are busy preparing their homes to sell. These days, a lot of home upgrades are focusing on one popular feature: connectivity. In 2019, buyers [...]
What to Do if Your Home for Sale Suffers Water Damage
Water damage to a home up for sale could be catastrophic for the seller. If not taken care of right away, buyers could renege on the purchase and sale agreement and prospective new buyers [...]
Spring Cleaning Checklist
The weather has finally turned up here in Eastern CT, which for many homes means it's time for spring cleaning! Keeping your home a safe for your family means not just cleaning, but doing [...]
Prepare Your Home for Thunder & Lightening Storms
With spring in full swing it's never too early to start preparing for heavy storms. Hurricanes usually make huge headlines during the summer and fall, but the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety [...]
How To Get The Most From Your Home Inspection
We feel it's very important you understand the condition of the home you would like to purchase before you buy and it’s our mission to give the best home inspection possible. We’ve compiled important [...]
Preparing Your Home For Extreme Cold Weather
No matter what town you live in, it’s really important to get your home ready for seasonal weather changes. Many area experience extreme cold weather during winter months, especially New England. Doing some basic [...]
The Importance of Radon Testing
While some have dubbed Anchor Home Inspection The Best Home Inspection Company CT, did you know we also provide Radon Testing? In case you didn't know you know.... We do! Radon is a colorless, [...]
The Importance of Radon Testing
While some have dubbed Anchor Home Inspection The Best Home Inspection Company CT, did you know we also provide Radon Testing? In case you didn't know you know.... We do! Radon is a colorless, [...]
MOLD WARNING SIGNS
If you leave mold to grow, it can damage the structure of your home and expose you and your family to health risks such as asthma and in some cases can be deadly. Mold [...]
January Is National Radon Action Month
Did you know that January has been named National Radon Action Month by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)? You can’t see, smell or taste radon gas, but it could be present at dangerous levels [...]
Things To Look For When Buying An Old Home. Part 2
We continue our article on Things To Look For When Buy An Old Home. If you didn't read the first part of the article STOP NOW! Click Here To Read Part 1 of Things [...]
Things To Look For When Buying an Old Home
Buying an old home may allow you to live in a stylish, affordable piece of history. Unfortunately, it can also can come with it a lot of issues that you may not be prepared [...]
What Sellers Need Disclose Their Buyers
Certified home inspectors are required to uphold a code of ethics in the course of their work. According to the National Association of Home Inspectors, these professionals have a duty to the homeowner to alert them to any "immediate [...]
What You Need Know About Mold In Your Home
Mold is a serious and costly problem to correct. Some states require sellers to disclose any known mold problems. But keep in mind that they only have to disclose what they know about and not [...]
Having A Home inspection Detects Problems Before Purchase
Fireplace? Yes. Wood floors? Yes Finished basement? Have to have it. You’ve been searching for a long time, and now you you’ve found your dream home. But how can you be certain there aren’t [...]
5 Tips To Prevent Termites In Your Home
Pests in your home are certainly an annoyance, and termites are no exception. These insects are destructive and the damage they cause is usually not covered by homeowners insurance. To save yourself lots of money [...]
5 Easy Tips and Tricks for Saving Water at Home
If you want to lower your water bill, it is a good idea to learn how to save water at home. There are many personal and environmental benefits to practicing water conservation. Saving water [...]
10 Ways to Keep Your Home Safe During the Holidays
The holiday season brings people together from near and far. Whether you are traveling or staying home, it is important to keep your home safe during the holidays. Here are some tips for home [...]
Providing Professional and Respectable Service
Everyone knows that honesty is integral to providing a professional and respectable service, and here at Anchor Home Inspection, LLC, we can assure you that our comprehensive home inspections will reveal the home’s true condition. Contact us today to request a inspection.
