I purchased my house four years ago and had a radon test that was under 4.0. We are now selling and the inspector tested the radon and it is at 6.6. How can this be?

Tonya - Oak Creek

Hi Tonya,

Are homes with concrete slab foundations less likely to have high radon levels? 

Jerry - Waukesha

The following information is from a technical bulletin produced by the Asphalt Roofing Manufactures Assocation.

For many years, roof discoloration caused by algae has been observed throughout the United States and Canada. The discoloration usually has a brown to black appearance, and may be mistaken for fungus growth, soot, dirt, moss, or tree droppings.

Our garage has a drop-down ladder in the ceiling, providing access to a storage area in the attic. When we bought the house, our home inspector informed us that this was a violation of the firewall between the garage and the house. Is there a reasonable way to correct this problem and still retain storage access from the garage? —Gene

Dear Gene,

My home is about 25 years old, and the attached garage is separated from the house with a brick wall and a steel entry door. However, the brick wall does not extend to the roofline, leaving the garage open to the house attic. The home inspector never mentioned this condition when I bought the property and it was apparently approved by the city inspector when the house was built. I am concerned about this incomplete partition wall and would like to know if it is a fire safety violation. - Jack

We just had an inspection and the inspector called out an orphaned chimney but nobody can seem to explain this to us

Dennis

Dear Dennis,

We are going to put our house up for sale and wondering if having a home inspection before putting it on the market is a good idea?

Carly & Joe

Dear Carly & Joe,

Dear Scott,

I just spoke with your company and then found your blog. The person I spoke with on the phone encouraged me to attend the inspection in its entirety. Is that really necessary?

Mary Ann

Dear Mary Ann,

Dear Scott,

We just had our home inspection and the seller was home and followed us around. This was uncomfortable but I can deal with it. The problem was whatever the home inspector said was wrong the seller discounted or downplayed it and so did my Realtor.

Charles

Dear Charles,

Dear Scott,

We just had our home inspection. The inspector was there for about an hour and told us there wasn’t anything wrong but the grade is toward the house. This is an older home, well-kept but I have a hard time believing there isn’t anything else wrong. Am I worrying for nothing?

Dorothy.

Dear Dorothy,