Category Archives: gutters and downspouts

Spring into home maintenance action

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

A lot of people think winter is the season that really puts our homes to the test. But spring is no lightweight; it has its own set of challenges. They say April showers bring May flowers, but that’s not the … Continue reading →

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Gutter Maintenance

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

Rain gutters are an essential part of your home. They channel rainwater away from the house – preventing soil erosion and damage to your landscape and foundation. But homeowners often replace worn, damaged gutters with new ones, only to neglect … Continue reading →

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Condition of Indianapolis homes inspected in 2011 much worse than previous years

Posted on December 26, 2011 by

According to our own statistical data, only 35% of Indianapolis homes inspected in 2011 were considered to be in “good” condition. This is down sharply from 2010 where we saw 43% and in 2009 46% respectively. The over abundance of … Continue reading →

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Damn Those Ice Dams – Causes and Prevention

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

Here we are at the beginning of another cold Indianapolis winter and like every winter here in Indiana, many property owners will experience issues with ice dams that will eventually cause shingle damage, roof leaks and the possibility of mold. … Continue reading →

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Does Your Home Make The Grade?

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

As a professional Indianapolis home inspector, I have found that a great deal of the moisture problems found in homes in Indiana are caused and aggravated by improper grading or as we call it in the inspection industry “negative grading”. … Continue reading →

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Home Maintenance 101 – Don’t Forget About Your Roof

Posted on November 6, 2011 by

Most homeowners do not think about their roof on a daily basis, if at all. They assume that it is performing its duty unless something happens that tells them otherwise, such as a leak. Realistically, there were probably signs of … Continue reading →

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Gutters and Downspouts – Their Important Role

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

The kids are back in school and that means summer’s over in Indiana. Fall is here and soon we’ll be climbing up our roofs and cleaning out the gutters before the fall leaves begin their damage. But just how much … Continue reading →

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