If you are selling your house, here are some ways to make your home inspection go smoother, with fewer concerns to delay closing. 1. Make sure the inspector has access, not only to the house, but also to the furnace, water heater and air- conditioning units (especially in closets, attics and crawlspaces). 2. Remove items…

  As a home inspector, I get a chance to see things on a daily basis that will make one think, laugh a little, scratch your head a little, and be amazed quit often! In today’s society, so often home maintenance is an afterthought. Therefor I get to see things that most people do not….

 As spring weather is approaching, there are chores around the house that need to be completed on a seasonal basis. With spring comes rain, wind, and storms. Follow this checklist to help keep your home in good working order: Paint Exposed wood siding and trim is susceptible to rot, so look for chipped or cracked…

   The holiday season can bring dangerous people and situations to your own home. Criminals are looking to turn a quick buck and the holiday are a perfect opportunity for them. As a home inspector, I have intimate knowledge of the inner workings of a home as well as peoples tendencies. I have outlined some…

As the fall season nears, protecting our homes from the cooler weather is an important step in home ownership. With the fall and winter comes more rain and cooler temperatures. Here are 8 maintenance tips that can be completed over the weekend. These tasks will prepare your home for the change of season as well…

Preparing your home ahead of the home inspection will make the selling of your home go much more smooth as well as prevent possible delays of your closing date. Follow these tips to speed up the process and get you top dollar for your home. Confirm all the utilities are on. This includes water, gas,…

New Start Inspections is now a proud participating member of InterNACHI’s buy back Program. If your participating inspector misses anything, we’ll buy your home back. And now for the “fine print”: Honored for 90 days after closing. Valid for home inspections performed for home buyers by participating InterNACHI members. We’ll pay you whatever price you…

Louis Annee, CMI New Start Inspections (317) 370-4776 info@newstartinspectionscorp.com www.newstartinspectionscorp.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Louis Annee Earns Certified Master Inspector® Designation Greenwood, IN. (Jan 2014)–New Start Inspections is pleased to announce that Louis Annee is now credentialed as a Certified Master Inspector (CMI)®, which is the inspection industry’s top professional designation. The Master Inspector Certification Board has awarded the Certified Master…

    As the weather turns dangerously cold in my neck of the woods, there are some very important things to consider and remember. What if the power goes out. What if you cannot leave the house for days. It is important to be prepared and keep these tips in mind to keep you and your…

     This time of year brings families and friends together. We have put together some safety tips to help ensure your holiday season is safe. Happy Holiday and Merry Christmas from New Start Inspections Holiday Lighting Use caution with holiday decorations and, whenever possible, choose those made with flame-resistant, flame-retardant and non-combustible materials. Keep candles away…

 What you need for an energy efficient house. Part 1 – Building and Designing Building and designing an energy-efficient home that conforms to the many considerations faced by home builders today can be a big challenge. However, any house style can be made to require relatively minimal amounts of energy to heat and cool, and be comfortable…

12 Home Safety Devices to Protect Your Children About 2-1/2 million children are injured or killed by hazards in the home each year. The good news is that many of these incidents can be prevented by using simple child safety devices on the market today. Any safety device you buy should be sturdy enough to…

HOME BUYING ISSUES THAT MATTER Buying a home? The process can be stressful. A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind, but often has the opposite effect. You will be asked to absorb a lot of information in a short time. This often includes a written report, checklist, photographs, environmental reports and…