by Tom Kucera | Sep 30, 2026 | Home Inspections, Homebuyers, Real Estate
A chimney crown is easy to overlook from the ground, but it plays an important role in directing rain and melting snow away from the masonry below. What we observed During a recent TMK home inspection, we documented visible cracking and deterioration across the...
by TMK Inspections Editorial Team | Sep 28, 2026 | Community, Homebuyers, Real Estate
New construction issues are more common than most buyers expect. That assumption is understandable but doesn’t account for the reality of how homes are built: under schedule pressure, by multiple subcontractors with varying skill levels, inspected by municipal...
by Tom Kucera | Sep 23, 2026 | Home Inspections, Homebuyers
During a recent home inspection in Yardley, I returned to the basement before wrapping up. By that point, fixtures on the upper levels had been operated and water had moved through the drainage system. That final recheck revealed active water near a cast-iron drain...
by Tom Kucera | Sep 21, 2026 | Home Inspections, Homebuyers
An older air-conditioning system is not automatically a deal breaker. Plenty of older systems continue to cool a home. But one detail can make a difference in the planning conversation: the refrigerant the equipment uses. Why R-22 deserves a conversation R-22 was...
by Tom Kucera | Sep 17, 2026 | Home Inspections, Homebuyers
Cloudy glass may need more than cleaning. During a recent home inspection, Tom documented moisture between the panes of a glass door. The report identified it as an indication of a failed thermal seal and recommended evaluation by a qualified glass service. Where is...
by TMK Inspections Editorial Team | Sep 5, 2026 | Home Inspections, Homebuyers, Safe and Healthy Home
An attached garage offers convenience, but it also creates an important separation between vehicle and storage areas and the living portions of a home. During a recent residential home inspection, we documented an open section in an attached-garage ceiling that...
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