How to Read a Home Inspection Report With Confidence
I Got My Home Inspection Report Back, Now What? Getting a home inspection done is an excellent first step, but now you have been handed an overwhelming report with technical language that you need to decipher to make decisions. Whether you are a home buyer, seller, or just an owner trying to check the state […]
Common Home Inspection Myths and the Truth Behind Them
There are many misconceptions about home inspections. Learn the truth about what inspections do—and don’t—cover.
Home Inspection vs Home Appraisal: What’s the Difference?
Home inspections and appraisals serve different purposes. Learn how each fits into the home buying process in Virginia.
New Construction Homes Need Inspections Too
Even brand-new homes can hide problems. Learn why Detail View recommends inspections for new builds in Roanoke and beyond.
Get a Thorough Spring Home Inspection Before Buying Your Next House
A home inspection is an essential step in the home-buying process. And the best inspections are thorough and performed by a certified home inspector.
At Detail View, we know that buying your home is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your life, and one of the most expensive.
How a Seller’s Inspection Speeds Up the Home Selling Process
Are you selling your home? A pre-listing home inspection makes the process smoother and more successful. With Detail View Home Inspections, you gain a reliable partner and give your clients confidence that their new home is a sound investment. Spot Hidden Issues Not every issue within a home is out in the open. Some features […]
6 Common Winter Issues Found During Home Inspections
Home inspections tell you exactly the kind of home you are buying, ensure you are ready to sell a home, and allow homeowners to keep up with maintenance of owning a home with a strong foundation. Just remember, you are never alone with Detail View Home Inspections on your side!
New Year, New Home: Why a Pre-Purchase Inspection Is Essential in 2026
What Is a Pre-Purchase Inspection? If you are planning to buy a home, a pre-purchase inspection is the process you need to create a detailed list of the property and home offer, and a list of anything that could be fixed, replaced, or completely built up. This allows you to determine which home is the […]
Defend Against Pesky Leaks: Professional Winter Home Moisture Inspections Near Roanoke
Did you have a draft last winter? Don’t hesitate, get your home inspected so the snow stays outside and you and your family stay safe and warm. Our team helps you keep the snowmen in the yard. Winter home moisture inspections keep you in the loop with how your home is holding up and how […]
Holiday Safety Inspections: Electrical, Fireplaces & Smoke/CO Detectors
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – until one of your home’s main systems, like electrical or fireplaces, stops working. Even if you recently moved into a new home and an inspection was performed, it never hurts to get an opinion from the local experts when the holidays roll around. Holiday home safety […]
Why Your Virginia Home Inspection Went Wrong
Virginia is a beautiful state, known for its bustling cities, mountain valleys, and welcoming suburban neighborhoods. Whether you reside in Roanoke, Salem, or nearby areas, you experience these surroundings daily. However, not every aspect is without challenges. If you recently received an inspection report with negative results, here are some reasons why your Virginia home […]
An Overview of Home Inspections
Virginia is a beautiful and historic place to live and visit, with unique homes scattered throughout. However, how do you make a decision about which home to buy? If you’re looking to sell your home or buy one, consider a thorough home inspection to ease potential buyers’ minds that your home is safe. Why Do […]
Hot Summer Home Inspections
It’s hot and muggy, the kids are going back to school, and we’re coming to the end of peak home inspection season. So, you may ask, why are there so many warm-weather and summer home inspections? Well, the reasons are pretty simple. Home Buying Season Firstly, any real estate agent will tell you that summer […]
A Clear Home Inspection Timeline
Moving or selling your home can be stressful, especially when you include extra steps like hosting viewings, doing walkthroughs, and contacting your realtor to gather information on the property. One key piece to this puzzle is the inspection – a thorough home inspection before anyone moves in ensures the property is up to code. The home inspection […]
Steps To A Proper Home Inspection
There is much talk about getting a proper home inspection when buying or selling a house. But what do they entail? A certified inspection company will take time to inspect each section of a home to ensure everything is safe and up to code, so you don’t have anything to worry about when living in […]
Jolly Holidays With Thorough Winter Home Inspections
Winter can be a time of celebration, joy, and a time to be with family and those closest to you. However, that winter wonderland outside can also come with quite a few problems for you and your home. How do you avoid excess damage when the temperatures drop and flurries begin to fall? Take proper […]
Why You Should Be Present for a Home Inspection
Buying a home is a complex process. Beyond being what is likely the larger purchase of your life, you also have a long list of to dos, so it may be tempting to skip attending your home inspection since the home inspector is the one doing the work. But there are good reasons to be […]
Small But Mighty Home Inspection Must-Do’s
A thorough home inspection is necessary before buying a property, and the small details matter just as much as the big ones! Those large problems may cost the big bucks, but if you overlook the rest, you could be looking at the potential of racking that bill up even more. If you’re looking into homes for your […]
Whole-Home Inspections and Energy Efficient Roanoke Homes
If you can’t stand the heat, get back in the AC! At least if your house is set up well to keep you cool… Detail View checks for insulation and sealing in a whole-home inspection, so we’ll alert you if you need to make any changes when you hire our certified inspectors. But if you […]
National Healthy Homes Month
June is National Healthy Homes Month! At least it was last year, but HUD changed it to April on us. But regardless of when we celebrate it, a healthy home is an achievement we should all work toward in our living environments, especially if we’re homeowners (and June is also National Homeowners’ Month!). And there are […]
7 Quick Tips for Home Sellers from a Certified Home Inspector
As certified home inspectors, Detail View is typically hired by real estate agents or potential home buyers to inspect a house before they buy it. But there’s a whole other side to that equation—the home seller. While hiring an inspector before putting your home on the market can be an effective strategy for ensuring your […]
7 Critical Items a Home Inspection Doesn’t Cover
A home inspection is an essential part of the home buying process and sets you, the homeowner, up for success – or at least gives you a clear enough picture that you have the opportunity for it! As we say, we ensure your dream home doesn’t become a nightmare. But as thorough as we are, […]
Common Home Inspection Issues
When you’re excited to get a new home, the home inspector might seem a little bit like the fun police. But, there are a lot of home inspection issues, both major and minor, that anyone with an untrained eye can easily miss. Here are some of the most common home inspection issues uncovered in a […]
A Home Inspector is a Home Buyer’s Best Friend
Your home purchase ranks up there with choosing a career or life partner as one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. It’s also probably the most expensive thing you’ll ever buy! Unfortunately, unlike a career, you don’t get a lot of training or life experience to prepare you for making that decision. That’s […]