My name is Neil, I am the inspector at Proven Inspection Services.  Going to work each day is a pleasure when you have a passion for homes like I do. Each house and each client are uniquely different – so we adjust our methods to meet the needs...

A lot of people don't realize how easy it can be to use less energy in the home. With just a few simple adjustments you can save a lot of money. Here are a few simple ways this can be done: Instead of using an air conditioner, which uses a lot of energy, try...

In recent years Bed Bugs, have become an epidemic. Their hard to see, love to travel and not so easy to eliminate, so what do we know about these pesky invaders, and what can we do about them? Although bed bugs are found in mattresses, they are by no means limited to...

Anti Scald Valves are very important safety features. Water burns make up a lot of emergency room visits each year. In terms of installation, the process is largely simple and actually cheap. Whilst requiring a cold water feed, the modern models can be installed in...

Realtors usually prescribe the following renovations as they will most likely yield profit greater than their cost: Fix up instead of replacing. Refinishing a cabinet is cheaper than replacing it. Re-glaze bath tubs and sinks to prolong usage and save the cost of...

Bats in the attic can be a common issue to find on a home inspection, but bats can present a danger to health. This is because of the diseases that they can carry. As a main example, rabies is the biggest problem with bats in the United States. In terms of all the...

Lightning Rods -Designed to guide electricity away from the home, protection systems can be useful. Typically, they will attempt to direct electricity to a non-conducting part of a structure. If you are unsure, be sure to contact a lightning rod professional and...

Often times on a home inspection a home will have a high efficiency heating unit, like the one in the picture to the left. But in that picture we see something that is often missing - the air intake. High efficiency heating units have a separate pipe that takes in...