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Desert heat, hard water, and backyard pools change what matters in a Las Vegas home. These guides explain what we look for, and why.
Your unit, the HOA, and the parts in between: what a Las Vegas condo or townhome inspection covers, and what to ask the association before you buy.
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Tile roofs, attic ducts, water heaters, Kitec, stucco, and more: the problems that keep showing up in Las Vegas home inspections, and how much they matter.
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Seismic straps, sediment traps, gas connectors, venting, and relief valves: the gas water heater safety details a Las Vegas home inspection looks at.
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Buying an older Las Vegas home? What to know about fuse panels, Federal Pacific and Zinsco breakers, aluminum wiring, and undersized electrical service.
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Mature trees can damage tile roofs, driveways, block walls, and plumbing in Las Vegas. What a home inspector looks for, and when to call an arborist.
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What a Las Vegas pool and spa inspection covers, the desert pool problems a home inspector sees most, and when to call a pool specialist before you buy.
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Owned, leased, or financed? How rooftop solar affects a Las Vegas home purchase, what an inspector sees on the roof and inverter, and when to call a solar pro.
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Why dual-pane windows fog between the glass in Las Vegas heat, what a failed seal means for comfort and cost, and what an inspector checks on windows and doors.
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The garage shares a wall with your car and fuel. What a home inspector checks there: the fire-rated door, the firewall, auto-reverse openers, and water heaters.
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GFCI outlets protect people from shock; AFCI breakers help prevent electrical fires. Where each is needed, how older Las Vegas homes compare, and how to test.
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Las Vegas water is very hard. How mineral scale affects water heaters, fixtures, and appliances, and what a home inspector checks in the home’s plumbing.
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A checklist for buyers and sellers before a Las Vegas home inspection: utilities, access, pools, and timing, plus what happens during inspection day and after.
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Kitec plumbing went into many Las Vegas homes built from the mid-1990s to 2007. How to spot the orange and blue pipe, why its fittings fail, and what to do.
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Manufactured homes are built differently, so inspections focus on different things: HUD labels, piers and tie-downs, the underbelly, roofs, and additions.
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Code inspections only check minimums. Why a brand-new Las Vegas home still needs an inspection, the three best times to inspect, and what often turns up.
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Most stucco cracks in Las Vegas homes are cosmetic, but some point to water or movement. How inspectors tell them apart, and what the weep screed tells you.
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In many Las Vegas homes, the AC and ductwork sit in an attic that tops 140°F. What a home inspector checks up there, and why it matters so much in the desert.
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Concrete tile lasts decades in Las Vegas, but the underlayment beneath it often doesn’t. What a home inspector checks on a desert tile roof, and what to ask.
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What drives the cost of a Las Vegas home inspection: size, age, home type, pools, and add-ons. Plus what to ask when comparing quotes from licensed inspectors.
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