Entries by Ludwig Maxwell

The 3 Most Common Plumbing Issues

Water damage is one of the most expensive repairs a homeowner can face. In fact, the restoration of a single room can cost over $5,000! Most of these repairs could be avoided if an inspector identified them. This is why it’s best to receive a home inspection before buying the property, and why homeowners should […]

The Most Common Electrical Issues

Electricity is a dangerous but necessary utility in our lives. We use it to power our lights, major appliances, and everything in between.  Even though an electrical system is too complex for the average homeowner to understand, to a seasoned home inspector it’s no mystery. Your Divinity inspector has the tools, experience, and knowledge to […]

Radon Gas in Homes: The Invisible Danger

What you can’t see can be hurting you right now. Radon gas is everywhere and when it’s found in high concentrations, it can be deadly.  As it rises up from the ground under your feet, it’s pushed around and dispersed by the breeze. That’s good news for you when you’re outside because the gas can’t accumulate […]

Your Guide to Carbon Monoxide Safety

In your home, one of the greatest threats to your health and safety is carbon monoxide (or CO) poisoning. It’s a gas with no smell, color, or taste that can kill you in concentrated amounts.  CO is produced whenever fuel burns and is most commonly associated with cooking and heating appliances in the home. Another […]

The Dangers of Asbestos

Asbestos is a natural silicate mineral that produces a silk-like fibrous crystal. This fiber can be spun into yarn or added to other materials to increase its durability. We have used asbestos in the construction of a variety of materials since ancient times. Even excavated pieces of pottery from the stone age contain asbestos! As […]