Know Your Home

Many Massachusetts homeowners will always have questions regarding their new prospective home, so I have dedicated this portion of my website to homeowners who simply want to "KNOW THEIR HOME". I also strive to keep all my home inspection clients fully informed on just about any concern that would typically arise during their home ownership. This comprehensive list of articles are also printed within my comprehensive Manual (Know Your Home), which every home inspection client will receive with their Home Inspection report. If you are unable to locate specific information pertaining to your home, please Contact me. I'll gladly research your concern and add the information to this web page.

ALL OF MY TOPICS ARE IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER

AIR QUALITY	ALUMINUM BRANCH WIRING	ASBESTOS - WHAT IS IT
ASBESTOS IN YOUR HOME	ASBESTOS HAZARDS	ASBESTOS - REMOVING IT
ATTIC INSULATION UPGRADE	ATTIC VENTILATION	CARBON MONOXIDE
CARING FOR YOUR HOME	CARPENTER ANTS	CARPENTER BEES
CAULKING	CHIMNEYS AND FLUES	CIRCUIT BREAKERS
CRACKED SURFACES	CRAWL SPACE	DECK MAINTENANCE
DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE	DRONE AERIAL INSPECTIONS	DRY WELL INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL ISSUES	ELECTRICAL SAFETY TIPS	FOUNDATION MAINTENANCE
FPE BREAKERS	FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS	FUSES
GFCI RECEPTACLES	HAZARDS IN YOUR HOME	HEATING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
ICE DAMS	INFRARED THERMAL IMAGING	INSULATION UPGRADE
KNOB AND TUBE WIRING	LEAD PAINT AND LEAD PIPES	LEAD IN YOUR DRINKING WATER
MOLD IN YOUR HOME	PLUMBING SYSTEMS	RADON - WHAT IS IT?
RADON - HEALTH EFFECTS	RADON IN YOUR HOME	RADON TESTING
RADON MITIGATION INSTALLATION	RECALLED APPLIANCES	RETAINING WALLS
ROOFS	ROOF SHINGLES	ROOF MAINTENANCE
SEPTIC SYSTEMS	SINK CABINETS	SMOKE ALARMS AND CO DETECTORS
TERMITES	UNGROUNDED OUTLETS	VEGETATION AND TREES AROUND HOME
VENTILATING YOUR ATTIC	VERMICULITE INSULATION	WATER HEATERS
WATER TESTING	WATER WELL (PRIVATE)	WET BASEMENTS
	WOOD BORING INSECTS

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Buying a home is arguably the most important, exciting and nerve-wracking purchase a person will ever make. This is the reason you need a great home inspector, and Dave Valley is just that. He is empathetic – he understands and appreciates the various emotions a potential home-buyer goes through. Most importantly, Dave provides you with objective information so you can make the most informed decision possible.

It was a pleasure working with Dave – he contains all the qualities that make a great home inspector – he is the consummate professional, prompt, courteous, meticulous in his detail and honest. Dave was reasonably priced – in fact Dave charged me the same amount I spent 10 years earlier on a smaller house and provided a far better work product.

Prompt

I arrived at the house at the agreed upon time on a cold and nasty day, and found Dave outside inspecting the exterior of the home. He was already a half hour into his inspection – I think this exemplifies and is symbolic of the fact that Dave is respectful of his client’s time.

Courteous

Dave was pleasant to deal with, personable and thoughtful not only to his client but also to the buyer’s real estate agent.

Detail-oriented

Dave spent almost four hours in his investigation of a 2,000 square foot house. He answered all my questions and reviewed every observation he had with me. David provided a detailed report, and encouraged me to call and email him to discuss the report and to ask questions.

Conclusion

The highest compliment I can give Dave is to say that I would use him again and will encourage and recommend him to others.

Michael S. Giaimo