Know Your Home

I've created the "KNOW YOUR HOME" section of my website to help Massachusetts homeowners stay informed about their properties. My goal is to provide my home inspection clients with valuable insights into potential concerns that may arise during homeownership. This comprehensive collection of articles is also included in my Know Your Home manual, which comes with every electronic home inspection report. If you don't find the information you're looking for, feel free to Contact Me—I’ll gladly research your concern and update this page accordingly.

ALL OF MY TOPICS ARE IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER

AIR QUALITY (INDOORS)	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	FAQ's	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	POWDER POST BEETLES
RADON - WHAT IS IT?	RADON - HEALTH EFFECTS	RADON IN YOUR HOME
RADON TESTING	RADON MITIGATION INSTALL	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 TEST - INTERPRETING
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