2024-03-28 12:20
Well flow testing is a test that determines if a private well is capable of supplying a home with the amount of water it needs. This sort-term test is used to detect inadequate pressure and… Read More
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Home inspection and home maintenance blog. Articles featuring how to care for and maintain your home. Tips on energy conservation and maintaining value in real estate investment.
2024-02-06 15:04
Trees are a desirable component to home landscaping, but they can pose a threat to homes and buildings in many ways.
Roots and Foundations
Contrary to popular belief, most tree roots a… Read More
2024-01-12 13:08
Adjustable steel columns are hollow steel support members that support beams and joists in buildings. They are generally found in basements and crawlspaces. They are sometimes called jack… Read More
2024-01-07 13:38
There are several types of inspections that home buyers can use during the due diligence phase of their purchases. I’d like to discuss a few here.
Standard Home Inspection
Of co… Read More
2024-01-03 15:32
Speed up your home sale by preparing your home ahead of time using the following tips. Your home inspection will go smoother, with fewer concerns to delay closing.
Confirm that that the w… Read More
2023-04-25 11:36
Contact:Aaron Zuehlke, CMI®Zuehlke Inspection Service, LLC(608)[email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aaron Zuehlke Earns Certified Master I… Read More
2023-04-17 15:03
Manufactured homes must be installed to a different standard than a site built or modular home. When they are installed they must be installed in compliance with the Department of Housing a… Read More
2023-01-19 13:02
A few years ago I was called out to inspect a rural New Glarus home. This was a nice sized ranch home with a new roof. The homeowner said the roof had been replaced within a few years. No… Read More
2022-11-13 14:42
Anti-tip brackets are Metal devices designed to prevent ranges or ovens from tipping over when weight is applied to their open door. An appliance that is not equipped with this important d… Read More
2022-10-07 15:12
Asbestos cement is a composite material composing of Portland Cement and asbestos fibers. Asbestos cement became very popular before being banned in the 1970’s. You will likely come… Read More
2022-08-10 13:43
Vermiculite insulation is found in many homes in our service area. This type of insulation may contain asbestos as it can be a hazard for an unsuspecting homeowner. In this post I would li… Read More
2022-04-21 15:28
Zuehlke Inspection Service, LLC
April 21, 2022
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Contact: Monique Wilson
Phone: 608-931-7485
Email: [email protected]
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2022-04-05 14:51
Over the past 12-14 months I have been getting an increasing amount of calls from homeowners asking for me to come inspect their home because they don’t feel well and are concerned tha… Read More
2022-02-22 15:30
In our service area on almost every inspection we encounter window wells. There are several areas of concern with regards to window wells as well as maintenance items to address.
Moistur… Read More
2022-02-10 13:55
On a regular basis I find either condensation staining or excessive condensation on and “in” windows. In our harsh Wisconsin climate we get extreme weather. Large swings in tem… Read More
2022-02-04 14:35
Not many people are familiar with kick-out flashings, what their purpose is, and why they are important. So in this post I would like to bring attention to this important component.
What… Read More
2022-01-26 14:53
Arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) are special types of receptacles (outlets) and breakers that are designed to detect arcs in home wiring circuits.
How do they Function
AFCI&rsquo&hell…Read More
2021-12-18 13:47
I wanted to do a quick post about the recent Goodman Furnace recall. In my service area I see Goodman Furnaces almost daily. As a matter of fact, I use Goodman Furnaces almost exclusively… Read More
2021-10-19 13:42
The first week of October was fire prevention week, I’m a little late to the party but I wanted to talk about Smoke Detectors, Carbon Monoxide detectors and the current requirements fo… Read More
2021-09-28 16:27
A couple of years ago I received a call back on an inspection I did a month or so prior. It was the middle of summer in the peak of air conditioning season. The client was unable to attend t… Read More
2021-09-25 13:25
Landscaping can be expensive, especially when it comes to retaining wall construction. Very often we run across excessive movement and settlement in retaining walls due to improper drainage… Read More
2021-08-28 13:12
Hey Guys, fall is a great time to spruce up your home, and prepare it for our harsh winter. This article has some very good tips to ensure your home is prepared. A continuous maintenance p… Read More
2021-07-10 15:27
So You skipped your home inspection… Surely not the best of decisions. Waiving your right to the home inspection seems to be a common practice in the current real estate market. Bu… Read More
2021-06-15 13:52
Recently the Wisconsin legislation passed some significant changes to the Home Inspector Statute. Some of the changes require home inspectors to change their report layout as well as require… Read More
2021-05-09 14:56
We live in crazy times…
At the time of this writing the real estate market is as crazy as I have ever seen it. Buyers are offering many thousands of dollars over asking price and… Read More
2021-03-17 13:57
One of the most common kitchen defects I find is an incorrect installation of the dishwasher drain connection. Often times homeowners purchase and install their dishwasher and are unaware o… Read More
2021-03-08 13:05
Most people don’t think about a lot of simple steps they can take as preventative maintenance within the home. In this short post you’ll find a few important ideas for preventin… Read More
2021-02-16 17:55
Bathroom fans are a common issue regarding moisture damage found in attics. Very often I find that the vent piping is not even installed. Lets discuss some common issues regarding this ver… Read More
2021-01-31 13:40
Believe it or not, your garages overhead door is the largest moving object of your home and can be the most dangerous. So let’s discuss some important safety issues related to overhea… Read More
2021-01-12 12:20
I recently performed an inspection on a day that the “Delta T” was perfect for Thermal Imaging. Oh wait, I should back up… I know what you’re thinking, “What… Read More
2021-01-02 13:34
January is Radon Action Month, fittingly this month I would like to talk a little about radon, radon facts and myths, as it relates specifically to our area. I perform Radon testing on appro… Read More
2020-12-01 13:51
The other day I saw a meme that had a cat sitting at a table drinking Brandy. The cat said: “You bring a tree into the house, put a bunch of shiny things on it, and then freak ou… Read More
2020-11-19 14:14
On a regular basis I find moisture staining and mold in basements that was caused by either condensation or foundation wall seepage. Many basements in the summer months have a heavy mu… Read More
2020-10-10 12:18
Hey guys, This may be a little late since we have a had a few really chilly nights in our area but there are some great tips in this article for maintenance items to take care of in the… Read More
2020-09-19 16:51
Outdoor living became popular starting around 1980 and continues to grow in popularity. There are an estimated 60 million decks in the US. Statistics also show that from the year… Read More
2020-08-20 19:41
Hey Guys, My friend Emily came through with a good list of people that you will need when you sell your home. Check out her article below. And most importantly, don’t forget abou… Read More
2020-07-06 11:39
If you are selling a house, then let me tell you how backward and crazy it is to do it the traditional way. If you are selling a house or are considering selling a house, then this is the pl… Read More
2020-04-08 14:03
Ladder safety is very important, especially in my line of work. So here’s the story of my recent “incident”.
I have performed 1406 inspections over the last bunch of… Read More
2020-03-25 11:23
As you probably already know, I mean how can you miss it, if you watch the news or scroll through Facebook, there’s no way to avoid the impact the virus has had on our society. I… Read More
2020-03-22 16:37
About 4 years ago I bought a rental property in Brodhead. As I liked to do at the time, I spent January and February most years fixing up a home, then leasing it out in the spring or e… Read More
2020-03-10 15:18
When it comes to below grade and first floor sleeping areas there are strict rules for egress. It seems this subject is a moving target, even when discussing the matter with two differ… Read More
2020-02-10 13:30
In Wisconsin we don’t have as many crawlspaces as the southern states do but we encounter them regularly. Many times these areas are not ventilated or sealed properly. So today I… Read More
2020-02-03 16:04
Site grading is an important issue that directly effects the home in many ways. Negative slope can impact the basement, wall cladding material, and even the safe passage to and from th… Read More
2020-01-27 16:06
Gas meter regulator clearances have become somewhat of a regular write-up as of late so I thought I would spend a few minutes discussing that topic today.
As with anything else, regulations… Read More
2020-01-22 20:40
Hey guys, It’s been a while… As many of you know by now, I am a strong proponent of Pre-Listing inspections as a better, less stressful way to sell your home. Having… Read More
2019-12-10 13:43
When it comes to attic ventilation I seem to run into the same defects on a regular basis. Most homes in our service area utilize a gravity system with soffit venting along with either roof… Read More
2019-12-02 23:41
Window Reflectivity
A couple years ago I was inspecting a home in Edgerton for a younger couple who were first time home buyers. It was my second inspection for them because they got out of… Read More
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