Plains to Lakes Home Inspections

03/23/2023

It's time to tackle your ! 🌱 Our checklist outlines the seasonal repairs and improvements you should follow to better protect your home and prevent costly problems. https://bit.ly/3JWvRyU

02/06/2023

With the weather starting to warm up, it is the time to watch for ice dams on your roof. Ice dams form when the snow on your roof melts and refreezes at the eaves. As the ice dam progresses up the roof, it does not allow water to drain away from the roof surface and can push water under the shingles, resulting in water leaking through the roof sheathing. The leaking water can cause structural and mold damage in your attic space.
The best way to prevent ice dams , is to remove snow from the roof surface. Be extremely careful when removing snow as the roof surface will be slippery.

01/30/2023

Have you ever wondered what is included with a home inspection? This illustration shows you what is included.
Call (218)850-7188 and schedule your home inspection.

04/24/2022

With all of the recent rain and snow, and more coming, it is very important that you check your sump pumps for proper operation and to make sure that they are discharging to the outdoors. Discharging sump pumps into the sanitary sewer system can cause a system overload and may result in sewer back up. Do not be the one with sewer back up in your basement.

03/27/2022

03/18/2022

With spring quickly approaching, now is the time to check sump pumps for proper operation. Make sure discharge pipe is not frozen. Also clean and check gutter system to ensure roof runoff from upcoming rains, is directed away from your homes foundation.

01/01/2019

The phone number for Plains to Lakes Home Inspections has been changed to (218)850-7188.

10/05/2018

Radon Resistant New Construction just makes sense!

03/22/2017

My new website is now live. Visit www.ptlhomeinspections.com.

02/18/2017

Not a very safe way to cap an unused propane gas line.

01/30/2017

Plains to Lakes Home Inspections has officially relocated to Detroit Lakes MN. Services will still be available in the Fargo-Moorhead and surrounding area as well as Detroit Lakes and the surrounding lakes areas to include the Fergus Falls, Pelican Rapids, Perham, Park Rapids and Hawley areas.
Services include buyers and sellers home inspections, 11th month inspections, radon testing, and soon will be adding mold testing.

08/12/2016

Here are some tips for homeowners, to help prevent basement moisture and mold problems.

•Ensure your sump-pump is in good working order – have it serviced by a licensed and reputable plumber annually.
•Consider having a licensed plumber install a back-up sump pump if your basement is prone to flooding and you are in an area where power outages are frequent. There are several options, battery back-up or water-powered.
•To reduce humidity levels in your home, have a professional add a dehumidifier to your HVAC system.
•Keep your basement windows closed at all times.
•Make sure your clothes dryer is not discharging into the house.
•Install a bathroom fan.
•Look for ways to divert rainwater away from your home—extend rain gutter down-spouts away from home and make sure the grade of your yard surfaces slope away from your home.
•Make sure rain gutters are clean and unobstructed.