Matthew Bartels's (mbartels) Blog

At last count there were over 1400 licensed home inspectors and hundreds more Associate level home inspectors in North Carolina. How can one feel confident in their choice of inspector when there are so many to choose from?  How does one find the best inspector at the right price? It comes as no ...

After spending several years in the construction industry and renovating homes, I decided that it was time to take the next step in my career. Home inspection was a perfect fit for both my interests and talents. I have completed an intensive training course through the American Home Inspectors Tr...

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME INSPECTORSCODE OF ETHICSTo maintain the integrity and high standards of skill and practice in the home inspection profession, the following rules of conduct and ethics shall be binding upon the NAHI inspector. •1.        Home inspection services that the inspector pro...

The Inspection Process  Home inspection is an important part of buying or selling any home. It is designed to give you peace of mind in knowing that you are making an informed decision when valuing your home for sale or when choosing your future home.Sure Sight Home Inspection, Inc., adheres to t...

The year 2003, the wettest on record in some places with more than five feet of rainfall, has left the area yearning for sunny skies. It has also left more than a few basements and crawl spaces waterlogged. Wet basements and crawl spaces are not a new problem, but with rainfall more than two feet...

Aluminum Wiring-A Deal Breaker? May brings National Electrical Safety Month, and we'd like to pay particular attention this month to the issue of aluminum wiring. Many owners and buyers of houses built in the mid-1960s to early 1970s have concerns about aluminum circuit and branch wiring.  It is ...

For the best home inspection in North Carolina, contact Sure Sight Home Inspection, Inc. today. http://www.suresightinspection.com/ Sure Sight Home Inspection, Inc. proudly serves North Carolina, including:  RaleighDurhamChapel HillCary ApexMorrisvilleHolly SpringsFuquay-VarinaWake ForestHillsbor...