When most people think about home inspections, they focus on the visible aspects: roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. But one area that’s often overlooked—even in brand new homes—is the sewer line. Scheduling a sewer scope on a brand new home may sound unnecessary, but even new construction can have hidden problems that can lead to…
Radon in Idaho Treasure Valley risk isn’t just a phrase — it’s a reality for many homeowners. Radon is an invisible, odorless radioactive gas formed by the natural breakdown of uranium in soil and rock. It can seep into homes through foundation cracks, crawl spaces, and gaps around pipes, and it’s linked to lung cancer,…
If you’re buying or selling a home in winter, radon testing should be a priority — not an afterthought. Radon testing when buying or selling a home in Idaho is especially important during the winter months, when indoor radon levels are often at their highest. Yet many buyers and sellers still overlook this invisible risk,…
Over the last several years our team has inspected 1,000+ homes across Boise and the surrounding Treasure Valley. That experience gives us a clear pattern of trouble spots that keep popping up. Below I’ll walk you through the 12 most common home inspection issues in Boise, why they happen here, how serious each is, and…
If you’re buying a home in Idaho, you might be asking: are home inspections required in Idaho? The short answer: no — Idaho does not legally require a home inspection. But while there’s no statewide mandate, there are very good reasons why having a professional inspection is absolutely worth it. What Idaho law actually says…
Buying a home in Idaho feels different than buying in most places. Maybe it’s the foothills views, maybe it’s the charm of older Boise neighborhoods, or maybe it’s the explosion of new construction stretching from East Boise to Meridian to Star. Whatever the reason, homes here carry a certain magic — and a certain mystery.…
