In a residential home inspection, “fire doors” are required to provide fire separation between the garage and living spaces. Biffs Professional Home Inspections checks to see if you have a proper fire separation door.​Here is a standard breakdown of location and type of door required.​1. Primary Required Location: Garage-to-House​The most common and strictly enforced location […]

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Protecting Lives and Investments During Home InspectionsIntroduction:In the world of real estate, home inspections are a crucial step in the buying and selling process. While structural integrity, plumbing, and electrical systems often take center stage, one critical safety component sometimes gets overlooked: smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors.  Why Smoke […]

Why Flooring is an Important part of the Home Inspection.Floors don’t just wear out — there is normally an underlying reason. Uneven surfaces, soft spots, cracking, or separation often signal deeper issues like moisture intrusion, subfloor deterioration, foundation movement, or improper installation. During an inspection from Biff, flooring conditions will be identified, and if needed […]

For both buyers and sellers, GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets aren’t just electrical fixtures – they’re lifesaving devices. Found in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, basements, and outdoors, GFCIs instantly cut power if they detect an imbalance in current flow, preventing severe shock or electrocution in milliseconds.Why Inspection is important:They Fail Silently: Unlike a blown bulb, a faulty […]

Why Attic Inspections Are Non-NegotiableLet me tell you why an inspection by Biff is a good idea.For Sellers: Here’s the thing, buyers are going to look up there eventually and if an inspector finds problems you didn’t disclose, you’re looking at:Delays Due To Unknown Conditions. Mold, damaged insulation, or roof leaks discovered during inspection? Repairs take time […]

Santa makes it look easy, but chimneys work hard all season. A quick inspection can help prevent holiday surprises.Why Chimney Inspections Matter During a Home InspectionWhen inspecting a home, it’s easy to focus on what’s most visible-roofing, walls, floors, and major systems. Chimneys, however, deserve just as much attention. Because they handle high heat, combustion gases, […]

 A crack no wider than a hair or as wide as a pencil tells a story about the house.  Structural IntegrityA thin line in the drywall can mean nothing, a line that widens as it climbs the wall can mean the foundation has shifted. The record of that difference decides whether the house stands firm.Early […]

  An important part of a home inspection is the garage door A failing garage door can cause serious injuries or costly damage. During an inspection, professionals check key safety features like:Automatic reversal system (door must reverse on impact)Photoelectric sensors no higher than 6 inches from the floorQuick-release cord for emergenciesSprings, cables, rollers, and tracks for […]

🏠 Home Inspection Highlight: Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) Systems During today’s inspection, we came across a Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) system — an essential component of a home’s ventilation setup. These systems play a key role in maintaining healthy indoor air quality, especially in modern, airtight homes that are built for energy efficiency.What Is an HRV […]