NextDay Inspect Blog
Welcome to the NextDay Inspect blog, your go-to resource for insightful tips, industry updates, and expert advice on all things home and property inspections!
Whether you’re a homeowner, buyer, seller, or real estate professional, we’re here to provide valuable information to help you make informed decisions. From maintenance tips to inspection checklists and the latest trends in the industry, our blog is designed to educate, empower, and simplify the inspection process for you. Explore our articles and let us guide you every step of the way!
How Much Does a Home Inspection Cost in Northern Virginia?
Your average home inspection in Northern Virginia costs $353. However, your average home inspection ranges between $301 and $426 based on the size, type, and age of your property. At the lower end, you may pay just $200 for a very small condo, or up to $520 for a large...
Hire a Certified Healthy Home Inspector
by Nick Gromicko, CMI®, Ben Gromicko, and Kate Tarasenko from InterNACHI Get a Healthy Homes Inspection from your InterNACHI® Certified Professional Inspector®! People in the U.S. spend about 70% of their lives inside their home, and almost 20% in a school or other commercial building. These numbers suggest that the...
Residential Foundation Insulation
By InterNACHI Homes being constructed today are more energy-efficient than those built even just a few years ago, primarily due to significant improvements in building products and techniques, as well as development of high-performance heating and cooling systems and other appliances. At InterNACHI, we believe that the benefits of foundation...
EMFs in the Home
Electromagnetic Fields by InterNACHI Can the electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) to which people are routinely exposed cause health effects? What are sources of EMFs, and when are they dangerous? An “electromagnetic field” is a broad term which includes electric fields generated by charged particles in motion, and radiated fields, such...
Electrical Safety
By InterNACHI Electricity is an essential part of our lives. However, it has the potential to cause great harm. Electrical systems will function almost indefinitely, if properly installed and not overloaded or physically abused. Electrical fires in our homes claim the lives of 485 Americans each year and injure 2,305...
Eco-Friendly Relocation
By Nick Gromicko, CMI ® and Kate Tarasenko Relocation is often stressful and time-consuming, but rarely do we wonder about the impact the process has on the environment. This is amplified when moving to a smaller house or condominium, and additional decisions have to be made regarding items that must...
Constructed Wetlands: The Economic Benefits of Runoff Controls
By InterNACHI People have a strong emotional attachment to water, arising from its aesthetic qualities — tranquility, coolness and beauty. As a result, most water bodies within developments can be used as marketing tools to set the tone for entire projects. A recent study conducted by the National Association of...
Choosing a Manufactured Home
Manufactured homes no longer have to be the simple, rectangular, boxy trailer homes of the past. Depending on the size of your home site, you can choose from single-section or multi-section designs. Homes range in size from 900 to 2,500 square feet and can be customized to meet your needs...
Choosing the Right Home Inspector
Buying a home? It’s probably the most expensive purchase you’ll ever make. This is no time to shop for a cheap inspection. The cost of a home inspection is very small relative to the value of the home being inspected. The additional cost of hiring an InterNACHI-Certified Professional Inspector® is...