In many older homes, you’ll find a chimney in the attic that doesn’t go straight up—it bends. This feature is known as a  witch’s bend , or  witch’s crook . 📐  Why the Bend Exists Back when homes were heated by fireplaces, the  fireplace location was chosen for heating efficiency , not for how it aligned with the roof above. However, the  desired chimney location on the roof  didn’t always line up with  where the fireplace was placed inside . To solve this, masons would  ang

Understanding the Scope, Purpose, and Limits of a Standard Inspection

This blog shares insights from CNHInspections, using real examples to help you recognize the difference between common settlement cracks and those that may require further evaluation.

Providing invaluable information that aids homebuyers in making informed decisions, negotiate repairs and avoid future expenses!

It may look alarming and appear to be a crack. However, the 'cracks' are actually called Checking. The following photos are from two of...

Have you ever walked into a basement and immediately noticed that there is what appears to be a wall built in front of the foundation...

Improper grading is one of the most common issues we find during our inspections, creating a wide range of issues some being structural!

With our Ideal SureTest® Circuit Analyzer we are able to detect and report upon ‘Bootleg grounds' in a home’s electrical system!

When it comes to purchasing a home, one of the immediate concerns for a buyer is determining the functionality and age of the home's...

CNHInspections’ Repair Request Builder allows you to quickly create a professional-looking repair request list from the home inspection...