Winter

Be Ready and Winterize Your Home

A proper winterize for your home is key for anyone in Minnesota. The winters are hard on our homes but with a proper inspection, you can come into the following spring feeling confident you won’t have any damages. For all professional inspections, AHI is there for you. Exterior: Here’s a list of things you can […]
Radon-Map

Do you need a Radon Test?

Is a test for radon necessary? This is one of the more common questions we get when booking a home inspection. Our answer, and the answer of the EPA, is an emphatic “Yes!” Radon Detection Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas. It forms naturally from the decay (breaking down) of radioactive elements, such as […]
Ice Dam

Minnesota Winters: What’s an Ice Dam?

An ice dam forms when water from melting snow freezes at the edge of your roofline. Without adequate roof snow removal, the ice that develops may grow large enough to prevent water from properly draining off the roof. When water is unable to drain from a roof, it may back up underneath roof shingles and […]
Attic Insulation

How Much Attic Insulation Do I Need?

One of the more undervalued findings of a home inspection is insufficient attic insulation. In fact, rarely does a client inquire about the amount of insulation present in the attic and if that amount is sufficient and in good condition. A home inspection performed by Accurate Home Inspections LLC includes a thorough evaluation of the […]