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Brett Hodgdon, PE

5 Things You Should Do At Your Home To Prepare For Fall

Fall is just around the corner, which means cooler temperatures, falling leaves and a time to prepare your home for the new season. Here...

Brett Hodgdon, PE

4 Tips for a Clean & Sanitized House

Keeping a home clean is important any time there are visitors - whether that's for a single showing or an open house. Tidiness can become...

Brett Hodgdon, PE

Here Are 3 Reasons to Inspect a Newly Constructed Home

Whether you're building your home from the ground up or purchasing a newly constructed home, it's important to make sure everything is in...

Brett Hodgdon, PE

THIS Is What You'll Find In Your Home Inspection Report

At Kanawha Valley Home Inspections, the inspection report is completed in a narrative style. What does that mean? Well, instead of a...

Brett Hodgdon, PE

Here's Your Must-Have Home Inspection Checklist

When you begin to fall for a house, it's easy to sometimes overlook certain areas. Here is a quick checklist for you to keep in mind...

Brett Hodgdon, PE

These are the 3 BIGGEST Issues Found During Home Inspections

After your home inspection is complete, you will receive a report of the findings. This may include suggestions, repairs and maybe even...

Brett Hodgdon, PE

Home Inspection 101: What First-Time Homeowners Need To Know

You've fallen in love with a house. You've decided you want to purchase it. But first, you need to hire a professional to make sure the...

Brett Hodgdon, PE

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

If you build a home today, you are required to install smoke alarms on each floor, in the immediate vicinity of each bedroom, and inside...

Brett Hodgdon, PE

How to Prepare your Home Prior to Listing it For Sale.

First of all, there is no such thing as a perfect home. Clients of mine often question me about how perfect my own home must be. I can...