The Importance of Spring Maintenance for Your Home

As the winter chill slowly gives way to the warmth of spring, homeowners in Connecticut find themselves at a crucial juncture—spring maintenance. Beyond the joy of blossoming flowers and longer days, this season brings the perfect opportunity to ensure that your home is ready for the months ahead. Let’s explore why investing time and effort […]

Mastering the Post-Inspection Stage: Optimize your home sale with proactive strategies

Strategizing Repairs Now armed with valuable insights from your pre-spring pre-listing inspection, it’s time to strategically address any issues. Prioritize necessary repairs, focusing on aspects that can significantly enhance your home’s appeal in the Connecticut market.   Engaging Local Contractors Leverage Connecticut’s network of skilled contractors to ensure high-quality repairs. Engaging local professionals not only […]

Be ahead of the Connecticut crowd with a Spring Pre-Listing Inspection

As a long-standing and well-respected home inspection company in Connecticut, we know the value of a spring pre-listing home inspection. In the upcoming competitive real estate market, this strategic move not only adds money to your pocket but also ensures a smoother selling process. It is a few hundred dollar investment that may pay off […]

Revisiting Building Code vs. Home Inspections

Code is a 4-letter word Building code is a set of minimum requirements for building design, construction, and operation to protect public health, safety and the natural resources that sustain us. Structures are built in compliance with laws and regulations established by the state, according to the specific codes of the location and time period […]

9 Moving Tips You Haven’t Heard Before

Moving is never easy. When you’re packing up your entire life and shipping it off to somewhere new, you’re bound to hit a snag, no matter how much you plan and prepare. At Schaefer, we know how difficult the process of moving can be (throw in the whole “buying a new home” deal and it […]

Connecticut’s Best Picnic Spots

Connecticut's Best Picnic Locations

8 Best Places to Picnic in Connecticut July in Connecticut is the perfect month for being outside. The sun is shining, the weather is PERFECT, and there are still plenty of days left on the calendar before the leaves start changing. It is also National Picnic Month, and to celebrate, we’re bringing you our eight […]

Home Safety Checklist

June is National Safety Month, an important time to take stock of what potential safety hazards you may find in your home. Take a look at our checklist of household items you’ll want to ensure are working and installed properly to protect you and your family. And for an extra measure of safety, schedule a […]

Inspect Your Deck!

10 Deck Safety Tips from Schaefer Inspection Service After months of cold, gray days, New Englanders have certainly earned their warm, sunny, spring and summer days spent outdoors. Winter’s snow, water, and wind can take it’s toll, so if you’re planning on making the most of the warmer weather by clocking in some time on […]

Real Estate Agent Tool Kit

At Schaefer Inspection Service, we are incredibly grateful for the many referrals our real estate colleagues send our way. Between running from appointment to appointment, and closing deals left and right, we’re always in awe of how hard agents work each and every day to help their clients buy and sell their properties. In an […]

The Truth About Mold

The Truth About Mold - Schaefer Inspection Service

One common worry of a homeowner is they will one day discover mold hiding in the crevices and cubby holes of their home. While mold shouldn’t go unchecked, it doesn’t have to spell disaster. For one thing, there is always some mold in the air and on surfaces. Secondly, not all mold is toxic. Common […]