A Halloween Treat…
Here is a neat recipe for Halloween. Ingredients Marshmallow Skulls For the Madeleines 2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons boiling water 1 large egg, room temperature 1 large egg yolk, room temperature 1/2...
Asbestos: Facts and Tips
Asbestos: Facts and Tips for Home Inspectors and Homeowners What Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber that can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several types of asbestos fibers. In the past, asbestos was added to a variety...
“Sellers Inspections can be your Best friend”
Why You Should Have a Pre-Listing Inspection October 23, 2019 As a seller, many people think that only the home buyer has a home inspection upon buying the home. However, a seller can benefit from a pre-listing inspection because it avoids unnecessary problems down...
5-Star Inspector Joins THI
Please help us welcome Ross Bailey onto our team Thornton Home Inspections! Ross owned and operated a 5-star home inspection company Mockingbird Home Inspections (MockingbirdHomeinspections.com) and has vast expertise in our industry. He also maintains...
Welcome Angie Hurley to Our Team!
We are excited to have a new Marketing director on board here at Thornton Home Inspections. Please join us as we welcome Angie Hurley to our family. To contact Angie, please email [email protected]
2018 Best of the Best Winner
Thank you to all that voted for Thornton Home Inspections as the Chattanooga Times Free Press' 2018 Best of the Best! We are honored by the nomination and winning this award. We constantly strive to provide the best customer service and home inspection services that...
Newsletter – January 2018: Mold & More
Question: As a real estate agent, how can I limit my liability with regards to home inspections? Answer: In a world where litigation is the preferred method of resolving even the most minor conflicts, it should come as no surprise to real estate agents that they are...
Newsletter – December 2017
Question: With Christmas coming up we would like to know what your favorite holiday dish is? Answer: All of the dishes are pretty good but I would have to say that my favorite is Broccoli Casserole. Here is a good recipe that I use. Ingredients :2 (10oz) packages...
Newsletter – November 2017
Question: Why get a home inspection when buying an "as is" home? Answer: Some sellers – often, those working without an agent – want to sell their home “as is” so they don’t have to invest money fixing it up or take on any potential liability for defects. There is...
Avoid These First Home Pitfalls
There can be nothing as exciting as buying your first home. However, buying a home is probably one of the biggest investments that you will make in your lifetime. Therefore, you want to make sure that you buy a home which has been well maintained, suits your needs, is...