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Notes from the inspection practice.
Read posts which provide additional useful information about your home inspection. Feel free to leave a comment. Contact us if there is a subject you want to know more about.
2026-11-10
What Really Matters in Utah Home Inspections
Learn what really matters in Utah home inspections. A Clearfield inspector explains the four issues that count and how to keep your deal in perspective.
2026-04-21
InterNACHI’s Standard Estimated Life Expectancy Chart for Homes
InterNACHI’s life-expectancy chart for home materials and systems, with Be Aware’s warning that the years are guidelines, not a warranty.
2024-09-18
Utah Short Term Radon Test Results by County and ZIP Code
June 2019 Utah DEQ short-term radon results by county and ZIP code, as published by Be Aware Home Inspections.
2023-02-19
10 Reasons You Shouldn’t Skip a Home Inspection
Ten reasons from the Be Aware blog for keeping the home inspection, even when the $300 to $500 fee is tempting to cut.
2022-03-05
How Important Is a Home Inspection
What a home inspection can reveal before closing, what it does not cover, and why the Be Aware blog still recommends one.
2019-06-22
Home Maintenance Check List
Monthly, quarterly, and yearly home maintenance tasks published on the Be Aware Home Inspections blog.
2018-10-14
Your Home Inspection – What We Check
The systems Be Aware looks at on a standard home inspection, from the roof to optional appliances.