During my home inspection career I have inspected many decks and porches. One of the most common issues I find is a lack of paint or stain on the wood to keep it protected. If water is allowed to penetrate the wood it will cause the wood to deteriorate. Read the rest of this entry »

Very Thorough

by carlsonmike7 at Citysearch

Dennis was very thorough and he took the time to explain what he found. I used another inspector for my first home of the same size but only spent half the time in the home compared to Dennis. I would highly recommend him. Read the rest of this entry »

www.livemsp.org

If you are thinking of moving to Minneapolis or St. Paul you should really study the area you are thinking of moving to. This site breaks down the 2 cities into their neighborhoods and gives you information such as Boundaries, Zip Codes, History, Housing Styles and Types, Schools, Public Facilities, Home Purchases and Home Improvement Incentives, Information on Getting Involved, News, Statistics on the neighborhoods – Housing Trends and Crime, Real estate Listings and Contact Information.

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Professional‎‎

Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 By Jesse – Jun 5, 2010

Searching for a good home inspector in Minneapolis, I came across Dennis and was impressed from the beginning. He clearly lays out what he will do in the inspection and what you can expect in price. Read the rest of this entry »

Dennis came highly recommended from some friends of ours. He did their inspection a few years ago and they recommend him every chance they get. And we were also impressed with his inspection and will be recommending him to our friends as well. Read the rest of this entry »

H-Clips for Inspectors
by Nick Gromicko, Rob London and Kenton Shepard

H-clips, also called panel-edge clips, are small steel devices that fit snugly between wood panels in order to provide them with edge support. They are often used with roof sheathing to keep it from feeling spongy or soft at its edges. Their size should match the thickness of the panels to which they are attached. Determination as to whether they are required in construction varies by jurisdiction, but they are often helpful in situations where they are not required. Read the rest of this entry »

Reliable

You can always count on Dennis Gertgen. While I was out of town, one of my rental properties was having a problem of water coming into the basement. I called Dennis and he took it upon himself to figure it out. Read the rest of this entry »