Helpful guides from Certified Master Inspector Mathew Mahon to keep your home safe, compliant, and sound.
With the rise of remote work, designing a functional, comfortable, and safe tiny home office in limited space requires smart layout and electrical safety planning.
A backsplash is a protective barrier and design statement. Explore popular materials, creative layout ideas, and home inspector maintenance tips.
A front yard fence boosts curb appeal, security, and property value. Learn material choices, HOA regulations, and common fence inspection findings.
Planning a pool remodel? Discover when to renovate, popular resurfacing options, energy-efficient upgrades, and why pre & post inspections protect your investment.
Would you flag this masonry chimney? Explore deteriorated bricks, damaged crowns, compromised flashing, and freeze-thaw decay findings from an actual inspection.
Stair-step cracks in a concrete block basement wall can signal foundation settlement or soil pressure. Learn what inspectors look for and when repairs are needed.
A bathroom exhaust fan discharging humid air directly into the attic instead of outdoors causes severe wood decay, mold growth, and roof deck damage.
Overheated conductors inside an electrical panel indicate loose screws, high resistance, or overloaded circuits. Discover why breakers don't always trip.
A deck might look secure, but missing structural nails or bolts in joist hangers and ledger boards can lead to catastrophic deck failure under load.
That cozy wood stove might be hiding a fire safety concern. Discover required hearth extension clearances and non-combustible floor protection rules.
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As a Certified Master Inspector, Mahon Services provides a comprehensive evaluation of a home's readily accessible systems and components included in the Ohio Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice. Our home inspections provide valuable information for new home owners, sellers and investors. Enhancing a feeling of security that your investment is solid.
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Our inspection covers all readily accessible systems conforming strictly to the Ohio Standards of Practice: roof, attic, foundation, basement/crawlspace, structural framing, electrical systems & main panel, interior plumbing & water heater, heating and air conditioning, doors, windows, insulation, and ventilation.
Mahon Services Residential Inspection LLC proudly serves Muskingum County, Licking County, Perry County, Guernsey County, Morgan County, Noble County, Coshocton County, and surrounding areas throughout central and southeastern Ohio.
Yes! If you are seeking FHA, VA, or conventional financing on a manufactured home, mortgage lenders require a permanent foundation certification. We evaluate the tie-downs, piers, and footers and coordinate engineer-certified stamps.
We deliver full digital inspection reports with clear color photos and summary action items within 24 hours of inspection—often the exact same evening—so you have maximum time during your contract contingency period.
Absolutely! We encourage buyers to attend, especially toward the final hour, so Mathew can walk you through the property in person, show you main shut-off valves, explain maintenance tips, and answer any questions.
