Understanding Contractor Payments
There is a lot to understand when working with a contractor, not the least of which are the contractor payment requirements that come along with [...]
What is an Overdrilled Beam or Stud?
When Först Consulting Group is performing a detailed inspection, one of the things we can cite as a code violation is an overdrilled beam or [...]
Common Issues With Metal Roofs
Although shingled roofs are most common, there are still a number of people who prefer a metal. A metal roof is beautiful, durable and requires [...]
Do I Need to Worry About Insulation in Summer?
Although most people think about insulating their homes against winter’s cold, summer is also a time when insulation plays an important role. Insulation was designed [...]
Is Your Home Builder Taking Shortcuts?
When you build a new home, you trust the contractor you hired. After all, you vetted them by checking their references, looking up their service [...]
Feeling a Draft? You Need an Energy Efficiency Audit.
With summer’s hot months ahead, it is surely pleasant to have a good, energy efficient, air conditioning unit. But what good is spending all that [...]
Virginia Home Inspector Specializing in Construction Problems
One of our clients was remodeling her home when she started having problems with the contractor. His prices kept going up, but the work didn’t [...]
Matthew Furlong Earns Certified Forensic Consultant Designation
Matthew Furlong of Först Consulting Group earned the prestigious Certified Forensic, CFC®, designation from the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute® (ACFEI). This program recognizes [...]
Hot Spot Testing Through Thermal Imaging
Do you know what a “hot spot” is? And no, it doesn’t refer to the latest after-hours club or newest restaurant opening. A hot spot, [...]
How to Address a Renovation Construction Dispute
There was an informative article in the Washington Post (19 April 2018) by Elisabeth Leamy, host of the podcast “Easy Money,” titled “How to Address a Dispute [...]