If a Tree Falls, Who is Responsible for Its Removal?
Storms and derechos can wreak havoc through neighborhoods, downing power lines and toppling trees. Trees can also topple over on their own at times. Perhaps [...]
Getting Work Done on your Home? You Should Consider Bringing in a Contract Negotiator.
With the coming of spring, many homeowners turn their thoughts into selling their homes. There’s a reason Realtors call it the Spring Market; it’s their [...]
Först’s Step by Step Approach to Resolving Construction Issues
Homeowners call Först Consulting Group when they have a construction problem. Their contractor has made an error, or tried to cover something up, but the [...]
Five Money-Saving Reasons to Get Your Home Inspected Before You Put it On the Market
Spring is rapidly arriving, and that means the kick-off of the busiest season for real estate sales. If you are thinking of selling your home [...]
What are the Statutes of Limitations on Faulty Construction Work?
Your construction manager says he’s done with the job, but you find that something is still wrong. You’ve gone over the problem with him, but [...]
Home Medical Equipment Needs a Back-up Plan
Först Consulting Group works with a number of clients in Northern Virginia who require medical equipment like ventilators, stair lifts or monitors in their daily [...]
Avoid Rain Damage With These Simple Inspections
Here in Northern Virginia, it sure has been raining—a lot. In fact, we’ve broken records for the number of consecutive rainy days. Sometimes it seems [...]
Beware the Dangers of Chinese Drywall
Have you ever heard of Chinese drywall? If you’re like others, probably not–until you had a problem with it. According to Wikipedia, the term “Chinese [...]
Home Safety Inspections are a MUST
I recently spoke to a friend of mine who was excited about a new deck he was having added to his home. Less than a [...]
Who Does the Spring Cleanup When You’re Away?
Now that Spring is here, it is time to freshen up the outside of your home after winter's long ravages. Heavy snowstorms may have torn [...]