As seen on https://www.cosmicpropertyinspections.com/blog Winter can transform rooftops into picturesque, snow covered landscapes , but beneath that beauty lies a serious threat: ice dams. An ice dam forms when snow on the roof melts, flows down toward the eaves, and refreezes along the colder edge of the roofline. As more meltwater backs up behind the…
As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, homeowners naturally rely more on heating systems, fireplaces, and other combustion based appliances to stay comfortable indoors. While those systems serve an essential purpose, they also introduce a silent, invisible hazard: carbon monoxide (CO). For homes inspected by Cosmic Property Inspections, understanding the increased risk of…
As seen on https://www.cosmicpropertyinspections.com/blog Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that naturally forms from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rock. It can seep into homes through cracks in foundations, sump pumps, or gaps around pipes, and without proper radon testing, most homeowners would never know it’s there. Long term exposure to radon…
As seen on https://www.cosmicpropertyinspections.com/blog When winter settles over Massachusetts, few comforts compare to the glow and warmth of a crackling fire. But before lighting up your first blaze of the season, it’s essential to make sure your chimney, fireplace, and flue are safe and well maintained. At Cosmic Property Inspections, we understand how vital these…
