🌞 Summer’s Heating Up — Is Your Home Ready? 🔍 June Home Inspection Tips You Can’t Ignore

June means cookouts, vacations, and cannonballs into the pool… but it also means heat, humidity, and hidden home hazards. Whether you're a homeowner prepping for summer or a buyer ready to dive into the market, now's the perfect time for a mid-year home checkup.

As a certified home inspector, I’ve seen firsthand how summer can sneak up with surprises — and not the fun kind like ice cream trucks or beach days.

Here’s your June checklist to keep your home cool, dry, and stress-free this summer.

☀️ 1. HVAC: Your Unsung Summer Hero

Nothing ruins a hot day faster than an AC unit that quits. Before the temps soar:

• Replace your HVAC filter (you’re probably overdue).

• Clear debris around outdoor units.

• Schedule a professional tune-up — trust me, it’s cheaper than an emergency repair in a heatwave.

🛠️ Pro Tip: An HVAC inspection during a home inspection can catch airflow issues or duct problems before they cost you big.

💧 2. Humidity = Mold’s Favorite Season

South Carolina summers are a mold magnet. The combo of heat and moisture creates the perfect storm.

• Check basements, attics, and under sinks for any signs of musty odors or discoloration.

• Use a dehumidifier if humidity levels spike (over 60% is the danger zone).

• Make sure bathroom and kitchen vents are working (and actually venting outside — not into your attic!).

👃 Pro Tip: Mold can be invisible. If you smell something funky, don’t wait — call in a mold inspection. Your lungs (and your resale value) will thank you.

🪟 3. Seal the Leaks, Save Your Wallet

Cracks and gaps in windows, doors, and attic insulation can turn your AC into a money pit.

• Run your hand around doors and windows to feel for drafts.

• Use weatherstripping or caulk to seal sneaky leaks.

• Bonus: This helps keep bugs out too. (Looking at you, palmetto bugs.)

🧯 4. Fire Up the Grill, But Safely

Summer = BBQ season. But before you channel your inner pitmaster:

• Keep grills at least 10 feet from your home.

• Check gas lines for leaks (a spray bottle with soapy water works wonders).

• Make sure outdoor outlets and extension cords are in good shape.

🔥 Pro Tip: During inspections, I often find overloaded circuits or outdoor outlets without GFCI protection. It’s a fire hazard waiting to happen.

🕵️‍♂️ Bonus: Thinking of Selling? Get Ahead of the Game

Buyers love a summer move-in, but they hate unexpected issues.

Getting a pre-listing inspection in June gives you time to fix problems before they scare off buyers. It's like sending your house to the spa before its big date.

Your home works hard all year, but summer can push it to the limit. A little maintenance (and a professional inspection) goes a long way toward keeping things cool, safe, and headache-free.

🌴 If you’re sweating over mystery leaks, weird smells, or just want peace of mind before the next thunderstorm rolls through, give me a call. I’ll spot what others miss.