Every three years, The National Electrical Code® is revised and updated to reflect the minimum standards in electrical design and installation. The NEC has been adopted in all 50 states to protect people and property from electrical hazards. In fact, the NEC has reduced home electrocutions by 83% in the last forty years.

2020 updates to the NEC include expanded requirements for ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection...

Buying a home is a big commitment, and it can be scary. If you’re a first-time homebuyer, it’s especially intimidating! You’ll want to be sure you have as much information about your new home as possible before you make the commitment.

When your certified home inspector arrives on the day of the inspection, be prepared to take notes and ask questions. While the report that you’ll receive after your inspection provides plenty of...

You’ve scheduled your home inspection, met with the inspector and are now opening an email containing your inspection report. You click the link and download the PDF version of the report only to realize that it’s more than 40 pages long! You’re overwhelmed just thinking about all the projects, big and small, that must be done to make your home move-in ready. But don’t panic! Your report is easy to navigate with a few quick ti...

InterNACHI Buy-Back Guarantee

As a Certified Professional Inspector®, my inspections are backed by the home inspection industry’s strongest guarantee – the InterNACHI Buy-Back Guarantee.

Buying a new home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, and it can be scary. This one-of-a-kind program gives homebuyers an extra layer of protection and peace of mind. So how does it work? If your certified inspector misses anythi...

What is Radon?

Radon is a natural gas that’s produced when uranium in the soil breaks down, and it’s released into the air and water. Unfortunately, radon is completely undetectable by humans, so you could be exposed to high levels of radon and not even know it!

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer (after cigarette smoke), and the EPA estimates that radon leads to more deaths each year than drunk driving. If you smok...

Giles Property Inspection is please to announce that Andrew Giles is now credentialed as a Certified Master Inspector (CMI), which is the inspection industry's top professional designation. 

The Master Inspector Certification Board has awarded the Certified Master Inspector (CMI) designation to Mr. Giles for demonstrating the highest level of competency by completing 1,000 fee-paid inspections and/or hours of inspection-related...

As you may be aware, until now anyone could be a Home Inspector in Ohio, there was absolutely zero oversight. This has all changed. 

With the passage of House Bill 211 anyone wishing to be a Home Inspector must be licensed as of November 1, 2019. 

Giles Property Inspection is proud to announce that they have already received their license to perform Home Inspections in Ohio. You may verify the status of the license usi...

 Taking the Time to Test Your Home for Radon Could Save the Lives of You and Your Loved Ones

Most everyone knows that the sun gives off natural radiation, which can damage your eyes and skin. And, most people take action to protect themselves and their children from the sun’s rays. But did you know that the earth gives off natural radiation too, which can seep into your home and become an indoor air hazard for your family? This...

#1  Not draining outdoor faucets

Frozen water, even a little bit, has the potential to cause significant damage. Rather than wait for your pipes to freeze and burst, detach the hose from the outdoor faucet, drain it, then use a simple protector to prevent cold air from entering your pipes. 

Like this one

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Radon and Cancer

What is radon?

Radon is a radioactive gas released from the normal decay of the elements uranium, thorium, and radium in rocks and soil. It is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas that seeps up through the ground and diffuses into the air. In a few areas, depending on local geology, radon dissolves into ground water and can be released into the air when the water is used. Radon gas usually exists at very low le...