Termites in Houses: How They Spread and What to Do

Several pale worker termites and a soldier termite with a prominent orange head and dark mandibles crawl within a groove of dark, decaying wood.

Termites get into houses through soil-to-wood contact, foundation cracks, and damp wood, then spread silently through hidden tunnels until the damage reaches a visible area. Most infestations grow for months before a homeowner notices, which is why early signs matter so much. At National Inspection Service of Indiana, we find termite activity in homes that […]

What Does an Air Conditioner Serial Number Tell You?

A gray outdoor central air conditioner condenser unit sits on a concrete pad surrounded by gravel next to a beige stucco exterior wall.

The serial number on your air conditioner tells a trained inspector the unit’s age, manufacturing history, and whether its warranty may still apply. When Rob Cahill and the team at National Inspection Service of Indiana inspect a home, the AC data plate is one of the first stops on the equipment walkthrough. Knowing how to […]