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RIVER CITY INSPECTIONS, LLC

406-240-7940

Serving Missoula, MT, and the surrounding area

Gabe Semenza

Certified professional inspector

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    Missoula housing report
    Gabe Semenza
    • Nov 9, 2018
    • 1 min

    Missoula housing report

    Missoula home sales were down in October from a year ago but were still at healthy levels compared to that same month during the last six...
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    Household and environmental hazards
    Gabe Semenza
    • Nov 8, 2018
    • 5 min

    Household and environmental hazards

    This list of terms covers most of the common household dangers likely to be encountered by InterNACHI inspectors. algae: microorganisms...
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    How to be a successful landlord
    Gabe Semenza
    • Nov 7, 2018
    • 4 min

    How to be a successful landlord

    By Nick Gromicko Being a competent landlord requires a unique set of responsibilities and skills that makes the job unfit for many...
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    How to clean algae and moss off asphalt shingles
    Gabe Semenza
    • Oct 31, 2018
    • 4 min

    How to clean algae and moss off asphalt shingles

    By Michael Chotiner of The Home Depot Stains on asphalt roofing shingles make a house look shabby, which detracts from its value. In some...
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    2-minute video: What really matters in a home inspection
    Gabe Semenza
    • Oct 29, 2018
    • 2 min

    2-minute video: What really matters in a home inspection

    Buying a home? The process can be stressful. A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind but, depending on the findings, it...
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    Do you have a permanent wood foundation?
    Gabe Semenza
    • Oct 23, 2018
    • 3 min

    Do you have a permanent wood foundation?

    By Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard While traditional basement walls are made from masonry materials such as concrete or stone,...
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    Pros and cons of carpeted bathrooms
    Gabe Semenza
    • Oct 15, 2018
    • 2 min

    Pros and cons of carpeted bathrooms

    By Nick Gromicko, founder of InterNACHI, and Kenton Shepard Carpeted bathrooms are bathrooms that have carpeted floors instead of...
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    Basic waterproofing for basements
    Gabe Semenza
    • Oct 10, 2018
    • 5 min

    Basic waterproofing for basements

    By Nick Gromicko, founder of InterNACHI Water Damage Concerns Basements are typically the area of a structure most at risk for water...
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    Residential foundation insulation
    Gabe Semenza
    • Oct 9, 2018
    • 7 min

    Residential foundation insulation

    Homes constructed today are more energy-efficient than those built even just a few years ago, primarily due to significant improvements...
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    Protect your home from water damage
    Gabe Semenza
    • Oct 4, 2018
    • 4 min

    Protect your home from water damage

    Water may be essential to life, but, as a destructive force, water can diminish the value of your home or building. Homes as well as...
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    Winterize your home
    Gabe Semenza
    • Oct 3, 2018
    • 5 min

    Winterize your home

    By Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard Winterization is the process of preparing a home for the harsh conditions of winter. It is usually...
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    Your water heater's maintenance timeline
    Gabe Semenza
    • Sep 27, 2018
    • 5 min

    Your water heater's maintenance timeline

    By Fran J. Donegan for The Home Depot Storage tank water heaters are the type of appliance that can hum along for years. Once installed,...
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    For Sale by Owner: Pros and Pitfalls
    Gabe Semenza
    • Sep 26, 2018
    • 3 min

    For Sale by Owner: Pros and Pitfalls

    By Nick Gromicko, founder of InterNACHI In 2006, these "for sale by owner" (or FSBO) sellers totaled 12%, according to the National...
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    Mold, moisture and your home
    Gabe Semenza
    • Sep 24, 2018
    • 9 min

    Mold, moisture and your home

    Mold and moisture issues are unfortunately a common problem in Missoula and Montana. No home can be built to fully exclude mold. Because...
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    Three costly mistakes homeowners should avoid
    Gabe Semenza
    • Sep 17, 2018
    • 3 min

    Three costly mistakes homeowners should avoid

    Costly Mistake #1: Thinking you can't afford it. Many people who thought that buying the home they wanted was simply out of their reach...
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    Residential foundation insulation
    Gabe Semenza
    • Sep 6, 2018
    • 7 min

    Residential foundation insulation

    Homes constructed today are more energy-efficient than those built even just a few years ago, primarily due to significant improvements...
    10 views0 comments
    Why hire a home inspector if you are buying 'As Is'?
    Gabe Semenza
    • Sep 5, 2018
    • 2 min

    Why hire a home inspector if you are buying 'As Is'?

    By Mark Cohen, J.D., LL.M., InterNACHI General Counsel, and Nick Gromicko, InterNACHI Founder Some sellers – often, those working without...
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    Electrical safety
    Gabe Semenza
    • Sep 4, 2018
    • 6 min

    Electrical safety

    Electricity is an essential part of our lives. However, it has the potential to cause great harm. Electrical systems will function almost...
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    Choosing the right home inspector
    Gabe Semenza
    • Aug 29, 2018
    • 3 min

    Choosing the right home inspector

    Buying a home?  It's probably the most expensive purchase you'll ever make.  This is no time to shop for a cheap inspection.  The cost of...
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    Check your HVAC systems before they check out on you
    Gabe Semenza
    • Aug 21, 2018
    • 4 min

    Check your HVAC systems before they check out on you

    By Fran J. Donegan for The Home Depot Have you ever woken up in the middle of a winter night, shivering under the blankets and able to...
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