Mold Damage Affecting Homeowner Insurance
Mold Damage Affecting Home Insurance One problem that often goes undetected in your home until it is too late is mold damage. Once mold...
Open Gaps
When we perform an exterior inspection, one of the things to look for are if there are any open gaps. These openings can allow moisture...
Finding Moisture in a home
A home can have many issues that are not readily visible. Some of these issues can cause major damage and can be cost prohibitive to...
TPR Valves
The TPR valve, an acronym for Temperature, Pressure Relief valve. Is a safety device installed in your water heaters. This safety device...
Double tapping
During the electrical portion of a home inspection, we will open the electrical panel to look for any issues or concerns. In this photo,...
Wind Mitigation
Part of a wind mitigation inspection are the roof to wall connections which are accessed from the attic. Having certain types of...
Structural slab issues
This home in West Palm Beach had unusual markings/lines running across the main room from wall to wall. I was told it was by design and...
FPE Electrical Panels
Let's close out 2017 with a note about electrical panels. Specifically Federal Pacific Electric panels with Stab Lok breakers. This brand...
Polybutylene piping
Polybutylene was a plastic piping that was manufactured and installed in over 9 million homes between 1978 to mid-1995. It was used...
Tools of the trade...
“Tools of the trade” My quick thoughts on tools. Tools are necessary if you need and want to do your job efficiently and safely. You...
