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Charlotte Home Inspector Reveals a Roof Tuss Modification

Dangerous Roof Truss Modification is found. A Charlotte home inspector uncovers a home inspection nightmare, a modification to the roof truss that weakens the strength of the roof system. Starmark Inspection has shown how installing attic steps can result in a dangerous roof structure.  

Seattle home inspector gets slimed by jacuzzi

Seattle Home Inspector finds junk in jets of a jacuzzi tub. Poor installation method of the piping for the tub result in a home inspection nightmare of things starting to grow from stagnet water can be avoided by chemical cleaning.   The Home Detective in Seattle discovered the issue during a home inspection.  

Home Inspector Finds Dangerous Levels of Carbon Monoxide

Home inspector finds home inspection nightmare, dangerous levels of carbon monoxide escaping from a furnace.  Many home inspectors might not conduct a carbon monoxide test during a home inspection, but this home owner was lucky to hire Allan Davis with Elite Home Inspection whom does test for carbon monxide.  That avoided a huge home inspection … Continue reading Home Inspector Finds Dangerous Levels of Carbon Monoxide →

Is Hiring a Home Inspector Enough?

              Is there ever a time when you need more than one inspector to examine your home? Let’s face it. There are so many separate components and systems, like the electrical system, plumbing, heating and cooling, the roof, the foundation, and on it goes.               Whether you’re buying or selling a home, don’t … Continue reading Is Hiring a Home Inspector Enough? →

A Home Inspection Will Find Wood Rot and Insect Damage

When you hire a home inspector, he’ll look at the wood structures of a home, such as floors, walls, doors and windows. Those areas are among the most likely to have problems. Wood rot and insect damage are two key problems your inspector will look for.               Where wood door frames touch the concrete … Continue reading A Home Inspection Will Find Wood Rot and Insect Damage →