All home inspection reports list potential issues. It’s just something that can’t be avoided – over years of use, anything will start to experience wear and tear, and a house is no exception. As a home buyer, or a real estate agent representing the buyer, how do you know which items you should request the […]
In this episode of In the Field with Semper Fi Home Inspections, Danny discusses ground fault circuit interrupter outlets, where they are supposed to be installed, and how they are tested. GFCI outlets will protect you from shock, for example if you are using a mixer near the kitchen sink, and the mixer falls […]
In this episode of In the Field with Semper Fi Home Inspections, Danny discusses electrical panels and some of the things checked during a home inspection. This home has two panels located in the garage. The first panel has a main breaker at the top, and several smaller ones at the bottom. Immediately we […]
In this episode of In the Field with Semper Fi Home Inspections, Danny discusses hot water heater inspection. When an electric water heater is located in a garage, they are supposed to be elevated about 18″ above the floor because gas fumes tend to hover on the floor and you want the heater up so […]
These photos are one example of why you should ALWAYS get a home inspection on a new construction home. Most people who are having a brand new home built assume that everything will be fine and that a new construction home inspection is not necessary. Mistakes are easy to catch before you close on the […]
When a home buyer is considering purchasing a structure built before 1980, one of the issues of concern will be the possibility of the presence of asbestos. Asbestos was popular as a building material because it doesn’t burn, so it was widely used in items that needed to resist heat, including materials such as roof […]
Fall and winter mean cooler temperatures, and also means that a lot of homeowners will be using their fireplace again. One recent home inspection revealed cracks between the bricks in the wood-burning fireplace. Had the homeowner not been aware of this issue which was found during the home inspection before they bought the house, and they had […]
Swimming pools should always be happy places. Unfortunately, each year thousands of American families confront swimming pool tragedies, drownings and near-drownings of young children. At InterNACHI, we want to prevent these tragedies. These are guidelines for pool barriers that can help prevent most submersion incidents involving young children. These guidelines are not intended as the […]
by Nick Gromicko and Rob London Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas that forms from incomplete combustion of fuels, such as natural or liquefied petroleum gas, oil, wood or coal. Facts and Figures 480 U.S. residents died between 2001 and 2003 from non-fire-related carbon-monoxide poisoning. Most CO exposures occur during the winter months, especially […]