Author Archives: Bob

And now: Inspections by (Mrs.) Bob!

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Bob

We are very happy to announce that we now have a second Home Inspector on the Inspections by Bob staff! My wife, Welmoed, who many of you know as “Mrs. Bob”, received her Maryland Home Inspector license and is now … Continue reading →

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Dressing a Pig in Prada: the hazards of neglecting infrastructure

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Bob

Occasionally I get to inspect really old houses that have been painstakingly “restored” — or so the listing says. The kitchen has been updated, the bathrooms have been redone and it has a new roof. What more could anyone want? … Continue reading →

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There is No Such Thing as a “Small Gas Leak”

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Bob

There are very few things that will stop a Home Inspection dead in its tracks: a gas leak is one of them. If I enter a room and smell gas, there is a problem. If I’m standing right by the … Continue reading →

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Inspection Tool Tuesday: Receptacle and Circuit Testers

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Bob

Part of the official Standards and Practices for Home Inspections is testing a representative sample of electrical receptacles in the home to make sure they are wired safely and correctly. This isn’t something I can see directly; I need to … Continue reading →

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Inspection Tool Tuesday: Let There Be Light!

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Bob

One of the most basic tools that every Home Inspector carries is a flashlight. Almost every Inspector I have met is passionate about their particular flashlight and will talk endlessly about why they carry that particular model. This is not … Continue reading →

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