Category Archives: Bad Things

This is NOT what a "Green Roof" should be!

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Bob

Happy Earth Day! One of the hot trends of eco-awareness is the so-called “Green Roof”. This isn’t one of them. I spotted this roof on the way home from today’s inspection and had to get a picture of it. Moss … Continue reading →

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Realtors: Your First Line of Defense

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Bob

Realtors are a Home Buyer’s first line of defense and should be knowledgeable enough to spot several warning signs that an inspection may not go well. They will usually see the house with their client before any home inspection is … Continue reading →

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Venting About Dryer Vents

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Bob

Almost every Home has one, most of the time we don’t think about it, and it is a contributing factor in a third of all house fires. It’s your clothes dryer vent. The purpose of a clothes dryer vent is … Continue reading →

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New Home Insulation

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Bob

Recently I was inspecting a home at the “Pre-Drywall” stage. This is the last time we can see what goes on INSIDE the walls so it is relatively important. What I saw was not good. My client had paid EXTRA … Continue reading →

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The Best Worst Picture

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Bob

People always ask me, “What’s the very worst thing you’ve seen during a home inspection?” This is what I tell them: One of the parts of a Home Inspection is opening up the main electrical panel and inspecting the wiring … Continue reading →

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