Jan 22, 2019 | Appliances, Garage Door, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance
Overhead garage doors can be dangerous to small children or pets. Garage door safety features help to minimize these risks but it is important to understand the purpose and function of these safety features. The first safety feature is a pair of photo sensitive...
Jan 15, 2019 | Grading and Drainage, Home Maintenance, Roof and Roof Coverings
Recently I inspected a house where I encountered some fairly serious moisture problems near some windows. The home is only seven years old with stone exterior and full gutters. Two windows at the front of the house showed evidence of moisture intrusion in the form of...
Oct 9, 2018 | Plumbing, Uncategorized
One of the most common deficiencies encountered in Houston home inspection is the absence of appropriate plumbing back flow prevention. Even though I commonly report the absence of back flow protection, most homeowners ignore the deficiencies and they remain...
Jul 31, 2018 | Electrical System Inspection, Plug Receptacles
A very big safety concern in any home is the electrical system. Electrical system inspection should be approached with caution. I recommend homeowners limit their inspection to checking light bulbs and using a plug tester. Anything beyond this requires a good...
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