Foundation Wedge Cracks

Foundation Wedge Cracks

A very common deficiency in Houston are foundation wedge cracks, also known as “corner pops”. These are the result of construction errors. The good news is these cracks generally do not affect the structural integrity of the foundation. They do, however, create a...
Kitchen Range Inspection: The Anti-Tip Device

Kitchen Range Inspection: The Anti-Tip Device

A kitchen range inspection can reveal a significant safety issue that I commonly find during inspections in the Houston area . Ranges are a combination oven and cook top and are normally freestanding appliances fueled by natural gas or electricity. The oven portion...
Rain Gutter Discharge

Rain Gutter Discharge

Many Houston homes have rain gutter systems to carry rain water from the roof covering away from the foundation. A very common deficiency I see during rain gutter inspections are rain gutter discharge tubes pouring water directly on to the ground right next to the...
Dishwasher contamination part II – The air gap.

Dishwasher contamination part II – The air gap.

In the first installment of our dishwasher series, I said one of the most common dishwasher inspection faults I find in the Houston area are improper drain installation. Just to review in case you missed it, in most homes, the dishwasher is connected to the food...