Jul 10, 2018 | Appliances, Dishwasher
One of the most common dishwasher faults I find as a home inspector in the Houston area are improper drain installation. In most Harris county homes, the dishwasher is connected to the food disposal for drainage of waste water. Because there is a direct connection...
Jul 9, 2018 | Grading and Drainage
As a Houston home inspector, I see water damage and termite activity due to insufficient siding clearance from grade almost daily. It is important to maintain proper clearance of your siding product from the soil grade level. This clearance is also called...
Jul 6, 2018 | Roof and Roof Coverings
The roof of your home consists of the roof covering and the structure that supports it. The roof covering is designed to keep as much water as possible out of your house. In the Houston area, most residential roof coverings are based on asphalt shingles although there...
Jul 5, 2018 | Grading and Drainage
In the first part we talked about the importance of proper slope around your foundation so that water isn’t held against the foundation. Now lets talk about the things to consider when planning new landscaping beds near the house. One of the most common faults I...
Jul 4, 2018 | Grading and Drainage, Uncategorized
Spring is fast approaching and its time to start thinking about plants and yard work. An important part of landscaping that is often overlooked is the impact on your house. As a Houston home inspector, I regularly encounter landscaping that negatively impacts the...
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