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...
Aug 6, 2018 | Air Conditioning, HVAC
Clogged air conditioner drains can damage your air conditioning system, and left long enough, can cause substantial damage to your home. Your air conditioning evaporator, most of which are located in the attic of Houston homes, creates a substantial amount of water....
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...
Jul 30, 2018 | Foundation, Slab Foundations
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...
Jul 24, 2018 | Home Inspection Preparation, Real Estate
Time for nuts and bolts. Our initial focus will the big ticket items when preparing your home for inspection. Maybe you are just thinking about selling your home or maybe it is already listed for sale. Ideally, we want to prepare our homes as much as possible before...
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