This attic is loaded with live know & tube wiring not uncommon to see this on older homes pre 1950. Needless to say, I didn’t go in this one. ...
Electrical when amateurs attack
Three problems Main electrical running through the side of the panel Front panel missing slot blockers Missing screws Picture 2, main electrical lines feeding through the side of the panel protected by duct tape a handyman’s fallback for all types of amateur ...
Are you receiving a complete home inspection?
A home inspection is a limited, non-invasive examination of the condition of a home, often in connection with the sale of that home. Home inspections are usually conducted by a home inspector who has the training and certifications to perform such inspections. The inspector prepares ...
Verifying electrical panel grounding
First order of business when checking the electrical panel after we double check it’s not live is to confirm it’s grounded. The panel below looks grounded right? Further review using a multi meter and running a continuity test showed it was not grounded and proved to be a safety issue. ...
Catastrophic Failure
Have you ever heard the phrase “catastrophic failure?” This is when all goes bad and people get hurt or killed. Here’s a video made by Mythbusters on what can happen if a water heater is not installed correctly. Mythbusters Water Heater Explosion The photo below is the second ...
Lumber Liquidators linked to health & safety violations
60 Minutes found that Lumber Liquidators' Chinese-made laminate flooring contains amounts of toxic formaldehyde that may not meet health and safety standards. Visit the link here. ...
Experience Matters
Every buyer of a new home should understand the limits of a home inspector. The home inspection is limited to a visual inspection only. This means if the inspector cannot see it, it will not be reported. Why is this important? Experience has shown me that there are sellers out ...
The importance of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
In the past three months I’ve seen repeated news reports of home fires with fatalities that could have been prevented with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors installed. If you’re unaware, Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is slightly less dense than air. It ...
Is your woodstove installed correctly?
Winter is upon us here New Hampshire and many residents will be using wood stoves to heat their home. Based on my findings as a home inspector many of these stoves are installed improperly. In the news this morning was a home destroyed by fire, cause a wood stove. Which begs the question, ...
Ladder safety tip and more
As a home inspector I have to view many roofs and all types of unpleasant weather conditions. If you had to placed a ladder on decking with snow, ice, or rain you know how slippery and dangerous it can be. I believe I have come up with a simple solution to hold a ladder in place on a deck very ...
