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Construction faults

Would you like to see problems we uncover during a home inspection? Here’s just a sampling of defects in new and existing homes we found. We call it the “Hall of Shame”. Some of these examples are just so blatant that someone should have been fired! And in some cases, thanks to our inspection report, they were!

This bathroom window, very close to the slippery shower floor in a top level apartment opens completely out without any safety barrier.

Homeowners can be very creative in their plumbing leak “repairs” and it’s our job to uncover them

Almost, but no cigar for this deck stairs nailing job

Seller said “Never had a roof leak”

First upon entering the attic, I really liked the great open space for storage, until I realized that someone has cut out 80% of all STRUCTURAL trusses.

Disconnected HVAC duct is blowing your cold air into the attic

Bathroom exhaust fan is separated allowing the hot moist air entering the freezing attic space

Very expensive wood shingles are completely worn out

This electrical “spaghetti” is installed at the EXTERIOR of this house.

New Construction stairs landing. Out of LEVEL over an inch on less than 4’

Improper shingles are used at this roof ridge, notice how the edges are stick up

“Flip” house plumber forgot to install wall support for the plastic water supply lines at the shower

Interesting installation for GAS water heater vent.

A tree is growing on the roof!

Why is this concrete garage ceiling leaking water?

Electrical wires are melting, fire in this basement is only question of time

The structural posts in the crawl space are leaning, one already fell.

Dr. Seuss waster pipe plumbing?

This chimney is pulling away from the house, a total collapse is inevitable

Cutting opening into structural I-joist allowed, but not through the top portion

Watch out for the first step!

If you run out of screws, just use caulking instead

“Flips” are a great potential of major problems.

This joist notching is definitely EXCESSIVE

What could be hiding in a tight space between the wall and the gas furnace?

Why is there HVAC duct register on a deck?

That is not white paint, it is solid ICE on the air conditioning unit

Deteriorated sewer line, future sewer backup into the basement bathroom is only question of when not if

Structural post is NOT secured to a main level post

Overheating electrical circuit is melting wires which will eventually cause a fire!

Pulling a permit doesn’t guarantee that everything is correct

TYPES OF HOME INSPECTION

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Home Inspection

HIA’s 1,600+ point inspection exceeds the standards set by the American Society of Home Inspectors, the oldest and most respected association in the industry.

Consultation

If you are in a competitive bidding situation and don’t want to spend money for a full inspection, we offer a one-hour, consultation that will uncover any potential show-stoppers.

Pre-drywall inspection

A pre-drywall inspection is very important time in the construction process – it is the last possible time to find defects, improper construction techniques or safety hazards.

Pre-listing inspection

Considering selling your home? Get the benefit of eliminating any problems, before you put your home on the market! We will help you reveal problems with your home.

Maintenance inspection

We all take our cars for an annual maintenance, but our biggest, investment doesn’t receive that same treatment until there is a larger problem that could have been avoided.