Hurricane Season Has Arrived Are You Ready?

Hurricane Season Has Arrived Are You Ready?

This last weekend marks the start of hurricane season and while we don’t have any threats, yet predictions are that this will be a very active season.  We have put together a page of recommendations and links to keep you informed about hurricane preparedness in...
A Little Short on Insulation

A Little Short on Insulation

Commonly we find insulation is a little short when measuring blown insulation in attics of production construction homes.  Often you will see the insulation is the proper depth at the depth gauges installed by the manufacturer, but often not at the center of a room or...
Yes! We Look For That Too.

Yes! We Look For That Too.

Think you don’t need a Quality of Workmanship Inspection?  in the, “We Look for That Too”, category scratches on solid surface counters are one of the things we try to find. This was going on while I was working in a home this last week.  This guy is...
Damaged Brick – New Construction

Damaged Brick – New Construction

There is not much excuse for some of the damaged finishes we see in new construction inspections.  Damage brick veneer is common and falls in that category.  It is very obvious they are damage when they are placed.  In some styles of brick this is not an issue, but...
Corroded Coils Common on Newer Systems

Corroded Coils Common on Newer Systems

Corroded condensing coils has become a common occurrence with modern high efficiency equipment.  The newer coils are thinner to promote better heat transfer and are more susceptible to corrosion damage and failure.  This is one of the limiting factors for modern...