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Low Flush Toilet Fail

While inspecting a house I ran across several toilets in the house that cleared the bowl 3 to 4 times when flushed. This was an odd occurrence that caught my attention. When I noticed this at the first toilet I had concern that perhaps the toilet drain was not...

Body Found in Heights Home

As a building inspection engineer I have performed many home inspections on old historical homes. I have found some interesting things in attic spaces and crawl ways over the last 30 years and I have always been worried I would find a body or remains, but I never...

Flood Insurance PSA From TDI

Things to Consider About Flood Insurance If you live in the greater Houston area flooding and flood insurance is a concern. We are essentially a big flat city so if it rains long enough in your area, flooding may be a reality for you. During hurricane season there is...

Induction Into the Order of The Engineer

We are pleased to announce the Edward Robinson, P.E., principal engineer for Professional Engineering Inspections, Inc., was inducted into the Order of the Engineer. The Order of the Engineer ceremony occurred at the 2017 National Academy of Building Inspection...

Be Careful Where You Store Firewood

This is the time of year when we store wood for that outside fire pit or for the occasional use in our indoor fireplaces. Firewood is of particular interest since wood destroying insects such as termites are common to firewood. They exist outside and are a natural...

Exposed Tendon Anchors and Why It’s Important

Exposed Tendons You are having your home inspected and your inspector points out that the cable ends are exposed at your foundation, and you wonder exactly what this means and, “What is a Tendon Anyway?” In short it means that the cable ends of the...