New Roof Failure
Warning! Even when a building component has been recently replaced it still must be inspected. This home had a new roof installed which was around the 3 years old. There was multiple concerns with this “new” roof as there was still 2 layers of old shingles below which will increase the load on the rafters. […]
Holy Vermiculite – AHERA Building Inspector
Did you know that asbestos remediation can cost thousands of dollars? Concerns like this are usually found in older homes and should be tested for asbestos. Giving up your subject to inspect most likely won’t reveal issues like this which could be a significant expense. Asbestos can cause serious serious health concerns and I made […]
Perimeter Drainage Failure
On a wet rainy day this is never a good sign. This is a sump were perimeter drains will direct water to the city storm system. The three small black pipes are supposed to have water coming out of them and the the pipe at the bottom with the “T” drains to the city services. […]