by Amy Dritley | Sep 24, 2025 | Basement, Electric
Is Your Electrical Panel Labeled and Up to Date? An unlabeled or outdated electrical box isn’t just inconvenient—it can be a safety risk. If breakers aren’t clearly marked, it can slow you down in an emergency or make repairs more dangerous. Make sure each breaker is...
by Home Standards | Jan 18, 2023 | Basement, Home Inspections, Plumbing
Inspector Jon recently discovered a broken main drain in a home …and through the broken area you can easily see water from the bathroom upstairs draining through. This corroded pipe is out of view, tucked away behind the furnace and water heater. As professional...
by Home Standards | Nov 14, 2022 | Basement, Buildings Exterior, Foundation, Home Inspections
Inspector Aaron recently found a few foundation concerns while doing an inspection on a 100+ year old home. AARON NILIUSCertified Inspector (Residential & Commercial Properties) aaron@hsinspections.com Mobile:...
by Home Standards | Oct 17, 2022 | Basement, Buildings Exterior, Foundation, Home Inspections, Safety, Structural
Inspector Paul inspected a 122 year old home recently. He discovered bowing walls of more than an inch and the wall is actually moving out. There are a number of temporary support posts. These temporary posts are meant to be put in place before permanent posts and...
by Home Standards | Oct 13, 2022 | Basement, Electric, Home Inspections, Video
While doing a home inspection recently, Aaron discovered the resident or their contractor had painted over the electrical panel, making it impossible to open or remove without disturbing the paint and/or drywall. We always recommend you avoid painting the panel for...
by Home Standards | Aug 31, 2022 | Basement, Blog, Electric, Foundation, Home Inspections, Radon, Safety
During a recent home inspection, Steve discovered a very unique radon mitigation system. Radon mitigation is used to reduce radon gas concentrations in buildings. Radon is a significant contributor to environmental radioactivity and has been proven to cause serious...
