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 | Sep 19, 2022 | Attics, Buildings Exterior, Electric, Home Inspections, Insulation, Plumbing, Safety
While inspecting the roof of a 90-year-old home recently, Paul found a few air vents that were improperly flashed. The shingles should go over the sides of the vent to prevent rainwater from getting under the fixture and go into the house. During his home inspection...
by Home Standards | Sep 6, 2022 | Buildings Exterior, Home Inspections, Roof
During a recent inspection of a home with a wood shake roof, Jon discovers some of the shingles are deteriorating from years of exposure to the sun, rain, and other weather conditions. JON VACHAVice President & Certified Inspector jon@hsinspections.com Mobile:...
by Home Standards | Aug 22, 2022 | Buildings Exterior, Electric, Safety
Inspector Aaron discovered the ground wire for an electrical meter was not properly installed. An electrical ground rod is typically located near the main electrical service panel and is often made of either copper or copper-coated steel. In the event of a system...
by Home Standards | Aug 5, 2022 | Attics, Buildings Exterior, Chimney, Heating and Air, Roof
While inspecting the roof of a 90-year-old home recently, Paul found a few air vents that were improperly flashed. The shingles should go over the sides of the vent to prevent rainwater from getting under the fixture and go into the house. During his home inspection...
