by Home Standards | Sep 29, 2022 | Blog, Electric, Home Inspections, News, Safety
Jon recently came across an electrical breaker box that was missing knockout covers. Uncovered spaces in a breaker box are a potential safety hazard and can be fixed by clicking in “knockout covers.” Simple and easy …and VERY important! Safety First!...
by Home Standards | Sep 27, 2022 | Bathrooms, Electric, Home Inspections, Plumbing, Safety
During a recent inspection of a new construction home, Steve discovered an interesting scene. Electrical panels are not allowed to be installed in bath areas by building code for new construction properties. Had this been an older home, it would be...
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 13, 2022 | Attics, Garage, Home Inspections, Wildlife
During a recent inspection of a home built in the 1990s, Aaron discovered a large bird’s nest in the attic above the garage. Wildlife in a home is never a good thing as they may pull out insulation to continue building their nests. Less insulation can negatively...
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 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...