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...
by Home Standards | Aug 31, 2022 | Blog, Home Inspections, Safety, Windows
Inspector Paul discovered windows that are lower than 18 inches in this home. Local building code says that fixed or operable windows must include safety glass if the bottom edge is less than 18 inches above the floor. Safety glass is a type of glass specifically...
by Home Standards | Aug 11, 2022 | Appliances, Home Inspections, Kitchens, Plumbing, Safety
As home inspectors, it seems sometimes we’ve seen it all. Recently inspector Tim discovered an exposed wiring spice located right under a dishwasher door. Should the dishwasher leak (they often do), this would be a big safety concern. That’s also another...
by Home Standards | Jul 18, 2022 | Attics, Garage, Home Inspections, Safety
Garage ceiling removed, exposing attic, discovered in a recent inspection by inspector Aaron. This is a safety issue related to potential fire and CO2 hazards. ...
