by Home Standards | Jul 11, 2022 | Electric, Home Inspections, Patio and Decks, Plumbing, Safety
Steve Vacha, President, Home Standards Inspecting a home on a golf course and testing the sprinkler could have been the end of this old inspector. The first few zones operated just fine on this meticulously cared for yard. But, when I went to the back yard, I saw a...
by Home Standards | Jul 8, 2022 | Buildings Exterior, Doors, Electric, Home Inspections, Patio and Decks
While performing a home inspection in Iowa recently, Inspector Paul discovered the stair leading out onto the deck was installed on the wrong side of the opening. It is firmly attached to the house. The door does not latch as well. He also found a foyer light with...
by Home Standards | Jun 24, 2022 | Basement, Foundation, Garage, Home Inspections
While inspecting a tri-level home recently, inspector Aaron discovered settlement cracks have happened and mortar is starting to pop out. We will recommend a basement foundation contractor come out to review further. https://homestandards.com/ HOME STANDARDS...
by Home Standards | Jun 23, 2022 | Attics, Home Inspections, Pests, Roof, Wildlife
Inspector Aaron discovered a bat mitigation system while inspecting the roof of a house recently. 🦇🦇🦇 This is a one-way door device designed to aid in the removal of bats from inside buildings. The tube allows bats to exit the structure at dusk...
by Home Standards | Jun 15, 2022 | Buildings Exterior, Foundation, Home Inspections, Plumbing, Siding
During a recent home inspection, inspector Paul discovered a faulty hose bib (probably damaged from freezing during the winter). When shutting off the pressure, it leaks between the siding and the foundation and comes out under the dryer vent. We will recommend they...
by Home Standards | Jun 10, 2022 | Attics, Home Inspections
During a recent inspection of a home built approximately 20 years ago, inspector Aaron discovered an attic truss that has been cut and no longer serving its purpose. We find many things like this during our times exploring spaces homeowners typically don’t...
