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How a Yard Sprinkler Could Kill You
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...
Patio Stair to House Installed on Wrong Side of Door
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...
Inspecting Basement Structural Elements
Recently Inspector Paul was reviewing the structural elements of a home's basement and found someone in the past had cut the sill plate, only supporting it with a little block of wood. He had noticed a dip in the floor that's pretty bad on the main level of the house....
House Foundation Cracks and Mortar Splitting
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...
Bat Mitigation System
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...
Home Inspector discovers broken Hose Bib
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...
Inspector finds Attic Truss has been Cut
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 go.
Bats Discovered in Unusual Space on Porch
During a recent inspection of a 5,000 sq ft home in the metro Omaha, inspector Aaron found guano droppings on a curved balcony. When investigating further he found a bat roost. We recommended a pest contractor be brought in to resolve the situation. Bats require...
What is a Post-Close Home Inspection?
Did you buy a house without an inspection and now you want to know what you bought? Having an inspection post-close is becoming more and more common in this market. Learn about the condition of your new home, what requires maintenance or may need some updating in the...