Jim EllisAug 26, 20211 minRoof trainingDarryl Bunch is instructing Juan Soto on some of the finer points of performing a roof inspection
Jim EllisAug 10, 20211 minWater leak under pool deckStalactite growing by the minute. This raised concrete pool will need to be drained and repaired by a specialist.
Jim EllisJul 6, 20211 minThermal imaging - Fogged Window?In this side by side picture you can see the window and surrounding area. If you notice the windows darker on the upper sash, it's...
Jim EllisJun 27, 20210 minJuan Soto enjoying the view while checking out the A/C unit on top of this high rise condominium.
Jim EllisMar 10, 20211 minSo what if I have an open grounded outlet?!Three hole grounded outlets are installed though no grounding wire is present. The use of 3 hole grounded type outlets gives the...
Jim EllisJan 21, 20211 minAnother beautiful work dayWhat a way to start the day a little Hacienda time before leaving the house
Jim EllisJan 1, 20211 minMetal roof problemsThis fairly new house is having issues with water leaks through the roof. It didn’t take long to find out why after getting on the roof...
Jim EllisDec 22, 20201 minAntique or notHome inspection in downtown Pensacola today I found this hidden in a wall
Jim EllisDec 17, 20201 minBe careful of “home completely updated”This home in Elberta Alabama could have used a licensed plumber or at least someone that had some idea of modern plumbing installation...
Jim EllisDec 15, 20201 minThis roof needs lots of helpHurricane Sally damaged the roof and the chimney flu has become disconnected somewhere between the cap and fireplace
Jim EllisDec 11, 20201 minThe buyer was very glad I found this problem....An older home built off grade so I can crawl underneath and talk to the critters. This is where most major problems are found. The outer...
Jim EllisDec 5, 20201 minWhy are there 4 water heaters in here?This home inspection today I found 4 water heaters installed in a 1,900 sqft home. This is very excessive. Originally there were 2...
Jim EllisDec 2, 20201 minThe buyer is really happy we found thisAt a recent home inspection in Pensacola, FL - I was on my belly going through the crawlspace and saw a small area of black on the outer...
Jim EllisNov 29, 20201 minSallyRecent Hurricane Sally devastated so much of our area. Even those most people don't see things like the HVAC units on top of condo roofs
Jim EllisJan 8, 20181 minBrick veneer cracksIt’s not uncommon to find cracks in a brick veneer sided home. Lots of different reasons are possible. Most often in our area, it’s minor...
Jim EllisMay 15, 20171 minBrand New Home Problems?!Kevin did this home inspection on a brand new home in the Foley, AL area. While traversing the attic he found this damaged structural...
Jim EllisApr 19, 20171 minWhat is your flooring made of?And, what is engineered wood flooring? I Googled up “Engineered flooring” and got About 30,900,000 results (0.98 seconds) Technically,...
Jim EllisMar 11, 20171 minAll updated plumbing…NOT!Thanks to Home Inspector Kevin Rose for sharing this photo. ” The ENTIRE plumbing system was updated about 20 years ago” says the seller!...