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 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 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!...
Jim EllisJan 3, 20172 minCrawlspace ventilationIt is very rare I enter a crawlspace under a home and don’t find some sort of concerns. Let’s face it, it’s nasty underneath most homes....
Jim EllisJun 28, 20161 minSite drainageAfter a rainstorm look for water puddling near your foundation. If there are puddles you need to re-grade, install a moisture barrier,...
Jim EllisNov 15, 20151 minMold safety revisitedIn the recent past I have started using a full face respirator. Currently model 3m 6898 which gives me lots of protection form...