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Jim Ellis
- Oct 19, 2022
- 1 min
Water heater concerns
This water heater was recently replaced. It was in the direct path of cars. Missing a tpr tube (potentially dangerous) the thermostat was...
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Jim Ellis
- Dec 17, 2020
- 1 min
Be 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...
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Jim Ellis
- Jan 8, 2018
- 1 min
Brick veneer cracks
It’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...
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Jim Ellis
- Jan 15, 2017
- 1 min
Roof leak repairs
During this home inspection we noticed a few water stains on the 1st floor, then directly above on the 2nd floor and yes, then on the 3rd...
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Jim Ellis
- May 31, 2016
- 1 min
3 way light switch
Today’s home inspection had a problem with the wiring for a 3 way switch. Wiring a 3 way light switch so that you can an operate a light...
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Jim Ellis
- Feb 22, 2016
- 1 min
Home & CO Safety
I just finished an inspection that the client didn’t want, at first. Her lending institution told her she needed one to get a loan....
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Jim Ellis
- Nov 15, 2015
- 1 min
Mold safety revisited
In the recent past I have started using a full face respirator. Currently model 3m 6898 which gives me lots of protection form...
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Jim Ellis
- Mar 6, 2015
- 1 min
Chimney problems?
We found these problems with this chimney during a recent home inspection. The base flashing had been removed and someone painted on...
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Jim Ellis
- Oct 1, 2014
- 1 min
Bidet’s
This may be a little unorthodox for most, but we do live in a country full of inventive people. I kind of think of this as a Redneck...
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Jim Ellis
- Jul 20, 2014
- 1 min
Sink traps (not)
This well meaning home owner didn’t know anything about installing traps under his newly remodeled bathroom sink. All kinds of problems...
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Jim Ellis
- Jun 17, 2014
- 1 min
Water Catch Pan
Newer building dictates that there is a catch pan under the water heater if a leak will damage the interior materials and belongings. I...
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Jim Ellis
- May 4, 2014
- 1 min
Drainage problems?
You don’t have to be a Home Inspector to think something might be wrong with this sink drain. Just in case, there is a huge bottle of...
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Jim Ellis
- Nov 10, 2011
- 1 min
How many circuit breakers can fit?
Current building guidelines require no more than 6 main service disconnects in a main panel. During this home inspection, there were a...
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Jim Ellis
- Nov 6, 2011
- 1 min
Foundation Piers
These foundation piers found installed under a home are another good example of why you need a home inspection! This home had been...
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Jim Ellis
- Jan 5, 2011
- 1 min
How long will it last?
Very often I am asked how much longer will these appliance last. There are so many variables that I can’t accurately answer the question....
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Jim Ellis
- Jan 5, 2011
- 1 min
Air filters
I frequently recommend at least a quality pleated air filter over the cheapie blue or green see through type as shown below. MERV ratings...
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Jim Ellis
- Apr 24, 2010
- 1 min
Pool caution & maintenance
While inspecting this pool recently I had a friendly reminder, look before you leap. I started inspecting the leaf basket and drain,...
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Jim Ellis
- Apr 24, 2010
- 1 min
Re-inspection
WE were told that the pool company had fixed the pool and the closing was set for that afternoon. The buyer requested we check out the...
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