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 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 EllisJan 18, 20161 minHome Inspectors RoleI recently had a Realtor inquire about our services. Among this inquiry was one easy answer, but one some people seem to struggle with....
Jim EllisMay 25, 20101 minDetectorsI inspected this home a few days ago in Gulf Shores, AL. Someone has removed the hard wired smoke detectors. #carbonmonoxide...
Jim EllisMay 16, 20101 minWater pipe leakingThe other day I arrived at an inspection to find the water meter had been removed. Though this is nothing new lately, it is impossible...
Jim EllisMay 7, 20101 minElectrical ConduitSome things I can write-up on an inspection before I even get to the property. Among those items is the electrical wire for the water...