Termites and structural damages
Very common to find termite/pest damages here in the south. However this 100+ year old garage is going to need some fairly major work to...
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Jim Ellis
- Dec 2, 2020
- 1 min
The buyer is really happy we found this
At 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...
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Jim Ellis
- Apr 19, 2017
- 1 min
What 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,...
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Jim Ellis
- Mar 11, 2017
- 1 min
All 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!...
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Jim Ellis
- Jun 28, 2016
- 1 min
Site drainage
After a rainstorm look for water puddling near your foundation. If there are puddles you need to re-grade, install a moisture barrier,...
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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
- Oct 21, 2014
- 1 min
Things we do
We are often confronted with potential unsafe conditions. Whether it’s entering crawlspaces under homes or trying to make it through 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
- Feb 9, 2009
- 1 min
Mold
At a Home Inspection the other day I saw the worst case of mold in a crawlspace in 11 years of inspecting in Pensacola and Gulf Shores...
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Jim Ellis
- Mar 7, 2008
- 1 min
Chemicals
At an inspection yesterday out in the country, I found some nearly empty barrels of some unknown fluids stored in the pump house. While...
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Jim Ellis
- Nov 25, 2007
- 1 min
Old home story
True story I recently did an inspection of a home built in the early 1950’s which is old for this area. The home was settling so much you...
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