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, 20151 minThermal reflectionFellow home inspector Richard and myself are looking for signs of water leaks with our thermal camera. The image you see in the mirror...
Jim EllisJul 20, 20141 minSink traps (not)This well meaning home owner didn’t know anything about installing traps under his newly remodeled bathroom sink. All kinds of problems...
Jim EllisJun 17, 20141 minWater Catch PanNewer building dictates that there is a catch pan under the water heater if a leak will damage the interior materials and belongings. I...
Jim EllisMay 4, 20141 minDrainage 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...
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...