Jim EllisAug 10, 20211 minWater leak under pool deckStalactite growing by the minute. This raised concrete pool will need to be drained and repaired by a specialist.
Jim EllisJan 1, 20211 minMetal roof problemsThis fairly new house is having issues with water leaks through the roof. It didn’t take long to find out why after getting on the roof...
Jim EllisDec 15, 20201 minThis roof needs lots of helpHurricane Sally damaged the roof and the chimney flu has become disconnected somewhere between the cap and fireplace
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 15, 20171 minRoof leak repairsDuring 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...
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 EllisMar 6, 20151 minChimney problems?We found these problems with this chimney during a recent home inspection. The base flashing had been removed and someone painted on...
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 EllisDec 11, 20121 minMoisture intrusion Infrared cameraThe more I use my infrared camera, the more problems I find and the bigger the benefit for everyone concerned. I have discovered it is...
Jim EllisJan 13, 20121 minWater leakingFlashing not properly installed has caused water damages behind the wall from the 2nd floor to the bottom of the home (ground level)...