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Jim Ellis
- Aug 10, 2021
- 1 min
Water leak under pool deck
Stalactite growing by the minute. This raised concrete pool will need to be drained and repaired by a specialist.
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Jim Ellis
- Jan 1, 2021
- 1 min
Metal roof problems
This 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...
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Jim Ellis
- Dec 15, 2020
- 1 min
This roof needs lots of help
Hurricane Sally damaged the roof and the chimney flu has become disconnected somewhere between the cap and fireplace
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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
- 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
- Dec 15, 2015
- 1 min
Thermal reflection
Fellow home inspector Richard and myself are looking for signs of water leaks with our thermal camera. The image you see in the mirror...
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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
- 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
- Dec 11, 2012
- 1 min
Moisture intrusion Infrared camera
The more I use my infrared camera, the more problems I find and the bigger the benefit for everyone concerned. I have discovered it is...
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Jim Ellis
- Jan 13, 2012
- 1 min
Water leaking
Flashing not properly installed has caused water damages behind the wall from the 2nd floor to the bottom of the home (ground level)...
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