The Truth Behind Aluminum Wiring We inspected 3 houses in the Tamarac, FL area and the buyer was not happy when we kept finding aluminum wiring in each of the homes. If you didn't know, the chances of getting a home with aluminum branch wiring…
How Much Does A Wind Mitigation Inspection Cost? Are you looking for how much wind mitigation costs? You have come to the right place. I put together a quick FAQ that covers some burning questions that typically are asked when there is a discussion about…
Differences Between GFCI Receptacle and GFCI Circuit Breaker? (2023 Guide) While inspecting homes in South Florida I have come across both types of GFCI, the receptacle, and the circuit breaker. A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), is a type of circuit breaker which shuts off electric…
Are S Traps Still Used? What is all the talk about "S" Traps? Yes, they are still in use. You wouldn't think that we would still find "S" traps during a home inspection but it's a common defect in older homes. These traps are prohibited…
Wind Mitigation Form OIR-B1-1802When you live in Florida, especially South Florida counties Miami, Broward, and Palm Beach that are considered HVHZ(High-Velocity Hurricane Zone) areas. you will at some point discuss this type of inspection. Though many homeowners schedule an inspection as requested by the insurance…
Learn What Plumbing Vent Pipes On Roof Are For (2023 Guide) The pipes that penetrate the roof are plumbing vents. The plumbing vent, also known as a vent stack, helps regulate the air pressure in your plumbing system. Just as drain pipes remove water and waste from your home, the plumbing vent…
The Worst Electrical Panels Found in Homes and Why? In 2023, there are a ton of home buyers that are buying in cash to be able to compete while the inventory levels are low. They are waving appraisal contingencies and sometimes the home inspection too.…
Electrical Panel Clearance: Have you ever had to get one of your tippy toes to reach the electrical panel or had some other obstacle in the way of being able to reach the electrical panel? What should the clearance be for electrical panels? A home…
How to Size the Air Conditioner Breaker Do you know if your air conditioner breaker is the right size? In Florida, we have inspections for insurance that can be conducted with home inspections and stand-alone requests. Inspectors have to provide pictures of the exterior…
Lintel? We don't hear the word lintel being used much unless you are in the construction industry but it's important and has a purpose in all of our homes and other structures. In this article, you will learn what a lintel is, its purpose, and…
