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Cap Missing

missing cap can allow sparks to escape

Missing spark arrestor cap can allow hot ash to exit this chimney.

Joyce_admin April 25, 2015February 14, 2016 Chimney Read more

Costly Cleanup

Home Inspection reveals leaking oil tank

Leaking oil tanks can pollute ground water and cleanup is very costly.

Joyce_admin April 25, 2015February 14, 2016 Oil Tanks Read more

Fire Hazard

improper piping is a fire hazard

Improper piping for a wood stove is a likely fire hazard.

Joyce_admin April 25, 2015February 14, 2016 Stove Read more

Hail Damage

Close inspection reveals small dents in siding due to hail

Hail damage can sometimes be hard to see. Here you can see small dents in the siding that are from hail strikes.

Joyce_admin April 25, 2015February 14, 2016 Hail damage, Siding Read more

Flex Hose

Inspection reveals improper furnace connection

This furnace is improperly connected to gas with a flex hose.

Joyce_admin April 25, 2015February 14, 2016 Furnace Read more

Poly blue plastic

Failing pipes can be revealed during a home inspection

This water pipe changes from copper to “poly blue” plastic which has a history of failure and leakage.

Joyce_admin April 25, 2015February 14, 2016 Plumbing Read more

Electrical Splices

Thorough home inspections can reveal splices

Electrical splices that stress wires are found in many older homes.

Joyce_admin April 25, 2015February 14, 2016 Electrical Read more

Improper Wiring

Maryland Home Inspection can reveal improper wiring

This test performed by an inspector found an electrical receptacle that was not properly wired.

Joyce_admin April 25, 2015February 14, 2016 Electrical Read more

Dry rot damage

Careful home inspection can reveal dry rot damage

Replacement of this sliding door in near future is likely due to the dry rot damage that is present.

Joyce_admin April 25, 2015February 14, 2016 dry rot Read more

Fire resistant plywood

Fire resistant plywood that has become defective.

Fire resistant plywood that has become defective.

Joyce_admin April 25, 2015February 14, 2016 dry rot, Home Inspection Read more
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