During a Virginia Beach home inspection the other day I was in a crawlspace when I found another joist that was in the way of the plumbing. This is an example of not planning before building. This video illustrates some of the things your Virginia Beach home inspector is looking for during your home inspection. Make sure [...]
Virginia Beach Home Inspector “Pic of the Day”
April 2nd, 2012 · No Comments · Structure
Here are some pictures taken during a home inspection in Norfolk. There has been a lot of moisture intrusion through this foundation wall. The dark moist conditions were perfect for the growth of what you see here, MUSHROOMS. This was an easy diagnosis. This was the only part of the crawlspace that had this condition. [...]
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“Pic of the Day” at a Virginia Beach Home Inspection
April 1st, 2012 · No Comments · Roofs
This first picture was taken up on the roof during a home inspection in Virginia Beach. You can see a little bit of shingle damage, and a small hole. So you ask, “What’s the big deal with a little shingle damage?” The pictures below are the result of the small hole in the roof. Many [...]
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Virginia Beach Home Inspection Finds Poor Return Air
February 23rd, 2012 · No Comments · HVAC
When I perform a home inspection in Hampton Roads I will make note of the sizes and location of return filters when possible. These filters are designed to protect the motor and internal components of the furnace from airborne particles and dust. These days there are filters that can be purchased that can improve the [...]
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Virginia Beach Home Inspector Discusses Emergency Shutoffs
February 18th, 2012 · No Comments · Home Safety
Emergency Utility Shutoffs When I perform a home inspection in Virginia Beach one thing I do is to take a picture to include in the home inspection report of the shut off device for the utilities. In an emergency this can save a homeowner a lot of headaches, and money in repairs. Gas Shutoffs [...]
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Virginia Beach Home Inspector Identifies Polybutylene Plumbing
February 15th, 2012 · No Comments · Plumbing
Occasionally during home inspections in Virginia Beach I will come across a house that has Polybutylene as its plumbing system. I inform the clients that there is a history with this product and provide them additional information so that they are aware of what is in the house they are looking to purchase. It is [...]
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Virginia Beach Home Inspector Follows the Trail
January 24th, 2012 · No Comments · Home Inspection Information, Roofs
Many times when I come across an issue during a home inspection in Virginia Beach it will be the just the start for discovering other issues in the house. This video of a Virginia Beach home inspection illustrates this point. There was a previous failure at a the roof that was the begining of the [...]
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No Gutters Can Cause Major Issues
January 18th, 2012 · No Comments · Roofs, Structure
Are the lack of gutters on a home a defect or just a personal choice? There are many that feel gutters affect the aesthetic appeal of their homes. It doesn’t matter if they were never installed or removed on an older home due to renovations and not replaced there are issues to consider when deciding [...]
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After Your Virginia Beach Home Inspection
January 10th, 2012 · No Comments · Home Maintenance
There is something that new homeowners in Virginia Beach need to remember, and that is things can and will eventually go wrong with their house. All homes will break down, wear out, leak, and deteriorate over time. You get a home inspection to get a snapshot of the condition of the home prior to your [...]
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Virginia Beach Foreclosure Inspections
November 2nd, 2011 · No Comments · Home Inspection Information
Are you looking to buy a home in Virginia Beach, and want to get the best deal available. Maybe you have started to look at the Virginia Beach foreclosure market. Considering the over-abundance of these properties and just how little many of them are going for, it’s tempting to jump right in and buy. It [...]
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