Drainage, Waste, and Vent Pipes (DWV)

by | Mar 19, 2023 | Maintenance

Drainage, Waste, and Vent Pipes (DWV) The drainage waste and vent pipes in your house are required to have a certain slope. The pipes should slope 1/4” per foot. In other words, for every inch the pipe travels horizontally it should drop 1/4”. Water doesn’t run up...

Retaining Wall Problems

by | Feb 18, 2023 | Maintenance

Retaining Wall Problems Retaining walls are often overlooked items by homeowners. During a recent inspection I found this retaining wall that have moved a large amount. Due to hydrostatic pressure the soil and water behind the wall have caused it to move several...

Crawlspace Moisture Issues

by | Jan 29, 2023 | Maintenance

Crawlspace Moisture Issues Related to our last post about ventilation issues, this crawlspace had moisture infiltration issues caused by negative grade, grey water dumping beside foundation, downspouts terminating improperly, gutter system missing, and an active...

Crawlspace Ventilation

by | Jan 15, 2023 | Maintenance

Crawlspace Ventilation The importance of crawlspace ventilation can often be overlooked until it is too late and the damage has already occurred. The crawlspace is often neglected and most homeowners rarely go under the house, so it’s out of sight and out of mind....

Happy New Year

by | Dec 31, 2022 | Well Wishes

Happy New Year As 2022 comes to a close tonight, I think about all the great blessing and things I have to be thankful for! Happy New Year! I hope 2023 is a phenomenal year! Facebook Post 304-945-9001

Happy Thanksgiving

by | Nov 24, 2022 | Well Wishes

Happy Thanksgiving From our family to yours Happy Thanksgiving! Remember what’s important and reflect and be thankful on the blessing you have received this year. Facebook

Veterans Day 2022

by | Nov 11, 2022 | Well Wishes

Veterans Day 2022 Thank you to all the men and women who served in the military, you are appreciated. Your service and sacrifices do not go unnoticed! Facebook Post

More Crawlspace Fun

by | Oct 30, 2022 | Tips and Tricks

Most of the time spent doing a home inspection is by myself. It gives me time to focus on the inspection and try to figure out issues with the house. In a crawlspace though, inevitably, I seem to always find a friend or two to tag along with me during that part of the...

How Not to Fix Things – Roof Edition

by | Oct 14, 2022 | Maintenance

How not to fix things – Roof Edition I have found numerous problems on the roof of a house over the years doing home inspections. During a recent inspection I found this, “gem” of a roof I thought I would share. The roof was composed of 3-Tab shingles. Typical...