More than one wire connected to a neutral bus bar. When there are loose connections in your main panel from a double tapped neutral like this, they can cause overheating or arcing, which could lead to shock, and/or an electrical fire
Brick showing signs of cracking, which could allow moisture intrusion or indicate settlement movement
Brick showing signs of cracking, which could allow moisture intrusion or indicate settlement movement
Accumulation of debris in gutters, which can lead to overflow and damage to the surrounding components from improper drainage
There was no insulation on the attic access door or did not appear rated for the unconditioned space usage
The chimney is sealed off. If a fire was started in the fireplace without proper ventilation, this could pose a safety hazard
This is a deck bolted to the side of an I-Joist without any blocking. The bold can easily pull through the side of the I-Joist and potentially cause the deck to fail or collapse
Single strand aluminum wiring has been discontinued in 1974 due to a documented fire hazard
The water heater supply lines were not insulated in an unconditioned space
The furnace is installed in a conditioned space and does not have an intake line for combustion air. This can pose a safety hazard
Rotting balusters on an outdoor deck
A rusted chimney chase cover
Damaged dryer vent that is now exiting into a crawlspace
Driveway that has formed a settlement crack
During an inspection, I inspect and remove the panel box cover to ensure proper functionality
I test garage doors, and this one was unable to auto reverse
Loose guardrail on indoor steps
The garbage disposal under the kitchen sink was leaking
Having loose bricks on steps like these can lead to a safety hazard
Outdoor brick steps have already begun to deteriorate
A leaking plumbing shower pan drain
A fuse box with evidence of over-fusing and arcing
Uneven risers which can lead to a trip and safety hazard
Visible are substitute beam posts with the use of cinder block. The cinder block is turned on its side which makes it weak and unstable
Separation of outdoor retaining wall visible by the large crack
An open junction box in a crawlspace
2x4s used as joist support
The guardrail is too low on this upper level deck
An uneven balance on the surface could lead to damage to the unit