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Material Defects found during Inspections

A Home Inspections cover a variety of systems and components of a home. 

Here are a few Defects that could cost big money or be dangerous.

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Wood rot to subfloor under toilet flange

Wood rot to subfloor under toilet flange

Open electric box in attic space with extension cord wired to smoke detector

Open electric box in attic space with extension cord wired to smoke detector 

Laundry sink with no P - trap present allows sewer gases into living spaces of home

Laundry sink with no P - trap present allows sewer gases into living spaces of home 

Moisture damage with stains present to ceiling joist and trusses in attic space

Moisture damage with stains present to ceiling joist and trusses in attic space

Two conductor cloth-sheathed rubber insulated wiring

Two conductor cloth-sheathed rubber insulated wiring noted in electric panel. Wiring does not allow safety features of grounded (three prong) outlets.

Architecture Shingles show exposed fiberglass with excess granule loss.

Architecture Shingles show exposed fiberglass with excess granule loss. End of life span approaching for overall roof.

 Deteriorated cloth wiring located inside electric junction panel  creates hazard and has exceeded its life span. 

 Door bell transformer located inside on the bottom right of electrical panel generates heat and creates a hazard inside the panel. 

Federal Pacific Electrical panel Stab Lok have breakers that generate heat and have been known to cause fires.

Two conductor wiring found throughout home with open ground outlets does not allow GFCI features to work.


Termite damage noted to attic discovered by Licensed Wood Destroying Organism (Termite) Inspector

Active water leak at Meter by the road

Live knob and tube wiring located in attic space

Fire damaged floor joist located in crawl space.

Multiple Cracks to Concrete tiles.
Viewed by Drone.

Multiple Cracks to Concrete tiles.

Viewed by Drone.

Cold spots observed at sites of water stains would suggest water intrusion present.

Cold spots observed at sites of water stains would suggest water intrusion present.

Water stains initially observed and confirmed to be active moisture intrusion sites with thermal ima

Water stains initially observed and confirmed to be active moisture intrusion sites with thermal imaging.

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