Gaining access to the main sewer line through the vent pipe. Sewer scopes help identify problems (if any) in the main sewer line such as cracks, pipe offsets, scale and debris, tree roots and other problems that affect drain flow,
Loose gusset plate. Another common find in pre-drywall inspections. Gusset plates hold the framing members of trusses together. This affects the ability of the truss to properly support the weight of the roof. Another reason to get your new construction home inspected during construction!
Loose, falling insulation is a common find in crawl spaces with elevated moisture levels. This condition leads to fungus growth and is a condition conducive to wood destroying insects.
Thermal imaging helping to determine source of water intrusion next to water heater. Looking at tempurature we can see the water is comming from supply line and not water heater.
Video inspection of sewer line in progress.
Debris/corrosion accumulation inside drain line. Without a sewer scope as part of inspection, this would have gone unnoticed and potential expensive issue on horizon for new homeowner.
Notched and Cracked Pier. This compromises ability to properly support the floor structure above.
While running water, we thermal scan below all sinks to show if leaks are present at time of inspection. In this instance we have located a leak.
Ungrounded 3 prong outlets are probably one of the most common defects found in older homes. They give the impression an outlet is properly grounded when in fact they are not. We always recommend having a qualified electrician properly ground all ungrounded 3 prong outlets.
Uninsulated attic hatches negatively affect a homes energy efficiency. Insulate your attic hatch to help keep your conditioned air inside your home and not in your attic space.
Clogged gutters create many problems for homeowners. Moisture damage on fascia and soffits from overflow, foundation issues due to not properly managing roof rain water run-off, and fungus buildup inside crawl spaces just to name a few. It is recommended to have your gutters cleaned out annually.
When a clean-out is not available on the surface, the next best option is to go through the vent pipe on the roof.