Best Home Inspection

04/06/2017

Water heater from 1972. Still working with no leaks. What is the oldest water heater you have seen still working?

04/06/2017

Yesterdays inspection had evidence of termites in the attic. The seller had no idea. When is the last time you looked in your attic.

02/24/2017

Pool Safety Week

Pool Drain Hazards

Serious injuries can occur.

While drowning is a well-publicized danger associated with swimming pools, comparatively little has been reported about injuries and deaths caused by pool drains. Water rushing out of the drain creates a suction that can ensnare swimmers, usually small children, causing…

02/22/2017

Pool Safety Week.

Pool Water Pathogens

Germs from other swimmers and unsafe water supplies can easily contaminate pool water, especially if it isn’t properly disinfected. Contaminated recreational water can cause a variety of ailments and diseases, such as diarrhea, and skin, ear and upper respiratory infections,…

02/21/2017

Pool Safety Week

Pool Alarms

A pool alarm is a safety feature designed to alert adults when unsupervised children enter a pool. There are a number of different designs available, but none is foolproof. Pool alarms are safety features for children and pets. Drowning remains…

02/18/2017

Anti-tip Brackets

I find these missing on most inspections.

Does your stove have one?

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Anti-tip brackets are metal devices designed to prevent freestanding ranges from tipping. They are normally attached to a rear leg of the range or screwed into the wall behind the range, and are included in all installation kits. A unit…

02/12/2017

Reserve Studies

Buying a condo? Make sure you check the reserve study before you purchase. You don't want any surprises once it is yours.

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A reserve study is a budget-planning tool, arranged by a homeowners association, which is designed to explore the capacity of member contributions to pay for the maintenance of elements that are shared among association members. Reserve studies consist of two…

02/03/2017

Tile bath tub in a 1970 house. Never seen a tile tub before.

01/31/2017

It is a cold morning in Florida. Our first frost of the year.

12/13/2016

Just how long will a condenser last on a oceanfront property?

12/03/2016

Merry Christmas!!

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