Home Tips and Tricks
Information from an inspector’s point of view.
When to Not Install a New Roof
We take a look at a recent new roof install but there's a problem. Know when not to install a roof. We explain in our Daily Slice of PI video. ?cc_load_policy=1 What's up Facebook. It's been a while since I've done a Daily Slice of PI so I'm gonna jump on...
Why Home Inspections Are Important
Below we share a few examples of why home inspections are important. Air Quality Duct Work Inspection - We discovered a disconnected duct in the attic of a new build. Likely, this happened as the contractors were working on the house and did not realize it had...
Home Inspections and More
We do home inspections and more! Here is another example of what distinguishes Parker Inspections from other companies. ?cc_load_policy=1 What's up guys Aleks - Parker Inspections. Hey so just want to jump on here again and talk about Parker Inspections. Something...
Duct Work Inspections
Duct work inspections revealed disconnected duct-work in the attic. This is just another demonstration of the importance of home inspections. ?cc_load_policy=1 What's up, guys. it's Aleks - Parker Inspections. I'm just bringing you your Daily Slice of PI. So today...
Check Your Fireplace Mantel- Daily Slice of PI
An improperly secured mantel poses a danger. Check your fireplace mantel and make sure it's secured and safe. ?cc_load_policy=1 What's up, guys. It's Aleks, Parker Inspections. Hey okay so for today's Daily Slice of PI we're going to be going over the mantel over the...
Electrical and Attic Inspections
Electrical and attic inspections wrap up the Weekly PI. Safety is the top priority when doing electrical work. Attic Inspections Electrical and attic inspections revealed some safety hazards. Detached Flue A common problem found in attics is detached flues. At a...
How Long Do Home Inspections Take?
The Gift of Time How long do home inspections take? Life is busy. It seems we are ruled by the clock and calendar and let's face it, how fun is a home inspection anyway? Because time is so precious, we respect it. Therefore, we implement a client-focused philosophy...
DAILY SLICE OF PI: DETACHED FLUE
Detached flue - home inspection. This roof had recently been replaced so we are checking the flue connections. In this case, it's a hot water tank flue. The flue became disconnected and now the hot water tank is venting into the attic. This is a common occurrence...
DAILY SLICE OF PI: ELECTRICAL PANEL INSPECTION
We inspected a home's electrical panel and discovered a potential fire hazard. It's important that you have adequate breakers installed. In this Daily Slice of PI, we discover a wire connected to a breaker that is too small for the breaker. ?cc_load_policy=1 What's...