Plumbing Traps Under Sinks
A damaged or improperly installed sink trap can cause leaks, water damage, drainage problems, unpleasant odors, and sewer gases to enter the home.
Water Heater Safety
A faulty or missing T&P safety valve can lead to dangerous pressure buildup, increasing the risk of leaks, property damage, or water heater failure.
Electrical and Plumbing Hazards Under the Sink
Unsafe under-sink plumbing and electrical can cause leaks, sewer gas, water damage, or electrical shock. A home inspection helps identify these hazards before they become expensive or dangerous.
Electrical Hazards in Attics
Electrical hazards in attics can remain hidden for years, increasing the risk of fire, costly repairs, failed inspections, and serious safety issues after moving in.
Roof and Attic Inspection for Home Buyers
Roof and attic issues often stay hidden until after closing, leading to expensive repairs, poor energy efficiency, and potential structural damage if not identified early.
Gutter Inspection
Blocked or damaged gutters can cause roof leaks, wood rot, siding stains, erosion, and costly foundation or drainage problems over time.
Dryer Vent Fire Hazard Inspection
Dryer vents remove hot, moist air to the outside. They should be metal, short, clean, and properly connected to prevent lint buildup and fire risk.
Electrical Wiring Hazards
Exposed wires, overloaded circuits, double-tapped breakers, warm outlets, flickering lights, and missing GFCI/AFCI protection can signal electrical hazards worth addressing.
Trap for Plumbing
A plumbing trap holds water to block sewer gas. Missing P-traps, poor venting, loose joints, leaks, or corrosion can lead to odors, moisture damage, and costly repairs.
Electrical Grounding – December, 2025
Et tu, plumber? Back in the day, this would have been the house’s “main grounding connection.” It’s where the electrical service was grounded to the house’s steel water pipe. Somewhere along the way, someone changed out the thicker steel pipe for a more slender copper tube. Disturbed rust on the screw threads shows where someone loosened the clamp to change it, but callously [...]
