Open or Missing Junction Boxes
Part of my job as a licensed home inspector is to inspect all the visual components of the electrical system during a home inspection and report the defects. Two very common defects that are sometimes found multiple times in a home are open or missing junction boxes....
What is Wood Rot?
Wood rot is a commonly used term in the Real Estate and Inspection world refers to decayed and damaged wood. Wood decay is caused by a species of fungi feeding or consuming the cellulose and lignin that compose the wood cell walls. These fungi secrete enzymes which...
Curling Roof Shingles
Recently while doing a pre-purchase home inspection in Tallahassee I encountered a major roofing defect that was caused by some simple mistakes that could/should have been easily avoided. As I got out of my truck, I could see the curling roof shingles all over the...
Insurance Inspections for Florida Homeowners
Home and Property Owners in Florida are often in need of certain insurance inspections so that they can either keep their existing policies, bind new ones, or receive discounts on premiums. We perform insurance inspections as part of our full service home inspection...
Common Toilet Installation Issues
Quite often while performing home inspections in Tallahassee, Quincy, Crawfordville or Monticello I come across bathrooms that have toilets that are either loose or not properly caulked to the floor, or both. The first issue can sometimes be a simple fix or the sign...
