The Bottom of the Cabinet is Level, Not Much Else
This older home dates back to 1774. Over the years, the floors and ceilings have sagged. If you look at the top of the cabinet, the...
Up on the Roof... Inspectors Need to Climb on the Roof.
Inspecting for shingle defects, flashing, chimney issues, gutter problems, you have to be on the roof to get a true picture. Save
Melted Vinyl Siding
Reflection from the windows on the adjacent condo building melted the siding and shutters, note the pattern on the siding. Save #Siding
Galvanized Drain Pipe Rust at the Threads
Leaking galvanized drain pipes indicate a bigger problem internally. Here the pipes rust through at the threads. The pipes internally...
DYI Electric Service Installation
The use of a professional contractor sometimes saves you money in the long run. The attempt to save by doing it yourself, cost this...
What an Average Inspector Sees. What Steve French Sees!
The first picture is what the average inspector sees. No much! What Steve from SWDA sees! Using infrared technology Steve gives you a...
Huge Hole Where the Ridge Vent was Blown Off
Here an attic inspection discovered a huge hole in the roof where the ridge vent had been blown off. The picture shows the hole and water...
Creosote Dripping thru Side of Chimney
This is an indicator of chimney flue failure and potential chimney fire. Upon inspection, there was a chimney fire at a previous time in...
Geothermal System… Most Efficient Heat Available
Today I inspected a home with geothermal heat. This system uses the heat from the earth to warm and cool the home. No fossil fuels are...
Moisture Problems in the Attic
Lack of air flow in the attic can cause microbial growth, this can lead to asthma like symptoms. This is one way that mold begins. Save
Log Home Inspection
Steve French has all of the training and certifications to be a Log Home Inspector! You need to know the ins and outs of log home...
