Finding polybutylene piping in the attic during a home inspection. Sometimes it is easier to find than others.

Home inspection in West Palm Beach. This structure was deemed unfit and unsafe for occupancy and I recommend that it is demolished.

When you get into the attic, going as far as safely possible is important so you don't miss anything. In this video, I am inspecting an older home and found a few interesting things.

Garage fire separation walls are designed to keep fire and smoke from entering the living areas of a home. Beaches in this wall will compromise its ability to do its job.

Conducting an attic inspection we find loose structural bolts. Pressure treated lumber can typically still be moist when installed and as it dries out over time, can shrink just enough that the nuts will be loose.

We use infrared thermal cameras and moisture meters at every home inspection to help look for moisture intrusion.

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Getting inside an attic and doing a thorough inspection is the best way to check for past and present roof leaks and other issues. In this video I found multiple roof leaks in this home inspection. Almost impossible to tell if a roof will leak from walking the roof, but can be confirmed in the attic.

An infrared camera is a great tool but has limitations. So we employ multiple moisture tools try endure a thorough inspection.

Inspecting an attic in Boynton Beach I come across accumulations of dryer lint and upon further investigation I see the dryer vent falls short of going all the way through the roof which is allowing the lint to vent directly into the attic. It’s important to take your time and look thoroughly in an attic.

Attics can get brutally hot in the summer. This can affect the overall efficiency and comfort of home. Having vents will allow this hot and humid air a way to escape. A cooler attic will allow the HVAC system to work more efficiently and reduce energy costs.

This was an inspection in West Palm Beach at a vacant home. It was extremely deteriorated with structural damage from water and termites. The structure requires demolition.

This temperature and pressure relief valve was connected improperly to it's piping because the threads were cross-threaded.

Here is an example of a recent inspection we did that had spray foam insulation in the attic

This is a walk through of a re-inspection performed after repairs have been made based on the defects found in the initial inspection. It's smart to confirm work has been done properly.

Found moisture along a baseboard at this home inspection in West Palm Beach