This electrical panel has double tapped branch wires. This is a safety hazard, for this reason. It can cause arching, which can cause heat and fire hazards. Recommend licensed electrician re-evaluate/repair as needed.

This electrical panel had 2 AFCI (arc fault circuit interrupter) breakers. One wasn’t functioning properly. These are designed to prevent arcing which can cause fires. Recommend licensed contractor repair.
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This is a loose wire in an electrical panel, safety hazard. It should be capped/taped to prevent a shock hazard. If this touched the panel it would make the panel energized.

This is a photo that shows a damaged breaker pole. The panel label states that it requires 2 pole breakers in the service section. Its required to have 6 or less hand movements to shut off the main service disconnect area in an electrical panel. Recommend repair

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Dryer duct in the attic. Appears clogged and in need of cleaning. If left unattended this can have possible fire issues. #homeinspector #detailshomeinspections

This is a disconnected dryer duct in a crawlspace. Look at all the lint. This is a common issue. It also, creates adding hot moist air to the crawlspace which leads to ventilation issues. Recommend repair.

Clogged/dirty ducts with covers. This screen should be removed to allow proper ventilation. The duct cover has flaps that are designed for dryer ducts. This is a fire hazard. I wonder how much lint is jammed in this dryer duct.

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This is a sewer scope on a new build. My Dads actually, lucky for him he knows a home inspector. This spike/nail was about 60 feet down the line. You can see it already holding debris on a new build that hasn’t been lived in. This will cause major problems. It was in the street and will cost some big bucks to fix. People always ask me if they should get a sewer scope on a new builds, the answer is YES!

Did a sewer scope on a new build and look at what was in the line just after the new line. Looks like construction debris. I recommend getting sewer scopes done on new builds for this very reason.

Other common issues we see doing sewer scopes are roots in the line causing backups. Pipes that are disconnected at the joints, called an offset. Bellies which are areas that are lower than the main line. They usually are holding water and debris. Many other defects can be found and its generally a costly fix. Contact us to schedule a sewer scope with your home inspection.

This is called an “S Trap” it was used in the past, but no longer. The trap will dry out if not used frequently and you will smell grey water gases(wastewater). Recommend licensed plumber repair.
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Here’s a clogged dishwasher airgap. You can see that when it drains it shoots out into the sink and countertop. Recommend repair.

Here’s some disconnected plumbing straps in a crawlspace. This is a common issue. You can see that it puts extra stress on the plumbing joints. This one so much that it was leaking. The first photo has the leak on the under side of the pipe.

Here’s a plumbing vent that’s venting to the attic. It should be routed through the roof. It’s used to exhaust off gases from the drain waste lines. Recommend repair.

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This roof ridge cap is the incorrect shingles. It should be ridge cap shingles, not regular shingles. You can see the problem with them installed this way. They curl, which can cause it to be wind damaged and leak. Recommend licensed contractor repair.
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This is a newer roof, probably put on by a homeowner. You see the valley is improperly installed. The shingles are over lapping up hill. This will possibly cause leaks under the shingles. Recommend licensed contractor repair.

This is a dryer duct vented to a roof vent on 1999 house. This has a few issues. First the roof vent is improper and not the right kind. The screen was all clogged. It should have the right kind of vent that has a flap. Second the vent in the attic is flexible. The flexible line can only be used from dryer to the wall. It should be a solid line to reduce the friction of grabbing lint. Possible fire hazard, recommend repair.

Here’s some nails on the roof that should be sealed to prevent leaks. Any exposed nails on roof vents, shingles, plumbing vents, and flashings should be sealed. Recommend repair.

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