Foundation Issue found during home inspection

One of the important areas that a good home inspector will look at is the crawl space.  Crawl spaces are dark dirty and the air quality is poor.  With that being said there are ways to make entering these spaces easier.  I have what I call a dirt suit that I wear over my clothers so as to keep my regular clothes clean.  I also have a face mask I will wear to prevent breathing in lots of dust and mold spores. 

Even with this there are still areas that can not be seen due to duct work or too little space to squeeze into.  However by having these items increases the areas I can look at and the concerns I am able to find for the buyers.

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Melting Snow and Sump Pumps

Tip: With the snow and ice melting be sure to check your sump pump to verify that it is working as it should.
Non-working sump pumps can lead to a wet basement. The image shows one from this week that was not operating.

The teathered swich is vertical and has not turned on the pump.

Top home inspection finds of 2009

In the spirit of the new year here is a sample of my findings over the past year.  Enjoy the pictures and comments

It is the Top 9 Finding of 2009

Check Your Sump Pump

With wet weather the chances of getting a wet basement increases. If you have a sump pump it is important that you check to see that is is working. If it is old but still working it may still be a good idea to replace it to avoid problems.

In the image you can see a sump pit filled with water. The teathered float is trapped against the side of the pit preventing the switch from turning on the pump.


If you have this type of sump pump you should check it to make sure it is not able to get trapped leading to standing water in your basement.

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Jim Troth, Certified Home Inspector
Habitation Investigation LLC
Ohio home inspection

Ohio Home Inspection Company checks for Recalled Appliances

Ohio Home Inspection Company checks for Recalled Appliances

Dryer vents

In this image is a duct for a clothes dryer. As you can see it is in desperate need of being cleaned.

Having too much lint build up is not only slows the flow of air, increases the drying time and increases the costs of drying your clothers. A build up of lint such as this is also a fire hazard.

This is just one of the things I come across while doing home inspections.

Protect your image

It is likely that you have heard of the story about Tiger Woods and the his alleged affairs. He was thought of as clean cut role model and he sought ofter by sponsers, but now with the recent information coming that has changed. He is no longer seen as a great person nor as a role model. He is still a great golfer and always be known as a great golfer, however sponsers will not desire him as they once did. His reputation is tarnished and will never be as clean as it once was.

Remember when you market yourself and your home inspection services to never be dishonest, your reputation and the amount of business yiou get depends a great deal on it.

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