by Chris Barry | Aug 8, 2022 | Portland Inspector
A plumbing home inspection takes into account the water pipes in the structure as well as the waste pipe system that leaves the structure. Plumbing Inspection: Metal Pipes The main factor that determines the types of pipes in your home is the era in which your home...
by Chris Barry | Jun 9, 2022 | Portland Inspector, Uncategorized
The home has a small handful of major appliances that are checked for operation. Some of these major appliances are mandatory, while others are a normal installation, but would not negatively affect your health if you did not have them installed. During a home...
by Chris Barry | May 3, 2022 | Portland Inspector
Through the course of a home window inspection, the interior windows and doors are operated while doing an area by area, room by room inspection of the structure. We find it to be a better use of time to test the windows and doors throughout the course of the...
by Chris Barry | Apr 8, 2022 | Portland Inspector
A soil grading and surface drainage survey or inspection is also commonly referred to as surface slope and drainage. The slope of the lot will greatly influence the surface water flow. If you live on a sloped lot, the surface water will be pulled gravitationally...
by Chris Barry | Feb 22, 2022 | Portland Inspector
A roof inspection is best done visually while atop the roof covering. Walking a roof covering is discouraged by the roof manufacturers, but the infrequent traffic of an inspection is necessary to ensure the quality of the materials and to gain an idea of the age of...
by Chris Barry | Feb 22, 2022 | Portland Inspector
Here in the Pacific Northwest, an operating heating system is required for a home to be considered livable. In new construction, a heating system is on the checklist of requirements for that space to earn its COE or Certificate of Occupancy. A properly operating and...
