Improper Joists Supports Found on Charlotte NC Home Inspection

Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin was inspecting a home in Dilworth when he noticed that some repairs had been made.  The joists had been cut to make way for a new band sill.  The band sill was replaced okay but to reconnect the joists they sistered these small 2x4's   You can tell from the picture that this is not sufficient to support these girders.  They should have the same board like 2x10's or 2X12's and should be sistered load to load.  That would be the proper repair for this flooring system.  If you are buying a home on a crawl space and would like a thorough home inspection call Home Inspection Carolina.

Home Inspection Carolina has been providing quality home inspections  in the Charlotte NC for years and now has added thermal infrared scanning to there list of services.  They provide home inspections and termite inspections in Charlotte NC, Monroe NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Lake Norman NC, Concord NC, Fort Mill SC and Rock Hill SC.  They also provide a free 90 day warranty and free recall check.  Home Inspection Carolina has 10 home inspectors and serves a 50 mile radius of Charlotte.  They have over a 100 years of combined home inspection.  Let them put their experience and skills to work for you.

Charlotte Home Inspector Finds Compromised Pier.

Charlotte NC Home Inspector Preston Sandlin was inspecting a home near the Panthers Training Facility in Downtown Charlotte NC.  The Plumber came through and knocked out part of the pier.  This compromises the structural integrity of the structure.  Also on this picture you notice there there are termite tubes and polybutylene pipes and a multitude of other problems.  Make sure that if you are buying an older historic home that you get thorough home inspection by a company like Home Inspection Carolina.

Home Inspection Carolina has been providing quality home inspections  in the Charlotte NC for years and now has added thermal infrared scanning to there list of services.  They provide home inspections and termite inspections in Charlotte NC, Monroe NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Lake Norman NC, Concord NC, Fort Mill SC and Rock Hill SC.  They also provide a free 90 day warranty and free recall check.  Home Inspection Carolina has 10 home inspectors and serves a 50 mile radius of Charlotte.  They have over a 100 years of combined home inspection.  Let them put their experience and skills to work for you.

 

Preston Sandlin

Home Inspection Carolina

10023 Zackery Ave

Charlotte NC 28277

(704) 542-6575

Charlotte Home Inspector Reveals improper Cables

Charlotte home inspectors Patrick Waddell and Preston Sandlin were inspecting a home in in Huntersville today when they noticed something peculier coming out of the downspout.  Water is what should be coming out but cables for the dish were what was really coming out.  The problem with this is with this set up the water is being impeaded while trying to drain and the water is staying on the roof too long.  This can lead to a leak. 

There are many home inspection companies you can choose from when you need a home inspector in Charlotte NC.  Let me tell you why Home Inspection Carolina is your best choice.  These guys have over 100 years of combined home inspection and construction experience.  They fix the small things like rubbing doors and sticking windows instead of putting them on the home inspection report like other home inspectors.  They have a preinspection program designed to help you sell your house by offering you a discount on the inspection and providing you with multiple copies of the report to give out.  They also put out a just inspected sign in the yard of your Charlotte NC home.  Home Inspection Carolina then sends out a "just inspected" email to their data base.  They like to think of it as a premarketing inspection instead of a prelisting inspection. 

Two new things that Home Inspection Carolina has started doing are home maintenance videos and customer coupons.  They have a large library of home maintenance videos on youtube so they link to these within the appropriate points in the report.  They also have established relationships with many vendors and contractors that allow them to give coupons to their home inspection clients.  The idea is to provide am entertainment book or citi pass book for new homeowners.  These are just some of the benefits of using Home Inspection Carolina.  If you are buying a home near Charlotte NC call them today. 

Home Inspection Carolina

(704) 542-6575

 

Charlotte Home Inspector Inspects Dr Suess' House

Charlotte NC Home Inspector Patrick Waddell of Home Inspection Carolina was inspecting a home on Monday when he noticed this crazy Dr Suess looking drain line under a sink.  All waste lines should have a "p" trap to keep sewage gases from coming back up into the house.  Usually you just see a "p" and then the drain back down the waste line.  If you have an "s" trap the water can actully get sucked out of the trap in which the drain line is open to the sewer.   We are not exactly sure what this is but a hot mess.  It is thought tat maybe he didn't have a mechanical vent with him so he loped it around.  Whatever the reason, Its wrong and should be corrected.

There are many home inspection companies you can choose from when you need a home inspector in Charlotte NC.  Let me tell you why Home Inspection Carolina is your best choice.  These guys have over 100 years of combined home inspection and construction experience.  They fix the small things like rubbing doors and sticking windows instead of putting them on the home inspection report like other home inspectors.  They have a preinspection program designed to help you sell your house by offering you a discount on the inspection and providing you with multiple copies of the report to give out.  They also put out a just inspected sign in the yard of your Charlotte NC home.  Home Inspection Carolina then sends out a "just inspected" email to their data base.  They like to think of it as a premarketing inspection instead of a prelisting inspection. 

Two new things that Home Inspection Carolina has started doing are home maintenance videos and customer coupons.  They have a large library of home maintenance videos on youtube so they link to these within the appropriate points in the report.  They also have established relationships with many vendors and contractors that allow them to give coupons to their home inspection clients.  The idea is to provide am entertainment book or citi pass book for new homeowners.  These are just some of the benefits of using Home Inspection Carolina.  If you are buying a home near Charlotte NC call them today. 

Home Inspection Carolina

(704) 542-6575

 

Charlotte Home Inspector Reveals the Cause for Ceiling Stain

 

Charlotte Home Inspector Preston Sandlin was called in to look at a house in South Charlotte that was experiencing waterstains on the ceiling.  The owners thought that there might be some sort of a leak.  Actually the home inspector figured out it was actually coming from condensation building up on the Freon line in the attic.  There was missing insulation on a section of the Freon line.  This Freon line is very cold and it sweats.  This sweat drips down and causes leak stains in the ceiling.  The insulation needs to be replaced on the Freon line.

There are many home inspection companies you can choose from when you need a home inspector in Charlotte NC.  Let me tell you why Home Inspection Carolina is your best choice.  These guys have over 100 years of combined home inspection and construction experience.  They fix the small things like rubbing doors and sticking windows instead of putting them on the home inspection report like other home inspectors.  They have a preinspection program designed to help you sell your house by offering you a discount on the inspection and providing you with multiple copies of the report to give out.  They also put out a just inspected sign in the yard of your Charlotte NC home.  Home Inspection Carolina then sends out a "just inspected" email to their data base.  They like to think of it as a premarketing inspection instead of a prelisting inspection. 

Two new things that Home Inspection Carolina has started doing are home maintenance videos and customer coupons.  They have a large library of home maintenance videos on youtube so they link to these within the appropriate points in the report.  They also have established relationships with many vendors and contractors that allow them to give coupons to their home inspection clients.  The idea is to provide am entertainment book or citi pass book for new homeowners.  These are just some of the benefits of using Home Inspection Carolina.  If you are buying a home near Charlotte NC call them today. 

Leak Around Chimney Revealed During a Charlotte NC Home Inspection

While recently inspecting a Dilworth home just outside of downtown Charlotte NC home inspector Preston Sandlin noticed a leak by the chimney.  You can see in this picture that there is a leak coming down along side the chimney.  What caused this leak?  It was the flashing around the chimney.  This flashing has failed and caused a leak right around the chimney area.  If flashing is not monitored over time it will leak.

Home Inspection Carolina has been providing quality home inspections  in the Charlotte NC for years and now has added thermal infrared scanning to there list of services.  They provide home inspections and termite inspections in Charlotte NC, Monroe NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Lake Norman NC, Concord NC, Fort Mill SC and Rock Hill SC.  They also provide a free 90 day warranty and free recall check.  Home Inspection Carolina has 10 home inspectors and serves a 50 mile radius of Charlotte.  They have over a 100 years of combined home inspection.  Let them put their experience and skills to work for you.

Charlotte Home Inspector Discovers Dangerous Carport

While inspecting a home in East Charlotte last week, Home Inspection Carolina inspector Preston Sanlin noticed something a little odd about the back carport.  The beam and the structure above where the car was bowing.  It turns out that it was over spanned as you can see from this picture.  Spans are set up according to the thinkness and strength of the wood.  It you over span something it will eventually bow like you see in this picture.

Home Inspection Carolina has been providing quality home inspections  in the Charlotte NC for years and now has added thermal infrared scanning to there list of services.  They provide home inspections and termite inspections in Charlotte NC, Monroe NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Lake Norman NC, Concord NC, Fort Mill SC and Rock Hill SC.  They also provide a free 90 day warranty and free recall check.  Home Inspection Carolina has 10 home inspectors and serves a 50 mile radius of Charlotte.  They have over a 100 years of combined home inspection.  Let them put their experience and skills to work for you.

Charlotte Home inspector Finds an Impropper Gate

While performing a Charlotte NC home inspection, inspector Preston Sandlin came across an impropper gat as shown here in the picture.  This gate is around a swimming pool.  Gates have to have self latching gates with a spring that makes it shut automatically.  All fences around pools should be at least '4 high and should have self latching gates.  The reason for this law is safety.  You don't want the pool to be easily accessible to small children or pets.

Home Inspection Carolina has been providing quality home inspections  in the Charlotte NC for years and now has added thermal infrared scanning to there list of services.  They provide home inspections and termite inspections in Charlotte NC, Monroe NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Lake Norman NC, Concord NC, Fort Mill SC and Rock Hill SC.  They also provide a free 90 day warranty and free recall check.  Home Inspection Carolina has 10 home inspectors and serves a 50 mile radius of Charlotte.  They have over a 100 years of combined home inspection.  Let them put their experience and skills to work for you.

Charlotte Home Inspector Reveal Out of Date Panel Box

Home Inspection Carolina was recently inspecting a home on the East side of Charlotte NC when they noted this 100 Amp panel box which is out of date by today's standards.This is the original panel box for the house when it was built in the 1950's this 100 Amp service panel would be adequate for the the appliances at the time.  The problem is that now we have dishwashers, washing machines, tv's stereo's dvd players, etc.  Al these new modern appliances draw much more current than is availible from this 100 Amp box.  The breakers will continously flip if not updated.  We recommend that this panel box is increased up to a 200 Amp panel.

Home Inspection Carolina has been providing quality home inspections  in the Charlotte NC for years and now has added thermal infrared scanning to there list of services.  They provide home inspections and termite inspections in Charlotte NC, Monroe NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Lake Norman NC, Concord NC, Fort Mill SC and Rock Hill SC.  They also provide a free 90 day warranty and free recall check.  Home Inspection Carolina has 10 home inspectors and serves a 50 mile radius of Charlotte.  They have over a 100 years of combined home inspection.  Let them put their experience and skills to work for you.

Leaking Greenhouse Found on Charlotte Home Inspection

Home Inspection Carolina was inspecting a home off Sardis Rd in Charlotte NC when he noticed a leak in the greenhouse that had been built onto the house.  If you look at the picture you can see where it has leaked around the plexiglass.  You want to water the plants but not by this maner.  These windows will need to be taken out and resealed and reinstalled.   

Home Inspection Carolina has been providing quality home inspections  in the Charlotte NC for years and now has added thermal infrared scanning to there list of services.  They provide home inspections and termite inspections in Charlotte NC, Monroe NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Lake Norman NC, Concord NC, Fort Mill SC and Rock Hill SC.  They also provide a free 90 day warranty and free recall check.  Home Inspection Carolina has 10 home inspectors and serves a 50 mile radius of Charlotte.  They have over a 100 years of combined home inspection.  Let them put their experience and skills to work for you.

                                                                                              

Charlotte Home Inspector Explains Chimney Inspection

Charlotte Home Inspector Explains what to look for on a chimney inspection when performing a home inspection.  From the roof you want to make sure that there aren't any loose bricks.  Then you want to look to make sure that there is a flue and that it's not cracked and all the mortar joints have to be intact.  The chimney cap should be solid and free of cracks.  We also recommend a rain cap and a spark arrestor which aren't present on this house.  Then down in the fireplace you want to make sure the damper works and the chimney is free of creasote.

Home Inspection Carolina has been providing quality home inspections  in the Charlotte NC for years and now has added thermal infrared scanning to there list of services.  They provide home inspections and termite inspections in Charlotte NC, Monroe NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Lake Norman NC, Concord NC, Fort Mill SC and Rock Hill SC.  They also provide a free 90 day warranty and free recall check.  Home Inspection Carolina has 10 home inspectors and serves a 50 mile radius of Charlotte.  They have over a 100 years of combined home inspection.  Let them put their experience and skills to work for you.

Charlotte NC Home Inspector Finds an Improper Outlet.

Charlotte Home Inspector Preston Sandlin was inspecting a home of Monroe Rd in Charlotte NC when he noticed a outlet that wasn't protected from the weather or GFCI protected which stands for Grond Fault Circuit Interrupt.  On top of that the out had an open ground.  If this house was built today it would have to be grounded, GFCI protected and wether protected.  GFCI requirements depends on the year the house was built. 

1a. All receptacles outlets within 15 feet of the water, in any direction, also see EXTERIOR.

1b. All receptacles outlets within 20 feet of the water, in any direction, also see EXTERIOR.

2. Effective January 1, 1973.

3a. Changed to ‘with direct grade access to dwelling and outlets’ in 1978. Direct grade access was defined

in 1987 as 6 feet 6 inches or less above grade.

3b. Changed back to ALL dwelling unit exterior outlets in 1996; except an outlet for snow melting equipment

IF on a dedicated circuit and NOT readily accessible.

4. All, except outlets not readily accessible (6 feet 8 inches? or higher) and outlets for dedicated

appliances which are not easily movable (freezer, refrigerator, etc.).

5a. Outdoor spa, receptacles within 15 feet / Indoor spa, receptacles within 20 feet.

5b. Receptacles for motor and electrical equipment.

5c. Indoor spa or hot tub, receptacles within 10 feet for pump motor.

6.a Outlets within 6 feet of kitchen sink to serve as counter top outlets, outlets not to be installed face up in

work surfaces and counter tops.

6b. All outlets which serve as counter top outlets, except outlets for refrigerator or freezer.

7a. At least one, which must be identified as being GFCI protected.

7b. Changed to all receptacles in unfinished basements and crawl spaces, except: laundry, sump pump,

refrigerator or freezer.

7c. Except where not readily accessible.

8. Outlets within 6 feet of wet bar sink to serve as counter top outlets, outlets not to be installed face up in

work surfaces and counter tops.

9a. Unfinished accessory buildings are treated like garage.

9b. Accessory buildings that have a floor located at or below grade and not intended as habitable rooms and

limited to storage areas, work areas, and areas of similar use.

10. Receptacles within 5 feet.

WE RECOMMEND INSTALLING GFCI PROTECTION TO MEET, AT A MINIMUM, THE LATEST AND MOST

CURRENT CODE, AND, ADDITIONALLY, AT ALL WET AREAS OR AREAS WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY

BECOME WET AREAS.

Home Inspection Carolina has been providing quality home inspections  in the Charlotte NC for years and now has added thermal infrared scanning to there list of services.  They provide home inspections and termite inspections in Charlotte NC, Monroe NC, Gastonia NC, Weddington NC, Lake Norman NC, Concord NC, Fort Mill SC and Rock Hill SC.  They also provide a free 90 day warranty and free recall check.  Home Inspection Carolina has 10 home inspectors and serves a 50 mile radius of Charlotte.  They have over a 100 years of combined home inspection.  Let them put their experience and skills to work for you.

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