Ask The Atlanta Home Inspector

If you don’t keep your gutters free from leaves and debris then they get clogged up and water overflows the gutter and starts rotting out the wood on your fascia and sofit boards.  Keeping your gutters clean is a very important home maintenance issue and you should check the condition of your gutters at least twice […]

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If the rubber boots on the plumbing vent stacks on your roof are cracked then water is coming into your attic every time it rains.  Every few years the rubber boots need to be replaced.
Many times we’ll see where the homeowner has tried to repair the boot by placing an asphalt based sealing material on the […]

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Hopefully you have a catch pan under your washing machine in case it overflows.  But what’s the use of having a catch pan under your second floor washing machine if there is a large gap around the drain line going into the wall cavity? 
These are details we look for every day!

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I don’t know what to say about how stupid this situation is.  A single wall flue pipe in direct contact with the wood siding of a home.  It’s a miracle that there hasn’t been a fire already!

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When your clothes dryer doesn’t vent to the exterior of the house your are asking for trouble.  First, all of the moisture produced by drying your clothes remains in the home causing a variety of problems including a potential for mold growth.
Second, the massive amount of lint produced from the clothes dryer gets all over […]

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If you live in North Georgia you need to have your house treated against termites.  I would also recommend that you purchase a “repair/retreat” bond on your property, not just a “retreat” bond.
There are lots of options in dealing with the termite problem so talk with a reputable pest control operator to learn about the […]

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It doesn’t take much exposure to moisture for hardwood floors to start buckling.  Proper installation is critical and making sure that moisture isn’t coming in under the threshold of an exterior door is also critical.

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The water pressure in your home should not exceed 80 pounds per square inch (psi).  If the water press exceeds 80 psi it can cause your faucets to drip and your toilets to run.
If the water pressure in your home is excessive the first suspect is a failed pressure reducing valve (PRV).  The PRV’s job […]

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If the vents covers on the exterior of your home are not securely fastened and caulked to the exterior wall, you’re asking for trouble.  Insects, rodents and moisture can enter the interior wall cavity through unsecured and uncaulked wall penetrations.   Here’s an example of the issue:

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If the paint on your wood trim in inadequate then you’re setting yourself up for premature wood rot. 

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