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Home inspectors with less experience may not notice these things. Last week I inspected a home in El Paso where there were multiple issues...
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Today in Horizon City our home inspector discovered an unsafe electrical panel find. During an earlier new home inspection in Horizon City, our inspector...
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Courtesy of InterNACHI If you want to build a new home, there are things you need to know before you begin. Learn about construction...
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Courtesy of InterNACHI By Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard There are a number of measures that homeowners can take to ensure that their homes...
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Courtesy of InterNACHI By Nick Gromicko, Ben Gromicko, and Kenton Shepard Most people don’t know how easy it is to make their homes run...
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El Paso Home inspector electrical find-The electrical panel was covered with drywall texture and or spray foam overspray. Contaminants can affect the contacts between...
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During the inspection today at a new Westside El Paso Home, I found a gable vent that was spray foamed over. Ventilation in the...
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This inspected new home window lock was one of many that were shaved down by the installer instead of adjusting the screws holding the...
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This shower stem was found during an inspection this week. The base of the showerhead caused water to drip on the top of the...
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While inspecting this electrical panel, I noticed a wire was not connected to the grounding bushing at the bottom of the panel. Grounding and...
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Get a good home inspection. A kitchen receptacle was discovered without ground and required GFCI protection. Newer building standards require kitchen receptacles to have...
Read MoreSafety in your home is of great importance. A family in Las Cruces in 2011 lost their lives when they ran electrical cords together...
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Before purchasing your home, look at where the rainwater on the roof will flow. Where does the rainwater go? Does the water push against...
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Thermal imaging cameras we have can help detect leaks or insulation flaws that a normal camera cannot detect. Missing insulation may increase your utility...
Read MoreLooking at buying a “NEW” home in Horizon City? Be aware that your 2021 home is only required to meet to the 2008 National...
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One of the unique gems of older homes and history. This milk slot was found during an El Paso home inspection. The milkman used...
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Unsafe door landings that drop down or a door that opens over a stairwell can be dangerous. A door landing that was not at...
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This electrical panel was found during a home inspection last week. These unsafe wires were not installed by a licensed electrician. Homeowner or handyman...
Read MoreJust like the engine of your car, your El Paso house works as a system of interdependent parts that must work together. Every part...
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Dryer vent terminations with screens I find too often during home inspections. Smashed covers are also not to be on the dryer vent termination....
Read MoreLooking to buy a home in El Paso? Would you like to know if certain work was permitted? Here is a link to the...
Read MoreWhat to do if you smell gas at your home. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: Do not try to light any appliance....
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Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible white plastic venting materials. These are no longer sold. If a flexible metal (foil type) duct...
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Sometimes you do not have to be a professionally trained inspector to see problems at a home. Be your own home inspector before making...
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Not flushing your water heater each year of sediment build-up can keep the water heater from operating at full capacity. By flushing the tank...
Read MoreAs the leaves fall, you may not worry about raking them off the lawn, but you should make sure that a few key areas...
Read MoreHere in El Paso, we are approaching our cold weather. During this time of the year, the temperature can reach the teens. Since parts...
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Your air filter requires a monthly inspection to make sure that the air can flow through it. Refrigerated air systems and furnaces may be...
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Is your new home Refrigerated Air safe? This new El Paso home was not (30 amp breaker installed). Check your home for this common...
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This was found in a garage of an older home. The coffee can was used as an electrical junction box. Notice the armored cable...
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Do you have old door stops on your El Paso home that are damaging your doors and/or trim? Most of the older style stops...
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Silicone spray makes a great lubricant for windows and sliding doors. Use this on the tracks of your windows if they are sticking. Windows...
Read MoreThinking about buying a foreclosed home for sale and see its potential? Is the price too good to be true? Does it need cleaning...
Read MoreReplacing your washing machine water supply hoses every few years may prevent flooding. Hoses in El Paso experience extreme heat and dry air which...
Read MoreTo reduce the risk of tipping of the range, the range must be secured to the floor by a properly installed anti-tip bracket and...
Read MoreDouble cylinder deadbolts are keyed on both sides. These should only be used on interior closets or maybe an office to keep kids or...
Read MoreIs the flow from your faucet is sluggish at one or more locations? The trouble may be in the faucet aerator. This device, at...
Read MoreIs your bathtub or shower caulk is moldy? You’ve got to remove every bit of old grout so that the new material forms a...
Read MoreLooking for a new home to live in? If the home you buy is certified by Energy Star, these newer homes should meet the...
Read MoreGarbage Disposals and Septic Systems If the garbage disposal discharges into a septic tank, it can place a significant strain on the septic system....
Read MorePlanter boxes are common in many of the older homes in El Paso. The 1950s and 1960s homes were the most common to have...
Read MoreFYI Property Inspection welcomes all the new troops to El Paso. A special thanks to all who have served our great country. You give...
Read MoreEvaporative coolers, commonly called “swamp coolers,” can cool homes in dry climates. Evaporative coolers have a low first cost, use a lot less electricity...
Read MoreTo help show the importance of removing wrought iron bars over windows. As a home inspector, the last thing I ever want to see...
Read More<pCarbon Monoxide: This odorless, colorless gas is toxic and may even kill you. And you may not even realize it’s in your home! We...
Read MoreSafety features of gas hot water heaters include temperature, pressure relief valves, and discharge pipes. The purpose of this valve is to relieve excessive...
Read MoreThe Number One hazard for children under the age of 19 are falls, which are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries in the U.S....
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