We Search For Them... So That You Don't Find Them

Did we get your attention?  Perhaps you picked up one of our brochures and just had to check us out. If so AWESOME! That is exactly  what we were hoping for.  So now to the topic.

Does Your Home Contain 100 Ways to DIE?

Probably not.  Most homes are reasonably safe with only a handful of easily repaired concerns.  However, some older homes are not built to today's safety standards, and maintenance  repairs by unskilled workers can be done improperly causing risks in a modern home.  Also, almost daily consumer products are recalled for safety issues, some of these can even be deadly.

Our Certified Master Inspectors look for the following potentially deadly safety issues, as well as many more not so hazardous safety concerns in all of our inspections.

Ungrounded outlets 

No gfci protection in kitchen 

No gfci protection in bathroom

Exposed wiring

Missing electrical panel cover

Missing knockouts in electrical   panel cover

Missing junction box covers

Missing outlet covers

Broken outlets

Improperly wired subpanels

Missing ground at main panel

Improper ground at subpanel

Missing ground at subpanel

Improper ground on separate   building

Missing gfci in garage

Missing gfci in basement

Missing gfci near laundry

Missing gfci on sump pump

federal pacific stab-loc panels

extension cords used as permanent wiring

frayed wiring

improper generator connection (suicide cord)

missing transfer switch or lockout for generator connection

knob in tube wiring buried in insulation

improper splice connections on knob and tube wiring

wiring connections without junction boxes

damaged light fixtures

loose ceiling fans

scorched electrical outlets

improper or unprotected lighting in shower

Missing stairway handrails

Handrails that don’t return to   the wall

Loose stair treads

Trip hazards on stairs

Loose railings

Missing railings

Improperly spaced railings

Climbable interior railings

Loose deck stairs

Improper deck attachment to  house

Climbable railing on decking

stairways with unsafe slope

stairways with improper tread width

stairways with variable tread height

failing retaining walls

improper deck hardware

undersized deck joist framing

undersized deck support posts

loose landscaping steps 

landscaping stairs without handrail

unsafe elevated walking areas without safety rails

failing balconies

balcony missing handrail

flat roof walkout missing handrail

cantilevered balconies without proper framing

non tempered windows below 18"

2nd floor windows without latches

insufficient safety handrail strength

serious structural failures that could cause injury

garage door track or spring failure

missing garage door photo safety eyes

improper location for garage door photo safety eyes

no pressure sensor on garage door opener

gas appliance flue separated

gas appliance flue back drafting

gas appliance flue not vented to exterior

vent free gas appliance with poor flame quality

gas logset in fireplace WITHOUT damper clamp

gas appliances in bedroom closet

gas appliances with improper venting

gas appliances with no make up air

missing carbon monoxide detectors

furnace leaking carbon monoxide

flaking lead paint

dangerous VOCs

high radon levels

sewage leaks

unsafe septic tank lids

failing cast iron pipe

pools without proper safety fencing

leaking air conditioners

unsecured indoor swimming pool

improperly vented indoor swimming pool

mold

corded window blinds

open sewer lines

improper plumbing traps

asbestos

third hand tobacco residue

gas appliance and wood burner sharing a flue

wood burning woodstove without proper clearances

wood burning fireplace without non combustible hearth

wood burning fireplace without safety doors

wood stove without proper flue

woodstove without proper flue clearances

missing or damaged firewall in garage

missing safety rise between house and garage

improper dryer vent material

improper dryer vent installation

cracked or damaged fireplace flues

missing or damaged fireplace damper

improper electrical heater clearances

leaking gas supply

gas log kit without exterior gas shutoff

gas log kit without safety pilot

gas fireplace unit without external gas shut off

missing smoke detectors

old smoke detectors

basement staircase in garage

creosote buildup in chimney flue

Range missing safety tie down

Inoperable (non lighting) gas   burners on stove

recalled furnace

recalled range or stove

recalled dishwasher

recalled washing machine

recalled dryer

water heater safety relief valve plugged

boiler safety relief valve plugged

recalled humidifier