Home Inspector Sarasota HELPS with Window Installation

Home Inspector Sarasota HELPS with Window Installation.

In this video you will find that the window could have been installed better. With this installation the caulking is cracking and the corner of the window was bent out to help with the installation.

Window’s have a tendency to leak if not properly installed and in fact often they will leak when installed properly. This is why you want to continually check your windows seal for cracking and signs of leaking.

Home Inspection Sarasota FINDS Improper Roof Repair

Home Inspection Sarasota FINDS Improper Roof Repair.

Roofs are one of the most important components to a home. It protects from allowing water intrusion into concealed spaces not designed for water.

This particular repair appears to have been done by an armature.  And it is dried out as well, this patch work is not shedding the water correctly.

Home inspection Sarasota recommends having roof repairs done by a licensed, competent specialist.

Sarasota Home Inspector EXPOSES Electrical Hazard

Sarasota Home Inspector EXPOSES Electrical Hazard. These wires hanging out of the electrical box are live.

There a many issues going on here. Lets talk about just a couple. Holes in the box are not permitted. All wires should be concealed inside of the electrical box.  Wires entering the box should be secured in place.

This seems to be an ongoing find by your local Sarasota Home Inspector. This appears to have been done by an armature. We recommend electrical work be performed by a licensed competent specialist.

Exposed wires like this are an electrocution hazard!

Sarasota Home Inspector EXPOSES Light in Closet

Sarasota Home Inspector Exposes Light in Closet. Lights located in small closets can be a potential fire hazard!

Home Inspection Sarasota Reveals Zinsco-Sylvania Electric Panel

Home Inspection Sarasota REVEALS Zinsco and Zinsco-Sylvania circuit breakers of the design described here do not offer the level of over-current and fire protection provided by most other electrical panels and circuit breakers. This means homes with this equipment may be at greater risk of fire or other electrical hazard.

Where Zinsco electrical panels and Zinsco circuit breakers are in use, arcing, contact-point burn, and even circuit breaker case blow-out have been observed in the field.

If you are unsure of the type of panel you may have it is recommended contacting a licensed competent electrician to inspect it for type and probability of failure.

You can always contact your Home Inspection Sarasota Inspector at 941.587.0717 or email us.

Loose Junction Box Found by Home Inspections Sarasota

We see this over and over.  A simple fix or simply just do it right the first time. Loose wires and junction box not secured in place.

Trusses & Rafters – Sarasota Home Inspector REVEALS!

Truss and rafters should not be altered. This one shown appears to be broken. Evidence in attic shows this was deliberate by homeowner. Not recommended. That would explain the ridge being weakened and showing a slight belly.

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HVAC Problems in Attic – Home Inspection Sarasota fl

Home Inspection Sarasota fl talks about issues with HVAC (heater) located in attic. It is common for issues to go unknown with units located in attic. Out of sight, out of mind.

If your unit is located in the attic we recommend inspecting twice a year.

Dangerous Receptacle found by Venice Home Inspector

Dangerous Receptacle found by Venice Home Inspector. This was live and in use!

This receptacle was found in an attic. There are many issues wrong with receptacle however, the most important thing here is it is unsafe! If a homeowner is not qualified to perform repairs and/or install electrical equipment it is recommended to contact a licensed specialist. Home inspections Sarasota.

Unsafe Range Vent found by Home Inspections Sarasota

Unsafe Range Vent found by Home Inspections Sarasota

Range vent in attic. Potentially an unsafe situation. Vent needs to be reconnected and vented to the exterior.

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