Inspection Findings

The Story Beneath the Structure

Every building has a story. These are real inspection findings from actual properties we have inspected. Each one illustrates something most property owners don’t know—but every buyer should.

Missing Address

Front view of a Southern California home where the address numbers are difficult to locate, demonstrating how inadequate address identification can delay emergency responders and visitors.

How quickly can a property be found when the address numbers are missing?

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Electrical Lines Over Pool

Electrical service lines crossing above a swimming pool during a home inspection
Electrical Service Lines Over Pool

How much clearance should electrical service lines have above a swimming pool?

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Hidden Moisture

Can a ceiling leak be present even when the surface looks dry?

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Missing Roof Underlayment

What protects a roof when shingles alone aren’t enough?

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Termite Mud Tubes

Termite mud tubes observed in a crawlspace during a home inspection
Termite Mud Tubes in Crawlspace

What can mud tubes beneath a home reveal about termite activity?

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Missing Secondary Drain Pan

Missing HVAC Drain Pan
Missing Secondary Drain Pan

What happens when an attic HVAC system leaks with no drain pan below it?

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Hidden Plumbing Leak

Water meter readings showing 13 cubic feet of water use in 33 minutes during a home inspection
Hidden Supply Leak Discovered at Water Meter

Can a water meter reveal a plumbing leak you can’t see?

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Improper Joist Hangers

Improper joist hanger usage observed at an elevated deck during a home inspection in Southern California
Improper Joist Hanger Usage at Deck Framing

What happens when structural connectors aren’t installed as intended?

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Cracked Sewer Line

Sewer scope camera showing a cracked sewer line approximately 87 feet into the sewer lateral
Cracked Sewer Line at Approximately 87 Feet

What can a sewer scope reveal underground?

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Mold Confirmed by Lab

Wall being swabbed for suspected growth beside laboratory results showing an elevated interior air sample and mold present on the swab
Wall Sampling and Laboratory Results

Can visible growth be identified as mold just by looking at it?

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Melted Wire in Electrical Panel

Open electrical panel beside a close-up of melted wiring at a terminal connection
Melted Wire

What does melted wiring inside an electrical panel mean for a home’s safety?

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Active Attic Plumbing Leak

Water dripping from an attic plumbing pipe onto a stained surface below
Active Plumbing Leak Observed in the Attic

Could an active plumbing leak be hiding above the ceiling?

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Thermal Imaging Expertise

Home inspector using a thermal camera to examine plumbing beneath a sink
Thermal Imaging Inspection Beneath Sink

Can your inspector properly interpret what a thermal image reveals?

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