Another Satisfied Home Inspection Client in Nampa Idaho

We are well satisfied with the inspection you did on Nampa house.

We believe it covered a lot of things we might have let slip by. I’m happy to report, the owner is willing  to repair  all things suggested.

Thanks again

George & Annetta Wilkinson

Nampa Idaho

Improper Plumbing Vent on Nampa Home Inspection

Improper venting is found on this Nampa Idaho home inspection.

Nampa Idaho Home Inspection Client Says Thank You

Thank you Davin

I want to commend you on your informative inspection and a very helpful and informational walk through with us. I would recommend you to any and all prospective home owners.

Thanks again,

Rev. Weldon Shuman

Nampa, Idaho

Mold Found in Newer Home in Nampa Idaho

During a home inspection in Nampa Idaho mold was found throughout the crawl space of this 2006 Nampa Home. The crawl space has a sealed ventilation system, which are supposded to be energy effiecient. No crawl space vents are installed on home as traditional crawl spaces are. There is an exhaust fan installed on one end of crawl space and can vent out the side of crawl space or through a pipe out of the roof. With this an inlet air source is needed on the opposite side of crawl space. This allows air to move through the crawl space to vent. With this type of system you can fully seal and insulate the crawl space.

With this home the exhaust fan had gone bad or never worked. Obviously no one noticed the fan not working or didn’t know because it was not properly explained to them at the time of purchase. A few years of no ventilation in the crawl space has caused mold to grow on the under side of the sub-flooring.

New Drain System Found on Nampa Home Inspection

On a recent home inspection in Nampa Idaho, water was found in the main duct line of the furnace. This obviously was known by someone, because a steel pipe was installed in the duct line to drain the water out. Not only are repairs needed, but with standing water in the duct line, mold can grow and then the spores get blown throughout the home. This is what you would be breathing. Amazing what some people do to there homes.

Client Says Thank You for Caldwell Home Inspection

Davin,

Thanks for your conscientious inspection of my house.  I appreciate the comments and suggestions on things that should be accomplished before I take possession of the house.

I especially appreciate knowing about the leaks in the windows, we have replaced all the windows and that makes me feel lots better going into the winter months.

Thanks again for your help

Don Belmer

Caldwell Idaho

Why is My Door Sticking_Boise Home Inspection

Question:

I have an exterior door in my home that is difficult to open or close. When we bought the home four years ago, it worked properly and it now seems that the door is too targe for the frame. What can we do to fix the problem?

Answer:

Doors that drag or rub on their frames can be difficult of even impossible to open or close. When the home was built, the doors should have been installed with a uniform distance between the door and its frame, and the frame should have been a perfect rectangle.

If the door an frame were installed correctly and it no longer closes properly, then some outside force has distorted the frame. That force could be structural movement and should be determined before attempting to fix the problem.

In this situation, if structural movement is the cause of the problem, check for a sianonal crack in the wallboard radiation out of one or both of the upper corners of the door opening. Diagonal cracks are a connom result of structural movement; however, if you don’t see any cracks, structural movement may still be the culprit. You should have a home inspector or other qualified professional diagnose the problem. Once you have stopped or ruled out structural movement, you can proceed. In a best case scenario, you can use sandpaper over the areas of the door that rub on the frame. If this does not resolve the problem, the door may need to be planed or the door frame may need to be reset.

Dangerous Venting of Furnace Found on Nampa Home Inspection

On this Nampa Idaho home inspection improper venting of the furnace and water heater was noted. No 45 degree elbow was installed when the line bent and tape was installed to seal the area. Over time this was damaged and exhaust gas is venting into the attic.

Client Says Thank You For Nampa Home Inspection

Thanks for the house inspection. I wish I could have been there but this long distance buying has drawbacks. Everything looked good to me and the problems seemed minor, I was impressed with the detailed report. Again thank you.

Richard And Judy Allen

Nampa Idaho

It’s A Jungle Out There…

 

I was doing an inspection the other day on a home in Nampa Idaho. When I entered the crawl space there was nothing to significant, a few vines laying on the ground.

As I work around the crawl space I noticed the increase in the amount of vines. As i got  to the back of the home it was like a jungle in there. There were vines around ducting, behind insulation, pulling on plumbing, literally all over. As I was crawling through this trying to still inspect the actual home, I kept having this thought of that reoccurring dream of them coming alive and grabing me. I kept wondering if I was in the little shop of horror. I was glad to get out of that crawl space.

You never know what you might find when you enter….

Word to the wise, you might not want to plant an Ivy or viny plant right in front of a crawl space vent. You never know where the vines will grow…..