Missing Handrails

Missing handrails are a common  thing to see on a home inspection here in Parkland FL. Why is this an issue though? First, it is a safety issue. Children, the elderly, even a healthy young adult. No one wants to take a fall down the stairs to say the least. Second, it...

Home Inspection Photo – Sept. 2015

In this month’s home inspection picture, we see a humble laundry shoot. While these are convenient, when they are unprotected like this one is children and pets can easily fall in and get injured. Be sure to securely cover these if you have a laundry shoot like...

Dryer Fires in Boca Raton

A dryer fire is nothing that anyone ever wants. To prevent a dryer fire is not too difficult though. Among the estimated 1,200 dryer fires that occur every year, cleaning of the lint screen is one of the main causes. Most of what helps prevent a dryer fire is...

Electric Panels

On today’s Blog we will talk about electric panels. So many times during a home inspection in Boca Raton my client does not know what they are looking at. But I want to help my clients understand every aspect of their home! As you look at the picture below, the...

Parkland FL Home Inspectors

Parkland Florida is a beautiful area of Florida which I love inspecting in. One thing that I notice is that many home inspectors in our area forget that we live in Florida… It’s hot down here and the roof takes a beating. The construction of our homes need...