by Sean Whaley | Jul 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Not every inspection can be completed as planned — and sometimes, the reason is simple: access. On a recent wind mitigation inspection, I encountered an attic access that was too small and too unsafe for entry. As a result, I had to mark “no attic access”...
by Sean Whaley | Jul 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
During a recent inspection, I had a conversation with a homeowner about something most people don’t think twice about — the direction their doors swing. It started with a simple observation: the exterior doors on their home were outswing, not inswing. This turned into...
by Sean Whaley | Jul 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. During a recent wind mitigation inspection, I came across something I didn’t expect — a roof-to-wall connection that was installed around 1950… and somehow still meets modern standards. How?...
by Sean Whaley | Jul 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
Most of the time when I find one of these, I take a picture and then take a deep breath. Because I know I’m not just delivering bad news — I’m about to walk someone through a concept they’ve probably never heard of, and it’s almost always followed by a worried look, a...
by Sean Whaley | Jul 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
This week I inspected a beachside property with a set of AC condensers that looked like they had been through a war. Rust, corrosion, and pitting all over the coils and casing. My first thought? “These units are cooked.” But when I checked the data plate — they were...
by Sean Whaley | Jul 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
A Common Panel With a Controversial History Today, during a 4-point inspection, I opened an electrical panel and immediately spotted the brand: Sylvania. Now, if you’re not in the industry, that name might not mean much to you. But for home inspectors,...
by Sean Whaley | Jul 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
If you’ve ever stood on the roof of a high-rise condo in Florida, you’ve probably seen one of these massive, rust-stained structures humming away. It’s not just an eyesore or some forgotten rooftop relic — it’s the cooling tower, and it plays a critical role in...
by Sean Whaley | Jul 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Today’s inspection brought me face-to-face with yet another water heater that was leaking — this time, a 2020 model. Not exactly old, not exactly new. You’d think a water heater from 2020 would still be holding up just fine, but leaks don’t always wait until the end...
by Sean Whaley | Jun 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
We found a two-year-old water heater with rust and black organic growth in a manufactured home. Learn why regular checks are critical—especially when systems are hidden. I was recently doing a 4 Point Inspection at a manufactured home in the Park Place community in...
by Sean Whaley | Jun 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
An open knockout on an electrical panel may seem small, but it’s a serious safety hazard. Learn what we found during this Florida 4 Point Inspection. Last week during a 4 Point Inspection, I approached the home’s electrical panel, opened the door, and spotted a...
