by Sean Whaley | Aug 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Mold Analysis: The Real Story Behind a “Mold Test” When people think “mold test,” they usually imagine a quick swab or maybe a guy in a hazmat suit waving a magic wand. Reality? It’s a lot more methodical—and for good reason. We get calls for mold testing when...
by Sean Whaley | Aug 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Pinpoint Problem: What This Leaky Pipe Tells Us About Copper in Indian River County It doesn’t look like much. A fine mist of water quietly spraying from a weathered outdoor pipe. You’ve probably seen it before—or worse, walked past it without noticing. But that...
by Sean Whaley | Aug 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Anchored in Place—or Just for Show? A Deep Dive into Improper AC Condenser Installation When you’re buying a home in Florida, there are two things you can count on: storms and air conditioning. And when both of those collide—like during a hurricane—you want to make...
by Sean Whaley | Jul 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
During a recent 4-point inspection in Brevard County, I walked into a home and found something that still manages to surprise me — not one, but two Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) panels. One 200-amp main panel and one 100-amp sub. And yep, both of them were...
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...
