by Sean Whaley | Jun 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
A simple roof replacement left this homeowner with a disconnected water heater flue—and they had no idea. Learn why regular home system checks matter and what else you should be watching for. The other day, we were out on a job in Vero Beach doing a Wind Mitigation...
by Sean Whaley | Jun 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
During a recent 4-point inspection, we came across a common but serious issue—green and white corrosion on a copper pipe exiting a water heater through the wall. At first glance, it might just look like a bit of discoloration. But a closer inspection revealed an...
by Sean Whaley | Jun 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
I spotted a pretty common issue this morning—one that flies under the radar until it becomes a bigger problem. Under a bathroom sink, the cold water shutoff valve was leaking right at the stem. You can see the buildup and corrosion in the photo. It’s subtle, but it’s...
by Sean Whaley | Jun 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
During a recent 4 Point inspection, I came across something that’s easy to miss but important to catch—a grounding wire that wasn’t connected to the ground rod. Everything in the home worked just fine, but that doesn’t mean it was safe… or insurable. What’s a Ground...
by Sean Whaley | Jun 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
During a recent inspection, I came across a corroded water shut-off valve like the one in the photo above. The corrosion was pretty significant—enough that I immediately took a picture and sent it to the homeowner to alert them of the issue. Corrosion like this...
by Sean Whaley | May 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
Broken Strapping Broken Strapping Broken Strapping Broken Strapping A few weeks ago, during a 4 point inspection on a manufactured home in Indian River County, we found something serious: broken tie-down straps underneath the unit. These aren’t just optional pieces of...
