Plumbing

Top 5 Common Issues Found During a Home Inspection

I often get asked "what's the craziest thing you've seen at an inspection?" or "what are some of the most common things you find?" Every...

Framers Vs. Plumbers

What is more important, the floor structure or the placement of a plumbing drain pipe?

Pinhole Leak

I found a pinhole leak in a water supply pipe this week. Supply pipes have a constant supply of water in them, unlike drain pipes. In...

Notched Beams and Joists

Floor framing is made up of beams, joists, and subflooring. Beams rest on the foundation, joists rest on the beams, and subflooring is...

Cast Iron Plumbing Pipes

Building science and construction standards have changed throughout time. Sometimes we realized that the material wasn't as awesome as we...

Inspection Finds

This sink leak could damage the cabinet and flooring below, so it is an important yet simple repair.

What is flashing?

If you are reading an inspection report, you'll inevitably see the word "flashing." If you aren't a roofer or contractor, it can be a...