Gateway Inspections Inc

Check for high water pressure when buying a house.

Check the water pressure before you buy. In many cases the water pressure in a house is too high. This can damage the plumbing fixtures. When you are previewing a property, check t see if the faucets are dripping and listen to hear if the toilets are running. If they are then there is a good chance that the pressure reducer has failed or one may need to be added.

The main vent thru the roof is a problem, so the owner vented the dryer directly into the garage.

When your clothes dryer does not vent to the exterior of the house, your asking for trouble. All the moisture produced by the dryer remains in the house causing a variety of moisture problems with the potential for mold, rusting of tools and other items in the garage. The lint produced can get all over everything in the garage causing a potential fire hazard. Clothes dryer vents should terminate on the exterior of the house, no exceptions.

Missing mortar around window

Missing mortar around windows, and doors and other penetrations can allow water and air movement to enter the wall cavity and create problems.