Our purpose as general inspectors is to look for defects, flag them and then defer you to the appropriate specialist(s). Because the general inspection is non-intrusive, the inspector can’t excavate or dismantle anything to access components. It is the specialist’s job to do a more thorough investigation of the specific system in its entirety. For […]
Continue readingAuthor Archive: rosewp
Is Transite or Asbestos-Cement pipe hazardous?
Transite pipe in the crawl space. What is Transite pipe? Transite is a brand name for a clay pipe that is commonly found in older buildings. The official name of this clay pipe is Asbestos-Cement or AC. This material contains asbestos, and was used in the 1900s in venting for appliances, water heaters, floor furnaces […]
Continue readingTraditional Tank Water Heaters VS Tankless
If you or your client are preparing to replace your water heater and are unsure if you should switch to a tankless water heater, let us help you decide. Here are some pros and cons for both. Tankless water heaters Pros: They are smaller and take up less space, leaving room for other things. You’ll […]
Continue reading