by Howard Meeks | Aug 15, 2019 | Home inspection, IAQ Testing
Leaking ductwork is one of the biggest energy users in a home. As a home inspector I often come across ducts that are in poor conditions inside an attic. Most of the time the owner of the home is not aware. Homeowners give little thought to leaking ductwork since it...
by Howard Meeks | Jul 26, 2019 | 4 Point Inspection, Home inspection, Uncategorized
PEX plumbing has been around for quite a while now. It is a widely used material in residential and commercial plumbing. Builders love using it due to its ease of install compaired to other materials such as copper or cpvc. Builders also love it since its much...
by Howard Meeks | Jul 17, 2019 | Home inspection, Uncategorized
Don’t you all wish you could add HVAC to a garage? I know I do. If you are like me you find yourself spending many hours every weekend doing various projects in your garage. The heat index here in Florida can get up to 110 degree’s so doing those projects...
by Howard Meeks | Apr 30, 2019 | 4 Point Inspection, Central Florida Permit Search, Home inspection, Wind Mitigation Inspection
Performing a permit search can sometimes be a daunting task. Some municipalities have great online search engines while others require you to call and speak to a representative. Here is a list of local permit search sites around Central Florida to help with your...
by Howard Meeks | Mar 18, 2019 | Home inspection, Wind Mitigation Inspection
A Hurricane strap on a home is nothing new. Straps have been used on homes dating all the way back to the 1960’s. Many home owners are unaware of this though. Home owners think its something added on the house when a new roof is installed and this simply...
by Howard Meeks | Jan 3, 2019 | Home inspection
Properly maintaining a septic tank is key for home owners. Failure to do so can lead to headaches and possibly thousands of dollars spent down the road. The problem for many home owners is they aren’t told exactly how to maintain one until its too late. The...
