Meet Jack, the official mascot of IM Home Inspections! Jack is a rescue dog from the West Valley Animal Shelter right here in the San Fernando Valley. Not only does Jack provide love and comfort to the IM Home Inspections team, but he’s also an inspection dog who finds a lot of funny problems and […]
A top question we get when booking an inspection is “Should I attend the inspection?” There are some home inspectors who tell you it’s best to come at the end. There some are real estate agents who will tell you to come at the end so as to not bother the inspector. But the truth […]
As a buyer, should I be worried about a home inspection? A home inspection is not a pass or fail. Even the worst home will not “Fail” because everything can be repaired. Also, as a buyer, you want to know everything you can about the home you are potentially buying, so there is no point […]
At IM Home Inspections, we find a large number of water heaters we come across have one or more problems due to poor installation. And we often find people believing myths about how a water heater should be installed. Let’s look at the Top 10 Myths of Water Heater Installations. Note: this article only applies […]
One of the most difficult topics to discuss in-depth about a home is the electrical systems. In particular why neutrals and grounds should be bonded on the main service panel but is prohibited on a sub-panel. To dissolve some of the mystery we must dispel common misconceptions, learn a fact or two, and talk about […]
One area of a home system that often confuses people is plumbing. Plumbing has two different systems, the supply of water into a house, and the pipes that carry water and waste away from the house. Much like a person drinks and expels liquid through different means, so does a house. The confusing is when […]
After an inspection, a home buyer has several options on what do next, as we discussed in our prior article, Does the Seller Have to pay for repairs? One option is the seller making repairs themselves, and then the buyer paying the inspector to come back and verify the repairs, which is called a re-inspection. […]
November is known for the Thanksgiving Holiday and a time to be thankful. This month we look at some key finds that our clients are thankful we found before they bought their house! Vent Roller Coaster Kitchen vents, when present, should be smooth wall pipe to prevent grease and food particles from catching on the […]
Welcome to October Spooky finds, where we review some of the best and scariest photos our inspectors found in October. Pool Tripping Hazard In this swimming pool, Inspector Artur Nazarian noticed the pool skimmer has been bypassed by someone connecting a pipe directly from the pool to the pool pump. The first problem is the […]
Hello Reader and welcome to the September edition of “Funny Finds.” In this month’s blog we have some really awesome finds for you to both read about and see with your very eyes. Without further delay, lets jump into the funny finds! Perplexing Plumbing Sometimes you really have to wonder what is going through people’s […]