Appliances—Click here for helpful information about our protocols for inspecting and testing appliances.

Asbestos—Many materials normally used in past construction contained hazardous materials such as asbestos. Click here for helpful information about asbestos.

Attic—Click here for helpful information about how the attic helps stabilize interior temperatures and protects the roof covering from advanced deterioration.

Bathrooms—Click here for helpful information about bathtub overflows; shower pans; functional water flow; functional drainage; low-flow toilets, faucets, and shower heads; and tempered safety glass.

Bathtub overflows—Click here for helpful information about bathtub overflows.

Blame the home inspector—Home inspectors get blamed for a lot of stuff, especially when the residence is occupied and fully furnished, or when the residence is vacant and unfurnished; in other words, all the time. Click here to read “Blame the home inspector.”

Building codes—Click here for helpful information concerning building codes. 		Business and trade associations—Click here for helpful information about business trade associations.

Cabinets—Click here for helpful information about finding unexpected damage in cabinets after you move in.

Cable outlets—Click here for helpful information concerning cable outlets.

Carbon monoxide—Carbon monoxide can be a byproduct of the incomplete combustion of natural gas, wood, or any carbon-based fuel. It is a clear, odorless, and tasteless gas, and can cause death if gone undetected. Click here for helpful information concerning carbon monoxide.

Carpet floors—Carpet floors can be problematic in areas of high moisture, such as kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms. Click here for helpful information concerning carpet floors.

Cast iron drain pipes—Cast iron drain pipes indicate an older system that needs to be monitored on a regular basis to help detect problems. Observation of the exterior of the pipes might not indicate that there are problems with the drainage system since cast iron typically deteriorates from the inside out. Consult a qualified plumber if drainage ever appears slow at sinks, toilets, bathtubs, showers, or laundry.

Caulking and grouting—Click here for helpful information about monitoring caulking and grouting in high moisture areas.