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Lessons from Mayfield
Many of us have been following the deadly tornado outbreak across 4 states on December 10-11, 2021, especially the town of Mayfield, KY which was decimated by a preliminary EF-4...
90-Day Warranties – I was wrong…
I was wrong… Chris Stapleton and Craig Wiseman penned the words of this country song. A story about a man whose words cost him a woman he loved and needed so dearly. I can't help...
Generational Wealth Gap
Pro-Tech Inspections is dedicated to promoting diversity and embracing conversations regarding wealth. Many businesses fear having discussions regarding race, inequality, and...
What is a Sewer Scope and Why do I Need One?
Sewer Video Line Inspections Should I video the sewer line? What will it reveal ? How do they do it ? When to video the sewer line When toilets, sinks and tubs consistently don’t...
We are now a Weather Ready Ambassador!
Most of you are aware that a passion of mine is weather. Annually, for 3-4 weeks I partner with NOAA on storm chasing expeditions in the plains chasing tornadoes. Much of the...
Expansion Tanks
Expansion tanks are required when water in a home can’t expand back into the water main. As a general rule of thumb, this was required for gas water heaters in 2015 and electric...
I’m doing my first deal as a Realtor!
No, I’m not getting into real estate, but rather helping my significant other buy a home. The main advantage is to help someone very close to me buy the home, but I am also...
How to Determine the Age of Major Appliances/Systems
The ASHI Standard of Practice for Home Inspections requires home inspectors to report on components near the end of their service lives. To figure this out, we need to determine...
What are reverse polarity outlets?
When we inspect houses where an amateur has been doing electrical work, there’s a good chance we’ll find outlets with reversed polarity. This happens when the hot and neutral...
You are too picky…
Recently I received a comment from a real estate agent that I have become all too accustomed to hearing. After teaching a lunch and learn at a real estate office, one of the...
New Construction Nightmares – Changes in Approach
As inventory woes continue, many home buyers are moving towards new construction and our inspection counts in this area are up significantly. As a result – and as you would...
Who owns the Inspection Report?
Who owns the Inspection Report? I’d love to have more time to blog, as I think sharing thoughts and ideas promote conversation and change for the better. The market it crazy and...
2021- Let’s Do This!
Been a minute. Over the holidays I improved our template. Reaching into January, I continued to review templates of other companies around the country using Spectora. The thing...
Bootleg Grounds – Is your Inspector checking for them?
Buying a flipped house? Often Home Buyers walk into a flipped home and they are overtaken by the renovations and the visible areas in the home. However, it is the things you do...
90 Day Warranties – The Truth
Many local inspectors have been adopting the trend of offering 90-day warranties. In fact, some new companies are moving in and offering the same. WE WILL NEVER OFFER THESE...