by dave@pro-techinspections.com | Dec 28, 2021 | Home Inspections
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 rated tornado one mile wide with 190 mph winds. In my storm chasing, part of my role and... 
by dave@pro-techinspections.com | Dec 16, 2021 | Home Inspections
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 but wonder what my words and stubbornness has cost us by refusing to offer this... 
by dave@pro-techinspections.com | Dec 16, 2021 | Home Inspections
Pro-Tech Inspections is dedicated to promoting diversity and embracing conversations regarding wealth. Many businesses fear having discussions regarding race, inequality, and prejudices based upon race, religion, creed, beliefs, sexual orientation, etc. How are we as... 
by dave@pro-techinspections.com | Dec 13, 2021 | Home Inspections
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 drain or back up. If the seller tells you that they have had to have the sewer line... 
by dave@pro-techinspections.com | Dec 9, 2021 | Home Inspections
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 water heaters in 2018. This might be caused by a check valve, a backflow preventer, or a... 
by dave@pro-techinspections.com | Nov 29, 2021 | Home Inspections
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 the age of appliances such as water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners, and boilers. Once...