David BecksteadMay 4, 20201 minMember of CCPIAI am a member of the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA)
David BecksteadAug 10, 20191 minThis chimney is hiding something! The chimney looks good to me from the outside. The roof is only the first part of the inspection. The attic may tell another story. And...
David BecksteadAug 4, 20191 minDryer Vent Disconnected Dryer vent under the crawlspace unhooked. It is unused right now because the home is vacant but as soon as the new owners hook something...
David BecksteadJun 26, 20191 minSad Crawlspace!This crawlspace was very hard. I felt sad for the client. The home looked great. But when I got to the foundation, the problems started...
David BecksteadMay 5, 20191 minI'm in hot water!I always take the hot water temp in the kitchen during my inspections. 120°F max is good to shoot for. Anything over 120°F can scald...
David BecksteadMay 4, 20191 minHanging by a wire!This wire in the dining room is almost low enough for a 7-year-old to jump up and grab it. A metal chisel staple was driven so far into...
David BecksteadApr 27, 20191 minVenting in the AtticPretty good example of why venting a bathroom fan or any vent should not be terminated in the attic!
David BecksteadApr 23, 20191 minCatch that roof leak early! This is why you get a home inspection: I found a roof leak. If left for years, it will progressively damage more wood and progressively...
David BecksteadApr 12, 20191 min"Don't Fall!"On this inspection, I quickly drew out a railing because it truly needed one. I am not spouting some kind of learned code. I am looking...
David BecksteadApr 12, 20191 minMy Sherlock Holmes Camera!My trusty IR camera identified moisture that could not be seen at all. I backed it up with a moisture meter at 25%. The camera found the...
David BecksteadApr 1, 20191 minAn important find!The inspection was going so well and then....5 inches of water in the crawlspace! Ouch! My client was very happy that this was found...
David BecksteadMar 28, 20191 minHeres to a safe and awesome day!Well it is not really a big deal but I passed a safe workplace class and test. That means I really should not fall off a ladder or I...
David BecksteadMar 24, 20191 minKeep vegetation away from homeVegetation against your home may look great but it holds moisture against the siding. Your home does not get a chance to dry out after a...
David BecksteadMar 17, 20191 minTreacherous Crawlspace!Your crawlspace should be inspected by you or someone you hire at least once a year. Water intrusion, termites, water leaks and more can...
David BecksteadMar 12, 20191 minWell Certified!I am now certified to test your well for quality and flow.
David BecksteadMar 12, 20191 minMore Ice Please!You ever been to the Ice Highway heading up to Jasper Canada? Wow! Amazing glaciers and such a great drive! This is a shot I took of my...
David BecksteadMar 10, 20191 minCanyoneering ArtCanyoneering is a really fun sport with less dangers than climbing with ropes. Here is an image I took on a trip in a Sedona AZ canyon...
David BecksteadMar 9, 20191 minSiding Damage With no gutter or kick-out flashing this area constantly runs dripping water from snow and rain, down the siding. As you can see the...