You want your home to last a lifetime, and that's only possible if it stands on a strong foundation. Your basement walls have a tough job. They must support the house, withstand the pressure of the earth around them, and keep out moisture which can lead to deterioration, mold, and mildew. Your basement walls may already be showing signs of age, in which case you will want … [Read more...]
Poor / Negative Site Drainage with High Soil Lines and Water Intrusion
A-Action Home Inspection Group performed a home inspection at this 34 year old Fort Worth, Texas property and discovered some minor defects with the grading and drainage around the home. During our home inspection we observed negative site drainage and high soil lines on the back side of these attached garage. This condition has caused some water intrusion within the garage … [Read more...]
Fireplace Inspection New Construction Defects Found
It is always important to have a home inspection performed on new construction. During this home inspection performed by A-Action Home Inspection Group our inspector discovered a significant defect with a fireplace at this new construction inspection in Keller, Texas. At the beginning of this inspection everything seemed to be in good order on the surface. After entering the … [Read more...]