Patterson Property Inspections

Active honey bee colony found yesterday during an inspection. Hope they get relocated.

Today, make sure and take a minute to remember those who gave their all.

95 feet into this the top of the pipe had broken and wedged itself into a joint, resulting in blocking debris from flushing down the line.
Without a this would have went unknown during the and would likely become noticed after the house was occupied and the drains were back into regular daily use.

Had to squeeze in a repair to my blower between inspections after the motor mounts stripped and the blower fan imploded overnight.
The 60F waking up didn't bother me, but I have to keep the wife and daughters warm. 😁

When with a make sure you don't skip the
Although checking for leaks requires more comprehensive checks that fall outside a standard pool inspection, there can be indicators of potential current or prior issues.
This pool has had prior leaks repaired (Photo 1 blue patch), and had creases in the liner (photo 2) which can become worn quicker (especially when using an automatic pool cleaner), leading to the development of small leaks into the substrate and structure.

Did you know you can buy oversized outlet and switch faceplate covers? If you have cosmetic damage around your outlets or switches, an oversized faceplate is a great way to cover it.

Creative and useful kitchen display found during a today.

The pocket stays in the truck, so it's easy to swing by and evaluate client issues. Significant water wasn't entering this commercial space when it rained. Fixes will include gutter work, channel drains, and sealing around windows.

It may seem tempting to use a pool noodle for your HVAC line set insulation, but make a quick trip to the hardware store and get a proper piece of pipe insulation.