Gold Coast Home Inspection
Here are some examples of things found during recent inspections that were unknown to the buyer and may save extremely expensive repairs and possible health risks.
In this photo you see mold hidden behind wallpaper that was found using a moisture meter while looking for signs of water penetration.
This photo shows mold behind a bathroom vanity that was not visible until it was was tested using a moisture meter and found to be high reading.
Here you can see mold from a refridgerator water leak behind the drywall.
Water damage from a roof leak got behind the wall and under the carpet allowing mold to grow. Nothing was visible without pulling back the carpet or use of a moisture meter.
In this photo, broken roof tiles very common in South Florida and can cause future leaks along with flying debris in wind.
In this attic, the underside of the sub roof is visible. From a prior or current leak, you see that wood rot along with mold has occured. Also, an attempt at repair is seen with some new support wood, which is not to code.
Here is another commonly seen issue in South Florida. Wood rot in a fascia board can spread and is not always as easily seen as in this example.
Here is another picture of unseen broken roof tiles near the ridge of the roof. They can be expensive to repair and can cause future problems if not repaired properly.
Here is a picture showing more mold growth in the attic on the underside of the sub roof along with the trusses. It was located near the edge of the roof, therefore not easily seen.
Wood rot in the attic is shown again here. This is very common with homes that have poor attic ventilation.
Foundation cracks can be either structural, which can be very expensive to fix and are progressive, or settlement, which is mainly cosmetic and are easily fixed.
In this picture, there are two electrical sub panels shown. The one on the left is very messy and with several improper connections. The one on the right is proper and very neat. However, with the cover on, both appear the same.
Here is a picture of a burned electrical outlet due to improper wiring. This was not visible from the face of the outlet with wall plate on.
Someone attempted to stop a faulty leaking faucet by adding another faucet onto the end of the one that was leaking.
A leaking drain line was incorrectly fixed by applying an abundance of caulk, which is definatly not to code.
This chart shows the highest concentration of Carpenter Ant infestations in the US. South Florida has one of the highest numbers.
This shows the Carpenter Ant at work on some joists in a home recently inspected. They can cause extreme amounts of damage in a short time.
More broken roof tiles shown here that is more due to a inferior repair. The entire length of the ridge came loose.
Evidence of structure issues are obvious here, most likely from saging trusses or roof problems.
Here is a picture showing an improper addition of electrical wire into a box. This is common with home- owners attempting home repair or remodeling themselves. This can be very dangerous when it comes to electrical.
Another homeowner attempted electrical repair using improper and dangerous methods, attaching wires using electrical tape without a wire nut, which is not to code.
This shows an attempt at creating a p-trap using two right angle pieces of pipe. This is in no way per code.
You can see an improper repair of a plumbing pipe. Water damage from a broken pipe can cause mold growth, wood rot, and damage to property.
Here is another leaky drain line someone attempted to seal with caulk which is a temporary fix at best. This will leak in no time at all.
This chart shows Termite infestations. Again, South Florida is in the highest risk zones.
These are termites. They can go virtually unnoticed for many years until it can cost thousands to just get rid of them along with the damage they have done.
Here is an example of the type of damage termites can do to the support structure of a home.