John Peabody's (johnpeabodyhomeispector) Blog

Thank goodness North Georgia is being blessed with a gentle steady rain!It is often revealing to inspect homes during rainy periods. Conditions that are important are likely to be obvious.Some of these include:1. Poor drainage. Ground water draining to the house foundation.2. Gutters improperly i...

I have been a fulltime inspector for almost five years, and have performed over 1300 inspections.Some easy things to do pior to the inspection:!. Clean gutters and downspouts- extend downspouts to drain away from the house.2. Fix all leaks; replace O-rings in washerless faucets. Secure toilets if...