Checking it out
A crawl space under a home can reveal a great deal about the house’s condition. The insulation is correctly installed, with the paper side facing the inside of the house, Counter said, which isn’t something installers always get right.
Courtesy photo/Henry Counter, Pillar to Post Home Inspectors
The boot on this roof vent is largely missing, which spells water damage down the road if it’s not repaired.
Henry Counter uses an infrared sensor to check the temperature of electrical wiring and connections. The small white circle in the middle indicates the target area, which is at 62.1 degrees Fahrenheit, while the numbers to the side show the complete temperature range. These numbers are well within safe parameters, he said.
This worm’s-eye view of a floor shows a trip hazard between rooms, a safety hazard the buyer will probably want to repair, Counter said.
In this crawl space under a house, the strap on the left has been cut, leaving the drain pipe unsupported. This can lead to bad drainage, Counter said.
Henry Counter, owner of Pillar to Post Home Inspectors in Ephrata.
MOSES LAKE — Buying a home can be a risky proposition. There are many things that could go wrong with the home or the land, so many things that prospective buyers could miss that could cost them a lot of money down the road. That’s where a professional home inspector comes in.
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