Ogletree Inspection Services

03/13/2020

A busy inspector visits anywhere from 15 to 30 homes a month, and can easily transport germs from one location to another. Due to uncertainty regarding the overall effect this latest pandemic will have on the health of the public at large, I feel it is my responsibility to take sensible steps to help protect against its spread. -Hand sanitizer will be used before, during, and after all inspections, and made available to my clients. [ 131 more words ]

A busy inspector visits anywhere from 15 to 30 homes a month, and can easily transport germs from one location to another. Due to uncertainty regarding the overall effect this latest pandemic will …

07/23/2019

Avoiding Flip Traps - https://mailchi.mp/aa0669d044bd/avoiding-flip-traps Don't be lulled into complacency by fresh paint and new carpet!

01/30/2019

Things you should know about attic ventilation -

11/09/2018

The Importance of the Foundation Inspection The health of a home's foundation is of vital concern to a home buyer for good reason. Depending on the type of foundation, flaws can affect far more than the cosmetic issues of wall cracks. Foundation cracks can break plumbing, leading to leaks which in turn lead to more cracks in a vicious, destructive cycle. [ 1,048 more word ]

The Importance of the Foundation Inspection The health of a home’s foundation is of vital concern to a home buyer for good reason. Depending on the type of foundation, flaws can affect far more than the cosmetic issues of wall cracks. Foundation cracks can break plumbing, leading to leaks which in...

09/30/2018

New Does Not Mean Perfect When I was active as a Realtor, the general assumption seemed to be that inspections were not needed for residential new construction. Having inspected close to 100 new homes over the course of the last year, I have concluded that they are every bit as essential as inspections for older homes. Here's why: High Demand… [ 1,086 more word ]

New Construction Inspections and Why They Are Necessary Sep 30, 2018 | Posted by OISwebsite | Uncategorized | 0 comments | New Does Not Mean Perfect When I was active as a Realtor, the general assumption seemed to be that inspections were not needed for residential new construction. Having inspected...

09/09/2018

Inspecting This Old House In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, some of the homes in older neighborhoods are pretty hot properties these days, owing to their location, their nostalgic charm, and the numerous TV shows devoted to showing how they can be renovated. A lot of inspectors charge extra for inspecting older homes. Maybe I will one day, but I’m holding off for now. [ 1,378 more word ]

Inspecting This Old House In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, some of the homes in older neighborhoods are pretty hot properties these days, owing to their location, their nostalgic charm, and the numerous TV shows devoted to showing how they can be renovated. A lot of inspectors charge extra for inspect...

05/28/2018

Infrared in Residential Inspections - A Signficant Industry Trend There is increasing consumer demand for home inspectors to provide infrared imaging in their reports. We see "IR" being used in movies, TV shows, and advertising, and it purports to do some pretty amazing stuff. Aside from the buzz, the use of infrared imaging technology in residential inspection reports is growing for several reasons: [ 631 more words ]

An article describing the use of infrared imaging and imagers in the process of performing residential inspections. This article describes the limitations and potential benefits of using infrared imagers, and seeks to dispel some myths about the technology in general.

05/15/2018

More Than an "Attaboy" Like many in the home services industry, I receive leads from Home Advisor, who recently presented me with their "Best of 2018" award. At first I thought this was one of those "Thanks for Playing" awards, like kids get these days for pretty much anything. I called and asked exactly what Best of 2018 meant, and was told the I have the highest review ratings of any Home Inspector in the market I serve. [ 347 more words ]

More Than an “Attaboy” Like many in the home services industry, I receive leads from Home Advisor, who recently presented me with their “Best of 2018” award. At first I thought this was one of those “Thanks for Playing” awards, like kids get these days for pretty much anything. I called ...

04/06/2018

New yes. Perfect? Not so much... A significant number of the inspections I do are of new construction. You might think, "What? It's NEW! What could be wrong with it?" You would be surprised at the things I encounter with new construction. Note the photo of the floor outlet. Note how the outlet is unusable because of the placement of the cover over the outlet. [ 201 more words ]

An article about new construction home inspections, home inspectors, homes, and the home inspection process. This would also include the topics of residential inspections, residential inspectors, residences, and the residential inspection process.

03/21/2018

Keeping One's Attic Cool Perhaps you know that it is important to have a well-ventilated attic so your energy costs don't go (literally) through the roof during the summer. A hot attic puts an additional strain on your home's AC system, and keeping air moving through it is the best way to hold temperatures down. This is accomplished through a combination of soffit vents, turbines or passive vents, ridge vents, and even thermostatically controlled fans. [ 160 more words ]

A hot attic puts an additional strain on your home's AC system, and needs ventilation. This is accomplished through a combination of soffit vents, turbines or passive vents, ridge vents. Blistering can be caused by the heat generated by a non-ventilated attic.

03/07/2018

It takes about 4 months to establish a trademark, and it's not cheap. Back in November of 2017 I took the plunge, and today I got the final email. "Better Inspection - Better Protection" is now officially mine. More than a slogan Ownership of a slogan is one thing. Ownership of the concepts it embodies is another. My commitment has been, and will continue to be, to focus intensively on the things that will best serve and protect my clients. [ 50 more words ]

It takes about 4 months to establish a trademark, and it’s not cheap. Back in November of 2017 I took the plunge, and today I got the final email. “Better Inspection – Better Protection” is now officially mine. More than a slogan Ownership of a slogan is one thing. Ownership of the concepts ...

03/02/2018

This pipe is the drain for the Master Bath sink. Yep. For some reason the existing sanitary line at this home wasn't good enough, so the owners just stuck this 2" PVC pipe through the wall out to the side of the home. Pesky city ordinances aside, dealing with wastewater this way could lead to foundation damage and other problems. [ 40 more words ]

This pipe is the drain for the Master Bath sink. Yep. For some reason the existing sanitary line at this home wasn’t good enough, so the owners just stuck this 2″ PVC pipe through the w…