Smiley Home Inspections

02/18/2023

It's just some loose flashing and a stain in the laundry room, no big deal right? Look what is between the two in the attic under the roof decking. Mold and mildew growing like carpet. A true, thorough inspection is the name of the game to make sure you know what you're potentially buying.

02/01/2023

If you bought a new home in Mississippi and got a 1 year warranty included, an 11th Month Warranty Inspection is always a good idea! This full inspection covers all the same criteria as a normal residential inspection to make sure everything still looks and operates great. And it gives you time to use that warranty if needed. Call me to schedule yours at (901)497-8093

09/15/2022

Client said the sellers told them they recently had a new heater professionally installed. Doesn't look very professional if you ask me. Hack electrical job and completely disconnected exhaust flue. Those of us in the fire service call this "job security".

09/13/2022

09/13/2022

DIY should sometimes be left to the professionals. This homeowner decided they no longer wanted a chimney so they took it out and patched the roof themselves. Now they have a leaky roof and hot, potentially dangerous fumes entering directly into their attic 🤦‍♂️

08/10/2022

Man's best friend can also be your A/C unit's worst enemy. Pet urine is acidic and is very corrosive to the aluminum fins on your outdoor unit. After over 2 decades of constant "watering", this old unit will definitely need to be replaced.

04/20/2022

What may look like a nest of vents and ductwork is actually a possible fire hiding in plain sight. That rigid metal pipe is the exhaust for the gas fired furnace below. During combustion, this pipe gets hot and exhausts hot gas and air up and out of the roof. That soft flexible ductwork is a distribution line providing heated or conditioned air to the home (depending on the season). It is also lined with flammable fiberglass insulation inside that thin layer of foil. Notice the hot exhaust aying directly on top of the ductwork. The technicians that installed this unit just last year, should have known not to allow this to happen and taken the necessary steps to avoid a potential fire hazard...

04/07/2022

That's one way to patch a hole in the wall under the sink. Drywall mud and more drywall mud, spread with someone's hand 🤦‍♂️

04/02/2022

Can you spot the problem in each of these pictures?

03/31/2022

I recently had the pleasure of inspecting this old beauty built in 1840 near the square in Holly Springs, MS. It's amazing to see how structurally sound it was after almost 200 years!

02/10/2022

As part of the electrical portion of an inspection, I take the cover off of every electrical panel to make sure the wiring looks good and there are no visible defects. Today, in a shed subpanel, I found this little guy, his friend, and their home. Looks like they've been busy for a while...

01/30/2022

"Open Ground" or un-grounded receptacles are a no-no and should always be repaired by a licensed electrician. As a home inspector, if I can see a receptacle - I test it. Being thorough is my responsibility. Check out this video for more info about electricity and "open ground" receptacles. https://youtu.be/1TZ47h_UUSc