Platinum Home Inspections

04/11/2019

Why let a little thing like an electrical outlet get in the way of your trimwork.

02/05/2019

Time to clean the gutters.

01/20/2019

Just a reminder to replace media air filters every 6 months not every 6 years.

08/02/2018

Ahhh!…Another bootleg ground. I’m finding these way too often in older remodeled houses.

Installing a bootleg ground or false ground is a way to trick a standard receptacle tester into showing that the plug is properly wired. This little trick creates…

08/01/2018

The electrical service wire on the left has seen better days. The wire sheathing is deteriorated and copper wire is now discolored to black from the excessive heat at the connection.

07/24/2018

Ahh...this is the “fornes” breaker not be confused with the furnace.

07/12/2018

Squirrel 1
Roof flashing 0

06/25/2018

Watch your step...

06/18/2018

I guess it’s labeled accurately as long as you can figure out what it means. 😀