Why we crawl around underneath your home by the Atlanta Home Inspector

It doesn't matter how well kept your home may be, there can still be issues underneath. Simply because most people do not enter this underground area, issues can go undetected. So it is a good idea to get someone who will crawl around underneath your home when performing an inspection.

One of the major aspects of the inspection includes the "span" system. If the beams and joists, which are the primary components that cross back and forth under your home and hold your floors and walls in place, are not spanning the proper distance or are not following specific scale or distance then the entire structure is at risk. For example; the photo included shows where an HVAC installer has cut a floor joist rather than reposition a heater floor register. It shouldn't have to be said, but in today's economy, most people are looking for Cheap Charlie. It is best to avoid him and hire a qualified tradesman for any repair!

This joist is in terrible condition. I would not recommend jumping on this floor!

If you want a thorough home inspector on your side when you're buying a home,that will provide a detailed, easy to understand, computerized home inspection report call us today 404-788-2581 or better yet you can now schedule your home inspections completely online at http://www.ihihomeinspections.com We provide peace of mind one home inspection at a time!

If you're a home owner who wishes to simply maintain their home in the best possible manner call us today for a maintenance inspection to be done.

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