Calibre Home Inspections

10/16/2026

This is the furnace blower fan cutoff switch. This is a safety switch to turn the blower fan off once the panel is opened. So that when is opened somebody cannot get their fingers injured in the blower fan.

The repair is to contact a trusted HVAC professional to determine why the switch is taped off

10/15/2026

This is a corrugated drain pipe it is an easy method to connect the sink drain to the waste drain. The problem with this type of pipe is that it is very prone to catching debris and stopping the drain up.

The repair for this is easy. Replace with the correct style of drain pipe.

10/14/2026

This the exhaust vent for the basement furnace. The exhaust vent has separated at the joint allowing the fumes to escape into the attic. The problem is that the fumes are Carbon Monoxide.

The repair for this would have a HVAC professional repair or replace the pipe

10/12/2026

The AC condensing unit is not level. This can cause the fluids of the unit to not flow properly and potentially shorten the life of the unit.
The repair for this is easy. Lift the low side and lift it up and then place dirt, rocks, or something that will not rot or deteriorate under the AC pad to make it level.

10/09/2026

The back deck is attached to a cantilever. This is bad because we are unable to determine how the rim board of the house is attached to the floor joist. More than likely, the face board is face nailed into the ends of the floor joist. And then the deck header is attached to the rim board of the house. This is a problem because when people walk on the deck, the deck is going to shake a little. Then over time the shaking will result in the nails pulling out of the rim board and floor joist attachment point. Then the deck will fall.
The repair is to independently support the deck at the deck header and the house.

10/08/2026

Pic 1: the ground is settling at the front stoop steps which can cause the separation at the front stoop and the house shown here in Pic 2.

There are companies that can jack/lift this up and support it.

10/07/2026

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10/07/2026

For water heaters, inspectors are looking for a number of things:
Age & condition
Leaks
Water Temp
T&P valve
Discharge pipe
Water connections
Gas connection
Venting
Flue/Vent clearance
Electrical connections
Drain pan
Expansion tank
Seismic strapping
Location
Combustion or exhaust concerns
Overall operation

10/05/2026

If you haven't purchased an outdoor faucet cover, now is your time to get ahead of winter.

10/01/2026

Making sure gas and utilities are on before your home inspection is just one more way to help your inspection go smoothly.