Owning a Home – Page 2 – Homewerx Home Inspection in Mesa, AZ

Inspect Your Home After Arizona Monsoons

AZ Home Inspector / September 5, 2006

If you have a leaky roof, you probably know about it after the last few weeks of rainstorms! But rainy […]

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Homeowners Need Inspections Too!

AZ Home Inspector / June 23, 2006

Even when you are not buying or selling a home, you can still benefit from a home inspection in a

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Broken Roof Tiles Eventually Lead to Leaks

AZ Home Inspector / June 21, 2006

Broken roof tiles can cause water infiltration and damage to the felt underlayment, and will eventually lead to leaks. Therefore,

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Roof Flashings on Tile Roof are Vulnerable

AZ Home Inspector / June 20, 2006

This is a picture of a license plate that is being used to extend the valley flashing off the roof.

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Unprotected Wire Connections May Be Damaged

AZ Home Inspector / June 19, 2006

This picture shows a mess of unprotected wire connections. Electrical connections should only be made inside a junction box so

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Overheated Wire at the Circuit Breaker

AZ Home Inspector / June 18, 2006

This picture shows an overheated wire at the circuit breaker. Overheated electrical wiring and components should promptly be evaluated by

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Broken Attic Truss May Be Easily Repaired

AZ Home Inspector / June 16, 2006

Broken truss members can often be easily repaired. However, special engineering considerations are needed because trusses are structural components, commonly

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Settlement Cracks Indicate Structural Movement

AZ Home Inspector / June 15, 2006

Settlement cracks, like the one in the top of this masonry arch, are an indication of structural movement. Often times

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Improper Plumbing to Electric Water Heater Can Be a Safety Concern

AZ Home Inspector / June 14, 2006

Water heaters are often installed by an amateur plumber, without a permit or inspection. Improper plumbing to an electric water

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Repair Leaky Pipes to Avoid Costly Repairs

AZ Home Inspector / June 13, 2006

Leaky waste piping can lead to water damage and mold growth. Any leak from a waste or supply pipe should