Common and Unusual Findings: A Home Inspector's Journal

[Chad Clanton]

In inspecting homes here in San Antonio, I've found some really good and some really crazy work. Some days are "wow, that's a really good job", and others are "oh boy...I just saw that, didn't I?" So, I've decided to cover some of the more common items I've found, as well as some of the craziest. This will be an ongoing thread, in the hopes that it will help others better watch their projects and notice issues before they become significant. Feel free to ask questions and I'll respond as best and often as I can. As always, good luck and happy investing!

[Chad Clanton]

Water pressure should be between 40-80 PSI. This one came in around 120 PSI, which is about the highest I've seen, and would likely require installation of an expansion tank and pressure reducing valve. The gauge runs under $10 at Lowe's or Home Depot and threads right onto the exterior faucet.