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Bad ceramic tile installation job, Inspected by Showalter Property Consultants in Maryland

The ceramic tile was installed upside down...

Aluminium wiring, Inspected by Showalter Property Consultants in Maryland

Solid strand aluminum wiring, should have all connections throughout the house evaluated due to the risk for fire. Refer to CPSC PDF

Burned aluminum wiring, Inspected by Showalter Property Consultants in Maryland

Burned wires from improper aluminum wiring connections.

 


Roof shingles improper installation, Inspected by Showalter Property Consultants in Maryland

The roof shingles were not staggered and are missing the underlayment (felt paper)

Frozen compressor, Inspected by Showalter Property Consultants in Maryland

Sustained frozen compressor units need to be serviced. This is not operation properly and running in this condition can result in damage to the unit.

Failing roof shingles, Inspected by Showalter Property Consultants in Maryland

Failing roof shingles excessive granular loss.

 

Old electrical panel knife switches, Inspected by Showalter Property Consultants in Maryland

An old knife disconnect panel from a historic home.

Swimming pool missing anti vortex drain, Inspected by Showalter Property Consultants in Maryland

 

These types of drains need to be replaced with an anti-vortex drain to prevent children from being held down under water..

Roof shingles wind damage, Inspected by Showalter Property Consultants in Maryland

Wind damage from shingles not properly sealing down.

 

Spliced knob and tube wiring, Inspected by Showalter Property Consultants in Maryland

Spliced knob and tube wiring, which is a non grounded antiquated wiring system. This wiring should also not be buried in insulation.

Loose tub supply, Inspected by Showalter Property Consultants in Maryland

Pre-drywall inspection loose tub spigot stub out.

Tub need protection during predrywall inspection, Inspected by Showalter Property Consultants in Maryland

Pre-drywall inspection tub need protection from constructed related damage.


Failing atlas roof shingles, Inspected by Showalter Property Consultants in Maryland

Failing atlas roof shingles excessive surface cracking.

Failing vent collar, Inspected by Showalter Property Consultants in Maryland

Failing plumbing vent collar.

Epoxy repair at the concrete foundation, Inspected by Showalter Property Consultants in Maryland

An epoxy repair at the poured concrete found