Atmospheric vacuum breaks (AVBs) are common for residential buildings but what about commercial property? Depending on the degree of hazard, a backflow can be chosen for a commercial or agricultural property. In such facilities, there are many different types including; Reduced Pressure Principle Assemblies - Typically, these will be found in morgues, hospitals, chemical plants, boilers, industrial plants, and more. With two internally loaded check valves that operate independently, there … [Read more...]

We perform log home inspections throughout CT. Log cabins are a wonderful thing to have and bring years of enjoyment to your family. Like any other building though, they have their issues. And, while the following two issues are not the biggest, we find that they are two of the most common things to look out for during a log home inspection. Air Leakage - For a long time, log homes have had problems with leaking air and even logs that are air-dried can contain 15-20% moisture even after the … [Read more...]

Have you ever considered buying a modular home? They are a great alternative to a traditionally built home. So what's the difference? A modular home is built off site, usually in a large facility. Whereas a traditionally built home is built on-site. Also, instead of being built as one large home, modular homes are built in sections, delivered to the site, and then assembled. There are a lot of advantages to buying a modular home. Normally you would be able to see the area where it will be … [Read more...]

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None of us really want to talk about it, but Fall is here... and winter is right around the corner. And with winter comes the heating season. One thing we wanted to remind our clients of is to maintain your chimney. Here are a few simple things you can do over the next month to prepare for the heating season: Make sure your chimney has a proper flue cap on it to keep rain and snow out Take a look in the attic and make sure there is no leaking around the chimney -  the winter weather will … [Read more...]

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Locating and inspecting the sewer clean-outs on a home inspection are an important aspect. Do you know where your sewer clean-outs are? Most people don't give this a second thought - until they need to find it. These clean-outs are used to, well... clean out your sewer lines. When the main clean-outs are used it is usually a bigger issue, like sewage backing up into the home. Which is actually another great reason to hire us here at CT Pro Inspections. We have the "Sewer-Gard" warranty on … [Read more...]

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Do you have a mold issue? Many people live with mold issues but never realize it. While the picture to the left is an extreme example, most mold problems are hidden ones. So how can you find a mold problem without being a mold professional? That's where we come in. We can do a full mold inspection for you, examining and testing surfaces until we find everything possible. Mold affects your health, your home, your life, and your peace of mind. Don't let the worry of "is there a problem" … [Read more...]

Where does your stove vent go? Most people would probably look at you funny if you were to randomly ask them that. But that is a thought that sticks out in an inspector's mind on a home inspection. Why is that? Many times when searching through an attic, we find those vents right in the attic. This is not only a venting issue, but can also be a fire hazard. When cooking, al of those greases that start kitchen fires go right into the attic and build up over time. Another issue that comes up … [Read more...]