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The most common electrical defect we find in both old and new homes here in Port St. Lucie, is the double tap. The term double tap, is electrical jargon for attaching two wires to a single breaker where only one was designed to be attached. In the electrical panel,...

Federal Pacific Electric Stab-Lok panels (FPE) have a long history of problems. If you have one of these electric panels in your home or you're buying a home with one of these panels, you should have the panel replaced. They are a latent fire hazard. They may appear...

Air Quality: Inspecting the HVAC system (heating/cooling) is an important part of every Home Inspection performed by JCM Building Services. Here on the Treasure Coast, most Port St. Lucie home buyers are purchasing short sales or foreclosures. Whenever a property...

Proposed changes in the new wind mitigation form are being discussed in Tallahassee on Tuesday September 20, 2011. If passed as discussed, it will dramatically impact the residents of Saint Lucie, Martin, and Palm Beach counties. The changes would require a 3 nail...

The roof condition is a critical factor in maintaining a healthy, safe, and long lasting home. It is the first line of defense from the elements and is single most expensive system in the house to replace. It is critical that the roof system be inspected as part of a...

Water management is a very important component to a healthy, safe, and long lasting home. Gutters are an important and often over looked & neglected part of a home’s water management system. The gutter system catches rain water and directs it away from the...

Homeowners in Port Saint Lucie and the Treasure Coast can save significant amounts of money on their Windstorm insurance with a Wind Mitigation Inspection. Let's face it, times are difficult and everyone wants to save money wherever they can. Florida Law entitles...

Moisture can seriously damage structures and building systems. Here on the Treasure Coast, our Home Inspections often reveal moisture intrusion from poorly maintained systems. Gutter systems and sprinkler systems are two exterior systems that if improperly maintained...

Not all Home Inspectors are the same. Neither are their inspections. Most home buyers choose a Home Inspector based upon recommendation and price. Recommendations are a great way of choosing an inspector. However, a Home Inspector should never be chosen based upon...

Today, Wind Mitigation or Wind Storm Inspection discounts and credits are a big part of home ownership. One component of the discounts relates to Roof Geometry. Especially the Flat Roof determination. Read my responses in the NACHI forum to help you understand your...