Jack Gilleland Home Inspection Services

It is important to note that I am very safety conscious at my job. I don't take a lot of risks and I don't get injured on the job, much. Sunday I was helping my nephew (not on the job) clear some storm damaged trees from his property. In the process one of the limbs I was cutting chased me down a...

The picture below is just one in a series of a 120 year old house that is going through a renavation.  I walked into the basement took three pictures and left.  On my way out I informed the young super that he really should shut down and report to his boss what needed to be down before they could...

I have not seen anything on AR about phase construction inspections. Since agents can lead their buyers to new construction they should be aware of phase inspections.  Normally, these begin with the first pour or the foundation and are in no way related to code inspections.  Phase inspections are...

Well, here we go again.  Everyone out there is too good, so this time I thought I'd do problem A and problem B.  Be patient I'm also cooking chili "Cincinnati Style" and using my mind for 2 things at once is well.......  Problem A - First let me apologize for the darkness of the picture.  I could...

I don't want to impose my taste in home decor on anyone (My wife would say "What Taste").  But certain things drive me insane.  Here is a short list that I would like to other Home Inspectors to add to. Carpet in the Bath -  This one is an excellent example.  Here you see the carpet and then you ...

Almost a year and a half ago my wife and I got a puppy. For those of you who don't know he's a Bernese Mountain Dog.  He's a big dog and the gentlest, loveable big oaf I've ever seen.  I digress....... I belong to a professional organization known as the International Association of Certified Ho...

Over the years I've run into some dirty/nasty/ridiculous/dangerous buildings.  One of the reasons I like this job is that, not only is it different every day but it never fails to amaze.  Thought I would share some pictures of housing that I found interesting.  When I pulled into the driveway of ...