Know how to blow correctly? Desert Sun Home Inspections Carlsbad, N.M. How many people know how to blow correctly? There are a lot of people who try it, but very few actually get it right. The level...Now let's back up a bit. I am talking about the way that insulation is blown in an attic. Whew, glad I cleared that up. I have been finding more and more homes without the proper damming of the areas in the attic that need to be. The manufacturer of the blown insulation clearly states that damming of areas around recessed lighting and accesses need to be done. Some manufacturers require no damming for the recessed lighting. Read the directions. Some manufacturers even have graphics to illustrate the importance of such damming practices. But this seems to not have helped the installers. Eit... 12/13/2013

Heating season and attic ducting. The ducting needs to be connected. There are a lot of homes that Desert Sun Home Inspections in Carlsbad New Mexico inspects that has for the lack of better words "Messed up" ducting in the attics. No time of the year could this be a good thing. In the fall, winter and spring the heat ducting takes the heat throughout the home. the rest of the year it takes the conditioned air throughout the home. The furnace ducting gets used about 10 months a year. So it is critical the ducting is correct. If the ducting is not correct, then you may be paying for a lot of heating and cooling costs for nothing. Take a look at this ducting I found on a recent inspection in Lovington New Mexico. This ducting went to the dining room. But not connected. I did have the owne... 11/25/2013

Issues and the safety factor. Have you checked your home this year?  At Desert Sun Home Inspections in Carlsbad, New Mexico. We are really interested in the safety of the home. My last inspection post was about a furnace that was not connected correctly. The flue was not even connected to the furnace. This is why there are rules and codes for installing a furnace. If you want to take a look and leave a comment. Here is the link for the post about the furnace.   A deadly combination, furnace, smoke detectors and C O detectors. http://actvra.in/47hS With the heating season in full swing we need to pay even more attention to the heating units within the home. This same furnace had other issues. Take a look at what i found after the flue was found not to be connected. This cut off gas valve... 11/24/2013

A deadly combination, furnace, smoke detectors and C O detectors. How many homes are in the Danger Zone when it comes to safety? In my opinion it's way too many homes. When ever Desert Sun home Inspections in Carlsbad New Mexico inspects homes for buyers or sellers. Safety is number one priority. Buyers want to know their home they are wanting to purchase will be a safe home. Let's take a look at the home I got to inspect for a home buyer who wanted to make sure the home was a safe home. "It's the hidden things that I am afraid" of she said. The home built in 1979 and was in pretty good shape till we get to the appliance part of the home inspection. Just like the Thanksgiving Turkey being stuffed. The furnace was stuffed into the furnace closet. And by saying stuffed. I do mean stuffed.... 11/22/2013

Don't forget to mow the gutters as well. They are getting green. I do believe I have seen this before. A time or two on homes that have had the gutters forgotten by the owners, or the home had been abandoned for a long time. Desert Sun home Inspections in Carlsbad, New Mexico gets to see all kinds of neat stuff. Like with my last post about the Sherlock comment. View it here. http://actvra.in/Xnw The gardener showed up to mow what little grass there was. I had to laugh because there was only a small amount to cut, and I do mean a small amount. I was up on the roof when they arrived. My first thought was "What they gonna do"? Then I had already seen the gutters and had taken my pictures so when I was headed back down the ladder i told the gardener to "Don't forget to mow the gutters as w... 06/19/2013

      Home inspectors in Roswell New Mexico. Desert Sun Home Inspections. In Roswell New Mexico, you do have a choice when it comes to getting the best home inspection possible.    You can Call Desert Sun Home inspections in Carlsbad New Mexico.   Call Clint at 1-575-706-5586   Insist on the best home inspection available today.   Did you know as a buyer, you do have the right to request an inspection from the company of your choice. You do not have to go with the Realtors "Choice of inspector".   You have the right to check out who will give you the best home inspection possible.   With Over Four Thousand home inspections completed.   Desert Sun Home Inspections in Carlsbad, New Mexico has the experience to get the home inspection completed on time every time.   We provide a full range... 06/03/2013

Roof inspection and more. Desert Sun Home Inspections Carlsbad N.M. In this inspection there were a few problems with the roof. It was slightly raining but not enough to really get concerned about the decking or the home getting moisture into it from the damaged roof. When I get the call for an inspection the buyers are really wanting a report that reflects the actual conditions of the home. Some are minor issues and some are major issues. All of the issues are evaluated by the buyer to see f there is any actions required by the seller of the home. Let's take a look at the home and what it may need to be ready for the buyers to move in. In this shot you can clearly see the issues with the roofing materials. It was raining but very few drops and then it ended. I was not late for the insp... 02/15/2013

Crawl space accesses, there needs to be a door. Beware of critters. When ever there is a crawl space under a home. It needs to be secure and weather tight. The crawl space is a major component of the home and needs the attention that it deserves. At Desert Sun Home Inspections we try and point out deficiencies when inspecting when ever we find a problem with the un secured crawl spaces. This crawl space access has no door. A great place for cats, dogs or other rodents to find and call home.  The small concrete dam built for the access was intended to keep out water from the crawl space. The slope of the rear drive was to the home instead of away from the home. Next we have a crawl space door that has deteriorated to the point it's virtually worthless. What happened when you bury a door ... 11/14/2012

We need an exit please, how about Three of them. There are some of those days you would like to have stayed in bed. When inspecting homes you just never know what is going to rear it's ugly head.  I have seen a lot of crazy things and the most striking thing is when the seller say's "I have never had a problem with it that way, why would it be an issue now"? Why? Because codes say it's an issue that's why. Exit number one. This ceiling exhaust fan is clearly not vented to the exterior. Exit is required. Exit Number two. Here we have a plumbing vent stack that terminates in the attic. Exit to exterior is required. Exit Number Three. Here we have a dryer vent that terminates under the home. This needs to terminate at a dryer vent hood on the exterior of the home. Uncle Bob was very busy w... 11/10/2012

A happy seller till the report. Small things can kill a deal. Small things are just as important as the larger issues with a home. There are certain things we can "overlook" when inspecting a home. But there are things that need to be addressed for the buyer or seller depending on who we performing an inspection for. At Desert Sun Home inspection in Carlsbad New Mexico, we strive for the very best results for the buyer or the seller. No matter who it is. The small things in the report can add up till there is a full page of "issues" on the summary page. Here is a look at a few of the small things that are issues that need to be addressed for the buyer or even the seller. Was this a simple water line repair ? or was it a major wall repair? Unknown. The seller was not talking. Here we hav... 11/03/2012

Holes anyone? Just getting started with this inspection. I just got started on this inspection and was looking at the exterior of the home. At Desert Sun Home Inspections in Carlsbad New Mexico, we get calls from Three different counties to perform home inspections. This home was in a small town that I have only done one other home inspection in. I got started on the exterior when the Buyer and Realtor showed up to be there when I did the  inspection. When we were walking the exterior of the home, we found several areas of concern that would need to be addressed for the buyer. Take a look at the holes. This hole was made but never repaire or closedup to prevent insects such as bees from enetering the soffit. Here is a couple more holes I think were drilled in the wrong spot and never se... 11/03/2012

This seems to be a trend. A.C. Electrical connections. More and more I am finding a lot of these electrical flexible conduits coming loose or burned up from the weather and sun. It would seem that the manufacturers would have done the research and found that the condiut will not hold up to the harsh treatment of the sun and weather. The connection nuts are falling off. This has been found on a number of homes.   Notice the burned look on the conduit? It's from the sun beating down on the flexible conduit. The buyer tried to reinstall the conduit and nut but it just would not go back on.  It makes you think that "how many more of these are fallig off all over the country". Have a great day every one.   10/16/2012