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Toilet tips... don't tip the toilet

6/5/2016

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Is your toilet loose?

About 50% (that's Half!) or more of the homes I inspect have a toilet which is loose where it is secured to the floor. Then about 50% of those found loose have elevated moisture detected in the flooring near the toilet. Yes, that means the toilet is likely leaking at the wax ring. Gross!
These leaks are a conducive condition to wood destroying organisms such as rot and wood infesting bugs. The sub-flooring and structural components below could get damaged and result in costly repairs. Checking your toilet is easy, just stand over the toilet lid, squeeze your legs around the base of the toilet and apply pressure left and right to the toilet (I call this the toilet dance). If any movement, contact your local plumber for further evaluation and repair, typically removal of the toilet to inspect the subfloor, replacement of the wax ring and re-securing the toilet to the floor.


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Preparing for a home inspection (Attn: Sellers and Listing Agents) 

6/3/2016

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         Preparing for a Home Inspection (Attn: Sellers &  Listing Agents)
  • Are the utilities all turned on? Electrical, Gas & Water
 
  • Is there a gas fired furnace? Has it been serviced in the past year?
              If not, be proactive, have the furnace serviced
 
  • Make sure all appliances pilot lights are lit and operational (i.e. gas fireplace)
 
  • Walk through each room and criticize the home from a buyers perspective, operate all visible and accessible systems and components. (i.e. lights, windows, appliances, heaters, faucets, toilets etc.)
 
  • Now do the same at the exterior. Have a handy man or contractor make any necessary repairs or perform minor maintenance
 
  • Does the home have a wood burning fireplace? Get a level 2 chimney inspection and service performed by a local chimney sweep
 
  • Are carbon monoxide alarms installed near each sleeping area and on each level in accordance with Washington State Law?
 
  • Are attic and crawl space hatches easily accessible? (cars blocking in garage, clothes or stored items in closet etc.)
 
                                                         Questions, concerns or comments? Contact your local area professional
                                                                                                                  Adam Morvee
                                                                                                                 360-927-1723
                                                                                                       www.WAinspection.com
                                                                                    Washington Licensed Home Inspector #1266
 
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