(937) 372-1445

Buyer's Inspection Service

Dayton, Ohio Home Inspectors

You are here: Home / Archives for David Roche

Read Your Inspection Report? “yeah” really…

We get paid good hard earned money to perform a Home Inspection and are often frustrated when clients do not read the report, or at least the summary pages. The home is often way bigger or in worse condition than we expect and are scheduled for, but we work on and produce the report. Clients […]Read More about Read Your Inspection Report? “yeah” really…

Granules in Attic, Is it Dangerous Insulation?

COULD THE ATTIC BE DANGEROUS TO YOUR HEALTH?Dangerous insulation may be hiding above the ceiling of older homes. In newer homes the insulation is usually soft and puffy fiberglass or a cellulose (very finely ground paper). In some older homes a granular product with a silver glint to it may have been used to insulate […]Read More about Granules in Attic, Is it Dangerous Insulation?

Who Will Keep the Dog In….. A Sears Fence?

It never ceases to amaze me how many homes have chain link fences around the back garden proudly displaying the iconic “Sears Armadillo” plaque on the gate. In fact, it’s hard to believe that Sears has filed bankruptcy all closed down all their stores. The products they sold were in so many homes, still are […]Read More about Who Will Keep the Dog In….. A Sears Fence?

Home Inspectors In Ohio Must Be Licensed

The state of Ohio has started issuing licenses for home inspectors in an effort to raise the overall standard of inspections. While not yet required, we went ahead and have become some of the first licensed inspectors in the state. The application which involved getting FBI background checks as well as submitting a record of […]Read More about Home Inspectors In Ohio Must Be Licensed

Inspectors’ Recent Posts


Gas Line Dirt Legs

By

Gas and particularly natural gas piping may have traces of sediment or particulates in it, especially if work has been done to the underground piping under the street. To trap any contaminates before they flow into the appliance, blocking the burner and creating problems for the home owner a series of dirt legs are installed. […]Read More about Gas Line Dirt Legs

Bath Overflow Loose

By

All too often the overflow on the bathtub is loose or worse yet loose and the gasket damaged. If the bath is filled up to the overflow and it is loose the water will go down behind the tub which if it’s on the second floor could damage the ceiling. The water can also create […]Read More about Bath Overflow Loose

Bonding Gas Piping

By

A bonding wire is often mistaken for a ground wire, it does not go to ground but back to the electric panel. When it is connected to black iron *(steel)* piping the paint under the clamp must be removed with a rasp or sandpaper to make a good contact, paint reduces the contact rendering the […]Read More about Bonding Gas Piping

Buyer's Inspection Service

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 707
Xenia, OH 45385

Address (No walk-ins)
120 West Second Street
Dayton, OH 45402

Clebrating 26 Years of Business

About Us

We are local, not a franchise that "self certifies" its Inspectors. We have earned the highest level of licensure available in the country and are ready to give you the Inspection you deserve. Our referrals and reviews tell us that we are really detailed, strive to deliver a quality product and are great at explaining what we find.

Customer Reviews