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March 17, 2021

Dryer Vent Pipe Issue Caused By Fabric Softener

Did you know that one laundry product causes long (dryer) vent pipes to get blocked? Blocked or partially blocked vent pipes pose a fire hazard or a carbon monoxide hazard if it’s a gas dryer. Fabric softener sheets leave a slightly sticky coating on the inside of the vent pipe, then the next time the […]Read More about Dryer Vent Pipe Issue Caused By Fabric Softener

Article by David Roche / Laundry Leave a Comment

March 14, 2021

Neighbors, Make it Difficult to Sell!

You are looking at a house, it’s gorgeous from the street, it’s possibly the one. The interior has been remodeled, the mechanics’s updated, the bedrooms perfect for the kids, you feel this is the end of the search for a new home. Your Realtor is excited for you and has a contract ready for your […]Read More about Neighbors, Make it Difficult to Sell!

Article by David Roche / General, Grounds & Grading, Old Homes Leave a Comment

March 14, 2021

Long Forgotten, Xenia Lumber Company

Inspecting an older home there was a stamp on most of the floor joists visible in the basement. It was hard to make out what it said, most of the stamps were all faded or blurred and illegible which made me more curious. It was obviously something to do with Xenia, but what? It turns […]Read More about Long Forgotten, Xenia Lumber Company

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June 3, 2020

Bad Thermostat Location Affects Heat & Cooling

Have you ever noticed how some houses feel comfortable with the thermostat set to 68 degrees, while some are comfortable at 74 degrees Thermostat location can play a major role in the way your home heats and cools. This poorly positioned thermostat thought the house was 84 degrees when the oddly placed wall light was […]Read More about Bad Thermostat Location Affects Heat & Cooling

Article by Ryan White / HVAC, Remodeling Leave a Comment

May 30, 2020

You Found “WHAT” In the HVAC Ducting?

Hidden treasures are not always glittering gold. Though we have heard tales of homeowners bursting through walls and breaking down cabinets to find a loaded piggy bank, the reality is what gets trapped in our homes ain’t always sunshine and rainbows. But what about places in our house that are less obvious, less noticeable? Take […]Read More about You Found “WHAT” In the HVAC Ducting?

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March 3, 2020

How Houses Age Like Fine Wine:

How do homes age? When a home is 100 years old or even 200 years old, home inspectors must apply a different set of standards to evaluate the house. For example, building codes were not in effect 100 years ago and the quality of construction was often left up to the integrity and expertise of […]Read More about How Houses Age Like Fine Wine:

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February 27, 2020

Second Time is a Charm, House Re-inspection

Inspecting a home in Oakwood, there was feeling that we may have inspected it fifteen years ago. The house had been updated with a new kitchen, bathrooms and of course new colors on the walls, not to mention the new owners furniture. Going up the stairs, the inspection started to come back to me. I […]Read More about Second Time is a Charm, House Re-inspection

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February 16, 2020

What Is “A Light Switch Away”……Electrocution?

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There have been many comments about light switches and this is “one light switch away from” electrifying or possibly electrocuting the user. We take modern wiring for granted, fumbling for a light switch in a dark room without the possibility of getting shocked. This is more like something Dracula would have used to terrify movie […]Read More about What Is “A Light Switch Away”……Electrocution?

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February 13, 2020

Baling Twine is Not a Structural Fastener

The steel I-beam supported by a standard steel post supports all the weight of the house, all the upstairs bedrooms and bathrooms as well as the roofing system and shingles. This home built in the mid 80’s has been bought and sold numerous times without anyone taking a closer look at the baling twine. The […]Read More about Baling Twine is Not a Structural Fastener

Article by David Roche / Basement, Foundation, Framing Leave a Comment

January 24, 2020

Forgotten Dayton: Rike’s Department Store

In Englewood inspecting this lovely one owner ranch and came across this box in the garage. It’s “dated” color and design invoked a happy memory of Rike’s, one of Dayton’s lost landmarks. The owners of the house bought it new in 1961 and may have had the box for years, the box has to be […]Read More about Forgotten Dayton: Rike’s Department Store

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January 8, 2020

Forgotten Greats….. Dayton Company Long Gone

At the time I saw this when inspection an older home in Dayton I thought nothing of it, other than this is an old furnace with a name that has disappeared and no longer builds furnaces. For sentimental value I took a photo of the manufacturers tag and thought I would be able to find […]Read More about Forgotten Greats….. Dayton Company Long Gone

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January 8, 2020

Selling Your Home? Access Required To Inspect

Have you ever thought of the home inspection that will be performed on your home? The inspection requires the inspector access all the areas of home home including the attic or crawl space, along with access to all the components like water heaters, electric panel, main water shut off. The inspector will want to remove […]Read More about Selling Your Home? Access Required To Inspect

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January 6, 2020

Basement Damp, Moisture Management System

You are in a basement and at the bottom of the exterior foundation walls there is a plastic or metal panel along a section of, or all round the room. What is it? You wonder, looking further you will notice that the floor was removed and filled back in with a concrete patch and there […]Read More about Basement Damp, Moisture Management System

Article by David Roche / (What's It?), Basement, Foundation / Damp, Sump Pump Leave a Comment

January 3, 2020

Window Fogged, Glass Seal Failing

It’s not privacy glass even though it works as one. Insulated glass that is standard in all modern windows is made up of two panels of glass separated by a filler piece. The seal between the filler and the glass can develop a small hole allowing air into the enclosed space between the glass panes. […]Read More about Window Fogged, Glass Seal Failing

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David Roche, Certified Home and Commercial Property Inspector
David Roche, AIS, ACI, CRI - David's background includes construction and remodeling. He founded Buyer’s Inspection Service in 1999 and has performed thousands of inspections since then.
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Ryan White, Inspector
Ryan White, AIS, ACI - brings years of construction experience to your inspection. Ryan studied architecture and construction techniques at Sinclair College while operating a successful construction and remodeling company in Dayton.
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Erick Gohlke, Inspector
Erick Gohlke, CPI - has an extensive background in residential construction and is a member of InterNACHI and has a Certified Professional Inspector (CPI) since 2016.

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Inspectors’ Recent Posts


Gas Line Dirt Legs

March 28, 2025 By David Roche

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

Thermostat Placement Is Crucial

March 13, 2025 By David Roche

A badly placed thermostat plays havoc with the heating and cooling of a house. In this case the wall light creates a warm zone beside the thermostat causing it to register hotter than the rest of the house. This means that it reaches what it registers as the set temperature shutting the furnace down before […]Read More about Thermostat Placement Is Crucial

Bath Overflow Loose

January 25, 2025 By David Roche

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

January 8, 2025 By David Roche

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

High Efficiency Furnaces In Attic

December 31, 2024 By David Roche

High efficiency furnaces recognisable by the white PVC flue pipe, installed in an unheated attic is not your best choice of location, it may be the only place to put it which does not change the fact that it is not ideal. Yes, many builders and furnace installers are installing them in the attic without […]Read More about High Efficiency Furnaces In Attic

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