That's why we created roof inspection tools for professional home inspectors. Roofers, claims adjusters, satellite and solar panel installers and more can benefit from these advanced features:. Steep roofs can be an inspection challenge — that's why tools for home inspectors are so important.
You can quickly assemble and install this unique piece of home inspection equipment to examine difficult roofs faster without the need for multiple ladders or roof jacks. This moisture meter is a starter moisture meter.
This meter gives you a percentage reading and on a scale. This is ample amount of range for you to tell if an area has a moisture issue.
This meter can also be used for relative moisture readings of drywall and masonry. Relative readings are useful because if you have an area you know is dry you can use that to compare with a questionable area.
There are multiple moisture meters that are upgrades for home inspectors. Just give us a call if you would like to hear about them. IRT - Infrared Thermometer. You have to have an infrared thermometer for home inspections and the big difference between them is the distance to spot ratio. The IRT infrared thermometer has a ratio of That means when you are 12 ft. This thermometer has a laser point that can be turned off and a backlit LCD display.
To do a home inspection you have to trip GFCI receptacles to indicate proper operation. It works on and V AC circuits. With this item you can determine the presence of 50 - volts in electrical wire, wall receptacles, fuses, junction boxes, and other electrical systems. This item is very handy and most inspectors carry them. TT - Inspection Mirror.
You will need a mirror for looking at serial numbers or behind furniture just saving yourself some effort in bending over to look at things.
Extends from 10"". Gloves and safety glasses used when working around exposed electrical components are other common safety items. Inspectors use many other types of equipment because their use allows the inspector to offer an inspection of enhanced value.
Moisture meters and infrared cameras are good examples. Both of these pieces of equipment allow inspectors to identify unacceptable conditions that cannot be identified visually. Although not required by the Standards of Practice, inspectors sometimes feel that offering inspections using these tools will allow them to provide a more valuable inspection, giving them an advantage in the competitive inspection business.
Some types of equipment are used because they make the inspection process easier or faster for the inspector. Telescoping ladders are a good example. They can be collapsed and carried through a home with less risk of bumping into walls and furniture. Infrared thermometers allow inspectors to check the temperature of heating and cooling system registers located in inaccessible places, such as under beds and other large, heavy furniture.
Here are examples of some of the equipment used by home inspectors. This photo shows an example of the equipment typically used by an inspector. Equipment is taken to the inspection in two cases. Inspectors may use a bag, a bucket or a general-purpose toolbox.
Inspectors use a variety of electrical testers according to their preference and how much they are willing or can afford to pay. Generally, the more expensive testers identify a wider range of defects than less expensive testers. Electrical tester: This type of tester is widely used but indicates only the more common defects. The button is for testing GFCI devices and the three colored lights indicate various defects.
It does not test for defective AFCI devices that are often required in certain rooms in new homes. It tests volt electrical receptacles but not volt receptacles. Almost every inspector has one and many inspectors use only this tester when checking electrical components.
It is used by some inspectors. Voltage indicator: This very simple device is used to determine whether voltage is present in a device or in wiring.
It has limited accuracy and may give positive readings where no house current is present but levels of generally harmless static electricity are present. Electrical tester: This tester tests for the presence of both volt and volt electrical current. It is useful for testing electrical receptacles for dryers when no dryer is installed in the home at the time of the inspection.
Half-face and full-face respirators are good for respiratory protection but not very comfortable, especially in the heat. Many inspectors may own them but may not actually use them on a regular basis. They are important to have available because some areas are dangerous to enter without respiratory protection.
Some types of organisms can even enter the human body through the mucus membranes around the eyes. A combustible-gas detector detects small amounts of combustible gases.
Most inspectors use their noses since the most common combustible gases — natural gas and propane — have odors that are easy to detect.
Moisture meters come in two types: search and measure. Using the meter in search mode, inspectors can find elevated moisture levels hidden behind a variety of materials, such as tile and vinyl.
This feature helps locate plumbing leaks hidden beneath shower and bathroom floors. Using the meter in search mode allows inspectors to find areas with elevated moisture levels but does not provide a measurement of those levels.
Using the meter in measure mode allows inspectors to actually measure levels in materials by touching the material with the two pins.
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