Every now and then you run into something during an Atlanta home inspection that will give you a start–a poisonous snake or spider in the crawlspace, an exposed live wire dangling somewhere... and of course that alligator in the attic! Never know what you'll come across at the next house.
Do you know what your water is running through to get to the faucet? This is a picture of a whole house inline water filter. Unfortunately, the most recent occupant of this house in Marietta never knew it existed because it was located in a remote corner of the crawlspace. The water coming out of the faucet looked fine. But as you can see, this filter probably hasn't been changed in a while...
While home inspectors typically do not test water quality, we can alert you to other conditions that may affect the quality of the water. One more reason to put your mind at ease with a good home inspection.
A lot of people are creeped out by bats. Maybe it's because they've watched too many dracula movies or perhaps it's just because bats look kind of creepy. But there is actually a good reason you don't want a colony of bats hanging out in your attic (like this one we found at a house in Acworth). Bat droppings are the source of an infection called Histoplasmosis. Histoplasmosis is a disease that results from inhalation of spores of the fungus Histoplasma Capsulatum. The fungus is found in the environment, and breathing in the airborne spores from the fungus can cause lung infections. If left untreated, the infection can spread to other organs, such as the spleen or liver. Infants are especially susceptible to this infection.
One more reason to hire a good Atlanta home inspector who can put your mind at ease before you purchase your next home.
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