Electrical wires connected to an outlet box inside a wooden wall near a window, with insulation materials and some wood framing visible.
A hole in a wooden floor revealing the space below.

Here are just a few problems we discovered during repair and remodel projects…

Close-up of a damaged wooden structure with debris and wood shavings scattered around, possibly part of a roof or outdoor construction.
Close-up of a weathered outdoor wooden surface with a narrow gap or crack, showing a metal or plastic component inside, surrounded by screws and hardware.
  • Close-up of a rusted nail hammered into an electrical wire found during a remodel of a home.

    Faulty Installation

    During demolition we found this drywall screw inserted into a live electrical wire. Potential fire hazard.

  • Close-up view of the underside of the main support for the load bearing wall of a house. This had to be reenforced due to rot.

    Supports

    When we removed flooring, we found walls not sufficiently supported.

  • Back porch of a house with white railing and ceiling fan, elevated above ground level, supported by wooden beams, with a gravel and grass area underneath.

    Post Placement

    Weight of the roof is landing on the decking instead of the posts. Potential for decking to fail.

  • A view of a hole in a wooden subfloor left from a previous renovation, revealing the space below, with dirt, debris, and worn-out wood around the opening.

    Floor

    We uncovered this sub-floor cut out at the main door hidden under the “finished” floor.

  • Unsecured electrical wiring and an unsecured wall switch box installed on a wall with insulation and a window nearby.

    Electrical

    On removing drywall, we found electrical wiring and switch boxes/electrical outlets dangling.

  • Close-up of a deck separating due to poor maintenance and weathering in a weathered wooden surface with visible screws and an exposed interior.

    Decking

    Support bands on this deck had separated considerably over time. We first installed lag screws to stabilize the structure and added a third band to overlap the joint.

  • Part of a wooden exterior wall with weathered vertical wooden planks, a metal flashing at the bottom, and a window on the right side. A step ladder is partially visible on the left.

    Siding

    New siding installed incorrectly over existing siding destroyed the original siding and funneled water into the basement. This damage was done in less than a year.

  • Person repairing or installing missing wall flashing at a roofs edge where it met a wall to the second story of the home, with shingles, plywood, and roofing material visible.

    Flashing

    Improper flashing installation allowed water to penetrate into the home.