Tri Value Consultants / SPREI
781-334-3830
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Residential (1-4 unit) Home & Building Inspections
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Condominium Unit Inspections
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Mixed Use Building Inspections
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Radon Testing
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Termite Inspections
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Pre-Sale and Post-Sale Inspections
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Apartment Pre-Lease Inspections
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Expert Witness and Legal Investigative Work
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Custom Inspections Tailored to Your Needs
We are some of the most Experienced in the entire Inspection Industry! Having published over 10 Home Inspection Books and Publications and with a 40+ Year Experience in the Home Inspection field, we provide Complete and Professional Home and Building Inspection Services. Our reports are custom written over multiple hours and NOT just quickly "whipped up" for each house and are far superior to "checklist" and "rating" style reports or any that are delivered on-site!
Heating System Defects and Issues
A sampling of the multitude of Heating Defects we have found.
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![]() Leaks on Flue PipeThis gas fired system has stains and corrosion on it's metal flue pipe. | ![]() Through Wall Gas Vent in VinylThrough Wall Gas Vents need to be properly installed on mounting blocks which are flashed and sealed to prevent water entry to the building. This mounting block is missing it's flashing - and water which runs behing the vinyl could enter the building via the PVC pipe holes behind the block. | ![]() Condensing Gas BoilerThis Boiler (Cover removed for the picture) is fairly well installed, with the exceptions of: There is no acid neutralizer in the condenate pipe and the heat pipes are not insulated. |
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![]() Scorching SignsScorching and Flue gas leakage signs - such as are shown here on this oil fired boiler - can be a serious potential issue and often cause damage, corrosion and sometimes even leaks. (Gaskets above the scorched areas can be damaged by heat and sometimes leak) | ![]() IncineratorTrash Incinerators are no longer allowed in residential homes. The green system is an old incinerator - and it must be removed. Note: the boiler is a 1960s vintage boiler and is WELL past it's average life span! | ![]() Scorching DamageA oil fired boiler shows damage to wiring and it's pressure/temperature gauge. The scorching in this case was a direct result of a damaged/collapsed combustion chamber inside this heating system. |
![]() Cracked Combustion Chamber DoorThe combustion chamber door was cracked in half and "patched". This is a serious potential hazard for fire and combustion gasses escaping this oil fired boiler. | ![]() Backdrafting Gas SystemThis old gas fired boiler shows discoloration over the burners and was actively leaking combustion gasses (backdrafting) from it's burners (see the discolored and darkened area on the front of this unit over the burners. The metal piece in my hand is the "flame shield" - which was NOT installed - and likely the source of this potentially serious hazardous situation. |