A-1 Home Inspections

There are specific minimum height and clearance requirements for service drops to ensure safety, such as 18 feet above public roads, 12 feet above private driveways and 10 feet above a walkable surface. When the service drop reaches the house, it should connect to an assembly called a service head, also known as the service mast or masthead. Typically, a service head consists of a rigid steel conduit that runs up through the roof or along an exterior wall.

Fireplace masonry walls: Fireplace chase walls are pulling away from the house, it is evident that the settlements are ongoing.