i don't see how this is useful. he doesn't tell us what he's doing or why he measured every stair? what if it was off a little bit - you can't correct that. besides the fact that each measurement is off due to carpet.
I really don't understand what's wrong with measuring the distance between the sink and the wall receptacle. If its not a GFCI, then it needs to be a certain distance away from the sink.
MLG107... I wish you would use your brain before you open your mouth. Never assume that just because someone make sarcasm, that you should believe it. I know he's not measuring cruch height of the carpet. If he's measuring the riser height, he's wasting time!! This was already inspected way back when the house was being built. That's part of what's known as a rough inspection. And yes, if the appliances are going with the house, check to make sure that they work, it's not too difficult!
Unless this is a CODE INSPECTION wrangletooth, he's opening himself up to a lawsuit. I tell my clients that unless the inspection is being done by the city, it IS NOT a code inspection. I have to go back to the measuring of the stairs... That still makes me laugh. He either doesn't know what he's doing or he just wants to waste time and make the video look good. The stairs have to be rough inspected within the building process in order to obtain an occupantcy permit.
I don't know much about new home inspection but I'm wondering if because its a brand new house, perhaps the stairs have to be a certain width, height and depth. Would that be why he's measuring it?
I would give 7/10 for this inspection, he did a lot of great things but he also miss some important issues. Hand rail height wasn't measured ? The guards weren't measured?
I find this home inspection not to be complete at all. I agree with the fact that he should have 1st started up stairs and checked: lavs, shower heads, toilets, w/d, etc...and worked his way to the lower levels. And for xzd2wj...for being a certified master inspector, i find it pathetic that you think he's measuring the crush of the carpet-Hes actually measuring riser height. lMAO! i find it hard to believe that someone paid him $400-1000 to check circuits and heat an oven to 350 degrees.
I am a Certified Master Inspector, and it is VERY apparent that this tool has NO CLUE what hes doing! I have never instructed students to measure the distance from outlet to water source. I would have fired him for measuring the steps. Let me guess, he's measuring the carpet crush or he's just making it look good for anyone that would waste time watching this video so, they say "WOW he's really thorough" Piece of advice, Stay away from this inspector, I wouldn't let him inspect a dog house!
To: "xzd2wj"...you are sadly mistaken. I'm a realtor, and after finding Sam - Vital Inspections, I no longer look elsewhere. Sam is in a completely different league. Bar none, the best I've ever worked with. Intuitive reports, always professional, always detailed, never late, delivers 100% of the time. He is light years beyond any prior I've used. This vid may be cheesy, but any eye can see that it's a quick demo/promo type video and no real inspection. ...What lame ignorant comments here! `Brad
wrangletooth. you may no longer look elsewhere, but you will soon if you keep using this guy. Using that tape measure is going to get you both into trouble. That's quoting Code and a no no. I bet he delivers 100% of what you want in a report and 10% of what the buyer needs.
@xzd2wj If it is an existing outlet maybe it was installed before the GFCI REQUIREMENT -Then why measure the distance from the sink!
Those receptacle test gadgets will not tell you if there are TWO things wrong (at the same time) in a receptacle. An electrician with a simple tester can!
I always inspect the upstairs first, especially the bathrooms, that way any water dripping on your head while downstairs would be pretty good indication of leak upstairs.
I stoped watching after he ran the garbage disposal and water in both sinks and never checked to see if there was a leak after running the water and garbage disposal. Another lost inspector.
i don't see how this is useful. he doesn't tell us what he's doing or why he measured every stair? what if it was off a little bit - you can't correct that. besides the fact that each measurement is off due to carpet.
mikesavad 11 months ago
I really don't understand what's wrong with measuring the distance between the sink and the wall receptacle. If its not a GFCI, then it needs to be a certain distance away from the sink.
TheSwords99 1 year ago
MLG107... I wish you would use your brain before you open your mouth. Never assume that just because someone make sarcasm, that you should believe it. I know he's not measuring cruch height of the carpet. If he's measuring the riser height, he's wasting time!! This was already inspected way back when the house was being built. That's part of what's known as a rough inspection. And yes, if the appliances are going with the house, check to make sure that they work, it's not too difficult!
xzd2wj 2 years ago
Unless this is a CODE INSPECTION wrangletooth, he's opening himself up to a lawsuit. I tell my clients that unless the inspection is being done by the city, it IS NOT a code inspection. I have to go back to the measuring of the stairs... That still makes me laugh. He either doesn't know what he's doing or he just wants to waste time and make the video look good. The stairs have to be rough inspected within the building process in order to obtain an occupantcy permit.
xzd2wj 2 years ago
@xzd2wj
I don't know much about new home inspection but I'm wondering if because its a brand new house, perhaps the stairs have to be a certain width, height and depth. Would that be why he's measuring it?
TheSwords99 1 year ago
I would give 7/10 for this inspection, he did a lot of great things but he also miss some important issues. Hand rail height wasn't measured ? The guards weren't measured?
604carpenter 2 years ago
this is horrible, there is no explanation of what he is doing
uswebpro 2 years ago
I find this home inspection not to be complete at all. I agree with the fact that he should have 1st started up stairs and checked: lavs, shower heads, toilets, w/d, etc...and worked his way to the lower levels. And for xzd2wj...for being a certified master inspector, i find it pathetic that you think he's measuring the crush of the carpet-Hes actually measuring riser height. lMAO! i find it hard to believe that someone paid him $400-1000 to check circuits and heat an oven to 350 degrees.
mlg107 2 years ago
I am a Certified Master Inspector, and it is VERY apparent that this tool has NO CLUE what hes doing! I have never instructed students to measure the distance from outlet to water source. I would have fired him for measuring the steps. Let me guess, he's measuring the carpet crush or he's just making it look good for anyone that would waste time watching this video so, they say "WOW he's really thorough" Piece of advice, Stay away from this inspector, I wouldn't let him inspect a dog house!
xzd2wj 3 years ago
To: "xzd2wj"...you are sadly mistaken. I'm a realtor, and after finding Sam - Vital Inspections, I no longer look elsewhere. Sam is in a completely different league. Bar none, the best I've ever worked with. Intuitive reports, always professional, always detailed, never late, delivers 100% of the time. He is light years beyond any prior I've used. This vid may be cheesy, but any eye can see that it's a quick demo/promo type video and no real inspection. ...What lame ignorant comments here! `Brad
wrangletooth 2 years ago
wrangletooth. you may no longer look elsewhere, but you will soon if you keep using this guy. Using that tape measure is going to get you both into trouble. That's quoting Code and a no no. I bet he delivers 100% of what you want in a report and 10% of what the buyer needs.
ru3456 2 years ago
@xzd2wj If it is an existing outlet maybe it was installed before the GFCI REQUIREMENT -Then why measure the distance from the sink!
Those receptacle test gadgets will not tell you if there are TWO things wrong (at the same time) in a receptacle. An electrician with a simple tester can!
mdcorreia 2 years ago
I always inspect the upstairs first, especially the bathrooms, that way any water dripping on your head while downstairs would be pretty good indication of leak upstairs.
TexasHomeInspector 3 years ago
If this guy is a home inspector, I'd rather do it myself. Yikes!
amanjourney1 3 years ago
I stoped watching after he ran the garbage disposal and water in both sinks and never checked to see if there was a leak after running the water and garbage disposal. Another lost inspector.
OcalaHomeInspector 3 years ago
I'll give ya ten bucks to ignore the 2 lbs of mouse poop behind the sink base!
mm3861 3 years ago
I just posted a new video all about home inspections. Check it out on my site.
ExpertRealEstateTips 4 years ago
This question is to other home inspectors. Do you measure each step during a home inspection?
petez300 4 years ago
why did you measure the distance between the sink and the plug. are you doing a code inspection???
myfletcher 4 years ago
nice video but i wouldn't set my tool bag on someone's counter top.
myfletcher 4 years ago
This guy looks like a Strange Bird!
Elevator5 4 years ago
Will you post more of these? That would be really cool.
atom842 5 years ago