Hey, it’s Josh. Just here to explain why getting an inspection is essential, even on a brand-new build. So this is the second time we’ve been out at this house. The first time we did a pre-drywall inspection, we came out and checked everything that you couldn’t see during the final inspection, right?
Inspection
We look at the foundation, framing, and all that, and we found some cracks in the foundation. Like over here. They’ve got those addressed and fixed. And so they went ahead and finished, and here we are back to do the final just as they’re wrapping up. So they’ve got a handful of things that still need to be done, but they’re pretty close. I think they’re going to close next week, but something’s happened since the last time I was here. And I’m going to show you what it was. So this electrical panel had its initial inspection, its rough-in inspection on 4-27-22. And since then, they’ve recalled these electrical panels.
Recall
I think in June, they announced the recall, and the recall does affect this particular panel. So I double check the model number. You can check it there from the website yourself if you’d like. But they recall this electrical panel. And yet still, it was approved right here yesterday.
So the electrical inspector came out and approved the panel. So everything’s good to go. The only problem is, is it is a recalled electrical panel. And so everything’s not good to go. So even though they’ve got inspection stickers, all that’s done. So we’re not always looking for exactly the same thing.
So I encourage you to get an inspection on any house you buy on any investment you make, like this. Let someone that’s been in this industry for a while. Come out, inspect your home and give you all the information they can find about it. All right. Thanks, guys.
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Agent411, FireplaceChimney crown cracking is one of the more common observations made when inspecting a home with a chimney. These cracks can cause moisture intrusion and also cause the chimney to deteriorate. Often there is a leak observed at the interior, and often there are damaged brick.
A chimney crown should ideally be made of concrete or metal, but, more often than not, they will be built out of mortar. The problem is that mortar was not meant to be installed in this manner. Because of this, failure is common. When the mortar fails, moisture intrusion is often the result. Since chimneys are places to access, this condition often goes unnoticed and, therefore, will continue uncorrected for a long time. In the picture, you can see where damage had occurred; some repair attempts to seal were made, but the failure continued.
Tending to these failures early is important and may save you lots of money in the long run. This is a good article talking about repairs. Having your chimney inspected before purchasing your home is a good idea and a must if you plan to use the chimney. Some general observations will be made during a home inspection. If you are selling your home, here is some helpful information.
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Electrical, Home Inspections, UncategorizedHey, it’s Josh. Just here to explain why getting an inspection is essential, even on a brand-new build. So this is the second time we’ve been out at this house. The first time we did a pre-drywall inspection, we came out and checked everything that you couldn’t see during the final inspection, right?
Inspection
We look at the foundation, framing, and all that, and we found some cracks in the foundation. Like over here. They’ve got those addressed and fixed. And so they went ahead and finished, and here we are back to do the final just as they’re wrapping up. So they’ve got a handful of things that still need to be done, but they’re pretty close. I think they’re going to close next week, but something’s happened since the last time I was here. And I’m going to show you what it was. So this electrical panel had its initial inspection, its rough-in inspection on 4-27-22. And since then, they’ve recalled these electrical panels.
Recall
I think in June, they announced the recall, and the recall does affect this particular panel. So I double check the model number. You can check it there from the website yourself if you’d like. But they recall this electrical panel. And yet still, it was approved right here yesterday.
So the electrical inspector came out and approved the panel. So everything’s good to go. The only problem is, is it is a recalled electrical panel. And so everything’s not good to go. So even though they’ve got inspection stickers, all that’s done. So we’re not always looking for exactly the same thing.
So I encourage you to get an inspection on any house you buy on any investment you make, like this. Let someone that’s been in this industry for a while. Come out, inspect your home and give you all the information they can find about it. All right. Thanks, guys.
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