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Home Inspector with Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC 3380-000723

Entering a small, older house the other day I noticed how cool the air felt.  It was a hot day and certainly the heat pump was doing its job well.

The literature stated that a completely new heat pump system was professionally put in earlier this year!  So the Realtor stated anyway in the brochure.

Going up the stairs I looked up and noticed the return.

Yep, that's it right there!

Professionally done.

You can see how clean it is though!  Brand new.

Even cuter was the ceiling in one bedroom.  It seems there was no way to get the mechanism into the attic.  So they removed much of a bedroom ceiling and hoisted it up through the joists. 

That normally would not be a problem, except they didn't bother to replace the insulation or drywall.  That room was kind of hot!

Also, they used the closets to run the supply ducts through from the upper to the lower level.  The house was built in 1946 and the closets are, well, really small.  Much of the closets are now occupied with duct work.  Not so much room for clothing!  And they tore a couple of the ducts as they got pulled through the holes in the ceiling and floor.

Oh, and the shelves and hanging rods are no longer there.  But there's a closet anyway!

My recommendation:  when something says "professionally done," just because a "company" does the work it may not necessarily be professionally done!  Check out the work!

 

Posted by

Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC  

Based in Bristow, serving all of Northern Virginia.

Office (703) 330-6388   Cell (703) 585-7560

www.jaymarinspect.com


Comments(14)

Jennifer Zammit
Realty Executives Elite Ltd. - London, ON
A.C.C.I.

Good Point

Jul 17, 2009 11:44 PM
Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239
Real Estate One - Commerce, MI
Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com

It should say shoemaker done.  How much more would it cost for a duct cover.  Shoemakers for sure.  Not to disparage shoemakers.

Jul 17, 2009 11:44 PM
Charlottesville Solutions
Charlottesville Solutions - Charlottesville, VA

Well that is too much...

I like your recommendation!

your friend in Charlottesville Virginia!

Jul 17, 2009 11:44 PM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Thanks Jennifer.

Russ - when you go to install a complete new system, wouldn't you have a return with you?

Charles - wait until the next post!  Same system...

Jul 17, 2009 11:54 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

You are soooo picky Jay....just a little professional touch to add some personality....make the closets more of a challenge....address the needs of  minimalizer....gee whiz...

Jul 18, 2009 12:11 AM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

S&D - so, we should call it Return To Sparta!  Minimalists at their epoch's best!

Jul 18, 2009 12:40 AM
Lisa Wetzel
RE/MAX Realty Affiliates - Carson City, NV
CDPE, SFR carsonvalleyland.com

Jay - I guess we all have different standards of "Professionally"!  This is a major "YIKES!"

Jul 18, 2009 12:47 AM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Lisa - brevity is the soul of wit...

Jul 18, 2009 12:48 AM
Susan Gonzalez Faux painting murals atlanta
Marietta Mural & Decorative Design - Atlanta, GA

When I was working as a nuse for a doctor we had a patient who was a "professional" and wanted a "professional" discount on her doctor bill. yes....she was THAT kind of "professional".

There are many definitions of that word....as seen here!

Jul 18, 2009 12:50 AM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Susan - and I be bettin' she would not extend such a discount to other "professionals..."

Jul 18, 2009 12:58 AM
Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

Can't be finished yet---I don't see any duct tape.

Jul 18, 2009 03:51 AM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Shadow - fer sher...

Often there is a boat-load of duct tape to anchor the one to the other!  Forget a proper installation when there is duct tape?  Do you know the history of duct (duck) tape?

Jul 18, 2009 04:25 AM
James Quarello
JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC - Wallingford, CT
Connecticut Home Inspector

I have seen this same profession in my area. He must travel a lot, by night no doubt.

Jul 21, 2009 05:40 AM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

I refer to him as Uncle Bob, James.

Jul 21, 2009 06:42 AM