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Here is a good example of the difference between a good inspector and everyone else. Nobody else would have given this tiny plant a second thought. It's far from being an emergency but it exactly the timely information that owners of this property need.

This is a re-blog so if you have comments for Loren please click through to the original blog and leave your comments there.

Original content by Loren Green AZBTR #49380

This is a follow up to the post What not to do when listing a house part 2.  I said that there was another disturbing addition at this property.  It seems like common sense to know that a tree can get large and damage a foundation.  I usually like to see large trees at least 10 feet from the house.

Another component of the house that doesn't play well with roots is the plumbing system.  Roots can cause leaky pipes and plug sewer lines.

Here is one location where I just had to say get it out now while it is small.

Palm Tree

The side walk is to the right.  The trunk only has one place to go.  When it does it will break the gas meter and leave no way to shut it off.  When it does cause a leak and the home owner goes out and starts their car in the garage just 3 feet away the whole neighborhood could go up like something you see in the movies.

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Comments (6)

Donald Hester
NCW Home Inspections, LLC - Wenatchee, WA
NCW Home Inspections, LLC

Robert,

I write up trees and shrubs next to home all the time.  It is so common to see those cute beautiful little trees to turn into home killers once they grow.

Aug 03, 2011 02:28 AM
Dan Edward Phillips
Dan Edward Phillips - Eureka, CA
Realtor and Broker/Owner

Good Evening Robert, excellent post to put up again.  Great input for home owners, I will go leave a comment with Loren.

Aug 03, 2011 05:59 PM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

Not only that, but it’s a palm tree. They are difficult to remove. Even as small as that one is, it will be difficult to remove. I dislike palm trees.

Happy Thursday!

Aug 04, 2011 03:27 AM
Robert Butler
Aspect Inspection - Montreal West Island, QC
Montreal Home Inspector | Aspect Inspection

Hi Don. That's what I do to but lots of buyers cant visualize the grown trees. You have to put it in writing.

Dan, thanks. It is worth of being put in front of home buyers. Loren will appreciate the comment.

Hi Russel. Here I'd have to go to the botanical gardens to see a palm tree, so I'm not aware that they are difficult to remove. You are showing off your photo skills I see.

Aug 04, 2011 06:25 AM
Jack Gilleland
Home Inspection and Investor Services, Clayton - Clayton, OH

Wonder if Loren had a difficult time convincing the buyer/seller that that little tiny palm was dangerous.

Aug 04, 2011 03:04 PM
Robert Butler
Aspect Inspection - Montreal West Island, QC
Montreal Home Inspector | Aspect Inspection

Jack, You should comment on Lorens blog and ask him that.

Aug 05, 2011 08:44 AM