Today, i took a phone call about a lady saying here new born baby has been sick & the doc. can't find anything wrong with the baby.

I asked her some questions about the condition of the home & how long it's been since it was last inspected. She said that they had just bought the home 2 months ago & didn't have an inspection.

I had a hard time getting in the crawl space because of the standing water at the opening. I was a little shocked to see that the foundation was holding water & more than half the crawl space was under water. The vapor barrier was of no help at this point & there was no sump pump to get the water out. There was some visible mold on the floor joist.

I felt really bad for this young couple & there baby,

Please always recommend inspections no matter if the buyer want's one or not. Don't let anyone make a bad mistake like this one.

 
Posted by jamie allen on 12/15/2007 02:12 AM   Comments (11)  
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DEC
15
2007
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Jamie,

I see that quite often here in my area. Depending upon when the property was constructed, there should have been a positive drain installed to allow the water to exit the property. If there is one, it must be clogged. As a member of IAQA, my concern here is that there may be mold contamination in the ductwork. Have the mother have mold toxicology tests run. This will determine if there is an allergic reaction going on. Better yet, have her call me on my cell. As I do a lot of mold surveys, I may be able to help. 
3:02am • #1
1,241,121 Points 158 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Jamie,

I see that quite often here in my area. Depending upon when the property was constructed, there should have been a positive drain installed to allow the water to exit the property. If there is one, it must be clogged. As a member of IAQA, my concern here is that there may be mold contamination in the ductwork. Have the mother have mold toxicology tests run. This will determine if there is an allergic reaction going on. Better yet, have her call me on my cell. As I do a lot of mold surveys, I may be able to help. 
3:03am • #2
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Jamie,

I see that quite often here in my area. Depending upon when the property was constructed, there should have been a positive drain installed to allow the water to exit the property. If there is one, it must be clogged. As a member of IAQA, my concern here is that there may be mold contamination in the ductwork. Have the mother have mold toxicology tests run. This will determine if there is an allergic reaction going on. Better yet, have her call me on my cell. As I do a lot of mold surveys, I may be able to help. 
3:04am • #3

     What a sad story.  Hopefully they can get the problem diagnosed and corrected quickly for everyone's health and safety. Inspections are so necessary !!!

      I just had a client walk away from a deal due to  excessive water under a house.  The main sewer line had a brak in it and the seller had poured bleach into the drains to try to cover up the problem.  Inspector found it pronto, and that was the end of that deal.
4:16am • #4
That is a great posting Linda - I don't understand why people would pass on the home inspection.  This is one of the most important things a buyer can do, and I think that most buyer's agent should insist one them doing it.  Thanks for the good reminder of the importance of a good home inspection.
5:29am • #5
Jamie, thanks for sharing this.  A home inspection is a very important part of the home buying process.
5:43am • #6
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I always recommend my buyer(s) get a home inspection.  It just pays in the long run to do it.  This family should definitely have some tests done for the safety and health of the family. 
5:43am • #7
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I just got done explaining this to a buyer of new construction.  Even new construction needs inspected.  Just because it's brand new, doesn't mean it's done correctly.  An inspection can save time, money and lives.
6:40am • #8

Michael, thanks for the infomation & offering to help. I have recommended all the things to the client & i will help her get these things done.

Linda, people will do about anything to hide a problem.

Vincent, very true thanks for the comment

Joseph, I agree with you 100% & i can't think of a time that you shouldn't hire a home inspector.

Dallas, thanks for the input & they are having an indoor air specialist coming out to test for mold type & spore count.

Chris, good point i inspected one a few days ago & there is about 6 or 7 thousand dollars worth of repairs that need fixing. Always have an inspection.

 
11:09am • #9
FEB
06
2008
125,787 Points

Great Post Jamie.

New to AR and just checking out fellow Hoosiers. When I get some business your way I will look you up.

Happy Selling!
Tony Grego - Indiana Mortgage Broker

5:21pm • #10
FEB
09
2008

Tony,

Thanks for the comment & i hope that things are picking up your way.
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