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Home Certificate of occupancy approved. Really.

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Home Inspector with Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections 10072923

Home Certificate of occupancy approved. Really.

Here is a home built in 2005.

The mechanical inspector was there and approved everything in the home. Then the home was issued a certificate of occupancy.

This certificate of occupancy cannot be issued if there is anything that needs to be finished and or repaired to code.

At a home inspection yesterday I was in the attic of this 2005 home.

I entered the attic through the access door in the Master bedroom closet.

As soon as I entered the attic. This is what I saw.

Unconnected utility room vent.

Of course it was a little more hidden than what you see. I did open up the insulation for a better picture.

I noticed this as soon as I entered the attic.

Why did'nt the Mechanical inspector see this and have the repairs made before issuing a C of O?

The really sad part is, there are three of these vents in the attic, none are hooked up and all three are the same.

I really don't think the State inspector ever entered the attic for the final inspection.

Why are we even paying an inspector that works for the state if they are not doing their job correctly?

Have a great day everyone.

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Clint  McKie

Owner of Desert Sun Home Inspections Carlsbad, New Mexico. Eddy County's only certified home inspection service WITH OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Serving all of South East New Mexico. We inspect the homes entire structure from the roof to the foundation, and everything in between. Most reports within 4-24 hours from time of inspection completion. We issue a PDF report with pictures Starting at $250.00 for each home inspection. Why settle for less when you can have the best?

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Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Clint.  Great question by James.  Do you report this to town hall?

May 13, 2012 08:37 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Will.

That's some major violations.

What is the next step? wait and see what the state will do? Or sue them for not doing their job?

More questions than answers.

Thank you for the comment.

Best, clint McKie

May 13, 2012 08:53 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Donald,

Keep up the good work.

If we wrote up every single code violation we could find, the report would be fifty pages and no one would ever buy a home. LOL

Have a good day.

Best, Clint McKie

May 13, 2012 08:56 PM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

The idea that the local jurisdictional inspector went into the attic space is one in a gafillion.  That would require more than a broom stick to test the smoke detectors...   that's usually the only tool those guys ever bring.

May 13, 2012 08:58 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hello Kathy,

I hear it and you have seen it. "WHY GET A HOME INSPECTION" on a brand new home? Now you know why.

Have a great day today.

Best, Clint McKie

May 13, 2012 08:58 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi James,

You are more than welcome. What a scam... Makes me mad.

But I did check with the state and the inspector has changed since the 2005 inspection.

There is a new inspector working today. I know several state inspectors but not the ones who work the Roswell area.

Thanks for the comment and have a good day in Rogers, Arkansas.

Best, Clint mcKie

May 13, 2012 09:02 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Conrad,

There is nothing I can do at this point. If the inspection had taken place last week or last month, the state could have the home re-evaluated and or re- inspected. This is according to another state inspector I had talked to about this issue.

Have a good day in Massachusetts.

Clint McKie 

May 13, 2012 09:05 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

If you are not going to do it right you should not do it! That said, reality sets in, and you understand why you should strongly suggest a home inspection to every buyer. Enjoy your day!

May 13, 2012 09:08 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Jay,

Your right. They bring a broom stick to see if the smoke detectors are working.

But they we absent the day of classes when they were talking about actually going into the attic and inspect it as well.

Have agood one this week.

Best, Clint mcKie 

May 13, 2012 09:08 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hello Wayne,

Older homes, newer homes, they all need a home inspection.

You need to inspect all homes as if the home was never inspected by anyone EVER.

Have a great week ahead in Fort Myers, Florida.

Best, Clint McKie 

May 13, 2012 09:12 PM
Mona Gersky
MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC
GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Clint, do you ever have nightmares of things that you've seen in your inspections?  I surely would.  Yikes and yikes again.

May 13, 2012 10:30 PM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Clint ...you either care or you don't care about everything ....it's evident they just didn't care!  Nice post as always!  Have a great day in Carlsbad!

May 13, 2012 11:04 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Mona,

I don't have nightmares but I do worry about things I see and find that are serious issues with a home.

Some contractors need to be driven out of business.

Thanks for the comment,

Best, Clint McKie

May 14, 2012 09:08 AM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hello Rob,

Seems this past inspector did'nt care about a thing.

Have a good day in Bristol.

Best, Clint McKie

May 14, 2012 09:10 AM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Thanks Clint for the follow up.

May 14, 2012 08:21 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

You are so welcome Conrad.

Have you found another "Airport to use yet"?

Have a great day today.

Best, Clint McKie

May 14, 2012 08:32 PM
Al Raymondi
Ocean View Realty Group in Ormond By The Sea Florida - Ormond Beach, FL
Ormond By The Sea Florida - Home and Condo Sales

That gives a good reason to have a home inspection even for a newly built home Clint.

May 14, 2012 09:23 PM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Clint, i have learned so much through your posts & the other inspectors on how not to trust a CO anymore...it is just unbelievable...many thanks!

May 15, 2012 08:50 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Al,

Even a brand new home needs a home inspection.

The builders won't like it, but it's somthing you should do when buying a home. New or not.

Have a good day in Ormond by the Sea.

Best, Clint McKie

May 15, 2012 09:16 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hello Ginny,

Now when you go out to look at a "PRE-LISTING" you can look for some of these issues.

Informing agents and buyers alike. That's why I post in the Rain.

Have a good week ahead in Rhode Island.

Best, Clint McKie

May 15, 2012 09:19 PM