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Why would you do this? What some people thinking when working on homes

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Home Inspector with Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections 10072923

Why would you do this? What some people thinking when working on homes?

At Desert Sun Home Inspections in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

I run into all kinds of stuff I call "The Oddities".

I don't have a clue as to what the owner, repairman, Uncle Bob or any one else for that matter was thinking when they do things that just make no sense at all.

This is the kind of stuff that just makes me want to slap the heck out of the person who did the work.

Remember, if you don't know what you are doing then don't do it.

On a recent home inspection in Carlsbad, Yes I did say Carlsbad.

As many of you know I have been really trying to get a foothold in the Carlsbad Home Inspection markets with little or no success.

But I did get a call from a Big Named Realtors office here in Carlsbad. The needed a multi unit inspection for their buyer.

After I had set up the inspection and was there on time I found that the buyer is a former client of mine  that I did a home inspection for in another city a few months back.

This was a surprising call. But the buyer said they wanted Desert Sun Home Inspections to do the inspections. Good choice I say.

Here is what I saw in the bathroom above the tub. When I got to the home being inspected.

Tell me what it is.

Above bathtub in Fifth home.

Looks just like a heating and cooling register right?

But here is the issue I have with this type of venting.

There needs to be ducting connected to the vent right?

Kinda hard to do when you have a space heater an no ducting in the entire home.

Space heater in home.

This means the is no ducting in the attic for the vent.

Back side view of vent in bath.

This is actually the attic access. But nothing attached to the vent. It was not even screened off to prevent any insects or rodents that may have gotten into the attic from coming into the home.

My recommendation was to relocate the access then close up existing access.

 

Remember.

Always get a professional certified home inspection.

 

If you are buying a home and want a very good home inspection. Call Clint McKie at 1-575-706-5586 Desert Sun Home Inspections can and will find the issues if there are any. We service Eddy, Lea and Chaves Counties in Southeast New Mexico.

Have a great day every one.

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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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Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

A good home inspector is worth his weight in gold, Clint. Thank goodness for you guys.

Aug 14, 2013 09:51 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Mr. Bond.

I think you are right. There may have been a hole there to start and they thought they needed an access. Then installed it over the tub.

Have a nice day in Fairport Harbor.

Best, Clint McKie

Aug 14, 2013 10:02 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Vince,

My thought exactly. Now if we can figure out why. We would be a brilliant inspector. LOL

Have a very good day inspecting homes in Missouri.

Best, Clint McKie

Aug 14, 2013 10:03 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Fred,

Not really,

They had the A/C on full blast. That kept the warm air out of the home.

Enjoy the day in the Land O Lakes area.

Best, Clint McKie

Aug 14, 2013 10:05 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Joan,

I write up cleaning the ducting. But I think it hardly ever happens if ever.

Have a nice day in Denver.

Best, Clint McKie

Aug 14, 2013 10:06 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Barbara,

Just tryinmg to scare the buyers straight into the Services of Desert Sun Home Inspections.

Thanks for the shout out.

Have a god day selling homes in Rockwall Texas.

Best, Clint McKie

Aug 14, 2013 10:08 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Adrian,

Never stops my friend. Seems I find things I thought I would never see.

keep me hopping and learning.

Have a wonderful day in the greater Seattle area.

Best, Clint McKie

Aug 14, 2013 10:09 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Anita,

Yes they did. But they were very far off base with this one.

Have a nice day in Warner Robins.

Best, Clint McKie

Aug 14, 2013 10:17 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hello Steven,

Yes it was. Just grab the vent and lift. Entry was gained.

Then came the fun of inspecting the attic with an offset ladder. Not fun at all.

Have a great day in Federal Way, Washington.

Best, Clint McKie

Aug 14, 2013 10:19 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi James.

I did recommend it be removed and then re located. But who knows what the buyers will do.

Have a great day in Rogers. Try and stay dry my friend.

Best, Clint McKie

Aug 14, 2013 10:20 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Sally and David.

All we as inspectors can do is point out the defects. Then it's up to the owners and sellers to hash it out.

Have a nice day in Wisconsin.

Best, Clint McKie

Aug 14, 2013 10:22 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Ginny,

I can see a resident sitting in the tub and having a "Black Widow spider" drop down on them. Not a good thing.

Have a great day in North Kingstown.

Best, Clint McKie

Aug 14, 2013 10:24 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hello Conrad,

Yes there was. Not much to say but have it all in the report. And there was a lot to report.

Have a wonderful day in the Webster area today.

Best, Clint McKie

Aug 14, 2013 10:25 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Toni,

This is true. But they have to be a very good inspector as well. Some just look around.

Have a great day in Trinity today.

Best, Clint McKie

Aug 14, 2013 10:26 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Aren't you happy you have digital cameras now and not have to pay for film?

Aug 15, 2013 08:45 PM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

That's an attic access if you're as thin as a lizard.  And putting drywall screws over a shower is classic.  That's in Carlsbad, Virginia, right?

Aug 16, 2013 09:39 AM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Conrad,

Yes I am. It would cost a fortune to take all these with just a film camera. Then the processing Oh My.

Have a good night in Webster.

Best, Clint McKie

Aug 16, 2013 10:16 AM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Jay,

The access was over the tub and on an outside wall. The roofing and rafters were in the way to gain access. Had to stick my camera up there and take shots from the ladder.

Have a good night in Bristow my friend.

Best, Clint McKie

Aug 16, 2013 10:18 AM
Donald Hester
NCW Home Inspections, LLC - Wenatchee, WA
NCW Home Inspections, LLC

Clint, Lovely work there. You just have to scratch your head.

Aug 16, 2013 11:17 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Donald,

Sometimes that's all you can do. Gotta love the business my friend.

Have a great weekend in the Great Northwest.

Best, Clint McKie

Aug 16, 2013 11:39 PM