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Buyers beware getting a home inspected. Get references, safety issues.

By Clint Mckie

Home Inspector with Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections 10072923

September 29, 2013 11:57 PM

Buyers beware getting a home inspected. Get references, safety issues.

As the story continues on this home that was inspected by a previous home inspector in my area.

If you missed the post from yesterday here it is follow the link for a look see. http://actvra.in/44Q2#sthash.VyTjL6yw.dpuf

So Far there is 53 comments one being a spam.

Today I want to focus on the safety issues with the home. the front deck and railings are correct. but the builder must have ran out of time or money to complete the rear deck to meet codes. Take a look at the rear deck railings.

Deck railings.

The gap in the railings is a total of seven inches apart. Nearly exact for missing every other ballistor. this means the home is not to code for the safety factor for the railings of the rear deck.

But this is not the major violation with this inspection with regards to the safety of the homes residents.

This is a Two story home. With a walk out balcony on the second floor. So there needs to be a safety factor in place right?

Take a look at what I found when I got to the Second floor balcony.

Upper balcony

Yes this is what it looks like when I inspected the so called upper balcony. They get to walk out onto the actual roof.

But here is the actiual. really big issues for the upper area balcony. The railings are not there at the ends of the balcony. Take a look at this.

End of railings not done.

The railings stop short of being completed and stops no one from getting onto the roof.

End of railing East end.

The railings are unfinished. Can you imagins having any children getting onto the balcony and then onto the roof just to fall and get injured? Remember this is on the second floor of the home.

I can't stress enough the importance of getting a really good home inspection by a certified and qualified home inspector.

This is why many home buyers call Clint McKie at Desert Sun Home Inspections in Carlsbad, New Mexico

Call 1-575-706-5586

Have a wonderful day every one.

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Marc McMaster

RE/MAX Centre Realty - State College, PA

Putting my clients before myself

That is one of the most ghetto construction practices I have ever seen. Amazing that made it that far.

Sep 30, 2013 12:00 AM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Marc,

The biggest and I mean the biggest thing is that it was never mentioned in the previous eport. I guess they never even went up there to inspect it.

Have a great day in Pa.

Best, Clint McKie

Sep 30, 2013 12:04 AM

Ginny Gorman

RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI

Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

How about the underneath...i would worry about supports too as a homeowner...crazy not extending those railings Clint!!

Sep 30, 2013 12:31 AM

Fred Hernden, CMI

Superior Home Inspections - Greater Albuquerque Area - Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque area Master Inspector

That's a pretty sweet access to the roof! But not a balcony....

Sep 30, 2013 12:51 AM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

That's a mess, Clint. The safety factor alone is a disaster waiting to happen.

Sep 30, 2013 05:16 AM

Steven Cook

No Longer Processing Mortgages. - Tacoma, WA

Clint -- sure they have access - but that is not a balcony -- and that does not look like a proper way to put that roof cover on, since it overlaps the shingles, and the water will just go under it. Was that part of the roof reinforced in any way? That would be another safety issue if not.

Sep 30, 2013 05:45 AM

Wayne Johnson

Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX

San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

There is a pretty comprehensive protocol and certification process for the state licensing for inspectors here. Weary to avoid using any that do not measure up.

Sep 30, 2013 06:35 AM

Adrian Willanger

206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com - Seattle, WA

Profit from my two decades of experience

Clint,

That's really a bad job, how about tripping over the roofing decking cover.

Best-Adrian

Sep 30, 2013 07:32 AM

Jay Markanich

Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA

Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

That's pathetic. And to nail sheet shingles over other shingles, with no slope to handle the shingles! Nevermind walking on the roof. They don't want to walk up there anyway, with the railing like that they must want to have a quick trip to the car.

Sep 30, 2013 08:05 AM

Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366

Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA

General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

It sure makes getting up on the roof easier. :)

There is certainly a safety concern here and something needs to be done Clint.

Sep 30, 2013 02:39 PM

James Dray

Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

I think that even Uncle Bob would not have done something like that. While he may lack a lot of things safety is not one. Besides there was no mention of duct tape so I know it wasn't him.

Sep 30, 2013 07:56 PM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Ginny,

There is a lot of things wrong with this home. The so called upper balcony is a huge one. There is a number of things wrong up there.

Have a great day in Rhode Island.

Best,Clint McKie

Sep 30, 2013 09:07 PM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Fred.

A full 36 inch exterior door to the so called balcony. The home is being touted as having a balcony. I would say it's an emergency escape door.

Have a great day in Land O Lakes my friend.

Best, Clint McKie

Sep 30, 2013 09:11 PM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Toni,

Yes it is. Waht if a child gets up there? Asking for trouble with this area of the home.

Have a great day in Trinity.

Best, Clint McKie

Sep 30, 2013 09:12 PM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Steven.

First and foremost you don't walk on the roof covering. There should have beena type of deck up there to help protect the roofing materials. Then the railing are not correct at all.

Many safety issues with this home.

Have a good day in Federal Way Washington.

Best, Clint McKie

Sep 30, 2013 09:31 PM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Wayne,

As well there should be in every state. We are an important part of the home buying orocess.

Have a good day in San Antonio.

Best, Clint McKie

Sep 30, 2013 09:32 PM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hello Adrian,

And that's just the start of what had to be in the report for this upper section of the home.

Thanks for the visit and have a nice day in Seattle my friend.

Best, Clint McKie

Sep 30, 2013 09:34 PM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Jay,

Plus the railing ballusters were too far apart as well.

Lot's of issues that need to be taken care of before the closing if the buyers choose to buy the home.

Have a very good day in the Bristow area today.

Best, Clint McKie

Sep 30, 2013 09:36 PM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Tom,

Yes very easy to get onto the roof. That's why the concern is so great. Never mind the huge amount of other issues the area up there has added in the report.

Have a nice day in Sacramento.

Best, Clint McKie

Sep 30, 2013 09:38 PM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi James,

Uncle Bob would not even do things this way. He would have finished the railings at least. Even if they were not installed correctly. They at least would have been completed.

Have a really good week in Rogers my freind.

Best, Clint McKie

Sep 30, 2013 09:40 PM