I don’t know the whole story on this, but what I do know adds up to “odd.”
I was informed by my client that the seller has informed them the roof was 7 years old and there were no known leaks.
I said OK, and dove into the inspection.
I could see the roof had been “less than professionally” installed, but if it did not leak, at least that would be a good thing.
When I got inside, the first thing I noticed was a nasty hole in the ceiling with all kinds of evidence of past leaking.
My immediate reaction was that it was an old leak and damage done prior to the current roof installation.
My second reaction was closer to, “yea, sure the roof does not leak.”
But it was nice for the buckets to put themselves on the stairs to collect the current leaking.
Charles Buell, Real Estate Inspections in Seattle
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com
They actually think people will believe there isn't a current leak with all of that damage and evidence to the contrary? I may have been born at night but it wasn't last night.
Apr 29, 2016 01:13 AM
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886
Charles I ran into a couple years ago where an elderly lady (whose husband had died recently) insisted there where no leaks in the roof as her husband was good at taking care of their home. She had no idea of what was really going on and only pictures could convince her we needed to address the leaking roof.
Apr 29, 2016 01:38 AM
Falcon Property Company - Colorado Springs, CO
Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor
Oh, you meant water leaks!
My first thought is, "Disgusting." My second thought is my new favorite, "Run, Forrest, Run!"
Apr 29, 2016 03:00 AM
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services
Charles ... I love me some nice buckets to catch the water from a roof that does not leak.
Good Grief .... they must have been banking on a really ... blind ... inspector.
Apr 29, 2016 04:07 AM
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia
How people can possibly get the idea that something like that won't be noticed is utterly beyond normal thinking.
Of course, you gave it the lick test, right? Chicken = leak. Gypsum = no leak.
Apr 29, 2016 06:19 AM
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia
Oh, Charlie was screeching this morning, asking for attention, about 4am.
He was saying, "Char - li - li - li - li!"
Apr 29, 2016 06:21 AM
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