home inspection roswell new mexico: I'm a plug and I am Screwed. - 04/15/14 10:07 PM
I'm a plug and I am Screwed.
Taking short cuts when installing any electrical plugs is not a good thing. No matter if you know what is correct or not correct.
The issues with this Dryer plug was obvious from the start.
No cover for the plug. But as I got closer to inspect the plug I noticed there was no box in the wall. None.
First view.

I noticed the cover was missing. Then as I got closer nd really inspected the plug I noticed it was simply attached to the wall stud with roofing screws.

This needs to … (22 comments)

home inspection roswell new mexico: You will need to call a plumber. Do not attempt this repair yourself. - 04/14/14 08:28 PM
You will need to call a plumber. Do not attempt this repair yourself.
This is what I wanted to tell the home owner.
But after he was telling me a story about how they had remodeled the kitchen.  I didn't have the heart to tell him.
But it will be in the report.
I have seen this before.
Making changes and improving the homes looks.
Like adding a garbage disposal and not wiring it correctly.
Or a new sink and faucet that they didn't know was leaking under the sink.
Having good intentions.
Most home owners want to do things the … (20 comments)

home inspection roswell new mexico: Garage wiring and time to start over. - 04/13/14 10:13 PM
Garage wiring and time to start over.
Garages are a vital part of the home selling. Most homes have a garage. So when you put your home up  for sale then you should have a complete inspection on the home and detached garage.
A pre listing inspection would have found these issues and the owner could have had the issues repaired or the very least had them listed in the disclosure statement.
Safety is number one priority.
Having poor wiring creates safety issues within the building being inspected. But this garage had a very long way to go to get to … (18 comments)

home inspection roswell new mexico: Replace those part's that are not working. - 04/13/14 08:18 AM
Replace those part's that are not working.
Of course if you know about the non working part at all.
A home inspection recently I found a number of issues with the homes electrical plumbing and the roof.
Plus the attic power vent. There were a lot of issues with this home. The owner was there and I asked him if he got a home inspection when he bought the home Four years ago.
"No I didn't". (but he should have)
He said that and then said "You are looking to find the faults with the home. There are a few. but … (16 comments)

home inspection roswell new mexico: I'm tired and giving up. - 04/10/14 10:38 PM
I'm tired and giving up.
Over the years, there is a lot to be proud of.
Many times when inspecting I find issues that are a safety issue's that could be life threatening.
This makes me feel good for the home owners. Not that they have repairs to make, but the possible life saving issue were found.
Each home has their issues that need to be taken care of even if the home is not sold.
It's supposed to work.
No matter what get's installed in or on a home, "It's supposed to work".
Parts on a home get tired … (95 comments)

home inspection roswell new mexico: Contractors and what not to do. Home inspection in Roswell New Mexico - 04/02/14 10:19 PM
Contractors and what not to do. Home inspection in Roswell New Mexico.
I always ask the buyers when at the home when inspecting
"Is there any issues that you noticed that is a concern for you"?
I often hear about some small issues. But then there are the buyers who really pay attention to the home when viewing the home for the first or second time.
I was told by this buyer the roof was replaced last year. The seller was at the home for the entire inspection so she was available if I had any questions. And did I have … (25 comments)

home inspection roswell new mexico: Installing a new Furnace or water heater? Trust but verify. - 11/06/13 09:47 PM
Installing a new Furnace or water heater? Trust but verify.
When ever you have new appliances installed in a home. say the water heater or a furnace. There needs to be a "Trust but verify inspection" done.
Almost all jurustictions in the United states require a permit for a new furnace or a new water heater.
In this case there was no permit pul;led. These installations were to say the least "Crappy". 
At Desert Sun Inspections in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
We are here to help you. if there are any issues with the installation of the newly purchased … (22 comments)

home inspection roswell new mexico: Hobbs Mexico home inspection. Pocket listing. Electrical issues. - 05/04/13 12:04 AM
Hobbs Mexico home inspection. Pocket listing. Electrical issues.
This home that Desert Sun Home Inspections in Carlsbad New Mexico posted
about yesterday has a few more issues that need to be repaired. Here is the link to the post if you missed the first post about this home.
Hobbs New Mexico home inspection. Pocket listing. Repairs needed bad.
http://actvra.in/Vjz
Electrical issues.
We'll start off by looking at the service to the home and what we found when inspecting the home was this. Look at the power service head.

It was so small I though it was a extension cord … (9 comments)

 
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