home inspections carlsbad new mexico: Installing appliances and meeting code. Desert Sun Home inspections.
- 03/14/14 08:39 PM
Installing appliances and meeting code. Desert Sun Home inspections. On this recent home inspection in Artesia, New Mexico. I ran into a lot of "What the" issues. The home had been upgraded over the years. The Two furnaces and A/C units were installed in 2010. These "New units" should be to code and good to go. Not the case. Neither furnace had a sediment trap. And neither furnace had a combustion air intake in the room. Plus the rooms for the furnaces had a solid door. No way to get combustion air from the homes interior. This is not installed to code.
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home inspections carlsbad new mexico: Sealing up roof penetrations. What not to do. He's Baaaack.
- 03/13/14 09:39 PM
Sealing up roof penetrations. What not to do. He's Baaaack. For those who follow my posts. You know I am talking about Uncle Bob and his new sidekick Nephew Willy. Because of all the added work Uncle Bob had taken on these days he was forced to get a helper. Who better to help than his nephew Willy. Being almost caught up with in Rogers Arkansas, they returned to New Mexico to continue the assault and insult to many homes in this area. This poor unsuspecting home owner had them take care of some leaks on the roof. "Hey Willy, Bring me … (28 comments)
home inspections carlsbad new mexico: EFIS stucco. Maintain it. Home inspection in Carlsbad New Mexico.
- 11/13/13 09:25 PM
EFIS stucco. Maintain it. Home inspection in Carlsbad New Mexico. When the builders build a home and install a Exterior Foam Installed Stucco. They are installing a product or application of a product that has a history of failing. The cracks that form in the exterior applied stucco needs to be repaired as soon as they are found. Water penetration is the leading cause of hidden damage to a home. This damage can end up costing the home owner hundreds if not thousands of dollars in repairs. Maintaining the homes exterior applied stucco is very important. Take a look here at the … (8 comments)
home inspections carlsbad new mexico: New Home? Everything should be O.K. right? Inspections in Carlsbad N.M.
- 11/05/13 08:31 PM
New Home? Everything should be O.K. right? Inspections in Carlsbad N.M. Buying a newer home should be a no brainer. There should be very little if any thing that needs attention when it comes to the way the home was built. I mean after all the home was built by a reputable builder and inspected by the local building inspectors working for the city, county and state right? There should be very little found when inspecting this home. BUT.....This is why you get a home inspection. There are some Realtors agents out there that try to push the home without a home … (26 comments)
home inspections carlsbad new mexico: One thing leads to another. Home inspection in Hobbs New Mexico
- 07/09/13 10:42 PM
One thing leads to another. Home inspection in Hobbs New Mexico. Desert Sun home inspections in Carlsbad, New Mexico gets around. We had received a request for a home inspection from the lender on this home. They wanted to know of the repairs had been completed before closing on the home. This is a rental unit and was occupied at time of the inspection. New laminate flooring, removed the carpeting in the entire home. Re painted the exterior trim. There's only one issue with the inspection. Sounded very simple right? I was walking around the home inspecting the work after taking … (34 comments)
home inspections carlsbad new mexico: Why do sellers do this? And why do Realtors overlook it?
- 04/17/13 11:21 PM
Why do sellers do this? And why do Realtors overlook it? There are a lot of homes i see with problems the sellers could have taken care of pretty easily. Why the Realtors don't inform the sellers of these issues before they even list the home? Why does'nt the Realtors look at the home before they start showing the home? And if they did look at the home Why did'nt they tell the seller about the issues with the home? It seems the Realtors and home owners would want a simple sale. No issues for inspectors to find. I know it's … (12 comments)
I add them to my reports in the section that the picture is relevent to. For instance, when there is an issue with the exhause vents in the attic, they are actually listed twice in the report.
Once in the Attic section of the report, then in the bath or kitchen section in the report. Many homes have a exhaust fan … (24 comments)
home inspections carlsbad new mexico: Home Certificate of occupancy approved. Really.
- 05/13/12 12:34 AM
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.
Don't worry. It happens to the best of us. The day you met and the day you tied the knot, everything was blissful! Then suddenly it's a few years later, you're smack in the middle of a dreary winter--and you wake-up on this Valentine's Day morning and wonder which one of you let yourself go first? Sigh... But fear not! Don't be so hasty … (28 comments)
home inspections carlsbad new mexico: Active Rain Blogs are getting noticed by others. Home tips for women.
- 02/12/12 02:06 AM
Active Rain Blogs are getting noticed by others. Home tips for women. Active Rain is quickly becoming to "go to place" for all Real Estate related information. This is evedent with the large number of visitors to the site. At Desert Sun Home Inspections, I try to give a lot of information about all types of subjects. With that said. I received a call from Tina Gleisner. She is the founder of the web site Home tips for women. She wanted to ask if she could use my last post about "attic's and getting to know them". I was happy to hear … (25 comments)
home inspections carlsbad new mexico: Crawl space horrors. There is no room at all.
- 02/05/12 01:57 AM
Crawl space horrors. There is no room at all. Here's an inspection where I needed to inspect the crawl space. There was no room atall to move around under the home. The owner of the home told me if I needed any help, just to call out. I told him if I called out it was because I was stuck under the home. See how much room there was under this home. Not much at all.
This shot makes it look like there is a lot of room. But there was only about 14 inches to get under the "I" … (17 comments)
Notice the drain line ready to fall off the tail piece? The wall is not insulated or covered, where the drain leaves the home to the exterior.
Notice the plug that has been broken off on the right of the "tee". It was never replaced. It has a piece of rubber hanging out of it. Also all the drain lines are exposed to the weather.
There is a home I went to inspect. A manufactured home out of town. When i got there it looked like a really good home. "From the outside". When I got to the portion of the inspection to take a look and pictures of the crawlspace. I was amazed at what I saw under the home. I guess the old saying "out of sight, out of mind" is true. O.K. Let's get down and dirty.
From the view of the front of thwe home it looks like a really good home. And on the inside … (20 comments)
home inspections carlsbad new mexico: I'm the fourth inspector. Really ?
- 10/12/11 12:06 AM
I'm the fourth inspector. Really ? When I got the call about a home inspection in my competitor's back yard, I thought great. My competition is always coming to town and inspecting here, so why not go there and do a job close to his office. The family is relocating and needs a home inspection to verify that there are "no Problems" with the home. I found a few issues that were not found by the first three inspectors. Vent missing louvers.
I know this does not look like a big deal, but when it do'es rain, it will let the … (33 comments)
This duct work in an attic of a home that got a "free" audit and the work completed on it. The insulator clearly states it's a r-11 insulator. The minimum requirements for duct work is a r-19 insulator. The seams are not sealed completly. See top left. if I was the one completing the post inspection, then this home would fail. I checked under the sheating and noticed the seams of the duct work were not sealed with a "mastic sealer". This … (38 comments)
home inspections carlsbad new mexico: Proofreading documents, always a good thing.
- 10/05/11 03:04 PM
Proofreading documents, always a good thing. Proofreading is a dying art, wouldn't you say? Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter It took two or three readings before the editor realized that what he was reading was impossible!!! They put in a correction the next day. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- I just couldn't help but sending this along.. Too funny. Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says No crap, really? Ya think? --------------------------------------------- Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers Now that's taking things a bit far! ----------------------------------------------------- Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over What a guy! Everyone have a … (27 comments)
home inspections carlsbad new mexico: Want to stay young forever?
- 07/04/11 11:02 PM
Want to stay young forever? This was a question posed to me by a friend. Here are a few simple step that can help you avoid the pitfalls of getting older. We all need to read this over and over till it becomes a "daily routine", and part of who we are. How to stay young. 1. Try everything twice. On one womans headstone she said she wanted this epitath "Tried everything twice, loved it both times" 2. Keep only cheerful friends, the "grouches will only pull you down in life". 3. Keep learning about computers, crafts, gardening, or what ever. Never … (60 comments)
home inspections carlsbad new mexico: Remember me?
- 07/04/11 12:48 AM
Remember me? This is a video that was created by a fifteen year old girl called LIZZIE PALMER. It has had over 30 million hits. It's what the fourth of July is all about. When we think of the fourth of July, we think of vacations and cookouts. But LiZZIE takes it to the next level. I hope you watch this timeless video. http://www.youtube.com/v/ervaMPt4Ha0&autoplay=1 This is a video you don't want to miss. Have a great and safe holiday today. Best, Clint McKie Desert Sun Home Inspections, Carlsbad, New Mexico … (33 comments)
home inspections carlsbad new mexico: One Billion dollars available for refinancing.
- 06/23/11 12:01 AM
One billion dollars available for refinancing homes. According to this information the United States Housing and Urban Development has made one billion dollars available for refinancing of homes in risk of foreclosure. Follow the link and read all about it. Hud and Neighborworks America announces This "EMERGENCY HOMEOWNERS HELP PROGRAM" Or referred to as (EHLP) will help struggling homeowners at risk of foreclosure. I have seen posts where there are some areas that over 50% of home for sale are in "short sale" or starting the "Foreclosure process". These funds can and will help homeowners fight foreclosure. Although all states have … (28 comments)
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