columbus ohio home inspector: You know too much!
- 11/23/09 12:57 AM
Had a Realtor tell me that the reason that she would not use me is because I know too much and would find too many problems with the house. I guess that this is the only profession where you are penalized for being the best. Sad but true. I wonder who her client would want inspecting their home? Her hand picked inspector or one that is looking out for their interests. … (14 comments)
Some facts about Ohio licenses and certifications that you may want to consider when getting a Home Inspection or recommend a Home Inspector to you clients. Ohio does not regulate Home Inspectors. This law is still pending, and pending and pending. To do residential 1, 2, and 3 family electric, plumbing, HVAC, etc. work there is no license available or required in The State of Ohio. Some registration may be required. WE DO NOT LICENSE RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS NOR DO WE LICENSE GENERAL CONTRACTORS. The State of Ohio only licenses Commercial … (8 comments)
columbus ohio home inspector: HI or PE?
- 10/14/09 03:27 AM
When do you use a Professional Engineer rather than a Home Inspector? Here is an email that I just recieved: "Hello I was wondering how much you charge for home inspections? I am refinancing my home and I need an inspection of the foundation. Could you let me know?" Here is what I said: "Inspections start at $XXX.00 (whole house). If you think that you have a problem with your foundation then you need a P.E. (professional engineer)." That same thing holds true for an Electrical Inspection. You need a ESI (Electrical Safety Inspector). You need to know who to call or who … (1 comments)
columbus ohio home inspector: Inspect the Inspector
- 09/30/09 08:04 AM
I just ran across this article and would like to share with those of you that are in states that do not require the licensing of Home Inspectors. Here is the link: http://www.canada.com/life/inspect+your+home+inspector/2050469/story.html Again this is for the states that have no regulations. Not for those who have qualified Home Inspectors. Is Mike Holmes out of line in what he says or does he bring up good points? Anyone who knows me knows my opinions. I would like to here your opinions. … (5 comments)
columbus ohio home inspector: Recently updated-Are you sure?
- 09/24/09 10:05 AM
Recently updated-Are you sure? An inspection that I did Tuesday night made me think, what a concept!!!!! When Realtor ® advertises a home that has been updated do they verify that this is true? On this, the Tuesday night inspection, I found that the electrical and the plumbing systems had been ‘replaced'. It only took me a moment to know that none of the work had been permitted or inspected, as required in this jurisdiction. It all (the work performed) needed to be repaired or replaced. Good news for the buyers was that they were not inheriting a $5,000.00 fix. Bad … (10 comments)
columbus ohio home inspector: Footer Inspection- New Construction
- 09/09/07 03:50 AM
When building a new home the most important inspection that you can have performed is a footer inspection. If not performed quickly enough the footer can be hidden by the backfill and the basement floor. That is why I like to inspect the footer rather than waiting to do a foundation inspection. Here is what a footer depth should be. Assuming a 8" thick wall. Now here is what the footer looked like in another location. Can you see why it is important not to wait or skip this inspection? Can you see why having a Residential Building Inspector perform this inspection for you is important? In a … (7 comments)
columbus ohio home inspector: Certified Home Inspectors (Ohio)
- 07/11/07 09:34 AM
First the State of Ohio does not certify nor license Home Inspectors. So what does it mean when you talk to someone who says they are a Certified Home Inspector. In Ohio not much. There are however certifications issued by The Board of Building Standards State of Ohio. They are: Residential Building OfficialResidential Plans ExamineerResidential Building InspectorResidential Plumbing InspectorI have these certifications PLUS: Electrical Safety InspectorI know that many do not know that these exist. The first four started 2 July 2006. The 5th started in 1970. If you want to set yourself above the rest recommend someone who has taken the time and proved to the … (7 comments)
columbus ohio home inspector: Home Inspector CAUSED defects
- 07/07/07 07:04 AM
Should Home Inspectors have to reimbursed the seller if they cause the seller to pay a licensed contractor to 'fix' a problem that they created? Example today I had to reset a GFCI. The home inspector tripped the GFCI and did not know how to reset it. Then called it out as defective. Now, I come in and since I understand the operation of GFCI's I was able to 'fix' the problem with the flick of a switch. No problem existed. Just a problem caused by the inspector. Should the home inspector have to pay for my charge? The Realtors that use me ask that their … (91 comments)
columbus ohio home inspector: CSST lawsuit
- 06/29/07 07:32 AM
With the CSST lawsuit decision I was wondering how others (inspectors and Realtors) are explaining the decision to their clients. http://www.pddocs.com/csst/default.aspx Are you recommending examination by a licenced electrical contractor? Do you say that it was inspected by the local building department and must be OK? Do you even know about this? Sept 5th is the cut-off date for this. Your thoughts will this be like the Poly scare? … (9 comments)
columbus ohio home inspector: Staying connected
- 06/28/07 04:31 AM
Staying connected to my clients is extremely important to me. One of the ways that I do this is I have a broadband card. It allows me to get the Internet and my emails 24/7 anywhere that I carry my notebook. Need a copy of a report - no problem, need me to go back and take a picture of a repair and send it to you right then - no problem, sitting at a closing and need a statement from me in writing - no problem. I can do this as fast as it takes the computer to turn on. If I am … (1 comments)
columbus ohio home inspector: Dwelling electrical
- 04/26/07 04:02 AM
I would like to share a few articles on electric with respect to dwelling units. Federal Pacific Electric Co. Stab-lok® Update http://www.iaei.org/subscriber/magazine/99_c/stablok.htm Inspecting Electrical Renovations http://www.iaei.org/subscriber/magazine/03_b/magazine_03b_hartwell.htm Homeowners Warned About Aging Home Electrical Systems http://www.iaei.org/subscriber/magazine/03_c/magazine_03c_clendenin.htm Residential Electrical System Aging Research Project http://www.iaei.org/subscriber/magazine/05_f/almand.htm People understand that the furnace wears out or the plumbing leaks but seldom if ever do they thing that the wiring methods change. Maybe some of the information above will help everyone with the clients. … (10 comments)
columbus ohio home inspector: Columbus Ohio Home Inspections
- 04/25/07 10:55 AM
Many buyers and sellers have questions about home inspectors and home inspections. In the central Ohio area most Realtors use the standard CBR real estate contract, also known as the purchase contract. While Ohio does not regulate home inspectors or how home inspections are to be performed there are some things that are addressed in the purchase contract. To understand more about this process read: Dealing with Home Inspections … (0 comments)
columbus ohio home inspector: 2008 National Electric Code®
- 04/04/07 03:36 AM
There are major changes coming to the NEC® in 2008. I know that may seem a long time away but your actions today may come back to you next year. What am I saying? You may negotiate a price for the replacement of the electrical panel on the sale of a home. Lets say it is $1500.00 and the buyer waits until next year to replace it. Well next year that price will probably top $2500.00. Why? AFCI's (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter) will be required on ALL 120 volt 15 and 20 AMP branch circuits. I can see that there will be cases where that panel change … (23 comments)
columbus ohio home inspector: Electricians, Plumbers, ETC.
- 03/25/07 01:47 AM
Some areas of the State of Ohio have no regulation for residential specilty contractors. I mean some areas, and you might be surprised where, allow anyone to perform eletric, plumbing, etc. on residential construction without having to pass any type of testing. So when you ask that the repair be fix by a licensed electrician make sure that they can show you the state license issued to them. If not they may be just register in your area but not licensed. That local contractor may think that his registration is a license but it is not. The only licenses are issued by the State of … (0 comments)
columbus ohio home inspector: Proctored testing.
- 03/18/07 01:29 AM
Is proctored testing necessary? YES. At least for those who wish to engage in professions like Real Estate, Doctors, Lawyers, Insurance, Specialty Trades (Electric, Plumbing, Etc.), so why not the Home Inspection industry? What can the public do to ensure that the individual that they hire to do there home inspection is qualified? Look for someone who has chosen to take the time to prove that they are qualified to inspect your home. Some examples are: RBO A Residential Building Official. RBI A Residential Building Inspector. ESI An Electrical Safety Inspector. PE A Professional Engineer. These designation are available to anyone who choses to go through the required step to … (3 comments)
columbus ohio home inspector: Contractor/Builder Inspections
- 03/11/07 01:11 PM
Most Ohioians are unaware of the changes in Ohio law. Ohio now has a statewide residential building code. Effective date 27 May 2006. It is called the Residential Code of Ohio. Why is this important? Because no matter where you build or remodel in the state there is now one standard. This is important for both the general public and Realtors to know. There are many areas of the state that have no residential building inspections. This is of extra importance when recommending someone to inspect the new build or remodel. Residential Building Inspectors LLC has the certifications required to perform … (0 comments)
columbus ohio home inspector: Home 'Electrical' Inspector
- 03/11/07 12:58 AM
This weekend I was asked to repair an electrical panel per a Home Inspector's inspection. Not suprising that I found no problems with this installation. I guess the Home Inspector did not see the approved sticker on the panel. This is why the state says this: § 3783.06. Prohibition. No person shall engage in the practice of electrical inspection in this state unless he is the holder of a certificate of competency as an electrical safety inspector issued under Chapter 3783. of the Revised Code. Any person practicing or offering to practice electrical inspection shall show proof of his certification upon request as provided … (4 comments)
columbus ohio home inspector: New home construction Ohio
- 03/03/07 11:05 AM
If you have clients that are building or plan to build a new home and need that new home inspected, choose Residential Building Inspectors LLC because we are certified on the Residential Code of Ohio 2006 and the National Electric Code 2005. These are the most resent codes being used. Q. When does the Ohio Residential Code apply? A. The new law is clear on several points that address this question. The Code becomes effective on the 27th of May of 2006(1). After May 27th 2007, an owner is only required by law to submit construction documents to certified residential departments(2). The law then states, in … (0 comments)
Had a Realtor tell me that the reason that she would not use me is because I know too much and would find too many problems with the house.
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