ohio home inspectors: Before you buy a rehabbed home!
- 12/02/09 05:15 AM
Before you buy a rehabbed home you should read this article: http://www.local12.com/news/local/story/Home-Buyers-Find-Big-Problems/oSEo6nDWm0e5_QdE_sC2NA.cspx Home inspectors are not regulated in Ohio and most have no idea about what is required when rehabbing a property. You should hire someone, like us, who is knowledgeable with what is required. We are certified and knowledgeable to inspect your home. … (2 comments)
ohio home inspectors: 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)
ohio home inspectors: Chicken Little
- 02/26/09 09:04 AM
One of the best compliments that I have ever received was from a Realtor. He said "Mike is NOT like Chicken Little". I guess what he was saying was that when I report something and /or explain something to a client, I do not make it sound like the sky is falling. That is one of the advantages of have a good construction background. It allows me to explain things that most HI would defer to another trade or professional. Get as much education as you can! What is the best compliment that you have received? … (7 comments)
ohio home inspectors: Bad Home Inspection Info
- 10/14/08 01:45 PM
Let me first start by saying that there are a ton of GOOD Home Inspectors out there. What I want you to do in this tough market is question every opinion that may sour one of your deals. A lot of Realtors®, the less experienced ones, assume that the information in the inspection report is correct, or at least credible. Why not, everyone is certified. An example of false information can be viewed here: http://activerain.com/blogsview/67758/12-AWG-on-a-30-AMP-breaker Again most inspectors are good just do not let the new ones lose you money. But in todays market do you want to take a … (1 comments)
ohio home inspectors: Watch what you keep outside your home
- 09/17/08 10:52 AM
How many of you use Microsoft's website to find an address? I have it on my computer so it is rare that I use Mapquest or Google. I just tried the MicroSoft website and it scares me. Why? You (EVERYONE) can see to much detail of your home. Here is the website: http://maps.live.com/# Type in your address and after it comes up click on the Bird's eye button. Wonder if the criminals use this???? OR This could be a great tool to put on your listings so your clients could view the neighborhood first. … (12 comments)
ohio home inspectors: ASHI & NAHI CE's
- 09/12/08 10:32 AM
If you need CE's for either ASHI or NAHI please attended one of these sessions: For ASHI members this September: contact Tom Horning detectivehomes@sbcglobal.net For NAHI member this Novermber: contact Forrest Lines fglines@aol.com If you are not a member of either of these organizations may I suggest you join one or both of them. Here is the next CE class: Ohio Chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors® Phone: 330-929-5239 Fax: 330-929-3576 E-mail: OHASHI@neo.rr.com September 9, 2008 The upcoming Thursday September 25, 2008 education meeting sponsored by the Ohio Chapter of ASHI will be a three session program. The speakers … (1 comments)
ohio home inspectors: New home
- 07/19/08 09:21 AM
This is just one of many things that I found in a new home. Not that price matters but this is in a home over $500,000.00 in a nice area near Powell Ohio.
This vents into the kitchen soffit. This is not something that the building department would have noticed. This is a fire/safety hazard. The builder said that the range hood would still work. Would an inspection of a new home make sense? Would it be worth a few hundred dollars? This fix will probably be over $1000.00. Not counting the other problems. … (2 comments)
ohio home inspectors: Grounded
- 08/04/07 12:48 AM
Grounded, ground, grounding, bond, bonded, and bonding. These are some of the most misunderstood words in the electrical field. I did not want to put all the definitions here because it may be copywritten. Here are some terms: Bonded (Bonding). Bonded (Bonding). Connected to establish electrical continuity and conductivity. 2008? Bonding Jumper. Bonding Jumper, Equipment. Bonding Jumper, Main. Bonding Jumper, System. May be missing in 2008? Ground. Ground. The earth. [ROP 5-8] Grounded (Grounding). ROP 5-9] [ROP 5-12] Grounded, Effectively. May be missing 2008? Grounded, Solidly. New 2005 Grounded Conductor. Ground Fault Circuit Interruptor (GFCI). Grounded-Fault Protection of Equipment. Grounding Conductor. Grounding Conductor, Equipment (EGC). Grounding Electrode. Grounding Electrode Conductor.
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ohio home inspectors: Do you have a sense of humor?
- 08/03/07 08:29 AM
Do you have a sense of humor? Here is part of an email that I received yesterday. "Mike, Hi. I hope you're not alarmed by getting email from an attorney. I'm actually writing to inquire about a condo inspection. My fiancée and I are in the process of obtaining financing to buy a condo in the (XXXXX) area." ----- This message was a page long so I responded to each line individually. Here is how I answered. Remember that this is not the entire email: "Mike, Hi. I hope you're not alarmed by getting email from an attorney.No, I am not. It is common for me.I'm actually writing … (8 comments)
ohio home inspectors: Knob and Tube
- 07/31/07 09:12 AM
Bob Elliott's post on Balloon Framing got me to thinking that if some people do not know of balloon framing they may not know of knob and tube wiring. Knob and tube is safe if still intact. http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/14214.shtml In all my years as an Electrical Contractor (OH Lic. #26286)(I put my license number down because I am required to by Ohio law, not to show how smart that I am) and as an Electrical Safety Inspector (OH. Cert. #1820) I have NOT seen an existing installation that I could say was safe. In my expert opinion it should be removed and replaced. http://activerain.com/blogsview/927114/CSST-Revisited-in-Ohio … (28 comments)
ohio home inspectors: Inspecting Electrical Systems
- 07/25/07 11:38 AM
As Realtors when you recommend someone to inspect a home you assume that an inspection of the electrical system will be performed. That said: have you checked to see if they are qualified?have you check to see 'if' maybe they might be licensed?have you checked to see 'if' maybe they are certified?do they have workers compensation (electrical) if they get hurt?do they have insurance if the home were to be damaged?if they remove the panel and call out no defects is it safe?do you know about OSHA regulation CFR 1910?Would you want to defend yourself in court and say that I used someone who … (7 comments)
ohio home inspectors: Installations of Manufactured Homes
- 06/30/07 09:23 AM
Inspections of the Installations of Manufactured Homes will begin on July 1, 2007. For those of you in Ohio you may or may not be aware of the new regulations that The State of Ohio has adopted. If you would like more information on this go here: http://www.omhc.ohio.gov/ These links contains information of use to Inspection Professionals, Local Authorities and Third Party Agencies: http://www.omhc.ohio.gov/inspectors.htm
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ohio home inspectors: Electrical SAFETY!
- 04/03/07 10:44 AM
How many of you employ the requirements of CFR 29 1910? This is an OSHA requirement. The reason I ask this is: How many of you allow your clients to be in close proximity to the electrical panel when you remove the cover? The NEC® defines a qualified person has "one familiar with the construction and operation of the equipment and the hazards involved ". Just telling someone or being told to be careful does not meet the definition of proper training, and does not make that person qualified. OSHA regulations allow only qualified personnel to work on or near electrical circuits or equipment … (17 comments)
ohio home inspectors: Free Home Inspections
- 03/24/07 10:17 AM
I am giving free home inspections away for a price. Sounds like some of the scams that want to give you $15,000,000.00. I thought it was time to lighten up for a minute. I give no discounts, or freebies, for my work. Having me is a discount in and of itself. I know that sounds arogant but I have the credentials to justify that statement. If I charge the same as an un-certified person, isn't that a discount enough? Being certified I have nothing to prove. It is what it is. Being certified I can explain to your client how important or not important something is. … (0 comments)
ohio home inspectors: Vacant homes
- 03/24/07 01:06 AM
With all the rain that we have had lately in Ohio I thought I would share this with you. Check the sump pumps in your vacant listings. This is NOT legal advice. This is from the 2006 Residential Code of Ohio: 115.2 Maintenance. Residential buildings, structures and the building equipment shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition and in accordance with the condition(s) established in current and any previous plan approvals and certificates of occupancy. Devices or safeguards which are required by this code shall be maintained in conformance with the code edition under which installed. The owner or the owner's designated agent … (0 comments)
ohio home inspectors: Just curious?
- 03/23/07 09:28 AM
I am wondering how people in different areas of the country (that have no licensing of home inspectors) address, and/or feel about, the fact that they (some home inspectors) claim to be certified? Do you have a problem with the fact that the public assumes that a 'certification' must be given by your state? Is it deceptive to advertise yourself as 'certified'? If this is a profession should it not be nationally recognized? I for one am tired of all the 'papermill' certifications. Am I alone? … (6 comments)
ohio home inspectors: Certified building inspector
- 03/23/07 09:06 AM
This is for Ohio only! There are some individuals that claim to be 'certified' as a building inspector. A 'Certified Building Inspector' is someone who is certified by The Board of Building Standards of The State of Ohio. This part of what it says: BUILDING INSPECTOR & COMMERCIAL I.U. INSPECTOR Three years experience as a construction contractor or supervisor or as a skilled tradesman for work subject to inspection. REFER TO NOTES 1, 2, 5, & 7 Examination modules: Examination modules: 1A, 1B, 3B, 4B or B1, B2, M2 REFER TO NOTES 4 & 6 For the full text please read: http://www.com.state.oh.us/dic/Documents/100_002.pdf
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ohio home inspectors: Home Inspector Org.'s
- 03/19/07 10:54 AM
We all know that there are only two Home Inspection organizations that have ANY credibility. The rest are, in my opinion, just revenue generating 'clubs'. As Realtors do you not want the best inspectors representing your clients? Stand up and demand a countrywide standard for home inspections. The ASTM is working on a standard for residential inspections. Why can anyone state that they are 'certified'? Because we allow it. Would it be too much to ask that a Home Inspector take a test? … (1 comments)
ohio home inspectors: Copy & Paste
- 03/17/07 09:41 AM
Anyone can copy and paste someone else's matterial, and I do that sometimes too. The main reason that I copy and paste is to show everyone reading that the information is from a credible source. I try not to bombbard you with alot selfserving information. In the State of Ohio there are no requlations. While there are 'some' good home inspection organizations, there are some that just try to baffle you with BS. God forbid that you would ever have to defend yourself in court, who would you like to say that you recommended? Someone certified by the state (this is for persons in Ohio) … (1 comments)
ohio home inspectors: Workers Compensation
- 03/15/07 08:22 AM
Do the people that you recommend carry the required workers compensation that is required in your state? This can be very important should someone get hurt on one of your listings. We carry workers compensation. … (0 comments)
Before you buy a rehabbed home you should read this article: http://www.local12.com/news/local/story/Home-Buyers-Find-Big-Problems/oSEo6nDWm0e5_QdE_sC2NA.cspx
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