Great video! I just got my license in Tennessee and love seeing how guys do things. Very common sense with this Greg, but still utilizing modern technologies and the science of the systems inspected. Easy to understand and not too over-your-head smart for a homeowner or a new inspector. Thanks!
Good info, almost disageed with you about how long that gas furnace should last till I realized your in Florida, up north that furnace would only be good for 12 to 15 years at best
Nice. Be sure to consider taking the InterNACHI Florida State Exam for home inspector licensing. It's a state-approved proctored exam. Visit www.nachi.org/florida-licensing-home-inspector-exam.htm for details.
@@dallasdelaney1840 truly one of the most thorough inspectors I've ever seen. you know how much practice it takes to be able to taste pee in a pool that size? Absolute dedication to the craft.
Thank you for this video thank you for this video my broker doesn’t even have the decency to show me any other stuff I literally had to Google this. I guess it’s time to look for a new boss
Excellent video, although CVA should never be drawn from indoors with a gas FAU. Do not put a grill on that door, drop two cans from in the atic high and low CVA.
Thank you for the feedback. You may want to check out other resources available to home inspectors at www.nachi.org/become-home-inspector.htm and www.nachi.org/tv/home-page/home-inspection/
Do home inspectors have insurance in case they break something? Is it expensive? What if the inspector misses finding something? How soon does one feel confident after starting out as an inspector? Good video.
Hi, Mike. (a) Yes. www.nachi.org/insurance, but breaking things is what an inspector's job includes. Read this article about doing damage during a home inspection: www.nachi.org/damage-during-inspection.htm. (b) A home inspector is not required to find every defect that exists in a house, according to the Standards of Practice at www.nachi.org/sop. (c) It's up to you, but I'd say a month or two if you graduate from www.internachi.edu.
Hi Mike Yes in Florida we are required to carry General Liability insurance for at least 300k. I've been self employed for over 40 years and never needed to file a claim on my GL (knock on wood). To be honest we are never going to find everything wrong on a house. In my case it is just little things that I have missed. We limit our liability to the cost of the inspection. The inspection is not a warranty or guarantee. I've been doing this for over 20 years and still learn new things all the time.
Glad you enjoyed watching. I recommend Check out my free, online class "How to Become a Successful Home Inspector" at www.nachi.org/webinars/2020/how-to-become-a-successful-home-inspector-1 Another good inspection video is at ru-vid.com/group/PLKPEi6DdHVZyHK4tkfQuDKRPkBE5oWtuA
Garage door is a fire door if opening from dweling but he forgot to check it plus he has to confirm whether this door is reinforced fire door from sticker.
Great video! I just finished my 120hr course. I noticed in your video you go beyond the SOP (standard of practice) by checking pool, shed, etc.. I've seen this in other videos as well. Is this something that's agreed upon before the inspection on a case by case basis or just local standard in your area?
Wish I had you to do my inspection...guy never had any of the equipment you mentioned with him...and looked at my roof with just a pair of binoculars...even though he had a ladder on the truck....never used anything on electric outlets, God...when I asked to investigate issues further...just said, well electrical- you need a certified electrician, for structure, need an engineer, etc. ...I paid $400 for nothing.
I'd hate to be that kind of inspector my god. I'm going to start studying this now and I dont see any situation where I'd act like that as an inspector
Great video Greg but for some reason you didn’t mention anything about water heater straps missing is that not required in the state you doing inspection in this video? I am sure you included that in your report but just missed on the video.
In Florida I believe inspectors are required to inspect appliances - is that correct? I assume it’s only appliances like stove, refrigerator, maybe built in microwave?
first video where someone inspected the refrigerator. even if it's going to be left behind, does that really fall under the purview of a home inspection other than opening it up to see if the electricity works?
It's not in the Standards of Practice, but it could be something that a home inspector does for their clients out of courtesy only. That's how I handle certain things that are beyond the scope of my inspections.
also with the garage I know its different in all states , but were you to stick like your forearm or something to check the reverse on the garage instead of just the eye to see if it reversed ,, again iam just learning myself that's why I ask the questions,, with all due respect please no offence,, and as I metioned I love the vids,, thank you hope you understand,, by the why I live in California were the rules are probably different ,, thank you so much,,
hi love your vid,,but one question shouldn't the garage door have been self closing or does that only apply if its entering the house and not the outside ,,thank you
You forgot the garage safety sensors I did not see anything if someone walks while the door is closing it will trip and send the door back up. The other test is place a ball at the bottom of the door while it is closing when the door hits the ball or object the door should automatically go back up.
Eric have you had any issues doing the test ball? I thought I broke a Craftsman garage door opener a few months ago it shut down and would not respond to anything until I cycled the breaker.
Either. You can go into business yourself, or you can look for a company that is hiring inspectors. InterNACHI provides everything you need to be your own boss and operate a successful home inspection company, from training and certification to marketing and business resources. Visit www.nachi.org/become-home-inspector.htm to get started.
Not sure. You can find some good inspection ladders commonly used by home inspectors at inspectorcoach.weebly.com/home-inspection-tools.html (scroll down the page a little).
What is the deal with going up on a roof? I have heard different inspectors give different perspectives about why they go up on a roof vs why they don't. Need some help with this
The Home Inspection Standards of Practice at www.nachi.org/sop.htm does not require a home inspector to walk upon any roof surface. But many home inspectors exceed that minimum and do walk upon the roof.
@@gregbell2496 thanks Greg! The E30 is a little expensive as I have a budget of about $500 for the IR Cam but the DJI drones are about what I wanted to spend on a drone so that is great to know that you like those. Thanks again
Thse ladders are only good for portal attic access. Not for outside roof access, they do not extend OSHA recommended distance above the facia, what if the crawl was raised? What if the ground was muddy and not level?? So may reasons to use a Werener
@@cremls There's absolutely nothing wrong with this ladder. Anyone who gets hurt with it would have gotten hurt with any other type from their own ignorance.
I'm not sure what Greg is using, but I recommend checking out the FLIR C2 at inspectorcoach.weebly.com/home-inspection-tools.html and other infrared cameras on InspectorOutlet.com. InterNACHI as a free, online certification program to become Infrared Certified at www.nachi.org/ir
@@internachi I just purchased the C3 and pull it out daily to train what normal and abnormal looks like. Watch a lot of videos also. Thank you. Just took the test and failed which is a good thing from how I see it. Expansion of knowledge is a great powerful tool.
I have had the ladder for over 20 years. Only had one time where the latches didn't catch. That was an experience. Thankfully I was in a small room so when one rung collapsed I fell against the wall. That is why I always make sure all of the latches are locked. Aren't all ladders a safety concern?
Are homeowners and realtors getting hip and setting up home inspectors with items that will destruct upon testing, we know they cannot hide things too well, although they continue to try it, novices...
Most homeowners and home sellers are surprised to read the home inspection report. They are usually totally unaware of the defects within their own home. That's why every home should be inspected every year as part of a homeowner's routine home maintenance plan.
At 20:25 you talk about being a GE panel with a Challenger breaker and a Square D breaker and they need to be changed because they aren’t GE? No where in the NFPA 70E does it state all breakers in a residential breaker panel shall all be the same manufacturer. They do not need to be changed! As long as they stab in correctly and are the correct amperage for the wire size they are okay. Btw why would you stick you hand in a live panel without wearing rubber gloves?! Where is your common sense for doing a safe job? This is not a way to conduct a safe inspection!
see i found all these videos about home inspection according to the SOP. you do not have to get on the roof. yet all these inspectors do. WHy? and then complain about inspectors who don't. And then most of the inspectors do things outside the SOP will isn't that like breaking the rules. i think you are all hypocrites.