John Dirks Jr Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Sometimes I find several things at an inspection that are so blatantly obvious that I wonder if they left it that way just so I could find it. Kind of like, maybe this will satisfy the inspector and he'll overlook the other stuff. Do you ever think like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Moore Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Are we talking about the Häagen-Dazs in the freezer? 'Cos I find that a lot. Never have worked out how the homeowners' know my weakness for the stuff. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Jones Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Well I can speak for the last "holiday", halloween, I found numerous bowls of chocolates in different houses. I was able to semi avoid all temptations. But I did find them. On a serious note John, I have found over the years that when a homeowner follows me with my client, my radar is on full alert. Especially when they try to explain the sump pump they installed that their friend, who is a contractor, told them was "OK". Just an example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Sometimes I find several things at an inspection that are so blatantly obvious that I wonder if they left it that way just so I could find it. Kind of like, maybe this will satisfy the inspector and he'll overlook the other stuff. Do you ever think like this? Back when I used to build stuff, that was a common ploy among some crews. I never bought into it. It just seemed pointless to actually build something incorrectly with the intent of rebuilding it. The jobsite logic always went like this: The inspector is full of it. He just has to find something wrong so that he can feel like he did his job. It's a very cynical view. - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Over the years, I have had several home sellers that have been past clients leave me dozens of post-it notes and explainations about particular conditions. Couple were quite funny: Dear Les, we know the drain is clogged and has been since you inspected it for us a couple of years ago. We never used it and are fine if your new clients want it fixed. Let us know. Thanks, XXXXX Another one: Les, I know about the crack in the bedroom ceiling. Are you still single? XXXXX Many of my commercial bank clients have crews that intentionally do something stupid for my exclusive entertainment. Don't know how many I may have missed over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTL_Inspet_Man Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 besides the lingerie and high heels? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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