# Crawlspace Jollies **URL:** \ **Category:** General Inspection Discussion\ **Created:** [June 1, 2008, 5:15am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/crawlspace-jollies/28774 "2008-06-01T05:15:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jkogel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e47774/32.png) [@jkogel](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jkogel)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2008, 5:15am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/crawlspace-jollies/28774/1 "2008-06-01T05:15:27Z")
Pic 1; “Is there another hatch, in the laundry room, maybe?” Pic 2;It’s the client who’s suppousedly head-over-heels in love with this shack, not me. I do like this concrete rest area. Pic 3; Bingo! Found it! Now I’m outa here! 😃 John Kogel [www.allsafehome.ca](http://www.allsafehome.ca) ![Crawlaway2.jpg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/3X/b/f/bff55988eefa15c9a76a1a9fc5ac338828381bd3.jpeg) ![Crawlaway1.jpg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/3X/a/2/a2c71ab7e26e4dfba81930f2b1494a671bf7ad96.jpeg) ![Crawlaway.jpg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/3X/6/a/6a5ab990f51e9ea90287caa0315228ec74578e1a.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![jjonas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jjonas/32/301755_2.png) [@jjonas](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jjonas)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2008, 5:22am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/crawlspace-jollies/28774/2 "2008-06-01T05:22:27Z")
> [@jkogel](#): > > Pic 1; “Is there another hatch, in the laundry room, maybe?” > Pic 2;Its t he client, suppousedly head-over-heels in love with this shack, not me. I do like this concrete rest area. > Pic 3; Bingo! Found it! Now I’m outa here! 😃 > > John Kogel > [www.allsafehome.ca](http://www.allsafehome.ca) Sure am glad I live in the land of basements…I hate crawls !!! John, in pic2… just past your foot… is that a disconnected waste pipe??? ---
**Author:** ![dvalley](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/dvalley/32/206092_2.png) [@dvalley](https://forum.nachi.org/u/dvalley)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2008, 10:56am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/crawlspace-jollies/28774/3 "2008-06-01T10:56:02Z")
To all of you crawlspace inspectors out there, thank you for your hard dedicated work. I’ll stay right here in Massachusetts and enjoy myself inspecting full basements. Lots of standing room in the lower portions of our homes. ---
**Author:** ![mcyr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mcyr/32/173319_2.png) [@mcyr](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mcyr)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2008, 11:05am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/crawlspace-jollies/28774/4 "2008-06-01T11:05:21Z")
I totally agree with you David, I hate crawls. Marcel 🙂 😃 ---
**Author:** ![tfarmer](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/tfarmer/32/1935_2.png) [@tfarmer](https://forum.nachi.org/u/tfarmer)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2008, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/crawlspace-jollies/28774/5 "2008-06-01T14:45:20Z")
Anything we can do to make things easier on you older guys 😃 I got to be honest I don’t know how these overweight guys in my market even do crawl spaces and attics, I have been called only after they were unable to perform the inspection to the standards that some people think we should. I’m sure they do a great job when they can actually get in there:D ---
**Author:** ![mcyr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mcyr/32/173319_2.png) [@mcyr](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mcyr)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2008, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/crawlspace-jollies/28774/6 "2008-06-01T15:12:14Z")
Thanks Troy, I still fit between 12" studs, but hate crawls and anything else that does in the same space. ha. ha. Marcel 😃 🙂 😉 ---
**Author:** ![lkage](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/lkage/32/347658_2.png) [@lkage](https://forum.nachi.org/u/lkage)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2008, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/crawlspace-jollies/28774/7 "2008-06-01T15:14:21Z")
I will do the crawlspaces when needed. It takes me about 15 to 20 minutes just to suit up to enter. Typically, they take an extra hour total to inspect properly. I get paid well for the extra work or they are welcome to use my competition. Most often I find my complete home inspection fee worth of things in the crawlspace. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![tfarmer](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/tfarmer/32/1935_2.png) [@tfarmer](https://forum.nachi.org/u/tfarmer)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2008, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/crawlspace-jollies/28774/8 "2008-06-01T15:42:39Z")
> [@lkage](#): > > I will do the crawlspaces when needed. It takes me about 15 to 20 minutes just to suit up to enter. Typically, they take an extra hour total to inspect properly. I get paid well for the extra work or they are welcome to use my competition. Most often I find my complete home inspection fee worth of things in the crawlspace. 😃 DITTO ---
**Author:** ![Steven\_C.Meyer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8e7dd6/32.png) [@Steven\_C.Meyer](https://forum.nachi.org/u/Steven_C.Meyer)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2008, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/crawlspace-jollies/28774/9 "2008-06-01T17:02:56Z")
> [@tfarmer](#): > > Anything we can do to make things easier on you older guys 😃 > > I got to be honest I don’t know how these overweight guys in my market even do crawl spaces and attics, I have been called only after they were unable to perform the inspection to the standards that some people think we should. I’m sure they do a great job when they can actually get in there:D I’m a little guy, and I have problems getting around in crawl spaces, under, over, around heating ducts, plumbing waste lines, etc. Even getting into many of them can be a challenge!! Plumbers also can be weight/size challenged!! Had a situation several years sgo, unusually cold weather, pipe froze and burst. Called plumbing company, they sent out a repairman. He was “unable” to get into the crawl space to repair. It was 3 days before they could get a “thinner” repairman out to repair!!! Jenny Craig, anybody??? ---
**Author:** ![acox](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/acox/32/57038_2.png) [@acox](https://forum.nachi.org/u/acox)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2008, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/crawlspace-jollies/28774/10 "2008-06-02T00:23:44Z")
> [@lkage](#): > > I will do the crawlspaces when needed. It takes me about 15 to 20 minutes just to suit up to enter. Typically, they take an extra hour total to inspect properly. I get paid well for the extra work or they are welcome to use my competition. Most often I find my complete home inspection fee worth of things in the crawlspace. 😃 Larry, What do you wear when you “suit up”? I just had my first crawl space - most houses here are - thankfully - on a slab with no basement or crawl. I’m a little short for my weight, but I got into the crawl space access about 24X20. I saved it for last, and a good thing. The floor was loose dirt. It wasn’t bad, but I need some coveralls or something… ---
**Author:** ![tfarmer](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/tfarmer/32/1935_2.png) [@tfarmer](https://forum.nachi.org/u/tfarmer)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2008, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/crawlspace-jollies/28774/11 "2008-06-02T00:33:59Z")
Here is my look less the goggles ![IMG_9187_1_1.JPG](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/3X/b/7/b7fb5324330c5cc89813f7f3dc3f76e7e9cb5269.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![lkage](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/lkage/32/347658_2.png) [@lkage](https://forum.nachi.org/u/lkage)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2008, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/crawlspace-jollies/28774/12 "2008-06-02T00:34:52Z")
> [@acox](#): > > Larry, > What do you wear when you “suit up”? Full jump suit, goggles, respirator, knee pads, elbow/forearm pads, hat, boots, gloves and fanny pack type tool carrier…I think that’s it. ---
**Author:** ![dedwards](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e95f7d/32.png) [@dedwards](https://forum.nachi.org/u/dedwards)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2008, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/crawlspace-jollies/28774/13 "2008-06-02T01:05:14Z")
I wear all that and a helmet to keep from scarring up my noggin any more than it already is. Lots of rusty, sharp metal in crawl spaces; nails, old pipe, termite guards, etc. I have several sets of coveralls that I rotate through. The most important thing is a very good respirator or filter mask. You only get one set of lungs, don’t hose em up cause you won’t get another set. Lots of nasty stuff in crawls. ---
**Author:** ![dedwards](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e95f7d/32.png) [@dedwards](https://forum.nachi.org/u/dedwards)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2008, 1:06am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/crawlspace-jollies/28774/14 "2008-06-02T01:06:53Z")
I wear all that and a helmet to keep from scarring up my noggin any more than it already is. Lots of rusty, sharp metal in crawl spaces; nails, old pipe, termite guards, etc. I have several sets of coveralls that I rotate through. The most important thing is a very good respirator or filter mask. You only get one set of lungs, don’t hose em up cause you won’t get another set. Lots of nasty stuff in crawls. Oh yeah, I charge extra for crawls too. Most clients do not think I charge enough or bat an eye at the extra charge. ---
**Author:** ![jmerritt1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e99b99/32.png) [@jmerritt1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jmerritt1)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2008, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/crawlspace-jollies/28774/15 "2008-06-02T01:17:16Z")
If you do crawls, full suite, full face mask, ear plugs, and get a tetanus shot. ---
**Author:** ![rbennett](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c6cbf5/32.png) [@rbennett](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rbennett)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2008, 1:44am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/crawlspace-jollies/28774/16 "2008-06-02T01:44:03Z")
I don’t worry about getting in – I am always checking to see if I can get out. The camera takes a lot of pix for later checking. Problems found - Leaks - electrical - WDO - HVAC leaks - Trash - Support issues - Cats - Snakes - etc. Well worth the trip if it was my home - BTW my home is on a crawlspace - have spent many hrs in said area - sort of cool in summer - all types of things to explore and check out Lots of fun and maybe some day might find something of great value rlb ---
**Author:** ![rbennett](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c6cbf5/32.png) [@rbennett](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rbennett)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2008, 1:46am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/crawlspace-jollies/28774/17 "2008-06-02T01:46:46Z")
Do take a small cal hand gun with me. Never had to use same Just feel better with same. Remember I am in FL rlb ---
**Author:** ![jkogel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e47774/32.png) [@jkogel](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jkogel)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2008, 3:50am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/crawlspace-jollies/28774/18 "2008-06-02T03:50:48Z")
> [@rbennett](#): > > Do take a small cal hand gun with me. Never had to use same. Just feel better with same. Remember I am in FL > > rlb May you never have to wrestle a wounded alligator in a crawlspace without a camera crew there to record the whole thing! 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Steven\_C.Meyer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8e7dd6/32.png) [@Steven\_C.Meyer](https://forum.nachi.org/u/Steven_C.Meyer)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2008, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/crawlspace-jollies/28774/19 "2008-06-02T21:52:11Z")
Crawl space gear Up here in the north west, I use scuba gear. Most crawl spaces usually have standing water in them. Had one where the water was up to the floor joists. ---
**Author:** ![tfarmer](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/tfarmer/32/1935_2.png) [@tfarmer](https://forum.nachi.org/u/tfarmer)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2008, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/crawlspace-jollies/28774/20 "2008-06-02T21:53:51Z")
Prove it Steve I want a picture 😃 I showed mine [Next page](https://forum.nachi.org/t/crawlspace-jollies/28774.md?page=2)