This is a picture of the inside of a firebox, including a murder of crows. Reccommend cleaning and further evaluation prior to use. This work should be completed by a licensed chimney contractor.
Great course - although apparently requires two super-computers, a philosophy major (borrowed one from local community college), and large coffee maker.
Attached: One of my favorites from recent inspection. Exterior stairs to 12’ elevated deck - amongst other obvious ridiculousness, stairway stringer attached to tree with nails.
Here’s an interesting question. Can Radon be present within a manufactured home which is resting on a permanent or standard foundation? Ive included a pic of a Radon vent pipe vacuum pressure tube at 1.5" of pressure.
I would say, Yes, particularly if it’s a permanent foundation (without skirting, underground) InterNACHI® - International Association of Certified Home Inspectors
Starting the “How to Inspect Manufactured and Mobile Homes” course.
I just inspected my first mobile home inspection and it is a lot different to inspect including the horizontal time spent under the home. I live in Canada so Im not sure what the codes here are but I will now be looking up that info. This was a good course but I think a few more videos to break up the reading would be helpful as well as pictures not drawing.
nice class
Disposal switch located inside the cabinet below the sink. The location should be moved above the counter
Thanks Ben Great Course… so far…Here’s a pic of a homeowner that wanted me inspect there vegatation around there house…being its to close and has now grown into there soffitts…not only are they dumping alot of water around the foundation, spurring the growth but will eventually encounter roofing issues,I suggested they transplant to an open area…
Very detailed training.
This is a picture of a hot water heater that has an improper drain attached to the TPR valve. The standard is the drain pipe should extend down until it is 6” above the area where it is to drain and should have an air gap. This one is connected to PVC pipe and has a valve attached at the drain end interrupting the ability of the TPR to function properly and could result in the least of the PVC pipe rupturing and causing injury.
Posted is my inspection of a BASEMENT, FOUNDATION, CRAWLSPACE & STRUCTURE using the checklist.
BASEMENT, FOUNDATION, CRAWLSPACE & STRUCTURE
INSPECT:
__x___I inspected the foundation.
_____The foundation was not inspected, because it was:
_____inaccessible
_____unsafe
_____not present
_____not within the scope of the inspection
_____I inspected the basement.
__x___The basement was not inspected, because it was:
_____inaccessible
_____unsafe
__x___not present
_____not within the scope of the inspection
__x___I inspected the crawlspace.
_____The crawlspace was not inspected, because it was:
_____inaccessible
_____unsafe
_____not present
_____not within the scope of the inspection
_x___I inspected the structural components.
_____The structural components were not inspected, because they were:
_____inaccessible
_____unsafe
_____not present
_____not within the scope of the inspection
DESCRIBE:
The type of foundation can be described as:
_____basement
__x___crawlspace
__x___slab‐on‐grade
_____concrete block
_____poured concrete
_____other
The location of the access to the under-floor space is
In the garage on the left side wall just prior to the garage door entrance to the house.
REPORT:
_____I saw evidence of wood in contact with or near soil. Correction is needed.
_____I saw evidence of active water penetration. Correction is needed.
_____I saw evidence of possible foundation movement, such as sheetrock cracks, brick cracks, out‐of‐square door frames, and unlevel floors. Correction is needed.
_____I saw evidence of cutting, notching and boring of framing members that may, in my opinion, present a structural or safety concern. Correction is needed.
_____I saw evidence of a material defect. Correction is needed.
_____I saw evidence of a functional defect. Correction is needed.
_____I saw evidence of a cosmetic defect.
Fiberglass insulation for stairs in crawlspace has fallen to the ground.
Anchor point section was informative. The requirements are confusing state to state but I hope the HUD requirements even them out.
The electrical section was a little eye opening as well, seems a little less permanent than stick built houses.
Kitchen Cabinets.
Hello Everyone,
About to start the course “How to Inspect Manufactured and Mobile Homes.” Look forward to the study and completion with you.
Mike Flowers
Mike’s Home Inspection Services, Inc.
Americus, GA
Extension cords were being used as permanent wiring in one or more locations. They should only be used for portable equipment on a temporary basis. Using extension cords as permanent wiring is a potential fire and shock hazard, and indicates that wiring is inadequate and needs updating. Extension cords may be under-sized. Connections may not be secure resulting in power fluctuations, damage to equipment, overheating and sparks that could start a fire. Recommend that a qualified electrician repair per standard building practices and eliminate extension cords for permanently installed equipment.
Hello Everyone,
Just thought I would post this photo of an fuse type panel. You will notice the rust indicating moisture intrusion through the connection port to the outside main service panel. The branch wiring was the old rag wrapped wiring.
Thanks for allowing me to share and I trust you are all enjoying your journey through this course.
Happy Inspecting!
Mike Flowers
Mike’s Home Inspection Services, Inc.
Americus, GA
