OK - you experienced guys have seen a lot, and probably aren’t surprised by anything. I’ve been fixing things for a long time, and have seen alot due to neglect, damage, d-i-y’ers that weren’t very handy, etc., but have stupidly had an assumption that it was right when it started life.
Here’s a couple of pictures from a mock inspection I’m working on that blows that theory out of the water. House was built in 1996.
First picture is return grille with a door jamb installed on top of it (no one will notice). Second is a supply vent for a toe-kick register - supply house must have run out of boots).
I intend to use this board to learn as much as I can. Inspectors here seem unwilling to mentor or even allow a ride along. So I’ll learn everything I can here, probably do more than 4 mock inspections, etc.
Thanks for looking at my posts!
I must have died and went to heaven Chad your pics were taken in 2035. ;-)Its details that makes a good inspector.:D:D
When I see an old set up like that its the first thing I look at where is the condensate going I have seen on a downflow on a crawl space water running out of the plenum and backed up into the supply ducts and dripping out of the first connection that was not sealed. Even worst on a slab foundation.
You surely have some dandy pictures posted at a couple of your posts, you seem ambitious and intelligent.
Keep up the good work, you seem like the type who will actually make it in this business.
Like others said, if you need anything call or email anytime…
If you feel like making a drive to death valley your more than welcome to follow us around for as long as you want, we’re swamped with work seven days a week.
Wow Chad I never had a offer like Dales when I first started had to do it on my own. If you truly want to learn this business take some time off from your day job and go run with Dale you would learn more than you could ever believe
