@@homedetectiveguy4647 I’m in the same boat, it in Louisiana. Ironically enough, I have a tattoo on the inside of my right wrist that says, “Don’t Panic”. Haha. I’ve been in construction off and on for several years besides my other jobs, but it feels different to hop into a new career field. Don’t want to make mistakes, even though we all will make them..but I think most new potential home inspectors want to make sure they are doing everything perfect while not missing any major key details.
@@Vassiliadis504 biggest thing is to remember you will miss things and you don't know everything. Nothing wrong with telling your clients that. Honesty gets you way farther then stubborn pride.
35 years in construction and over a decade of that as a residential and commercial GC, I now understand why GC's and Home Inspectors don't get along. (kidding, I have a great relationship with 90% of the home inspectors from building almost 200 homes in coastal NC) I am now semi retiring from home building and about to either start or buy a home inspection business. I am in talks with an 80yr old home inspector who is also a structural engineer and had built an excellent reputation in our town to buy his business so he can retire. He told me his secret to success for over 30yrs as a home inspector was that he was very thorough, but without scaring the shit out of people by staying in his lane. Most of my home inspections were ok, some even caught things we missed (or one of the licensed trades missed that I wouldn't know because I don't carry the same license as a mechanical trades contractor has) or that the building/trade inspectors missed. The other 10% were horrible at their job and staying in their lane. Just one example of a home inspector helping to blow up the sale of over $500k new home: Hand rails on a brands new home going up on the exterior of the home to the main level front deck; one of the through bolts where the 4x4 hand rail post fastens to the band on the deck (it may have been on the stairs, so the stringer) had become loose or may have never been 100% tightened. Just one bolt, on one post on a set of steps that climbs 9' to a 20'x10' deck with MANY posts for the deck and the handrail. The HI didn't just point out the bolt and say it needed to be tightened, he worded it like it was life threatening and the entire set of steps needed to be rebuilt. Had he simply said something like: "Bolt for post at front steps to the handrails has become loose, have a qualified contractor inspect and repair as needed" with a picture.... I, being the GC and a qualified contractor, would have looked at it, pulled out a socket and a wrench from my truck, and fixed it in 30 seconds. Nope, the buyer insisted with tear down a brand new set of steps and rebuild them. I told them no, it didn't need that but we would gladly tighten it and let their inspector come back and look at it. They refused and walked from the purchase. In doing so, they also lost their $5k due diligence because it is non refundable here. That same HI pointed out a couple of paint runs.... Anyway, I am sure you are not that type of inspector LOL
Suggesting that a TPR valve discharge should go down into the crawlspace is bad advice. It should terminate within the room at 6 inches from the ground (so they can see if it’s leaking and near the ground to prevent injury) If it goes into the crawlspace and the valve is leaking they won’t know it and will soon have a moisture/mold problem in the crawlspace.
GFCI Protection of Baseboard Electric Heaters was never an Electric Code Requirement Just like Arch Faults Breakers and GFCI's in Bathroom and Kitchens have been required in Later Codes. BUT if Original it is NOT a Code Violation
Great video, do you mind telling us what inferred camera you use? Also I noticed you had a camera on a pole, what setup is that as well? Thanks in advance.
Do you also work as a real estate agent? If so how hard is it to manage both careers? Thanks in advance, im also interested in becoming both inspector and real estate agent but didn’t know if it was possible.
Very difficult, but it can be rewarding. You learn a lot about real estate when your an agent, and that does help you tremendously as a home inspector actually. One major pitfall however, is that you will potentially be competing for real estate clients against the same individuals that refer you as a home inspector. That can come at a cost. Also, I thought that the added experience as a inspector would make it easier to be a good agent.... It does not. Real estate agents work ridiculously hard, long hours and are constantly working leads and finding referrals. In my opinion being a home inspector is way easier!
Can you please get Dept of Veterans Affairs to assist in this financial process? We risk our lives for "years" for our country, then when we ask to utilize our "earned benefits toward education" they always say; No, certifications that are not 2-6 yr. basic learning qualifications with college degree standards. It's ridicules! most get out of military and need a paycheck to feed the family, not a condescending professor who screws you over with a C because of one late assignment. A degree that takes forever and does not guarantee a job afterwards. Anyhow - this is a problem for welders, pilots, inspectors, appraisers, contractors.... exec.
The only way to get the proper use of gi bill of any sort is to find out if they’re accredited and certified as a legit school then you’re all good that’s how it was explained to me in the VA
Can anyone tell me about background checks to become a home inspector? When I was 19 I got a DUI and when I was 26 I got a paraphernalia charge but I'm 33 now... Is that going to destroy my chances? I think this job was meant for me and it would be tragic if I couldn't pursue it.
I’m currently studying to be a home inspector! Love your channel and please keep sharing the great content!!!
Where you studying at? I’m looking into training also.
“When your buddie’s drunk…” That’s when I hit the subscribe button. ☺️
I’m in class now for my RI home inspection lic! Great video!
How is it going?
Good inspection
holy shit bud i’m watching this as a hopefully soon to be inspector in NH i’m panicking bro. great video.
Don't panic. Just remember your training young Padawan. Lol. What's got you freaked out?
@@homedetectiveguy4647 I’m in the same boat, it in Louisiana. Ironically enough, I have a tattoo on the inside of my right wrist that says, “Don’t Panic”. Haha. I’ve been in construction off and on for several years besides my other jobs, but it feels different to hop into a new career field. Don’t want to make mistakes, even though we all will make them..but I think most new potential home inspectors want to make sure they are doing everything perfect while not missing any major key details.
@@Vassiliadis504 biggest thing is to remember you will miss things and you don't know everything. Nothing wrong with telling your clients that. Honesty gets you way farther then stubborn pride.
Where in NH are you?
@@homedetectiveguy4647 Very true man. I appreciate the response
35 years in construction and over a decade of that as a residential and commercial GC, I now understand why GC's and Home Inspectors don't get along. (kidding, I have a great relationship with 90% of the home inspectors from building almost 200 homes in coastal NC)
I am now semi retiring from home building and about to either start or buy a home inspection business. I am in talks with an 80yr old home inspector who is also a structural engineer and had built an excellent reputation in our town to buy his business so he can retire.
He told me his secret to success for over 30yrs as a home inspector was that he was very thorough, but without scaring the shit out of people by staying in his lane.
Most of my home inspections were ok, some even caught things we missed (or one of the licensed trades missed that I wouldn't know because I don't carry the same license as a mechanical trades contractor has) or that the building/trade inspectors missed.
The other 10% were horrible at their job and staying in their lane. Just one example of a home inspector helping to blow up the sale of over $500k new home:
Hand rails on a brands new home going up on the exterior of the home to the main level front deck; one of the through bolts where the 4x4 hand rail post fastens to the band on the deck (it may have been on the stairs, so the stringer) had become loose or may have never been 100% tightened. Just one bolt, on one post on a set of steps that climbs 9' to a 20'x10' deck with MANY posts for the deck and the handrail.
The HI didn't just point out the bolt and say it needed to be tightened, he worded it like it was life threatening and the entire set of steps needed to be rebuilt. Had he simply said something like: "Bolt for post at front steps to the handrails has become loose, have a qualified contractor inspect and repair as needed" with a picture.... I, being the GC and a qualified contractor, would have looked at it, pulled out a socket and a wrench from my truck, and fixed it in 30 seconds.
Nope, the buyer insisted with tear down a brand new set of steps and rebuild them. I told them no, it didn't need that but we would gladly tighten it and let their inspector come back and look at it. They refused and walked from the purchase. In doing so, they also lost their $5k due diligence because it is non refundable here.
That same HI pointed out a couple of paint runs....
Anyway, I am sure you are not that type of inspector LOL
That is exactly the fine line that can be crossed in this profession. A lack of knowledge and tact is not a good mix for this type of job.
You’re good…. 👍. Thanks for making the video, very informative.
Thank you for this valuable information. I’m currently training to become a home inspector in Maryland. I appreciate the insight
In class now for this. Can't wait to get started
Great inspection video.
good info, just lower the music volume
cool video bro!
Lol water temperature...mines at 140. I don't like it lower for mixing with cool for bath and dish washing!😅
Suggesting that a TPR valve discharge should go down into the crawlspace is bad advice. It should terminate within the room at 6 inches from the ground (so they can see if it’s leaking and near the ground to prevent injury) If it goes into the crawlspace and the valve is leaking they won’t know it and will soon have a moisture/mold problem in the crawlspace.
An air gap to a discharge below is completely acceptable. Next time I'll spell out the process. 😁
And I thought it was required to be rigid. Pex isn't to code for that?
The video content is so excellent, congratulations
Please do more videos like this!
GFCI Protection of Baseboard Electric Heaters was never an Electric Code Requirement Just like Arch Faults Breakers and GFCI's in Bathroom and Kitchens have been required in Later Codes. BUT if Original it is NOT a Code Violation
A year later… do you like the vest and do you still use it?
Great video, do you mind telling us what inferred camera you use? Also I noticed you had a camera on a pole, what setup is that as well? Thanks in advance.
Do you also work as a real estate agent? If so how hard is it to manage both careers? Thanks in advance, im also interested in becoming both inspector and real estate agent but didn’t know if it was possible.
Very difficult, but it can be rewarding. You learn a lot about real estate when your an agent, and that does help you tremendously as a home inspector actually. One major pitfall however, is that you will potentially be competing for real estate clients against the same individuals that refer you as a home inspector. That can come at a cost. Also, I thought that the added experience as a inspector would make it easier to be a good agent.... It does not. Real estate agents work ridiculously hard, long hours and are constantly working leads and finding referrals. In my opinion being a home inspector is way easier!
I’m currently a realtor and I’m about to start my journey to becoming a home inspector. Thanks for the tips!
Question for one considering a Home Inspector career...on average how many hours are you regularly working each week?
Before this real estate market. About 30 to 40. Now.... 8 to 16
@@homedetectiveguy4647 is that a negitave thing?
@@kingkewon000is that a serious question?
So im thinking about doing home inspection as a full time job and what do you do after the home inspection? Is there any kind of paper work to it?
I have a real estate license but I think I want to do home inspections instead
You should try it! If you pay attention during inspections you should be able to do better than most inspectors 😉
How long does your average inspection take to complete?
How much money do you make for each home inspection you do?
Depends on the property, but average is $500
@@homedetectiveguy4647 Thank you so much for the response.. 🙂😁
Can you please get Dept of Veterans Affairs to assist in this financial process? We risk our lives for "years" for our country, then when we ask to utilize our "earned benefits toward education" they always say; No, certifications that are not 2-6 yr. basic learning qualifications with college degree standards. It's ridicules! most get out of military and need a paycheck to feed the family, not a condescending professor who screws you over with a C because of one late assignment. A degree that takes forever and does not guarantee a job afterwards. Anyhow - this is a problem for welders, pilots, inspectors, appraisers, contractors.... exec.
The only way to get the proper use of gi bill of any sort is to find out if they’re accredited and certified as a legit school then you’re all good that’s how it was explained to me in the VA
this is years of projects for diyer or tons of money down the drain for labor. cheaper to rebuild it completely
better without the music
Can anyone tell me about background checks to become a home inspector? When I was 19 I got a DUI and when I was 26 I got a paraphernalia charge but I'm 33 now... Is that going to destroy my chances? I think this job was meant for me and it would be tragic if I couldn't pursue it.
You could have googled that
@@AKDissident I did and the information I pulled up was inadequate.