They actually scheduled this interview 14 months ago for today because this was the first opening in his schedule. As a side note, Cy is a perfect example of how one man can change the world.
@@vietcongbuondanbannuocphan1791 you know whats funny? These builders executives have to put their home addresses when they file their LLC paperwork at the courthouse. Its all gonna be funny when we let 000s of pissed homeowners, let's see how many of them have kids or kids friends who teach these executives a lesson IN THEIR OWN HOMES now this is going to be funny. The idiots can lie & hide but they can watch their own terrified kids as their roof tiles are smashed right before a rainstorm & flood their bedrooms & their stuff. I would just point & laugh as DR Hortons & KB Homes executives watch their terrified kids as it all comes home on them.
Negligent contractors often fail to go through a "punch list". They just take the money and RUN. Great work out there, Cy. Keep these large companies honest and accountable.
I don't even live in AZ but his inspections are eye opening & a great learning tool for ANYONE who's a homeowner, not just somebody buying a newly built home. Thank you Cy!
Saw a contractor leave trusses out on wet ground in the rain for a couple weeks, then in hot summer sun. They warped. Hammered them sort of in place with people pushing them to try to straighten them out. They also used a Ditch Witch to lay water & electrical lines in the same trench. Two winters later, that water line, in the too-shallow trench froze, broke, shorted out the power. Contractor was sued, but declared bankruptcy and continued to work for the builder with their "new" company. This was Appalachia.
This guy is fantastic. He speaks truth to power and really just seems to remind me of the days before the government was entirely corrupt. These problems are caused by regulatory capture. You ever wonder why companies donate so much money to politicians? This is the reason. Buying a local election is cheap compared to, ya know, following rules and regulations and delivering a quality product. 10k to bribe a local authority compared to millions on the back-end. We need more Americans like Cy.
I'm not in AZ, and I don't expect to ever be able to afford even a modest home in my own state, but as someone who's worked construction (and who can see how embarrassingly horrible these builds are), Cy is one of my heroes. Keep fighting the good fight, man. You're making a difference, and making your client's lives better in the face of unfettered corporate greed. Truly a man of the people!!!
I have learned SO MUCH from following Cy. Never even thought a NEW home would be worth spending the money to have an expensive home inspection - but you've shared so many videos that it's needed.
You're doing awesome work. You have a level of integrity and work ethic that people aren't used to seeing. Don't let them tear you down or silence you!
Cy's videos are so educational and have likely saved homeowners untold trouble and expense. It wouldn't be too big of a stretch to say he's probably saved more than a few of their lives, as well. Thank you to Cy and Channel 3 for sharing this interview!
Sheeeesh. Worth watching these inspections. I worked construction, back in the 80's. If an any inspector found safety issues the contractor I worked for would have us fix them after firing the person that let it go. It amazes me how shoddy new home builds are here in AZ. Our house was built in 84. I have yet to find any construction problems with our house. It seems we made the correct decision to buy a used house when we moved here.
He went easy on the builders his uploads cover,there’s no way builders weren’t aware of at least half of those major issues and the subs definitely knew.
What gets me are the people that say you don't want someone as detailed as he is. It's like I can choose to ignore something if I want, but if I don't know about it I don't get that choice. Plus if the inspector is either not catching something or choosing to ignore it, what else is slipping past them. There is a reason he has as much work as he does. True master of his profession.
Great content educates. Awesome content also entertains. Cy is revolutionizing how home inspections are done and empowering people to hold builders and the ROC's feet to the fire.
Cy is the guy to call, trust & support on RUclips. Love his videos. Cy that would go well on T-shirts, "Cy is the guy" on the front and on the back "Cy's got your home's interest at 💚" Or something like that ;) 😎
Good for you Cy! You’re doing amazing work, work that other people are getting paid to do, and not doing properly. Keep it up, you are helping thousands!
Good points Cy. I know you've taught me a lot and there's NO WAY I would blindly hire someone to build a home for me and I not be there to oversee the build. Case and point why I'm building my own!
I love that he points out defects and obvious issues. Its easy to see the safety issues, its not secret or mysterious anymore for the average homeowner.
Prolly didn’t think of it, this man as you know is always busy he does so many jobs. I’m happy to see he getting the attention he deserves he helping people
We bought a large builders house a few years ago. Before the boom. There were handfuls of issues with ours, and the neighbor had rafters that were rotted through. I couldn’t believe someone installed the lumber in the neighbors house I was looking at. I’m certain, as production has increased, quality has only dropped. These superintendents are over tasked, and need to QA you are providing. I can believe their distaste of you, but they should be working with you, and thankful. Not being the D#^*%s you are encountering. Keep em honest! Thanks for doing your part!
I know it seems like Phoenix mega-builders never allow it, but I want a 3rd party pre-drywall home inspection. Can you imagine what they are hiding back there?
I live in the DC/MD/VA area and I watch all of his stories and videos. This dude is more than a local legend. I’ve found a few things that I’d have never looked for due to his content. My house is 15 years old so these rules don’t apply, but I’m still learning a lot.
The city or county building inspectors are to blame also. They don't hold these big corporations accountable or follow up. I had some major electrical work done on my property last year. Inspector showed up once at the beginning.........that was it. We had open panels and trenches for him to inspect for a final, this went on for a month until I went down to the office to get this guy only to find out he signed off on everything the same day he showed up. He left all the details to PG&E and the electrician I hired.
Look, plain and simple, I'm not in AZ but if I'm buying ANY house, i would absolutely want a QUALITY home inspection because I dont know what to look for. And if I'm spending that much money on a home it sure as shit better be done right. It doesnt make me anything other than a consumer that wants things done as they should be. Not 3 dozen cut corners that's gonna end up costing ME in the long run. Again, I'm not in AZ but thank you for doing what you do for homeowners out there.
The commercial and financial interests are so strong that this dude honestly said that "getting what you paid for" is more important than "safety". I hate the clowns we put on camera to interview people.
Great work Cy! I have bought a new project house in the Netherlands, and the weird part is that the builder stimulates having a home inspection done here. And even afterwards, you have years of warranty if there are some structural issues, leakages etc. Why is it so different in the US..?
New subscriber- saw a news blip about Taylor Morrison's lame attempt to squelch the knowledge you're sharing. Thanks for not only taking the time to cross Ts and dot Is on behalf of your customers, but sharing that information publicly. 👌👍
I worked for a major appliance repair company. At a new build, the microwave oven kept tripping the breaker. Turns out the refrigerator , oven and microwave oven were on the same breaker. When the refrigerator and microwave oven kicked on at the same time, the circuit could not handle the current.
1/2 of my inspections are for people that waived their inspection then greatly regret it when I find 10k to 150k worth of damage here in Delaware. Some are in tears and other start the legal process in hopes to recoup money. Most follow up feedback I get is that their screwed unless they pay 10's of thousands in lawyer fees to prove the seller or realtor should have known about the defects or at least disclosed them.
Paying for a home inspection is huge. You definitely want to do that. If I had the money I'd pay for his family vacation to do a house inspection. They are hugeeeeeeja!!
He really shows why you should get independent home inspections. Our home is part of a complex that was built in 2011 and already several of our neighbors have had internal water pipes burst. The amount of money companies make they should do a quality job.
I saw in one of Cy's videos, that a project manager said, "We are human too".In one of Cy's videos, a project manager said, "We are human too." Cy isn't denying that! Americans are paying increasingly high prices for homes. Bringing the issues up to code seems to be his daily message to the industry as he works for his customers, who pay him on their behalf.
A home inspection costs between $400-$700. The builders could hire an independent home inspector to do a walkthrough and fix items before closing but they simply don’t care.
Hey Just found your Channel a few days ago. Really interesting and i like your presentation style. It's nice and relaxed, unlike the people that get confronted with your work I guess. What I also find fascinating is the difference in perceived value. Pls don't understand this as chauvinistic bashing, just my observation. To me it is quite interesting that a million dollar house could be sold without a cellar (basement), build from wood, no "real" roof shingles, flimsy windows with no insulation, flimsy washroom ware (sinks and stuff) and so on. Here in Germany you can get a house of 2-3000sqf with a basement, either of brickwork or concrete, real sturdy windows and roof tiles and so on and itl cost you max half a million. We have company's building wooden homes here too (they are called instant homes ;) ), but the price is 30-50% lower. So to my mind the lower price and speed are the two advantages in a wooden house in our market here. Do you have an opinion on why US Americans prefer wooden houses with no basement? I'd like to learn and better understand.
It's actually a wonderful thing that the builder made all sorts of false claims and allegations against him...... He was investigated by the board, dozens of his videos were watched and he was found to have done nothing wrong, or told any lies....... The allegations only made him MORE credible (he was reprimanded for a satire piece in which a house blew up).... But yeah, this guy is pointing out horrible flaws in new home building, and instead of fixing the problems the home builders try and bury this guy... Strike one up for the "little guy"....
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They actually scheduled this interview 14 months ago for today because this was the first opening in his schedule. As a side note, Cy is a perfect example of how one man can change the world.
Totally agree. One man can change the world for sure!
The builder dont like this interview, they will go to court to remove this program
@@vietcongbuondanbannuocphan1791 you know whats funny? These builders executives have to put their home addresses when they file their LLC paperwork at the courthouse.
Its all gonna be funny when we let 000s of pissed homeowners, let's see how many of them have kids or kids friends who teach these executives a lesson IN THEIR OWN HOMES now this is going to be funny. The idiots can lie & hide but they can watch their own terrified kids as their roof tiles are smashed right before a rainstorm & flood their bedrooms & their stuff.
I would just point & laugh as DR Hortons & KB Homes executives watch their terrified kids as it all comes home on them.
It is amazing how the builders are now going after him
Legend has it, his hat brim grows with each violation he points out
😂😂😂😂
🤣
@@cyfyhomeinspections like rings on a tree
Would be great to see a larger brim hat every time he uploads a video lol
With the builders in his area? The entire US SW would be in eternal night already!
Not just a local legend!
I watch him from Germany 🇩🇪 😀
He's great, I watch him from the Midwest
🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Ireland. Shocked at the poor quality of house building in the USA
Not local at all! Hello from Australia! Not sure how tight the codes are here but I've learnt a hell of a lot about what to look for. Thanks Cy! ❤
This could save lives. Thank you Cy.
It saves 💲💲💲💲💲 for sure
"If you squint, it's mint.". Love that saying. Well done sir!
It looks good from my house...
Keeping builders accountable. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
yeah im tired of the trades hating on college education when this kinda of work is common.
Negligent contractors often fail to go through a "punch list". They just take the money and RUN. Great work out there, Cy. Keep these large companies honest and accountable.
How long before they offer him a reality TV show?!
"Hi and welcome to Rogue Builders with me your host Cy Porter"
I would watch that AND buy the dvd. What better pressure to get stuff fixed than a TV show?
Id buy that! But there has to be overweight 60 something whites dudes that constantly lie to him and try to bully him around. 😂
Stupid reality TV. This would be on the side advocating what the builders do.
I would most definitely watch
I would definitely watch that! lol
I don't even live in AZ but his inspections are eye opening & a great learning tool for ANYONE who's a homeowner, not just somebody buying a newly built home. Thank you Cy!
Saw a contractor leave trusses out on wet ground in the rain for a couple weeks, then in hot summer sun. They warped. Hammered them sort of in place with people pushing them to try to straighten them out. They also used a Ditch Witch to lay water & electrical lines in the same trench. Two winters later, that water line, in the too-shallow trench froze, broke, shorted out the power. Contractor was sued, but declared bankruptcy and continued to work for the builder with their "new" company. This was Appalachia.
CITY INSPECTORS need to be FIRED! They are corrupt and/or inept.
This guy is fantastic. He speaks truth to power and really just seems to remind me of the days before the government was entirely corrupt. These problems are caused by regulatory capture. You ever wonder why companies donate so much money to politicians? This is the reason. Buying a local election is cheap compared to, ya know, following rules and regulations and delivering a quality product. 10k to bribe a local authority compared to millions on the back-end. We need more Americans like Cy.
Amen
I'm not in AZ, and I don't expect to ever be able to afford even a modest home in my own state, but as someone who's worked construction (and who can see how embarrassingly horrible these builds are), Cy is one of my heroes. Keep fighting the good fight, man. You're making a difference, and making your client's lives better in the face of unfettered corporate greed. Truly a man of the people!!!
And you never will afford a house short of revolution. Why would the workers do above the bare min to build the house when underpaid. lol.
Thank you for being an advocate for homeowners.
I love that he brought his roll of tape. 😂 Cy is an Arizona treasure!
You're a very thorough and detailed inspector. Top 1% in your trade. Job well done!
I have learned SO MUCH from following Cy.
Never even thought a NEW home would be worth spending the money to have an expensive home inspection - but you've shared so many videos that it's needed.
This man provides such an incredible value and service to the community. He deserved an award from the city at the very minimum.
You're doing awesome work. You have a level of integrity and work ethic that people aren't used to seeing. Don't let them tear you down or silence you!
and you know they really want to silence him!!
This is an example of taking pride in your work!!!
I appreciate what you do . Im a 20yr vet of hanging drywall... It's unreal the stuff I see and how it passed inspections..
Cy's videos are so educational and have likely saved homeowners untold trouble and expense.
It wouldn't be too big of a stretch to say he's probably saved more than a few of their lives, as well.
Thank you to Cy and Channel 3 for sharing this interview!
Sheeeesh. Worth watching these inspections. I worked construction, back in the 80's. If an any inspector found safety issues the contractor I worked for would have us fix them after firing the person that let it go. It amazes me how shoddy new home builds are here in AZ. Our house was built in 84. I have yet to find any construction problems with our house. It seems we made the correct decision to buy a used house when we moved here.
There’s our handsome hero! Well done sir.
He went easy on the builders his uploads cover,there’s no way builders weren’t aware of at least half of those major issues and the subs definitely knew.
For years, I thought that home inspectors were my adversary, come to find out there are meant to be my ally!
Found this man a year ago. Checked my house found about 4 deficiencys 1 very serious. Love this guy
What gets me are the people that say you don't want someone as detailed as he is. It's like I can choose to ignore something if I want, but if I don't know about it I don't get that choice. Plus if the inspector is either not catching something or choosing to ignore it, what else is slipping past them. There is a reason he has as much work as he does. True master of his profession.
Keep up the awesome work Cy 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Great content educates. Awesome content also entertains. Cy is revolutionizing how home inspections are done and empowering people to hold builders and the ROC's feet to the fire.
Not all heroes wear capes! :)
Some wear a floppy hat and a roll of blue tape.
@@MonkeyJedi99 *rolls* Some videos have several empty rolls on his arm.
Cy is the guy to call, trust & support on RUclips. Love his videos. Cy that would go well on T-shirts, "Cy is the guy" on the front and on the back "Cy's got your home's interest at 💚" Or something like that ;) 😎
Good for you Cy! You’re doing amazing work, work that other people are getting paid to do, and not doing properly. Keep it up, you are helping thousands!
The real superhero we need
This is so exciting!!!!
This was exCyting to see!
Keep up the good work, spent many years working on these homes,
Thank you for providing a public service.
Keep up the great work, Cy! The boards latest move against you is a disgrace!
You’re an absolute legend!!! Please keep up the good work
Woot! Go Cy!
Love this guy! He’s a hero.
Good points Cy. I know you've taught me a lot and there's NO WAY I would blindly hire someone to build a home for me and I not be there to oversee the build. Case and point why I'm building my own!
Thanks Cy; honest people are a glimmer of hope in these dishonest times. God bless and have a wonderful day.
I've learned so much!
It's all in the presentation👍😎
I love that he points out defects and obvious issues. Its easy to see the safety issues, its not secret or mysterious anymore for the average homeowner.
We are the people 👊
Great video, Mahalo for sharing.
Those temps at the bottom, Damn....
This is a cool week for us too😂
I have learned a lot with your videos thank you
Why didn’t you mention the gas line that was leaking huge amounts of natural gas next to an electrical outlet?
That would have been a good one to mention
Prolly didn’t think of it, this man as you know is always busy he does so many jobs. I’m happy to see he getting the attention he deserves he helping people
I'm so happy to see this kind of stuff. I was a Realtor for 20+ years. I had an inspector as good as Cy who wouldn't compromise.
We bought a large builders house a few years ago. Before the boom.
There were handfuls of issues with ours, and the neighbor had rafters that were rotted through. I couldn’t believe someone installed the lumber in the neighbors house I was looking at.
I’m certain, as production has increased, quality has only dropped. These superintendents are over tasked, and need to QA you are providing.
I can believe their distaste of you, but they should be working with you, and thankful.
Not being the D#^*%s you are encountering.
Keep em honest! Thanks for doing your part!
I know it seems like Phoenix mega-builders never allow it, but I want a 3rd party pre-drywall home inspection. Can you imagine what they are hiding back there?
Great advice 😊
Great job interviewer and Cy!!!
He is an amazing home inspector. I wish I had him on board when I bought my latest house.
I live in the DC/MD/VA area and I watch all of his stories and videos. This dude is more than a local legend. I’ve found a few things that I’d have never looked for due to his content. My house is 15 years old so these rules don’t apply, but I’m still learning a lot.
Having integrity gets you on TV now, shows how rare it is
The city or county building inspectors are to blame also. They don't hold these big corporations accountable or follow up. I had some major electrical work done on my property last year. Inspector showed up once at the beginning.........that was it. We had open panels and trenches for him to inspect for a final, this went on for a month until I went down to the office to get this guy only to find out he signed off on everything the same day he showed up. He left all the details to PG&E and the electrician I hired.
You're the man cy
Look, plain and simple, I'm not in AZ but if I'm buying ANY house, i would absolutely want a QUALITY home inspection because I dont know what to look for. And if I'm spending that much money on a home it sure as shit better be done right. It doesnt make me anything other than a consumer that wants things done as they should be. Not 3 dozen cut corners that's gonna end up costing ME in the long run. Again, I'm not in AZ but thank you for doing what you do for homeowners out there.
The commercial and financial interests are so strong that this dude honestly said that "getting what you paid for" is more important than "safety". I hate the clowns we put on camera to interview people.
I love the "structural" sheetrock instances.
My man! Keep it up. 👍
Great work Cy! I have bought a new project house in the Netherlands, and the weird part is that the builder stimulates having a home inspection done here. And even afterwards, you have years of warranty if there are some structural issues, leakages etc. Why is it so different in the US..?
Ay man you’re more than local. I’m subscribed to your channel all the way over here in Ohio.
This man should get the business of the year award and the citizen of the year award
I was helping you would have this news story on your channel this is the only news I will watch this year
New subscriber- saw a news blip about Taylor Morrison's lame attempt to squelch the knowledge you're sharing.
Thanks for not only taking the time to cross Ts and dot Is on behalf of your customers, but sharing that information publicly.
👌👍
“Could be worse! Better than it was! It’ll Do! “ Could be the motto for a lot of these builders.
Flipping awesome
My brother lives in OKC, and he loves to watch Cy Porter.
Awesome job thank you
I worked for a major appliance repair company. At a new build, the microwave oven kept tripping the breaker. Turns out the refrigerator , oven and microwave oven were on the same breaker. When the refrigerator and microwave oven kicked on at the same time, the circuit could not handle the current.
You went to the interview with your blue tape 😭 great job, Cy!
The best interview so far out of the other news station interviews! Keep up the good work! 👏
Lets take his business to EVERY STATE in the union!!!! How can we do it???!!! Im in!
I subscribe to his videos and because of him I have found issues with my home that the builders cheaped out on. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
no cape needed
You may need a security team to protect you from unscrupulous builders. Keep up the good work!
those forecasts, though. daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn
Went in with the chic bangle on the left arm by Scotch, fashion alert, Cy is drip king
The houses this guy shows makes the houses in LA Noire feel like mansions
1/2 of my inspections are for people that waived their inspection then greatly regret it when I find 10k to 150k worth of damage here in Delaware. Some are in tears and other start the legal process in hopes to recoup money. Most follow up feedback I get is that their screwed unless they pay 10's of thousands in lawyer fees to prove the seller or realtor should have known about the defects or at least disclosed them.
Hello from taiwan 👋
I stopped there a few times on my way to Indonesia
💙💪
Paying for a home inspection is huge. You definitely want to do that. If I had the money I'd pay for his family vacation to do a house inspection. They are hugeeeeeeja!!
He really shows why you should get independent home inspections. Our home is part of a complex that was built in 2011 and already several of our neighbors have had internal water pipes burst. The amount of money companies make they should do a quality job.
“They forgot about” lol. These builders intentionally throw together crappy houses . These builders know exactly what they’re doing
Getting your own inspector. Guy or Gal is always important!
It's amazing the government isn't being held accountable.
Keep it up and thank you
Cy needs a cape and a theme song. He is awesome!
No capes! -- Edna Mode
#1 tip: Get a home inspection.
Get multiple home inspections to see what the other inspectors missed.
1:26
"How important is that, getting what you paid for?"
What a post-2020 American statement
I saw in one of Cy's videos, that a project manager said, "We are human too".In one of Cy's videos, a project manager said, "We are human too."
Cy isn't denying that! Americans are paying increasingly high prices for homes. Bringing the issues up to code seems to be his daily message to the industry as he works for his customers, who pay him on their behalf.
From Dallas 👍🏾😎
A home inspection costs between $400-$700. The builders could hire an independent home inspector to do a walkthrough and fix items before closing but they simply don’t care.
Hey
Just found your Channel a few days ago. Really interesting and i like your presentation style. It's nice and relaxed, unlike the people that get confronted with your work I guess. What I also find fascinating is the difference in perceived value. Pls don't understand this as chauvinistic bashing, just my observation. To me it is quite interesting that a million dollar house could be sold without a cellar (basement), build from wood, no "real" roof shingles, flimsy windows with no insulation, flimsy washroom ware (sinks and stuff) and so on. Here in Germany you can get a house of 2-3000sqf with a basement, either of brickwork or concrete, real sturdy windows and roof tiles and so on and itl cost you max half a million. We have company's building wooden homes here too (they are called instant homes ;) ), but the price is 30-50% lower.
So to my mind the lower price and speed are the two advantages in a wooden house in our market here.
Do you have an opinion on why US Americans prefer wooden houses with no basement? I'd like to learn and better understand.
It's actually a wonderful thing that the builder made all sorts of false claims and allegations against him......
He was investigated by the board, dozens of his videos were watched and he was found to have done nothing wrong, or told any lies.......
The allegations only made him MORE credible (he was reprimanded for a satire piece in which a house blew up)....
But yeah, this guy is pointing out horrible flaws in new home building, and instead of fixing the problems the home builders try and bury this guy...
Strike one up for the "little guy"....