You do a pre-listing inspection and at the end of it there are two lawyers that show up along with the owner and listing agent. Do you discuss the findings with everyone at that time? What are some cautions?
I’m buying this house and noticed this pipe is full of water and dripping, making the ground wet below it. I don’t know the purpose of this pipe, but I feel like the pipe next to is supposed to he the one that drips for condensation.
What is the issue and why is this happening? Or is this somehow normal? I want to know what I’m talking about so I can clearly explain why this needs to be fixed prior to closing. TIA
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I just bought a place in Oak Park and the inspection report mentioned “older wiring” but not specifically knob and tube. Now my electrician says it’s a fire hazard and I’m kinda pissed. The inspector seemed nice but maybe he missed it on purpose? Grammer mistake in the report too lol.
Hello i stay in central Florida and found a mold assessor opportunity, pretty much i work under his license but i own my own business and he would give me orlando to work on. Then he’s asking for 50k upfront then 10% for the rest of my life doing this line of work even regardless if i get my own license. He claims to make quarter mil net working 20 hours a week. Share some opinions. Thanks
Home inspectors, do you test and document microwaves in your reports?
Looking to purchase a home and noticed this in the basement. The window pictures are on opposing ends. Should I be worried about foundation or is this normal?
we had an inspection and the inspector noted : 1) He thinks the house has structural issues & that one of the beams on top of the post is crooked/twisted and there are cracks on the walls he thinks are from that & that could be a $10k or $100k problem 2) trusses in the attic have cracks and need to be repaired and he’s estimating thats another $10k. The seller agent told me they did a clean pre-inspection and everything was clean on their end. So I was surprised to find these major issues on the house and not sure if it is exaggerated as. I have already reached put to a few engineers. How would you handle this ?
I cannot figure out where the water is coming. It is shared garage wall with my neighbor in a townhome setup. Would like the community to give me some ideas on next steps or what is causing this.
During the rain, I noticed moisture and water on the left corner of my garage and wall.
The cement is moist. When i touch the pvc and the joints are dry. The drywall does not seem wet, but the bottom seems a little damp.
No moisture on opposite right side of garage.
Recently went to go look at a foreclosure, condo top floor unit. The only real red flag is the water damage in two separate areas.
I am a first time homebuyer so this is all new for me.
Building was built in 2020 with one previous owner. There is water damage by the front windows just at the base of the windows. (Photos attached). There is some mushroom growth and a slight soft spot to the left baseboard.
Second area of water damage is the buckling on the floor in the hallway. I think this may be coming from the vent above. Up the stairs is a landing to the rooftop and access to the HVAC and furnace. There is some water you can see dried in the HVAC furnace area.
How concerning are these areas in your opinion? And how much would damages cost worst case scenario?
I am sharing my experience with Danny @ (Urban Integrations LLC), 93-54 Queens Boulevard 1D, Rego Park, New York 11374, United States, based on a DOB‑regulated home modification project at my home. The structural plans he filed with the NYC Department of Buildings contained a major discrepancy: the filing described work at the front door, while the drawings and actual work were at the rear kitchen door. DOB issued a violation because of this error.
For more than eight months, this filing error was never corrected, even after it was clearly identified. The project was left with an active violation, and he withdrew as Applicant of Record without fixing the structural issue he created. This caused delays, unsafe conditions, and significant hardship.
As a disabled homeowner, I rely on professionals to follow the law, file accurate plans, and correct mistakes promptly. My experience shows how important it is, especially for disabled individuals, to double‑check professional work, verify DOB filings, and ensure accountability when hiring engineers for home modifications.
As of 4/22/2026 still unresolved. Heading to court.
Our potential buyers were advised to do mold testing due to a musty smell in the laundry room. Based on these results, they are asking for a significant reduction in home sale amount for mold remediation. I'm not seeing justification here, so looking for other opinions from inspectors. If you have reference links for sanity sake, please provide links. I'm a data kind of person and want to back up my response..
My wife and I are first-time homebuyers and pretty new to all of this. Our home inspector found some old mold, moisture, and mildew stains and mentioned that some buyers will walk over this kind of thing, and that it does make the home harder to sell down the road.
The home is a 1968 brick ranch that was almost completely gut-renovated — though the inspection turned up a few surprises. The mold/moisture, electrical, and some plumbing. Since we’re paying a premium for what was essentially a flip, we were expecting it to be in near-perfect condition. The mold/moisture issue is just one of several things the inspector flagged, but the one I’m most in the dark about I feel.
Is this level of mold and moisture concern enough to walk away from the deal? If most everything else is resolved?
I have two of these pipes in the front of my house and one in the backyard. I am concerned that rain water is traveling down these pipes and getting into the basement as they align with the leak spots in my basement. Home was built in the 70's. Anyone know what these are for?
I went to an inspection today and thought I’d finally found a decent place after months of running into issues in strata reports.
On a second look, I noticed cracks running through tiles in the kitchen, bathroom, and ensuite - and they’re pretty widespread, not just in one spot.
Is this something to be concerned about, or am I overthinking it?
I am looking at making an offer on a house and was reviewing the inspection report provided by the seller. The report notes that "the purlin system that supports the middle span of the roof frame is missing a proper strut system" and has the attached photos in the report. I'm not understanding what exactly is missing here. Can anyone explain like I'm 5?
What’s the best way to structure inspectors you want to hire? Seems as if there is a gray area when incentivizing not having to have their own insurance, LLC, marketing, etc. I’m trying to basically have them work for me as commission based. Make their own hours, gather their own clients, I send them jobs I’m not able to get to but I pay them a commission per inspection. Trying to not have to pay employee benefits like workers comp, social security, payroll taxes, etc. Seems like either 1099, Independent contractors or subcontractors are the way to go with hired hands but covering them with insurance seems to throw a hiccup in there. Any help?
Hi, got this house and there is a crack near window, no where else at all, it is horizontal around the big window. Should I be concerned? Thank all!!
Just wondering if anyone knows the average pay for a home inspector in Arizona specifically the Phoenix area starting my courses on Saturday and am excited. but have found numbers online that are promising but can be misleading. Thanks.
