Looking for opinions on this home inspection report

Beyond the house this looks like a quickly built subdivision from before the '08 crash. I think the foundation ctacking on the fencing which is the same for everyone makes a statement to the lack quality control and maybe lack of municipal inspecting as well. The tile roof is a replace item. The windows as with all subdivisions built for quick profit are the cheapest they could find. The offest roof penetrations and bubbling on the flat deck all point to a less than skilled work force. I'd stay away from any subdivisions built during the bust cycle of the early 2000s.

The inspector is doing all he can to cover his ass without stating the facts....

but wtf does this mean ? "Our inspection of slab foundations conforms to industry standards, which is that of a generalist and not a specialist" Read it a few times...... our inspection conforms toindustry standards.... but does the foundation conform..... ????

Thruout the report he back pedals and tells you to bring in a specialist. I don't see any value in his "inspection". He is just trying to cover his ass and keep everyone happy. Probably gets part of the commission from the realtor after it sells. I have little use for generalists. Every home we buy I bring in a roofer, electrician, plumber, concrete guy.

Stay away from anything built during that crazy rush of 2000-2010. But especially subdivisions.
 
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My only comment on the new home is the radiant barrier installed directly under the roof deck without taping the seams. This allows the moisture migration from the conditioned areas of the house to travel through the seams and condense on the underside of your wood sheathing. This is why only closed-cell foam insulation is recommended for application directly under roof sheathing and/or all SIP panel seams must be taped. Not an immediate concern, but something to address for the long term.
 
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taylormade73 said:
My only comment on the new home is the radiant barrier installed directly under the roof deck without taping the seams. This allows the moisture migration from the conditioned areas of the house to travel through the seams and condense on the underside of your wood sheathing. This is why only closed-cell foam insulation is recommended for application directly under roof sheathing and/or all SIP panel seams must be taped. Not an immediate concern, but something to address for the long term.
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Good info, I wouldn’t have even known this. Does this strike you as being something easy to fix, or a more difficult / expensive repair?
 
It will take a little of your time but is fairly simple. Get some joint flashing tape and apply to all seams and along each side where it ties in with the roof trusses. You want the gaps between it (radiant barrier) and the roof sheathing sealed off.
 
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Chris said:
Here's the home inspection report on the new house we are under contract for:

https://www.spectora.com/reports/b7...f0b?id_token=08793c1507893ef3e11708de54f1f21e
Now THAT is what I expect when I see the home inspection report. Little stuff, nothing huge like that last home.

Looks like this new one we found is a winner!
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Thanks for sharing, but two things I didn't see on the report? One will your Jeep fit in the garage, and or does it have an RV gate where you can park it on the side or in the back yard? Don't forget about your TJ!
 
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ac_ said:
Thanks for sharing, but two things I didn't see on the report? One will your Jeep fit in the garage, and or does it have an RV gate where you can park it on the side or in the back yard? Don't forget about your TJ!
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I'll make sure to build this next TJ to fit in the garage, so no worries there :ROFLMAO:

No RV pad on this one, but it's also a much better price, so I can't complain.
 
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lowranger said:
@Chris I see you have your Salem Oregon address back. Are you not moving to Arizona?
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Yes, but not until June. Our house here closes on April 7th and then we have to live in an apartment until June as we wait for the dentist to finish my wife’s implants, all 8 of them!
 
Starrs said:
AZ or SC?
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Still deciding on that, but my wife and I are really liking the idea of SC. We'll have to go there and check it out, but we want some acreage, and it looks like we can get a nice house there on some land for a comparable price to what we would be paying in Arizona.
 
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Chris, if your house closes in April, you will be a very lucky man!
What a great time to be living in an apartment and looking to buy a house in this upcoming economy! You couldn't have timed it better!
 
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zebra12 said:
What part of SC?
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Not entirely sure. We're finding a lot of places around Aiken and that area. Any suggestions?

Hotrodbud said:
Chris, if your house closes in April, you will be a very lucky man!
What a great time to be living in an apartment and looking to buy a house in this upcoming economy! You couldn't have timed it better!
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You're telling me! I feel like this is a sign.

KMET said:
Thought I read somewhere SC has bug infestations? Love-Bugs?

Was hoping you were going to AZ so I had RV parking :)
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We'll see. It's still a possibility, but now we're really thinking it would be great to have the acreage, and you can't get that anywhere in the Southwest without spending copious amounts of money it seems.
 
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Not entirely sure. We're finding a lot of places around Aiken and that area. Any suggestions?
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I'm from NC, but I mostly grew up in Greenville, SC. Greenville is really nice town, and if I went back I'd want to live in north Greenville county or on the NC side of the border. I'm older so I would prefer close to Brevard, but if I had young kids I would look on the east side of town in the 29615 area code.

If you're looking for mostly warmer weather, I'd look at Charleston over Aiken or Greenville.
 
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