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Why so many home inspection disclaimers?

By Barry Stone
Oct 2, 2022 6:00 AM - Q: The home we're buying was inspected a few days ago. Everything in the home inspector's report was marked "Good," but on the plumbing page, there were three disclaimers that concerned us.
Home inspection report was poorly written

By Barry Stone
Sep 25, 2022 7:00 AM - Q: The home inspector we hired seemed to do a very thorough job of finding defects, but his written report was so poorly written that we began to doubt the quality of the inspection itself. He seemed to have no idea how to construct a complete sentence. The grammar, syntax and spelling were a mess. This was disconcerting and has made us wonder if we truly received a quality home inspection. A: Complaints against home inspectors are usually about property defects that were not reported. Seldom heard are grumblings over deficient writing skills.
False disclosure of permit compliance

Sep 18, 2022 6:00 AM - Q: When I purchased my home, my home inspector only reported minor problems. Now I'm remodeling the interior, and the building department says the bedroom addition and the attic conversion were not done with permits. Before buying the home, I asked the previous owners and both agents if the addition and converted attic were legal.
Article corrected by home inspector

By Barry Stone
Sep 11, 2022 6:00 AM - Q: I receive your articles in my email and find them both interesting and informative. I do however have a question regarding a recent one. The question was about possible condensation in a dryer vent duct, a problem we home inspectors often see.
Mold behind wallpaper was not disclosed

By barry Stone
Aug 28, 2022 7:00 AM - Mold behind wallpaper was not disclosed
New home came with drainage problems

By Barry Stone
Aug 21, 2022 6:00 AM - Q: We bought a newly built home about three years ago. Since then we have been dealing with drainage issues, mainly pooling rainwater in the backyard.
Repair estimates by home inspector not reliable

By Barry Stone
Aug 14, 2022 6:00 AM - Q: When we bought our home, the home inspection report included estimated costs to repair the reported defects. The conclusion of the report stated that all of the problems found were "minor in nature" and that "actual repair costs may vary widely from one contractor to another."
Conflict of interest among agents & inspectors

By Barry Stone
Aug 7, 2022 6:00 AM - Q: I am a newly certified home inspector and have a question that involves professional ethics. When I attended home inspection school, my instructor told the class we should not be "deal breakers."
Unpermitted additions should give potential homebuyer pause

By Barry Stone
Jul 30, 2022 7:00 AM - Buyers assume all the risk if they buy a house where sellers disclose additions built without a permit. Before closing the sale, buyers should ask sellers to seek an "as built" permit from local authorities.
Builder and buyer at odds over inspection

By Barry Stone
Jul 24, 2022 6:00 AM - Q: The home we are buying is still under construction. For insurance reasons, the developer will not allow us to have a pre-drywall home inspection. He claims his company can be sued if the inspector is hurt on the job site.

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