Home Inspection with InterNACHI® Certified Inspector

[@vicktormarlenko2119]

I passed my state exam and i am certified home inspector with InterNACHI. I took they're courses on line and passed the first try. I got I think 10 or 11 certificates. Ill give you guys and gals this one very important advise. Read everything!! Do not get lazy and skip. I mean read every thing. I studied 7 hrs a day for about two weeks and I was ready for the exam. Not easy. Especially if you don't have a construction background or electrical like me. Good luck!!

[@internachi]

Good job, Vicktor.

[@igorhicks2949]

I got my home inspector licence it was 230 questions I passed finally it took me 7 trys

[@cassidywest5539]

Should have taken some language courses first. I mean "I took THEY'RE courses"? you took they are courses?

[@vicktormarlenko2119]

@@cassidywest5539 Ah you got me there buddy. Good job. Probably a typo. After all English is my fifth language. I am trying harding here.

[@mwong5889]

Hi Vicktor, how to prepare the state exam ? Thx is the InterNACHI good for preparing state exam also? Thx

[@ControllerRejectso2]

This is why I joined InterNACHI. Going through my pre-licensing courses for Tennessee, currently. Thanks for the wonderful inspection video. Excited to watch many many more before taking my NHI Exam.

[@internachi]

Glad you enjoyed watching the video.

[@brendandoherty7819]

Ray, thank you so much for your inspection. I'm on a course at the moment and it's so beneficial to watch these and look at the process stage by stage. This is also way more interesting and informative than just reading. Thanks again 😊

[@internachi]

Glad you enjoyed watching the video.

[@WelcmeTo1984]

Amazing and helpful video! IMO: Upstream GFCI protection is such a pain. It's so much easier to spend the extra money and put GFCI receptacles downstream at every receptacle near water.

[@internachi]

Glad it helped!

[@AfGG]

I can’t wait to get my home inspection certificate for ontario in Canada 🇨🇦 and you sir explained very professionally and inspected thoroughly wish you all success 💯

[@ismetkerqeli5774]

I got diploma finished college as home inspector there is not any job believe me !I am in Ontario Canada it’s sucks to live in this shit hole place!

[@AfGG]

@@ismetkerqeli5774 wow u serious bro that like 7000$ down the drain 😔

[@ismetkerqeli5774]

@@AfGG yes man very serious I spent almost 10000$ still nothing,working different job as driver!

[@AfGG]

@@ismetkerqeli5774 bro i live in capital did u try to go to any home inspection company??

[@AfGG]

@@ismetkerqeli5774 you know u can be advertised on OAHI as RHI that way the job comes to u

[@quartosecreto4121]

I enjoyed só much your explanations about home inspection... I am brazilian studying english and learned a lot with this vídeo..

[@internachi]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@chipfornaris]

Great job, would have been great for new inspectors to see a close up of missing drip edge flashing as it is such a major problem. Some roofers will even argue that they bend the shingles over the gutter back edge and “ create “ the drip edge, wrong. Good subject. Thanks

[@internachi]

Oh, those roofers!

[@ricepropertyinspections]

Thank you, I loved this video. These videos are so great to keep sharp!

[@internachi]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@AndyNC]

Is that corrosion on the valve at 1:02:57 something I have to put in the report? He doesn't mention it in that video? Thanks

[@internachi]

Good catch. Agreed.

[@carlosalbertojimenezreyes3715]

Thank you for the video, really appreciate it, I'm going to take the exam soon here down in Florida. I'm just wondering if that basement needs a fire safe stair outside the window, by code. Thank you again

[@internachi]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@vonkanon3091]

Soffit venting ... was that an adequate amount? Also that step down from the back patio door is more than 7 inches ... list as trip hazard? One last question, do you perform a pre-walkthrough to take CYA photos?

[@internachi]

All homes should be inspected by an InterNACHI certified home inspector at www.nachi.org/certified-inspectors. Thanks for commenting. - Ben.

[@samyam9866]

So do you do the report at the end of the day? And what software do you use. Just passed state exam in Florida

[@dannyss7117]

How was the whole process ? I’m about to start the process for Florida

[@samyam9866]

@@dannyss7117 easy man. You got it

[@dannyss7117]

You go through internachi??

[@samyam9866]

@@dannyss7117 yes.

[@internachi]

Visit www.nachi.org/florida

[@preston8859]

I'm currently a realtor, planning to become an inspector. I assumed inspectors did more when checking the HVAC system. I helped a buyer recently on a house that had the gas off when the inspector went by. He couldn't make it back so we went by to check the furnace and it kicked on but did not seem to be blowing hot air. Would most inspectors check for that or just say that it is functioning because it kicks on and blows air?

[@internachi]

Home inspection standards of practice are at www.nachi.org/sop.htm

[@steveklemetti8035]

What's the point of inspecting the HVAC system? If it doesn't work then call a company to fix or replace it. It's that simple. You don't need an inspector to tell you that.

[@preston8859]

@@steveklemetti8035 what do you mean what’s the point? An inspector should at least be able to check that it’s working properly. Not every homebuyer is going to know what to look for in a new house they’re buying to check it themselves. And like I mentioned in my first post, sometimes they’ll kick on but not actually work. In that case it was because the gas was off, but the inspector wasn’t the one that found that. I think the best thing to do is have an actual hvac company inspect the system, but I don’t see why it couldn’t be something a home inspector could offer if they had the knowledge.

[@steveklemetti8035]

@@preston8859 The buyer should be able to check if it is working properly. There is nothing that an inspector does that a buyer can't do. Before making an offer a buyer should check every faucet, every drain, switch, heat, AC and look at everything. Why pay someone $300 to do what they can do. "Not every homebuyer is going to know what to look for in a new house they’re buying to check it themselves." Then it must not be that important if they are not going to look for it. HVAC work and then they don't. When they don't call a company to fix or replace it. Same with the refrigerator, washer dryer, stove, etc. The problem with home inspectors is that they breed the stupidity of the current generation that is so used to calling maintenance to get things fixed that they don't know how to do it themselves. That needs to stop.

[@Dave-om6nd]

@@preston8859they don’t inspect if the gas is turned off. How could they? And they aren’t turning on the gas according to the standards of practice.

[@larryzdanis5377]

Nice overall inspection, thanks.. One question during end-of-video garage door inspection - I noticed about 1/4 of the garage interior was unfinished, including paper-faced insulation and exposed rafters and roof sheathing - wouldn't these things be an obvious fire-code violation?

[@carlylewilliams2536]

In some areas, only the side of the living space in the garage is required to be insulated/finished (union carpenter)

[@larsky9168]

Typically between garage and living space and only fire taped sheet rock joints.

[@internachi]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jdellarocca1979]

You didn’t check the garage door for pressure stop Also, won’t you need to note the wiring used on the electrical panel? Do you just exclude if you’re not going to open the panel?

[@internachi]

Good questions for the inspector at www.nachi.org/certified-inspectors/arthur-kline-cmi-23150

[@steveklemetti8035]

Because it is not necessary.

[@scootertheeb6172]

Informative and useful, thanks!

[@internachi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@paullimon2152]

How come you didn't check the fuse/breaker for the AC to see if it matches the maximum allowable fuse on the AC data plate ?

[@internachi]

Many home inspectors do that. Yes. Not required.

[@deejayvic]

Great job!! Very informative. Thank you.

[@internachi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@9452000]

I had to revisit this. Isn't the test for self closing hinges 3 feet to close?

[@internachi]

Interesting question. Not sure if that test is mentioned in the IRC.

[@Albanyoregonskywatcher]

I have a question.... if there is a huge 4ft hole in the foundation under the home black mold, hanging insulation and missing insulation. Moisture barrier with huge holes in it. Pooling water and a DYI sumppump made of a 5 gallon bucket. Is the inspector supposed to tell you as the buyer this information after inspection of the home?

[@internachi]

Only if the inspector observed defects and deemed them to be material defects. I recommend reading the report again, then asking the inspector to comment, and possibly re-visit.

[@Albanyoregonskywatcher]

@@internachi kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmfWdGSpnt59fJo This is what it looks like under my newly bought home. Im a first time homebuyer. The realtor told us to not show up during the inspection.... when we got to the house after an hour. The inspector said he was done and needed to be payed $600.00 he had a bad arm. It was in a sling. I feel so dumb! I was to excited to buy a home and wasn't looking closely i guess. The home was built in the late 50'

[@Albanyoregonskywatcher]

@@internachi The home inspector was through the Relitor office. He worked for the woman who sold us this home through Cadwell realtors! The inspectors right arm was sprung and in a sling. Im starting to feel first time homebuyers get played by the realtors.

[@2DollarBOB]

Sometimes leaks don't show up in the cabinets from drain leaks or bowl leaks just running the water. Best practice to check for leaks. Fill the sink up with water than release the water. This checks a couple of things. Leaks in the drain(below the sink), possible cracks in the sink. The bottom of the sink where the drain and the sink connects, this test will test if it is leaking. Sometimes just running water won't show that leak. Lastly it will test to see how well the drains do with water. ~Licensed plumber that does plumbing inspections for clients.

[@internachi]

Correct.

[@Steven-xs2jw]

Noticed he didn't check the toilet if it was secured properly by giving it a little push with his leg 1:00:09

[@internachi]

Good one.

[@chadsadventures]

Im a member and have been studying for my state exam...I'm fine and ready now just to nervous to go take the test...

[@internachi]

Best wishes to you. Prepare at www.nachi.org/qa

[@IntextInspections]

Where'd you buy that sweet vest/tool pouch?

[@internachi]

Glad you enjoyed watching the video.

[@eddygee4458]

What gloves are you using ?

[@internachi]

Mine.

[@annasweeney4782]

Dude, the dule shower heads are bazaar. You only need one shower head😂

[@internachi]

Right.

[@kieshawnhollis3238]

awesome

[@internachi]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@scootertheeb6172]

Garden bed is supposed to be as far away from the building perimeter as possible, instead, the perimeter should be covered by concrete footpath or driveway with slope outward to keep water away.

[@internachi]

Exactly.

[@Gunny819]

I have 2 question maybe someone could answer. I looked up the requirements for Indiana home inspectors and it says you need 60 hours of approved home inspector training, 12 hours of practical training with an approved instructor and pass the test. But on the interNACHI website it says their course is 90 hours total. 78 hours online training, 12 hours of practical in person, plus the test. Is there a reason interNACHI requires more the Indiana requires? 2nd question, If I get a membership with interNACHI and do the online coursework there, which is supposed to be free with a paid membership, how much approximately does it cost to get the 12 hours of practical in person training with an approved instructor? I have only found places around me in Indiana that offer the whole package. As in, online course work and practical in person training together.

[@internachi]

Hi, Dawn. You'll want to visit www.nachi.org/licensing-and-certification/us/indiana

[@orangeblossomhomeinspectio432]

Wooooow.....so many negative comments here. This isn't FABI FORUMS, is it? Lol... Everyone has someone to add to this industry, EVERYONE inspects differently. He is doing an S.O.P. inspection. Remember that. 8 ) John Grimaldi CMI and InterNACHI Home Inspector Mentor

[@internachi]

Thanks.

[@gregtria]

Where u get that tool vest??!

[@internachi]

That's a great question for the inspector. Please reach out to him. Ray Kline www.nachi.org/certified-inspectors/arthur-kline-cmi-23150

[@mikehostetter3637]

What brand/model is that electrical tester?

[@internachi]

Not sure.

[@imhooks]

There's no way that step out of the back patio door is to code. That appeared to be well over 8" step out. Edit: I see you addressed that later in the video.

[@internachi]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@ramirosoretramirosoret4085]

Hola queridos amigos! Cuanto cuesta en promedio una inspeccion como la de este video. Gracias

[@internachi]

Una inspección de vivienda como esa cuesta entre $300 y $500 dependiendo de su ubicación en los Estados Unidos y Canadá. Para encontrar un inspector de viviendas en su área y solicitar una cotización, use www.nachi.org/certified-inspectors.

[@YamahaRider280]

I’ve been checking grading and such with my level. I don’t think assuming incorrect gutter slope just by looking at it is a good way to inspect. Show proof

[@internachi]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching.

[@mehmetferhat1986]

Thanks

[@internachi]

Welcome.

[@steveklemetti8035]

Here's the problem I have with inspections. The buyers are hiring inspectors to tell them of the problems and then the buyer's agent tells the seller and expects the seller to fix them. No, that is not how it should be. It should be - if you buy this house, these are the things that you will need to address or fix. If the buyers want to go to the sellers and negotiate with them, in price or credits or fixing things, that's one thing. But what is happening is that the buyers or buyers' agents think that it is the seller's responsibility to address all on the list. They pay someone $375 to tell them things that are less than $100 to fix. And they pass on the house because of that? That's not smart.

[@internachi]

The sellers are not obligated to fix anything, and home inspectors know this. We inspect in order to educate, that's it. Home inspectors reach an average of 5 million homebuyers every year. Data shows that recent homebuyers spend about $8,000 within the first year on home improvements. That’s $40 billion that home inspectors can influence households into spending on informed home improvement projects to keep our homes safe, functioning, and healthy.

[@jstar1000]

Siding and/or trim should never be in contact with the porch or patio concrete, those areas will hold moisture and rot out the material over time. That is an improper installation of the siding/trim and not an area I would recommend caulking as my note. Also that side window trim you said needed caulk I never see them caulked and if you look at trimming a window all the caulking is done around the window between the siding and window before that beauty trim is installed so it doesn't need it. Its just for a clean finished look which caulking would ruin.

[@internachi]

Good stuff.

[@steveklemetti8035]

So what of it? It was done and if it is not a problem, then don't make it one.

[@jstar1000]

@@steveklemetti8035 What are you talking about the patio pour or the window trim? My points were the patio pour is incorrect and is a write up, leave it at that. The window trim is a none issue, say nothing about it and don't make it a problem like you said.

[@steveklemetti8035]

@@jstar1000 If the prior owner didn't have a problem with it, why would a new buyer have a problem with it? The real problem is the inspectors looking for problems and then the buyers think that the home inspector is right.

[@jstar1000]

@steveklemetti8035 it's an improper installation, I mention it so they know I saw it and can't come back to me saying I missed it and now want me to fix it.

[@theinspectionco6189]

CO should be 15' away from gas appliances. 5' up the wall and within 10-15' of sleeping quarters.

[@internachi]

Nice.

[@Rich_Journey]

Very Informative thank you

[@internachi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@9452000]

Please include implication statements.

[@internachi]

That's in his report, I'm sure.

[@Orbsaladin]

I don't know why, but this one was hard to follow. Feels like there was too much jumping around, going inside then back outside, then back inside, and so on.

[@internachi]

I understand what you're saying. Thanks for the feedback. We'll pass it along to the inspector.

[@jamess7064]

Wow I can’t believe missed that HUGE electrical defect

[@internachi]

Huge.

[@jamess7064]

@@internachi I would take this video down

[@jimkane9832]

I missed it too. What was it? What time did you see it?

[@toddohlemeier2312]

The second he said there was hail damage on that roof ... an observation he makes from the ground .... I stopped watching the video. He has absolutely no call to say that and I would be disappointed as a prospective homeowner or seller. What is the age of the shingle? Is it a sun-exposed slope? This would account for excessive granule loss as a course of normal wear & tear. Is there evidence of collateral impact damage to the metals?? The guttering looked pretty dang smooth with no evidence of hail impacts, even on the lips. Roofers are not "experts" and I sure as heck wouldn't recommend the client call one. They are there to sell you a roof and convince you to get your insurance involved, which is pretty much the only way he'll get paid and he KNOWS it. A responsible roofer would have completed the temp repair on that front slope instead of a stupid patch. The materials for a spot repair are cheap and the labor is barely more than that to install the patch. That patched spot is most likely not a result of hail. If hail were so large as to cause a leak in the roof (btw, hail impacts rarely cause roofs to leak), damage would be obvious in that very short clip he showed from the roof perspective and the guttering would be dinged to heck. My guess is that the tree canopy overhang grew out over the roof and caused damage, necessitating its temp patching. I have been an independent insurance adjuster for 15 years, and before that back in the day I did roofing. I am currently studying for the home inspector's license.

[@maxswan-z7i]

Yeah, pretty bizarre how quickly he jumped to the roof needing replacement, honestly looks like it will be fine for many years to come.

[@internachi]

That's the magic of video. We inspect the systems before filming.

[@davidwestlund8954]

I agree with everything you said the fact that he inspects from the ground binoculars but had a ladder there to look at the gutters only? Why didn't he check the drip edge flashing that he said was missing and have a picture of that when he was on the ladder. I know we're not required to go on roofs but no inspector that's ever worked for me would not walk that roof. And if there was hail damage to the roof vents it would have been obvious and we would have taken a picture of that. So I don't agree with his assessment that it of what he thought happened to that roof. I agree it was the patch was probably from the tree. He also didn't mention the failed gutter at the corner of the house that was capped off and probably was an underground drain that failed and had to put up an extension on the ground. When you find obvious things like that you have to point them out as a home inspector what is that white cap on the ground most people will ask you. And it's probably a failed underground drain system. That's as far as I got on this video I'll try to look at more later I've been expecting for over 20 years. And I agree with your assessments in comments. It's always good to listen to see how other people inspect though so when I have time I'll look at more of this video.

[@9452000]

Defects? Or deficiency?

[@internachi]

Defects.

[@jstar1000]

why would one want to wear a shirt that says "inspector" on it real big like that? Seems a bit silly to me. To each their own, its not something I would wear. Company name and logo on the front upper left chest is typical and good enough.

[@internachi]

When I show up, especially early, on a vacant house, I want the neighbors to know who I am and what I'm doing.

[@jstar1000]

@@internachi I've been inspecting over 21 years and that has never been an issue, not even once. Who cares what the neighbors think anyway? I would tell them if asked plus that's what a business sign on your car is for but again, you do what you want.

[@lynnboissoneault7589]

This was a horrible inspection video. Way too many missed defects. How did InterNACHIE allow it on the world wide web?

[@solidgroundinspectionsinc.2251]

I thought he did a good job. What defects did he miss?. Please enlighten us with your wisdom almighty one.

[@internachi]

I understand what you're saying. Thanks for the feedback. We'll pass it along to the inspector.

[@maxswan-z7i]

All this video did for me is show just how much internachi SOP is the bare minimum and not worth the money

[@internachi]

Right. It's the absolute minimum standard.

[@miajay8558]

Oh dang. I was going to invest in them. Who do you recommend for training?

[@Makemonyent]

@@miajay8558they do work don’t listen do him

[@8Bitz]

And everything needs a good caulking.

[@enzo6032]

@@miajay8558he must be talking about the inspection because their training is top notch a second to none.

[@theallaroundguy2399]

Too much random recommending. You have to be careful with too much of that. I would really like to sit down with this guy and let him watch me put together a home inspection report. Hopefully his report he does not do so much random recommending. A lot of people will follow the recommendation to a T and when it does not work they will be calling you

[@internachi]

I understand what you're saying. Thanks for the feedback. We'll pass it along to the inspector.

[@dinoibbinspecteurenbatimen8874]

Très bon suivie merci

[@internachi]

Vous êtes bienvenue. Merci d'avoir regardé et commenté.

[@gotdirt66]

If you dont want to get on the roof, I understand that but why not just fly a deone over it and cya?

[@internachi]

It's not required by InterNACHI's home inspection standards of practice, but many inspectors do get up there.

[@CorpusMG]

Why on Earth do you go for the bare minimum? It's a disservice to your client.

[@internachi]

Agreed.

[@my4re]

All that for $30

[@internachi]

Yep.

[@russellbrooker2122]

how can this inspection be 30$?

[@steveklemetti8035]

Home inspectors are idiots. They don't go through the house with the owners permission (trespassing) and they don't even go through with the owner so they know nothing of the house and it's history. If the owner made any changes or added or removed anything they flag it but they don't know why it was done. Thus, you need to have the owner with you when you inspect.

[@internachi]

Nope. A home inspection conducted during a real estate transaction involves the seller (owner) agreeing in writing to permitting the home inspection of their property to take place. Most homeowners do not know the condition of their own home, and are often surprised to read the inspection report that may have documented evidence of home issues that are not safe, not functioning, or not healthy.

[@steveklemetti8035]

@@internachi The home owner just really doesn't care about those things that they've put up with for years and never fixed. So what if there's wood rot here and there. IT doesn't matter. LIke on a car, the things that matter are the engine and transmission. Rips in the seats and dents in the body don't matter because that's not why people buy cars. Same with houses. We just need a roof and 4 walls to keep the elements out and electricity and good plumbing and heat. A/C isn't necessary. Home inspections are for during and after construction.

[@internachi]

Nope. Home inspections are for homeowners to understand what is working well, not working at all, and everything in between. Home ownership is a big responsibility, and it takes a lot of work to keep our homes in great shape. All homes should be safe, functioning, and healthy. There's a lot more than just "a roof and 4 walls." There are millions of homes in the U.S. (home with a roof and 4 walls) with major defects that are not safe or healthy. And that's not good.

[@deserteagle10]

@@steveklemetti8035 Uhhh...some people actually want their stuff to be in decent condition. Clearly you're not one of those people who care for their stuff but not everyone is like you fortunately.

[@steveklemetti8035]

@@deserteagle10 Of course everyone wants their stuff to be in decent condition. That is not what my comment was about. And it is very unprofessional for you to comment in a rude and insulting manner toward me when you don't know me. All that I stated that it is not good for inspectors to make judgement calls based on what they see when they don''t understand the property.