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[@wampastompastomp]

I think this is the best inspection video I've seen. No annoying intro, no distracting music, no stupid attrmpts at humor. Just pure in your face information. No moment wasted. Covers everuthing from roofing to interior mudding to gas hookup. Bravo sir.

[@inspectflix]

@@wampastompastomp OMG! Thank you so much for the compliment! It means a lot to me. Your comment is exactly what I was trying to outline. From top to bottom. Buyer beware. Thanks for watching

[@YoungFanguiZhe]

​@@inspectflix thank you for all the information. Very eye opening. These days, I would say close to 100% of new builds are over priced (along with most of the real estate market). Really adds insult to injury that there are so many errors on a product people are overpaying for!

[@shameikburns1473]

OMG WTF THIS IS CRAZY I GOING BACK OVER 30 plus years and I still find imperfections and quick fixes they did on what is supposed to be “NEW CONSTRUCTION “ GREAT VIDEOS AND IM A SUBSCRIBER FOR LIFE.

[@inspectflix]

@shameikburns1473 Thanks for the comment and for watching. I'm all about informing the consumer.😉

[@inspectflix]

@YoungFanguiZhe 👍 Thanks for the comment and for watching.

[@cdv130]

Boggles the mind ... Sky high home prices these days yet the quality is worse than ever. Is it all builder greed making them cut corners with substandard work?

[@johnDingoFoxVelocity]

It's because it's private investors that own the property and don't want to spend the money on the house. And that isn't even the worst of it , because Now , after the election , enjoy all of these private investors TripleIng prices on homes because of Trump

[@benjamindover4033]

If you think poor quality in home construction is new then you haven’t many years of experience.

[@databang]

Seems more like what he said, poor installation from unlicensed contractors along with shoddy inspections. Also, your glib political argument is unconvincing and delusional.

[@MagaTBTF]

That house is a piece of shoty work. It's so cheaply built! Nothing solid about it! That would be destroyed by a tropical storm where I live! Wow!

[@MagaTBTF]

Thank God for Good Inspectors! 😮

[@2pugman]

The nonfunctioning gas valve is amazing.

[@JustaGuy_Gaming]

Also shows just how little code inspectors do inspections. Especially the ones done by massive corporations. Those big companies get the "right people" to inspect their homes.

[@rayRay-pw6gz]

If that was missed ,just imagine all the other violations missed. The gas one was real bad.

[@Praenuntium]

They have a bunch of illegals building these things that have next to no experience..

[@jensing89]

@@rayRay-pw6gz I think the driveway is pretty bad too. It could literally collapse if all the dirt washes out.

[@SmileyDave-h5z]

@@JustaGuy_Gaming In my area "code" inspectors work for the city and are mandated through the permitting process, "home" inspectors work for whoever hires them. I've seen very bad versions of both. I had an old work distribution panel and meter base upgraded, I did the work myself with permits. The inspector was a moron and was a city employee. Before he left he told me to turn on the main breaker and at least one other breaker so that when the power company came to install the meter head they could see that the panel was "working" correctly. This is completely the opposite of correct. If I had even a digital clock plugged in and the power company detected a draw on the meter they would leave without installing the meter head because they could be liable for a fire should one happen. I mentioned this in passing when I was picking up a different permit and oddly enough the permit guy knew who I was talking about and actually told me(surprised he would mention it to a customer) that the guy had so many complaints from contractors that they removed him from a high new construction area and moved him to an old residential area(where my property was) doing inspections to keep him out of the way.

[@jloudefonty3231]

This is the video you need to watch before buying a house, thank you.

[@jaguilar11009]

I agree 😊

[@EJ257IHI]

Wish I watched this 9 years ago when I bought my house.

[@Praenuntium]

Imagine all the problems that aren't visible...

[@EJ257IHI]

@@Praenuntium it really sucks tbh. I need a $7,000 French drain and that quote was 5 years ago. Part of the roof is washing off with rain storms. The company was sold to bigger building company and there is no one to go after.

[@Praenuntium]

@@EJ257IHI That happens a lot with these builders. After they finish a subdivision, they end the old company and start a new one.

[@mischalecterTV]

Me having to watch these and learn before my mom gets a house because most inspectors lie. Thanks for being the honest one.

[@inspectflix]

@@mischalecterTV Thanks for watching.

[@pcno2832]

That makes sense. No inspector is going to catch everything, and they are only on site for a certain amount of time, so everyone in the family should be looking for potential issues.

[@Nylon_riot]

I recommend you get an outside inspector not connected to the builder, and not only that, get at least 2.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

@@inspectflixhow to find ethical inspectors?? They’re just now not getting on roofs, not going in attics, not testing use of anything-???? My mind just boggles

[@GreatQoutes-123]

This is what happens when you treat housing like an investment instead of basic living. These homes are built as cheaply as possible, as quickly as possible, and using the cheapest labor possible to make the most profits, longevity and quality is not factored into the equation. Many of these McMasions will not be standing after 50 years due to how cheaply they were made.

[@codysmith9813]

I don't think they will last 25years

[@nwofoe2866]

@@codysmith9813 5 to 10 at best

[@josephkostinko739]

My house is over 30 years old and in better shape than this new house.

[@dc6233]

Got that all right!

[@fatmayo2293]

Also, most of that cheap labor is drinking alcohol and smoking weed all day. At the least, depending location.

[@pinschrunner]

Wow! Thank God for inspectors like you! If only builders were so concerned. Sibcomtractors dont care. Builders dont care. Workers dont care. Home buyers are clueless until years later

[@Marc-King777]

Not years later... often immediately or soon thereafter purchase.

[@dahinsoncoj]

And the Demoncrats and RINO's certainly do not care as our country is flooded by Mexico, Central and South America inferior tradesmen.

[@priteshpatel724]

This makes me feel so much better about my diy repairs and installations around my home. I have no idea what I’m doing and I’m still better than these “pros”😂

[@1ClusterChuck]

The big difference is us DIYers will want to do the best job we can because it's for ourselves.

[@MarkT1700]

Nobody will ever care about your property as much as you do

[@lauriloo38c]

@@1ClusterChuckwith all these code inspectors doing such a crappy job, convinces me paying for permits and inspections is mostly a grift by the city to make money.

[@tommartin2360]

Yeah I was thinking the exact same. I suppose part of the difference is I care because it is my home AND my labor is free so I might spend a ridiculous amount of time to get something just right or use more material than code strictly calls for. End result is worth it

[@Michaelgrx]

They know how to do it right they’re just paid by the job so there’s no incentive to not rush through

[@bettysmith4527]

Did anyone else think it said "final building inspection approved on my fart"?

[@annied3276]

Bettysmith4527: OMG Yes!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@annied3276]

Yes!🤣🤣🤣

[@sharon4364]

Yup!

[@casseysickles2186]

@bettysmith4527 Oh good, I’m not the only one.

[@orangekangrufrmdnmrk]

Yes😂

[@celestialtl]

I like to buy older homes…they have settled and you get to see the faults up front

[@merikijiya13]

Yea a lot of people do. Around my area everyone is buying them up and flipping them for ridiculous prices

[@ohadzic6377]

A nice 100 year farmhouse, rectangular with big windows is a beautiful thing.

[@kyleeshields6812]

​@@ohadzic6377and those wrap-around covered porches ❤

[@kevintrey9903]

Yes l love older houses too but you still don't know what your getting into when you buy an old one l should know been there done that...they are still better then a new one that's for sure.

[@someuser7501]

The problem with older homes (I grew up in an 1880 house) is that they are money pits to update to modern standards. Replacing every sash window, rewiring 2 prong to 3, non-standard thickness horsehair walls, over-sanded hardwood floors, tiny closets, tiny bathrooms, old kitchens, lead paint, asbestos, iron pipes, no wall insulation, etc. I bought a smaller house built in 2005 in the suburbs and I'm happy.

[@jraoul711]

The gas leak is a huge safety issue.

[@3rdandMainBags]

It makes you think when you hear about homes exploding

[@rveach02]

I am surprised he didn't end the walkthrough with that.

[@billhamilton7524]

NO its not ,,they have to install gas line to unit so that cap will come off ,,im not saying its ok but these freak out comments aren't true, pressure is around 1-2 psi ,and that leak isn't even hardly measurable ,a person exhales while sleeping harder than that leak

[@steve11263]

You don't say

[@bingbongwahoo-ov1ip]

@@billhamilton7524 ol bill over here's like "quit complaining, my breath is more fatal than that! I make bigger gas leaks while I sleep!"

[@TattoosAndGin]

Keep up the great work. You might be saving people money, keeping others honest and maybe saving a life. This is important work.

[@inspectflix]

@@TattoosAndGin thanks for the comment and for watching

[@coling657]

Inspector found more issues on the roof than inspectors find in an entire house. Very good video.

[@Southpaw07]

Thank you for making these videos. As a homeowner, it’s truly disturbing to spend your entire life savings on your dream home, only to discover how builders and companies cut corners with sloppy workmanship and show little regard for the customer. It’s disheartening to witness such corporate greed

[@joebb0831]

Wow, just wow!! Makes you appreciate 100 yr old homes that are still standing the test of time!!

[@haruhisuzumiya6650]

Only if they are good quality 😂

[@jake_of_the_jungle9840]

@@haruhisuzumiya6650100 years is a long time if a house lasts that long it’s built good in some way

[@tomgjonaj9965]

Bought my beautiful, updated 2007 build home last year for 750K from a single owner who took care of the home OCD style. 2 good inspections checked out perfectly and couldn't be happier. Was looking at a new build but glad I stayed away from the Pulte homes in my area that look like they are made from paper and plastic. No vinyl; only brick, stone, and hardieboard

[@inspectflix]

@@tomgjonaj9965 excellent!! Thanks for watching

[@1ClusterChuck]

That driveway will settle even without the washout. No compacted gravel base at all. The damage to the shingles is unacceptable to say the least. Great video, You pointed out so many things that a homeowner would never notice.

[@inspectflix]

@@1ClusterChuck Thanks for the compliment and for watching.

[@demetriusoatis8474]

Wow! Thank you for pointing out so many infractions that will undoubtedly cost someone time and money to correct. These should never have gotten inspector approval.

[@inspectflix]

@@demetriusoatis8474 Thanks for the comment and for watching.

[@kkelly2275]

Wow that is insane!! The prices they charge, the quality of work should be way better! Thanks but I'll keep my 1958 house

[@bukboefidun9096]

My house is 1979 vintage and was built when the builders put in massive insulation. 3100 sq ft above ground, 100% electric with heat pump...electric bills average $175/mo. New house around me same size..$350/mo. Go figure.

[@Rudimentary007]

Agreed. Happy in my farm house. 1918.👍

[@michelelee9824]

Same here, my house is 1958 and built to last!

[@popp1040]

Yep. My house was built during the first year of the Great Depression and still standing as strong as ever

[@DocBrown086]

My grandma just bought a new house last month right after construction finished. So many things wrong with the place… We’ve been trying to find everything we can before the construction manager comes over for a “walk-through” this month, as we feel they should be held accountable for what they’ve done wrong. So many obvious things too. This video showed me new things to double check! Thank you!!

[@inspectflix]

@@DocBrown086 That's awesome!!! Document everything. The Internet has power and local TV stations love stories about the consumer. Thanks for watching and good luck.

[@PaulFitzpatrick-b8z]

Thank you for doing this video. Please keep up this important work. I only wish that there were more people like you who took the time to share this extremely important information. 🎉

[@inspectflix]

@@PaulFitzpatrick-b8z WOW! Thank you very much! I'm very confident with my inspections but I'm not the greatest videographer or producer but I'm trying my best by myself. "Still learning that part" Thanks for watching.

[@dude4173]

If this isn’t a resume for your services, I don’t know what is. Appreciate your passion and sharing this. We might have to fly you out to Montana to inspect our next purchase!

[@mli6861]

Excellent work but the buyer is at a disadvantage without an inspector like you 😢

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

crazy man. thank you for the detail. you are clearly good at what you do.

[@ChevyDTV]

The fact u spotted all that with no problem and they passing inspections is CRAZY

[@haruhisuzumiya6650]

United states of Corruption 😂

[@robertlelis3410]

Half a million dollar DISPOSABLE HOMES ! 😅

[@n.c.467]

What an excellent, informative, and educational video. You have done a great public service by sharing this information. I wish you had been my home inspector when I bought my first home many years ago...I might not have purchased it!!!😊 Kudos to you!🎉

[@scottmoore7440]

Unbelievable, but not unbelievable. Exactly why I do my own work nowadays. Thx for the video.

[@celestialtl]

I’m watching new construction that have sat in the elements for 6-8 months without siding….the new owners will never know

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

Yep. That is scary.

[@Anthony-i4i]

Scary. I saw the same thing on a community of $1 million+ homes…

[@beerdrinker2001]

Will that cause mold to grow or what other issues?

[@AAA-o4g]

@@beerdrinker2001 You never know about mold but inside the new builds shouldn't be subjected to the weather

[@toronado455]

I've seen that too.

[@GreatGreebo]

Wow…you are really good! One of your videos auto played and now I’m watching ALL of them. Thank you!

[@inspectflix]

@@GreatGreebo Thanks for the comment!!👍 I really like to help home buyers make an informed decision. Thanks for watching.

[@melanief6113]

Thanks for going through all of these items. I am looking to buy and after my last experience (inspector failed to identify mold which cost me $$$$ to fix), I want to make sure I get a good inspector for my next home.

[@brentgilmore3281]

I am shocked how the flat neutral paint hides the shotty work! I would have never noticed it! Thank you for showing that! The education can save thousands of dollars!!!

[@inspectflix]

@@brentgilmore3281 Thank you very much for the compliment. I aim to educate the innocent consumer. And thanks for watching the video.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Just touch it lol

[@birddogmi67]

Good call on the overcut on roof sheething...

[@frankcanha]

😮 Best video I’ve seen in a long time!

[@Peacefulman76]

I appreciate the information you shared. Your experience is overwhelming, but it is necessary to learn about home construction. Fortunately, I am a first-time homebuyer of five years, and my pre-existing home has not given me many problems. Keep up the good work.

[@christined2066]

My home is built in the late 70’s. I bought it for the yard and location. Well when I moved in, I realized how well built it is and how well thought out it. My 2 previous homes were built in the late 90’s and early 2000’s, they didn’t compare! When you live in subpar quality and see it around you, your expectations are less. Now when I have any work done, I make sure I am getting quality (yes it cost more but ends up less in the long run). I have people come in my home and think it is brand new and are confused because the neighborhood is old.

[@inspectflix]

@@christined2066 Nice 👍 Thanks for sharing the comment and thanks for watching.

[@passqua]

I really like the honesty he explains all the inspections imperfections with a supposed new house

[@TraditionalCatholic2633]

Totally impressed with your knowledge. Thank you again!!

[@Mrcheckh4]

Thanks for helping me understand this better.

[@destinedministries9961]

This is amazing! Thank you.

[@roygnebiv]

Everyday more thankful for my 105 year old home.

[@stanleymcvay9283]

You have asbestos in it?

[@NicholasPiparo]

Insane!! Thanks for sharing this!

[@MADGUNSMONSTER]

It boggles my mind how EVERYTHING, from clothing to culture, from Hollywood to Homebuilding, is rapidly decreasing in quality.

[@jr3474]

Incredible how new trash is so expensive... and cars are thr same, but what is worse is that you cant repair them easily

[@nicolemarie2899]

Excellent inspection.. there are no words,, wow

[@rickmeyer9495]

Allen Edwin home there. Easy to identify. They use the same materials in all of their Michigan neighborhoods.

[@inspectflix]

@@rickmeyer9495 🏆👍 Thanks for watching

[@johnerd]

Be careful my friend. Thank you for the truth!!! I pray for you and pray the builder does not retaliate. Thanks for your work!

[@fmpApps]

In my brief exposure, AC subcontractor, I noticed that the quality of construction was little different between expensive and not so expensive homes and depended more on the contractor than price.

[@inspectflix]

@@fmpApps thanks for the comment and for watching

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

Absolutely. The price is irrelevant. But finding a tradesperson who knows what they're doing is basically impossible anymore.

[@user-no8ol4rl4w]

Great observations 😮 you make, thanks for sharing

[@MeatballDragon1]

Fascinating and educational. Man I appreciate this

[@inspectflix]

@@MeatballDragon1 Awesome!!! Thanks for the compliment and for watching.

[@otaconzz]

Great tip with the flashlight to see workmanship problems on mudding/ taping. About to get my basement completed in the next 6 to 8 months and I know what I'll be doing.... Great content.

[@inspectflix]

@@otaconzz Awesome!! Thanks for watching.

[@dmiles8406]

Thank you kindly for sharing this information and posting this video. I’m from Michigan and a Marine Corps Veteran about to purchase new construction in Texas. I’ve learned a lot and this video adds to what I’ve learned.

[@inspectflix]

@@dmiles8406 Awesome!! 😎 Thank you for your service! 🪖 And thanks for watching.

[@georgekraus9357]

I'm so glad I subscribed to your site. I learned so much.

[@audreycolantuoni2414]

Here in our DRHorton townhouse in SC, the manager bragged how they spent only 9 days “finishing” the shell. They did not sweep before installing carpet. They did not sand or dust before “painting”. Cabinets are not level. Blinds do not fit. Windows only open a fraction of the of the way up. Front and back doors do not fit and show daylight from inside. Returns to HVAC are right next to each other. Temperature varies by many degrees from front to back of the house. Inspector refused to review our engineer’s report, and made excuses why not to fix things. For example, the AC unit outside was installed below grade, which is against code, but they don’t have to fix it because it passed inspection (that never happened).

[@inspectflix]

@@audreycolantuoni2414 Oh wow, sorry to hear that. Maybe you should make a video about it. 🤔 Thanks for sharing the story and for watching the video.

[@TheAnkit211]

Thanks to this inspector, and thanks to the social media, ow we wouldn't have this wealth of knowledge.

[@inspectflix]

@@TheAnkit211 👍Thank you very much for the compliment and for watching.

[@tammybreuker7831]

That’s absolutely insane, I’m so grateful I found this because me and my husband were kicking around buying a new build and after seeing this it’s NOT happening!

[@Skanzool]

Great video. Thank you. That is some really shoddy work on that house. There's a lot of this type of work going on out there. People are so desperate to buy houses that they often buy junk like this house. It would take weeks to fix all of the flaws in this house, and thousands of dollars. I suspect this house is going to have very serious foundation issues down the road.

[@ronamo111]

all i can say is WOW modern workers and modern materials

[@hochhaul]

Usually migrants that are rushed from one build to the next.

[@istvanpraha]

@@hochhaul Liberals say we "have" to hire them because we "need" cheap labor, but then the cost is out of control, so why should I care if the builder saved on labor?

[@donmartin9489]

Thank you, thank you, thank you very much. Now, I know what to look for, when inside the house.

[@munchkin8742]

My husband is a builder….there are more and more people he refuses to work with due to these issues. He does not want his reputation harmed by association.

[@marksimon8387]

I'm not savvy with buying a house, I'm going to have to look up tons of videos like this to check for imperfections that I should avoid or point out need remediation. Thank you, sir!

[@inspectflix]

@@marksimon8387 You're very welcome. 😉Thanks for watching.

[@PBL19999]

Thank you, sir. It's refreshing to see someone taking pride in their work. Subscribed.

[@inspectflix]

@@PBL19999 Awesome, your very welcome. I really like to provide information to the consumer. Thanks for the compliment and for watching.

[@GentlemanNietzsche]

Letting their (lack of) quality speak for itself. Great video.

[@TraditionalCatholic2633]

Wow!!! That blows my mind. And thanks for this, now I know what to look for!!

[@inspectflix]

@@TraditionalCatholic2633 Awesome! I'm glad to hear you're better informed with current construction now. Thanks for the comment and for watching.

[@msc2u1]

Builders have been doing shotty work like this for decades. I grew up in a 2-story new build by Jim David Homes. In less than 10 years, the house was decaying from the inside out. After a house fire, it was rebuilt with much better materials than before.

[@beatrixbrennan1545]

A blessing in disguise!

[@brendaw.7597]

Wow! Your information is invaluable! Thank you so much for sharing it. I sincerely hope anyone looking to buy a new home hires someone like you. I cannot imagine paying the outrageous amounts of money that any home cost without having the best possible inspector go through it with the fine tooth comb first. Even though some of the things you pointed out are “cosmetic“ I certainly hope you warn potential buyers of them. Thank you for showing us your flashlight trick, that too is invaluable. I sure wish there were more like you around. Thanks again!

[@inspectflix]

@@brendaw.7597 WOW!! Thank you so much for the compliment. It is a shame that the consumer is being ripped off. And in some cases subject to unsafe conditions. Thanks for the comment and for watching the video.👍

[@frederickclause2694]

The biggest problem with those cosmetic flaws in the walls is that once you see them, and you will eventually, it's like they have a neon light on them. Every time you look at that wall you will see it.

[@daytonasixty-eight1354]

It will also affect the owners whenever they want to paint a different color.

[@pcno2832]

Those walls did look awful. But drywall flaws are also quite easy to fix; any good paint job should include the patching of any cracks or other flaws. The flaws in the roofing and vinyl siding, on the other hand, were hard to see or fix without getting on a ladder and some of them could have caused extensive water damage before anyone caught them.

[@daytonasixty-eight1354]

@@pcno2832 I shouldn't have to be correcting any "flaws" when repainting a wall on a basically new house.

[@KamalElfahssi]

A outstanding work Sir

[@johnp.2267]

In 2004, I checked out a $55k house the real estate company called "move-in condition". It had been inspected by a city employee, and should have been condemned. Five supports in the basement had dry rot and were almost broken through. SW corner of foundation was cracked 12' back on the west side and about 8' back on the south, to the point where pieces had fallen to the basement floor. Stove and fridge were both angled away from each other with a 15-degree gap from floor to top of stove. Massive water damage to the upstairs ceiling that had been cheaply painted over, and was sagging. Roof damage in four areas that were fully visible from outside, with entire chunks of tiles missing and roof beams exposed. Inspectors cannot always be trusted. That's why I *love* this video for pointing out all of the "good enough" poor work ethic that can be found in a newly-constructed house.

[@mc8871]

Thank you for this very thorough and helpful video! 🙏🏾 What you’ve shared frightens me. There must be some kind of protections in place for potential homebuyers concerning cosmetic and/or structural issues.

[@TeZNight]

Very informative video. I chuckled at the terrible panels i the house that probably won't last 5 years. Thank you for the laughs

[@sharoncrawford7192]

We built our own home. All brick. My husband is a builder, so he knew what he was doing. Very solid well built home.

[@bamboojenkins8]

This is scary! And once the homeowner find out about these things, the builder will have packed up and left town!

[@tharris8720]

I am in the process of building thanks for you video especially the flashlight trick

[@ericjensen3448]

I have been around building for along time. stick built Mod,s to Hud code manufactured homes . That is some of the worst mud work I have ever seen. Just Wow . love watching these videos .i love it when they install joist hangers in upside down . That one always kills me

[@Blake.Cooper]

If I was building a home, I'd be their worst nitemare. I'd watch their every move and double check at the end of each day. Do it right the first time.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Ur retired

[@nathanburford1971]

Finding house builders that care are a long gone by era. It's all about money! 😮

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

Yep. You have to learn the trades and do it yourself.

[@passiveincomeac]

Really great content. I like all things multifamily.

[@mlixelplix]

Thank you for the info.

[@TerenceRichardsonTours]

I help a lot of buyers purchase new homes. This video is spot on. The worst part with the sheetrock/drywall is that when we do the "orientation / blue tape" walk with the builder, they are adamant that we cannot bring a flashlight, and that we must stand 6 feet back, any imperfections not visible to the eye at that distance is not their problem. They say "don't like it? Tough, that's the standard" -- well it doesn't have to be, make sure you push back, and make sure you have an agent who will fight for you and help hold these builders accountable.

[@inspectflix]

@@TerenceRichardsonTours WOW! That's unbelievable that they put you through that! No flashlight? Ok, bring a plug in lamp with no lamp shade, because the buyer just wants to see how they're furniture is gonna fit 🤣 lol . Thanks for sharing your information and thanks for watching. P. S. Share the video to buyers . 😉👍

[@Ratlins9]

Outstanding video, thanks for sharing your knowledge and for educating future home owners. You’re a damn good man!

[@inspectflix]

@@Ratlins9 WOW! THANKS for the compliment! And thanks for watching the video

[@Freedom-dq8rn]

That's unbelievable! How is that even allowed! I've never seen anything so bad,

[@inspectflix]

@@Freedom-dq8rn Exactly! Buyer beware. Thanks for watching

[@gradosa8272]

❤thank you. I’m going to check thru the construction of my new home. The builder in the area has been working over 30 years and thousands of units built. But the buck stops on me to make sure it’s the quality I’m paying for.

[@freeskier175]

I built a new home a few years ago. The code inspector did drive by inspections. Now i have a house that doesn't meet code and needs to be torn down as per 2 structural engineers.

[@charleswatson3706]

Valuable information appreciate your skills.

[@inspectflix]

@@charleswatson3706 thanks for watching

[@suzyfarnham3165]

If I were buying another house I would fly this guy to Australia to do my inspection! So thorough. My daughter just paid $500 for her inspection and has since spent $6k in weeks fixing all the crap the 'INPECTOR' didn't find....but my almost 90 year old Dad saw within 2 minutes. What a ripoff.

[@inspectflix]

@@suzyfarnham3165 Thanks for the compliment, sorry to hear about your daughters unfortunate experience with that inspector. Thanks for watching.

[@toronado455]

OMG thank you so much for this!

[@Greggg57]

Very good job.

[@danielcouturier6037]

That blows my mind. So many people have no idea!

[@chrisguillory7597]

Thank you for this video. We learned a lot.

[@inspectflix]

@@chrisguillory7597 Excellent ! I love to hear that. Thanks for watching.

[@mljtrclark]

Very educational!

[@inspectflix]

@@mljtrclark Thanks for the comment and for watching the video

[@thelpw2608]

First home inspector I've seen that actually goes on a roof. Most say their insurance doesn't allow for them to go on any roof. Great excuse to not do your job. And, if your real estate agent "knows a good inspector" tell them no thanks. The agent just wants you to use the inspector they know because the guy never finds anything wrong with most homes and it goes to closing. Follow the money.

[@kirillsmirnov247]

Hi. You have an awesome knowledge. Thank you for your tips and video you made.

[@inspectflix]

@@kirillsmirnov247 👍 Thank you very much for the compliment. And thanks for watching. I love to inform consumers.

[@ShoehornBundy]

I've been doing HVAC construction for 25 years. I've seen city inspectors walk in the front door and straight out the back door and say you're good. I've seen city inspectors make someone tear it out and do it again.

[@dystopian..]

Wow. What an excellent video.

[@AyeCarumba221]

Adding to my earlier critical comments, almost certainly all of the interior trim is mdf. Mdf fails with only one exposure to water. Window sills, mop boards, bathrooms, kitchens are all places you’re gonna have water. Engineered wood floors? Can’t be refinished when needed. Laminate floors? A little bit of water, and they’re done. That wallboard finish? Oh my god, we’re those guys blind? The roof and exterior vinyl trim were a disgrace. This culture just doesn’t seem to give a crap anymore. Such a waste of material.

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

That material is so cheap it's not even worth producing it

[@daytonasixty-eight1354]

The culture of the builders is very likely not American. Why would a Guatemalan shingling that roof care if it leaks on some Americans? They aren't his people. His culture is a nation of sheet metal roofs that leak anyway.

[@lovejonz82]

Thank you for all of this information. Please don’t ever delete this video. I hope to be a home owner one day and want to refer to this video in the future.

[@GentlemanNietzsche]

A brand new house with more issues than my 1956 one that was owned by a slumlord for a decade before I bought it. Amazing.

[@DebCampbell-z6l]

Wow, eye opening. Thanks!

[@2000bvz]

The problem with many houses these days is that people want size more than quality. I am amazed at some new construction that I have seen. Huge houses with great-rooms and all kinds of absurd amenities, but everything is plastic, nothing lines up, and the whole thing was built at the lowest possible cost at the highest possible speed. It is a thin, plastic veneer of luxury smeared over barely functional garbage. In my personal estimation, I would much rather have a smaller house that was built with some attention to quality. My own house is of marginal quality - built to the lowest standards of the mid 50's - but at least it is way better than this. The trade off (still worthwhile for me) is that it is "only" 1100 sq ft. But then I wouldn't want to live in a new subdivision like this for a whole host of reasons beyond the shoddy construction. These places are often so far outside of town that you have to have two cars for every day use... and that can balloon into a $20K+ a year expense (in 20 years, the cost of car ownership can exceed the cost of the house!). And that is all on top of the time you lose in your car and the lack of community/inherent loneliness that comes with this kind of development. I wished contractors would (and were allowed to) build smaller, mixed use developments so that we could get back to better quality and reduced living expenses. Regardless, the bottom line is that being cheap is expensive! I appreciate your channel. I learn so much from it!

[@inspectflix]

@@2000bvz Glad you find it valuable. Thank you for watching and supporting the channel 🙌

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

People don't want small houses.

[@2000bvz]

@@zuzanazuscinova5209 You may be correct in some places and with some populations, but the reality is that people buy what is available to them. The fact that lots of people buy big, cheap houses in the middle of suburban sprawl is as much driven by the economics of what they can afford and what is available as much as the desire to live in these places. The fact that smaller units in denser, walkable neighborhoods sell for far more than these bigger houses suggests that there is a significant amount of pent up demand for that kind of development vs, the size is everything model.

[@DefineHatespeech]

In summar: everything in this country is still fake and gay. This country has become a house of cards.

[@GEN_X_]

DO NOT Buy new construction. I only buy homes made in the 1940's and 1950's. These homes were made with superior supplies and raw materials made to last hundreds of years with solid construction. These crap homes today will NOT LAST 100 YEARS. Shame Shame Shame!!!

[@abradfordajb]

This video reenforces the fact that a new home buyer needs to hire competent inspectors for all aspects of the construction. I'm no expert in this field, but this video highlights what my personal feelings are regarding the "state of the art" in home building. Like most things in life, it's what you DON'T see that'll get you. Thanks for taking the time making this video.

[@inspectflix]

@@abradfordajb Thank you for the comment and for watching.