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Guys, I am NOT impressed - talking about decent homes in the 300K plus price range, relatively new - based on inspector and brick mason discussions these are COMMON problems
No weep holes or flashing in brick walls, lack of wall ties [90% of homes this one inspector inspects have no weep holes]
Lack of plastic house wrap [oops]
Inadequate siting for foundations/water instrusion
Inadquate support for ceramic tile floors
Clogging of required radon system sub slab [basement] with concrete
Incomplete radon system in houses with partial basement/crawlspace
Code inspections are often done on paper; the inspector does not even visit the site
Forget even getting plywood subflooring and roof panels, it is all OSB [which, technically is "ok"]
We are at the point of thinking we are just going to have to rent, build, and verify every step of the process - I am just appalled and disheartened. We are now talking with Millrock [ICF] and would appreciate any comments etc. you can PM me - same with other GOOD contractors for conventional construction.
Then you have the whole issue of having a good contractor fix problems when you do find a house. LOL, I think the approach is "make it look good on the surface" and not getting to the root of a problem.
The person who built the house we were looking at has a reputation as a GOOD contractor, builds homes in high dollar subdivisions, had a great home design but the subcontracting issues were a nightmare. Problems you should NOT be seeing in a 5 year old home! I am not going to post anything about who is bad.
If you are looking, Greenville county is a radon hotspot - homes after 1997 have to have radon mitigations built into every home [but Mauldin and Greer opted out of the requirement]. Homes after 2006 have to have high efficiency HVAC
The thing that bothers me with all these problems. Just like 70s homes are "dated" are all these "nice" homes being built today the slums of tommorrow?
my parents can't find what they want in a home/lot combo, so they're renting and talking to compass homes about building. they seem to like the people there.
Yep, I've been an environmental contractor in the Upstate for 5yrs, and the problems are mostly the newer homes, I don't think many will last thier 30yr mortgage. Mold, water problems, radon and more are rampant. But is part driven by todays consumer who wants a new big spacious home for a little money as possible, and purchase on a house like they purchase a pair of blue jeans.
speaking of these things, can anyone recommend a good moderately priced home inspector?? my house I scheduled to be completed in june and I'd like to have an inspector come out and look at it a few times, just to make sure. thanks!
Radon.........what a crock. Its ashame that we even have to spend money to "mitigate" this "problem". Sorry for the OT, but it gets me going whenever i hear the word.
I am sorry to hear you are having such a bad experience. I hope you find the right home soon. I will be glad to send you the name of a great home inspector if you would like. He went out every week for me on a new construction home--he lives in Simpsonville and the home was in Easley. He did not charge a fortune. He also does radon testing and mold testing. He is a member of the National Association of Home Inspectors as well. Best of luck to you.
Yep, I've been an environmental contractor in the Upstate for 5yrs, and the problems are mostly the newer homes, I don't think many will last thier 30yr mortgage.
Not quite sure why this 6+ month old thread was resurrected, but I'm sure people in the 70s said the same thing about new homes then, compared to construction in the 40s.
This is the kind of info/ feedback..we need on this forum...I really could
care less about "how many Mexican resturaunts we have in Greenville or
wherever!"....I stopped checking this forum or posting because it seems
its mostly real estate promotion..but somtimes you you get useful info.
On this topic, poorly built homes are everywhere..I live in one!...Before
I make my move to the upstate, I need too decide to if I want to buy or
build..Less hassle for sure in buying!..I most certainly will need to locate
a very good inspector..Some( my experience)..are poor...like most of us,
I can look at the basics..crawl space's/ signs of termite damage/...but I
surely would miss important details...So , if you know, who, in the upstate
area/ Greenville/ Seneca...is a great inspector..please post the name or
contact info..thankyou...
I'll also add: The BrickKicker - Mac Barlow - 801-8757
Excellent and knowledgable.
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...what a crock. Its ashame that we even have to spend money to "mitigate" this "problem". Sorry for the OT, but it gets me going whenever i hear the word.
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