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First is not a big deal... looks like he wants to better support the weight of that tank so it doesn't stress the fittings and pipes. Strap the tank itself or provide a shelf for it to sit on or something.
Second... I'm not real clear on... I would call the inspector and ask, it's OK to ask him questions... or call and HVAC company and ask.
First is not a big deal... looks like he wants to better support the weight of that tank so it doesn't stress the fittings and pipes. Strap the tank itself or provide a shelf for it to sit on or something.
Second... I'm not real clear on... I would call the inspector and ask, it's OK to ask him questions... or call and HVAC company and ask.
I'm the buyer.
This is actually a home inspection from the previous buyer where the loan fell thru so the selling agent passed this onto us before making the offer. So I'm unable to ask the inspector as this was done for the previous buyer where the load fell thru. I not handy at all and these kind of things are intimidating when buying a house. I'm assuming the white tank just needs to be secured to the roof truss as well? So if it fills with water it's wont fall/break off? That should be an easy fix.
More concerned about the 24 AVC Power Transformer.
I had a home inspection done and I have a couple of Pluming and HVAC questions.
1). Inspectors NEED to find silly crap to make their service seem worthwhile.
2) Be glad they only have silly crap.
3) The BUYER should remedy these two silly crap items
The tank needs about $2 in hardware
The transformer needs to be located.
Whoever installed the equipment (it is there I'm sure) will know.
So you are using a report that someone else paid for? There is probably writing on the report indicating that it belongs to the person named, and no one has the right to use it (except for that transaction only).
As a home inspector, this is one thing that really irks us. Think of it as the same as buying software or a music c/d, then making copies and giving it away to your friends.
The selling agent has no right to pass this report on to you. If someone calls me with a questions about a report I issued, but they are not my client, I will not answer questions. They did not hire me.
That said, the expansion tank support is very easy to fix. The zoning issue needs to be looked at by a HVAC contractor.
Hire your own inspector though.
Yes; hire your own inspector.
Besides the obvious no-no's pointed out by BS, how do you know it's even legitimate? And for that matter how experienced is the inspector? It could have been some clown's very first.
This would be a great (and deceitful) way to get a naive buyer to buy thinking that that was the only "problems" with said house.
This is actually a home inspection from the previous buyer where the loan fell thru so the selling agent passed this onto us before making the offer. So I'm unable to ask the inspector as this was done for the previous buyer where the load fell thru. I not handy at all and these kind of things are intimidating when buying a house. I'm assuming the white tank just needs to be secured to the roof truss as well? So if it fills with water it's wont fall/break off? That should be an easy fix.
More concerned about the 24 AVC Power Transformer.
Thank you for the reply.
I would not recommend using an inspection from a previous buyer. Most reports have legal language indicating they have no liability to a 3rd party. You also don't know how good of an inspection it was. Both issues noted are relatively minor. I would think there would be much more.... even with a "good" house.
1). Inspectors NEED to find silly crap to make their service seem worthwhile.
2) Be glad they only have silly crap.
3) The BUYER should remedy these two silly crap items
The tank needs about $2 in hardware
The transformer needs to be located.
Whoever installed the equipment (it is there I'm sure) will know.
Actually they don't NEED to find silly crap (which is a matter of opinion). If that tank were to leak because of stress on the fitting due to improper strapping, who is the home buyer going to call? It won't be you! Who will they want to pay for the damage? It won't be you. Unfortunately, we live in a very litigious society and that is the reason they need to find and report on that "silly crap."
1). Inspectors NEED to find silly crap to make their service seem worthwhile.
2) Be glad they only have silly crap.
3) The BUYER should remedy these two silly crap items
The tank needs about $2 in hardware
The transformer needs to be located.
Whoever installed the equipment (it is there I'm sure) will know.
You do realize that its much less work to find nothing wrong, right? Everything we find, makes us spend time writing, taking photos, etc. It would be much faster and less work to find everything is perfect in a home. Inspectors do not need to justify our fees by finding anything. When I find the rare house where there is very little wrong, my clients do not feel cheated. The are relieved that I just confirmed that the house was in good condition.
If we only got paid for each defect, or didn't get paid if we fine something, it would be another story. Its ridiculous to think that we just find petty things just to make the report longer.
The other side of this coin is the issue of liability. People are lawsuit happy, so inspectors try to find everything we possibly can to keep from getting sued. If I find doors that will not latch when you close them (very common), I put it in my report. While it is a simple fix (most of the time), it might be a huge deal to someone if their bedroom or hall bathroom door will not latch. I can guarantee you that if I didn't write it down, there will be that one person that finds it after they move in, and want me to pay to fix it.
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