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August · 08-09-10, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

If i ever buy a home, me thinks i'll be inspecting every nook and cranny.

Hire a professional inspector. The one we got took over three hours to inspect the house and found stuff I never would have thought to look for.

SteamWake · 08-09-10, 05:05 PM

Even then there is always something hidden

I got the vynil flooring up and what do I find... effing chipboard

I dont know wether to laugh or cry. That stuff acted like a sponge and sucked the water clear under the sink and sink cabinet. So now I have to take the sink and cabinet as well. Probably have to replace nearly half the flooring in the bathroom.

On an amusing side note there are stop valves at the sink however they were placed too close to the sink to be able to turn them

I have some pictures now Ill post them tommorow.

Ducimus · 08-09-10, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by August

Hire a professional inspector. The one we got took over three hours to inspect the house and found stuff I never would have thought to look for.

How much does one of those guys cost? I like to think having been trained in the military as a carpenter, mason, sheetmetal frabrication and wielder all rolled into one MOS (AFSC), id be harder to fool then your average joe. Of course that was years ago too.

Platapus · 08-09-10, 05:22 PM

Our home inspector charged us $300 when he did our new construction inspection back in 2001 in Virginia

SteamWake · 08-09-10, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

How much does one of those guys cost? I like to think having been trained in the military as a carpenter, mason, sheetmetal frabrication and wielder all rolled into one MOS (AFSC), id be harder to fool then your average joe. Of course that was years ago too.

Dont rely on yourself hire a professional. As said they look for things you would have never thought of.

In fact alot of mortgages specifically require a professional.

Platapus · 08-09-10, 06:01 PM

And it is not only about recognizing poor workmanship, it is also about knowing the codes for your state/county/locality.

Ducimus · 08-09-10, 06:22 PM

Hmm ok. so hire the inspector AND do your own.

August · 08-09-10, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ducimus

How much does one of those guys cost? I like to think having been trained in the military as a carpenter, mason, sheetmetal frabrication and wielder all rolled into one MOS (AFSC), id be harder to fool then your average joe. Of course that was years ago too.

Three hundred dollars is what I paid. Worth every penny too imo.

SteamWake · 08-10-10, 08:43 AM

Some pictures of the 'before'

AVGWarhawk · 08-10-10, 08:45 AM

That is a damn mess. I would pull that entire floor out and start fresh.

SteamWake · 08-10-10, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

That is a damn mess. I would pull that entire floor out and start fresh.

Well I will end up taking out at least half now that Ive seen the extent. the damn sink cabinet is a stumbling block I had not anticipated. I got frustrated last night when I realized I had to take the sink out as well and just stopped right there and had a drink

Im not sure if I will remove both the flooring and the subfloor yet. Ill see when I get more cleared out.

Particle board... in a bathroom... stupid !

If I had my way that damn particle board would be prohibited for use in construction.

AVGWarhawk · 08-10-10, 09:17 AM

That is the issue..the particle board. This and moisture do not mix as you have found out. The bathroom does not look very big. Consider good subflooring for some nice tile. Looks nice and increase the value of your home.

08-09-10, 05:05 PM	#2
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Even then there is always something hidden I got the vynil flooring up and what do I find... effing chipboard I dont know wether to laugh or cry. That stuff acted like a sponge and sucked the water clear under the sink and sink cabinet. So now I have to take the sink and cabinet as well. Probably have to replace nearly half the flooring in the bathroom. On an amusing side note there are stop valves at the sink however they were placed too close to the sink to be able to turn them I have some pictures now Ill post them tommorow. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

08-09-10, 05:22 PM	#4
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,373 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Our home inspector charged us $300 when he did our new construction inspection back in 2001 in Virginia __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

08-09-10, 06:01 PM	#6
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,373 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	And it is not only about recognizing poor workmanship, it is also about knowing the codes for your state/county/locality. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

08-10-10, 08:43 AM	#9
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Some pictures of the 'before' __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

08-10-10, 08:45 AM	#10
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,261 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	That is a damn mess. I would pull that entire floor out and start fresh. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

08-09-10, 06:22 PM	#7
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Hmm ok. so hire the inspector AND do your own.

08-10-10, 09:17 AM	#12
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,261 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	That is the issue..the particle board. This and moisture do not mix as you have found out. The bathroom does not look very big. Consider good subflooring for some nice tile. Looks nice and increase the value of your home. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road