New Construction Defects Presented by PROPERTY INSPECTOR, LLC.

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New Construction Defects

Presented by

PROPERTY INSPECTOR, LLC

We Go Places Building Officials and Superintendents

Don’t

• Building Officials Don’t Climb Roofs• Building Officials Don’t Go in Attics

• Building Officials Don’t Go in Crawlspaces

Separated Heat Duct -- $900K Home

New Construction Defects

New Construction Defects

Heat Duct not Properly Connected

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Construction Dust in Heat Duct

Fire Path above Furnace

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New Construction Defects

Shower Door Interference

Incomplete Vapor Barrier

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No vapor barrier

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New Construction Defects

Insulation Improperly Installed

No Railing on Senior Community Steps

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Bottom Step a Trip Hazard

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Safety Hazard—No Sheetrock under Steps

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$700K Townhome—Substandard Wiring

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Electrical Panel Safety Compromised

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Missing Downspout

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Deck with NO slope

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DefectsPresented by

Property Inspector, LLC

Leak in Condensate Drain

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Pinched Condensate Line

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Poor Support for Expansion Tank

No Rain Shield/Caulk at New Siding

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New Construction Defects

If it don’t fit—CAULK IT!

Crawlspace Vents Covered with Siding

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Workmanship on $500K Home!

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Standing Water in Crawlspace

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Rodent Door in Crawlspace

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Sediment Trap Upside-Down

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Missing Insulation In Attic

Unsupported Gas Line

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A “no-vent” vent

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Roof Vent Covered with Paper

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Lookout Below!

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Repairing this water entry can cost $1000’s

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So Can This One!

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Deck Not Attached Directly to Framing

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New Construction Defects

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