The 4-day work week for home inspectors.
1:10
The 4-Day Work Week as a Home Inspector
4:09
Tree House Inspection
13:47
2 ай бұрын
Performing a Home Inspection
1:51:57
Пікірлер
@MarkEkberg-lr3yq
@MarkEkberg-lr3yq 3 сағат бұрын
Glazing question regarding 308.4.7. Definition in book is not matching your card. Book specifies an arc. Your question does not?
@takeniteasyfriend
@takeniteasyfriend 3 сағат бұрын
Explained perfectly 👍 Thanks
@MarkEkberg-lr3yq
@MarkEkberg-lr3yq 4 сағат бұрын
Question about dwellings with sprinklers. Pg 58 shows the answer to be 0 feet? You say it is 3"?
@petehosenfeld7355
@petehosenfeld7355 Күн бұрын
what about ICF construction - city inspection prior to stucco application didn't say anything about weed screed when the chicken wire was exposed and visible --- switch inspectors and final CO time and he said he needs to see it - who is correct - ICF is essentially a solid concrete wall - original inspector said it wasn't required --- anybody a little help please - perhaps a code number. thanks
@AngryLygas
@AngryLygas 2 күн бұрын
This man over here conflating success with using and abusing other people (he's the one that framed it that way) for 1/1000th of what they give you. This is not success; this is sociopathy.
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 2 күн бұрын
Nope. Websites are not people.
@Patrick-ip4qi
@Patrick-ip4qi 2 күн бұрын
What’s with the stupid shirt - unprofessional
@wiggy8912
@wiggy8912 2 күн бұрын
Did you know that your website doesn’t need a desk of its own? You should tell your clients that strawberries are on sale.
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 2 күн бұрын
Nope. A computer by itself does nothing. Unlike website that works while you sleep. You missed the point.
@kiarajames3932
@kiarajames3932 2 күн бұрын
Do you own a computer? You know a computer is basically a cheap employee that allows you to do tasks easier You should tell clients that
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 2 күн бұрын
Nope. A computer by itself does nothing. Unlike website that works while you sleep. You missed the point.
@kiarajames3932
@kiarajames3932 2 күн бұрын
@@BenGromicko are you serious? You think computers can’t do anything on their own? How do you think the website runs? Have you never heard of programming? Or algorithms? You missed the point bro. Calling every piece of technology an “employee” is not novel or clever
@majutsush1
@majutsush1 2 күн бұрын
​@@kiarajames3932Keep throwing around buzz words it makes you sound smart
@kiarajames3932
@kiarajames3932 2 күн бұрын
@@majutsush1 computer programs are buzz words? Are you obtuse?
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 2 күн бұрын
@@kiarajames3932 I understand what you’re saying. But you don’t need a computer to have a website.
@dopecard4297
@dopecard4297 3 күн бұрын
When starting out, would it be out of bounds to charge a little more on a holiday or a weekend to do an inspection? Holidays indefinitely?
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 3 күн бұрын
I would say it’s up to you. Do what works.
@dmitryzhygir6451
@dmitryzhygir6451 4 күн бұрын
As always, Ben is full of wisdom and interesting ideas!
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 3 күн бұрын
Glad you think so!
@chris-un4rm
@chris-un4rm 4 күн бұрын
Thank you guys for all your videos. You all give so much for the small price of the membership at internachi. These guys are all the best of the best for sure ..
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 3 күн бұрын
Our pleasure!
@dialecticalmonist3405
@dialecticalmonist3405 4 күн бұрын
Wow. Why would I pay an inspector to stare at the circuit breakers without opening the panel? Lol. I can do that myself.
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 4 күн бұрын
There are some electrical panelboards that are not safe to open up by removing the dead front cover.
@Machia80sbaby
@Machia80sbaby 4 күн бұрын
I don’t plan on starting a business, just want to work for the city of Houston or HUD or wherever I decide. But I will definitely be applying these helpful tips.
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 4 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@martinbernal9933
@martinbernal9933 5 күн бұрын
Are this the same question that ask on the test off 2021?
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 4 күн бұрын
No one knows what's on an ICC exam.
@Machia80sbaby
@Machia80sbaby 5 күн бұрын
Nice! I didn’t know that, I look forward to more insight. ❤ thank you
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 4 күн бұрын
You're so welcome!
@TheDjelements
@TheDjelements 5 күн бұрын
need more camera angles! lol
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 4 күн бұрын
It was fun filming it.
@staceywilliams9788
@staceywilliams9788 9 күн бұрын
Thank you Ben inspiring...
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 9 күн бұрын
My pleasure!
@youknow754
@youknow754 9 күн бұрын
Ooh oh ooooh! Or it could be that some wood chips just didn't get up against the drain pipe when they were laying it.. if it "eroded" that little bit then it would "erode" more of it.. genius. Home inspectors are a scam, kind of like insurance.
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 9 күн бұрын
Nope. In my other video where we scope that downspout pipe, you find that the pipe is actually clogged. There’s a video.
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 10 күн бұрын
Pay this employee about five cents an hour.
@MrDee001
@MrDee001 10 күн бұрын
Interesting. Something I'll have to keep a look out now that my downspout goes underground.
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 9 күн бұрын
Nice.
@joelalleman9591
@joelalleman9591 10 күн бұрын
does r301.7 apply to roof joists on a flat style roof ? I recently observed 5/8 inch deflection on a 20 foot span with 10.5 inch wide joists on 24 inch centers when the roof was loaded with a 1500 lb. piece of equipment in the center of the span. the center area had blocking added to help spread the load out over a larger area in the roof structure . This "dead load " would be added to the capacity of the roof when supporting snow and rain in winter .
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 4 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@nagadsby9413
@nagadsby9413 11 күн бұрын
Fantastic video! Clear and concise.
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 9 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@bodgiesteve8849
@bodgiesteve8849 12 күн бұрын
Yeah, dripping from above. Collecting sediment from masonry wall. May be the sun, but edge of lintel looks white.
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 9 күн бұрын
I think you’re right. I’m going to inspect further. And make a new video!
@djangough
@djangough 12 күн бұрын
Did a pest control technician come and spray the property? That kind of residue pattern is similar to the spray tanks used in that field.
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 9 күн бұрын
Yes. Actually a mosquito spray company comes around and sprays a garlic-based spray regularly.
@coewendland
@coewendland 12 күн бұрын
Im pretty sure it's the lime in the mortar washing away and or stone dust from rain or from a pressure wash etc. Could be from the day the stone was installed. If windows weren't protected from wet mortar the metal finish would be stripped by the chemicals in the mortar. I'd see if all windows were doing this that had stone above the window. If mortar was on the sill they also could have cleaned it to abrasively stripping the finish. Lots to think about. Like others said deposits from hard water irrigation.
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 9 күн бұрын
You might be right. It might be a chalking from the masonry. I’ll inspect further.,
@Wrutschgeluck
@Wrutschgeluck 12 күн бұрын
If Americans could build houses he would live under a bridge xD
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 9 күн бұрын
Hm.
@goodgat266
@goodgat266 13 күн бұрын
"We dont do it, but i do it anyway!"
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 9 күн бұрын
According to the standards of practice. I don’t do it. But I will do it. And exceeded the standards. For my clients. If deemed necessary.
@GingerNinja1
@GingerNinja1 13 күн бұрын
Looks to me like the same thing on your glass shower doors ie., limescale, hard water deposits or in an outdoor environment the same thing plus salt or air pollution with the sun baking it all in. (Not to mention residue from the white masonry from the bricks above.) Who do y'all think is correct here? A nurse or the home inspector? 😂
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 9 күн бұрын
You may be right. I will check this out further.
@mathehack1
@mathehack1 13 күн бұрын
It's hard water from the irrigation
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 9 күн бұрын
No. I checked. And the sprinklers don’t get that area wet at all.
@jstar1000
@jstar1000 13 күн бұрын
Its from the sprinkler system bro come one man. Rookie!
@probablynot1368
@probablynot1368 13 күн бұрын
We had this issue. First, we adjusted our sprinkler system to lessen the chance of routine spraying against the house. Our water is highly mineralized in our area, and the wind still blows the sprinkler water against the house, causing the mineral deposits on the windows and window frames. We cleaned everything with CLR, then rinsed the windows thoroughly. This was followed by coating the window glass with the same product folks use to minimize rain droplets on their car windshield. We also used a good quality car wax on the window frames. Yep, looks good, and it certainly was passed by the house inspector when we sold the house a year later.
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 9 күн бұрын
Nope. I checked. And the sprinklers don’t get that area wet at all.
@jllaine
@jllaine 13 күн бұрын
If it's efflorescence from the masonry above then there is a roof leak that is a big deal.
@GingerNinja1
@GingerNinja1 13 күн бұрын
This is why getting more than one opinion is a necessity. It looks to me like hard water deposits, lime scale stains mixed with air pollutants baked in by the sun.
@deanl6613
@deanl6613 13 күн бұрын
There should be sealer applied to that masonry. That black finish is going to look terrible in a year after the grout starts leaching.
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 9 күн бұрын
I think you may be right. It’s chalking from the masonry above.
@captainnemo6723
@captainnemo6723 13 күн бұрын
Home inspectors are the Demi gods of constructions they have a few hour course online and think they know it all
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 9 күн бұрын
Nope. Internachi is a college at www.internachi.edu. And we have a college home inspector certificate program that is one year in length. 549 hours.
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 9 күн бұрын
Nope. We have a home inspector certificate program that lasts one year. 549 hours. From our tuition free college at www.internachi.edu.
@chunkyfecalbreakfast
@chunkyfecalbreakfast 13 күн бұрын
You don’t look for cosmetic issues?
@kysmik8214
@kysmik8214 14 күн бұрын
We just added a permanent island to our new home and although the wiring existed for an outlet, we use the island for a kitchen table as we have downsized. Now I find out that a permanent island has to have an outlet. Just my luck lol.
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 14 күн бұрын
Yep
@troymingo8481
@troymingo8481 16 күн бұрын
Gangster af
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 14 күн бұрын
Thanks
@Machia80sbaby
@Machia80sbaby 19 күн бұрын
❤️❤️❤️ I love it this was a different aspect. Very down to earth 🌍
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 14 күн бұрын
Thanks
@jeffdotson7312
@jeffdotson7312 19 күн бұрын
So I am North Carolina and have finished most of my classes except for The Fiberglass Shingle roof and tile roof classes. All the other courses have been good. We have never seen a tile or clay roof in North or South Carolina. And the asphalt single portion is crazy! I am inspecting a roof! I don’t need to know all this other unimportant bs. I am trying to complete this course to continue to get my license. I will be inspecting a house not doing archeology on it. For god sakes!
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 19 күн бұрын
Thanks for taking InterNACHI's free, online pre-licensing course for getting a home inspector license at www.nachi.org/licensing-and-certification/us/north-carolina. It's very thorough, including the asphalt shingle roof training and one part is on inspecting tile. It's free and online and available at any time and your pace on any device. If you need anything, we're available at www.nachi.org/contact.htm
@easyon12
@easyon12 22 күн бұрын
Additionally, we home inspectors have to write up a quality inspection report with photos which will be read by several different people and do it within a short period of time.
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 19 күн бұрын
You're so right. It's fun though.
@inspector_dewel
@inspector_dewel 23 күн бұрын
Cool story 😎
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 19 күн бұрын
Thank you so much.
@coreylambrecht5797
@coreylambrecht5797 23 күн бұрын
Is this a podcast and if so , what’s it called ?
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 19 күн бұрын
We're going to redesign our existing podcast with more content like this at www.nachi.org/podcast.htm
@aaabbb-py5xd
@aaabbb-py5xd 24 күн бұрын
Why am i watching this
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 24 күн бұрын
It's like watching This Old House. Addictive.
@aaabbb-py5xd
@aaabbb-py5xd 23 күн бұрын
@@BenGromicko yeah, I've been watching home improvement videos, but I'm at the stage where I no longer understand how stick-frame houses can remain upright at all. It seems that all that's holding up such houses is the weight of the house and a few screws to the foundation, and this scheme doesn't exactly inspire confidence
@Strad1969
@Strad1969 29 күн бұрын
i didnt see a drip leg for the heater. are they required in colorado?
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 19 күн бұрын
Yes.
@Strad1969
@Strad1969 29 күн бұрын
so what do you do when you use contact test for the garage door and then the door comes out of the tracks or the door breaks. do you pay for it?
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 19 күн бұрын
Nope. I like breaking things. It's my job. Read www.nachi.org/damage-during-inspection.htm
@garywaynenurse
@garywaynenurse Ай бұрын
Ben i am ready to sign up !!!! Im taking a CHAMPION REAL ESTATE course in Home Inspections. Im ready now !!! Gary M.
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 19 күн бұрын
InterNACHI School is the only accredited home inspector college at internachi.edu/
@garywaynenurse
@garywaynenurse Ай бұрын
I'm in TEXAS but I have another company in Houston & I signed up with TEXAS WORK FORCE. I want the Infrared & Mold certs & I will go through INTERNACHI...... GARY
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 19 күн бұрын
Great to hear. Start at www.nachi.org/infrared-certified-requirements.htm
@garywaynenurse
@garywaynenurse Ай бұрын
I think you Are Great !!! I will be signing up... Gary
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 19 күн бұрын
Wonderful
@jeancaba8498
@jeancaba8498 Ай бұрын
When you become a member do you have a 5- day to gain hands on activities?
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko Ай бұрын
Yes. We have those hands-on training classes available. But it's not required to become an InterNACHI-certified home inspector. Visit Steps #1 and #2 at www.nachi.org/become-home-inspector.htm for more info.
@jeancaba8498
@jeancaba8498 17 күн бұрын
@@BenGromicko Are those classes located in Florida?
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 17 күн бұрын
@@jeancaba8498yes, go to www.nachi.org/florida
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko 14 күн бұрын
@@jeancaba8498 yes, visit www.nachi.org/florida
@mariojohnson3500
@mariojohnson3500 Ай бұрын
Thanks, & looking forward to jumping back on board soon 🔜!
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko Ай бұрын
You got this!
@adammeder72
@adammeder72 Ай бұрын
I do not believe it is approved in Iowa
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko Ай бұрын
Good question for the vendor.
@filicefilice
@filicefilice Ай бұрын
Subscribed❤
@BenGromicko
@BenGromicko Ай бұрын
Thank you!