Performing an Interior Inspection with Top Choice Inspectors

Great video and inspection. Just wanted to throw out some suggestions here. 1. I never touch a panel cover with my bare hands until I test it first with my contactless circuit tester and even then, I utilize rubber insulated or leather gloves. You can still get electrocuted by using the back of your hand. 2. Working in the electrical field I was taught to Never use the screwdriver on electrical panels by touching the metal shaft while backing out screws. If they happen to contact some wiring while being backed out, it can and will electrocute you. 3. I no longer walk away from microwaves once I have started them as I have had units that failed proper operation and started fires while running. 4. If possible, I use my bare hands to touch the water supply and drain plumbing under sinks as I have found leaking/seeping systems that were not initially visible. 5. Microwave exhaust vent, when possible, I stick my bare hand into the cabinet where the vent piping is because I have found improperly installed leaking vent piping in the cabinet. 6. Using the "test/reset" buttons on GFCI protected outlets does not always test the outlet for a ground fault. I have had instances where the buttons worked properly, however when using my circuit tester, the unit did not trip. If the outlets are full and I cannot test them, I take a picture of it. If it's just a toaster or "dumb" device with no clock I will unplug it. 7. I always grab ahold of the countertop ledge and pull/lift up...you would be amazed at how many loose countertops I have discovered with this method. 8. I always light/operate fireplaces (even though I don't enjoy the process & danger therein) because the vast majority of people will NOT hire a fireplace specialist to test/inspect the system before close of escrow and that could cost the lives of my clients and/or children. 9. In bathroom and kitchen sink cabinets, I look up at the bottom of the sink basin to verify that they are installed properly. I have found some seriously bad instillation of sinks with this method. With showers & tubs, I always check the shower stall and tub areas before running water so as to not inadvertently cause possible further damage to the surrounding areas. Also, turning the valves on and off quickly on sinks, baths and showers sometimes reveals water hammer or loose plumbing. 10. I personally use a flathead screwdriver to lift toilet lids and operation of flush handles for sanitary reasons. I also always take a picture of the toilet water flushing and tub, shower & sink drains actively draining water (this has come in handy for attempted previous claims). 11. I operate the water shut-off valve, drain pressure at exterior faucet and install my pressure gauge, leave the pressure gauge on the water line for about 10 minutes. If pressure builds, the shut-off valve is failing. I have found many, many failing water shut-off valves using this method. This also helps to discover failing pressure regulators.

Great inspection Ryan !! Thank you for your work!! John Grimaldi CMI and InterNACHI Home Inspector Mentor

Great video. Thank you for putting this together. The only comment I have is that I used an ipad mini with a shoulder strap and finger slot. It gives a more professional impression than using a cell phone.

Good one! It’s like a watching Seth Rogen doing a home inspection. Entertaining.

I also take that stopper that you used in the kitchen sink and that’s what I would use to fill up that shower floor with water and let it set to test a shower pan

Great video, you think the A Electrical defect would be more common for Electric car owners? Looks like the ran that wire for the Tesla charging unit.

Can you drop a link to the tools or equipment used? It would be much appreciated!

Ah yes… now I will be able to watch a new video to help me sleep. much appreciated!

Out of curiosity, do you have a copy of the home inspection report that you wrote up for this home? That you could share with everybody, obviously with the redacted personal information

Did you mention the missing sediment trap on the gas line to the water heater?

Where did he get the inspector jacket from? It looks very nice

Hello, Nice Video, What kind of software are you using for the report? Thanks Joe E

As far as the attic/insurance point.. What if you have to inspect an attic mounted HVAC unit?

How long did it take you to get this inspection done/report

I’m betting it was an electric car charging hookup that was improperly installed on the main panel.

What software do you use?

wait did u wear ur inside shoes in the garage and then wear them back inside???

you look very outside in the garage and you wore those same shoes back inside what is going on??

This video was not too bad. I’m at home inspecting maniac, I do usually about 20 inspections a week. The 10° temperature deal that you mentioned at the thermostat is a really good idea. I did not watch the entire video, but one thing I noticed was that you do not leave all the water running during the entire inspection. I know other inspectors that do that. I can tell you now that you are missing lots and lots of plumbing leaks by not letting the water run. As the water runs during the inspection things will start to leak that you did not catch just turning the water on. Sometimes I will run a faucet for over an hour and then the handles or the base of the faucet or the plumbing pipes will begin to leak. Also, if you’re constantly pulling from the hot water tank you will find leakage at the tank sometimes. Probably about 95% of the plumbing leaks that I find are because the water was running for an extended period of time. I know you don’t want to risk the water running, but you will miss a lot of plumbing issues by not doing so. I just move really fast constantly and I’m always going back-and-forth checking water sources for leakage.

imagine getting paid for this bs. But hey, americans also came up with chiros instead of going to physical therapy by actual doctors 🤣🤣