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party_benson t1_je5vmbh wrote

Reply to comment by RainStorm13 in concrete shower pan with corner bench -- but forgot to build bench. what to do? by jaaassshhh

You don't need an inspection if you don't get the permit, right? /s

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RainStorm13 t1_je5vswk wrote

Legally it’s supposed to be permitted and inspected. At least in my jurisdiction. So things don’t leak.

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party_benson t1_je61whl wrote

I know. It drives me nuts when I see people DIY without. I get that it's an extra cost and all, but as I've said before: Fire bad, mold bad, electric shock bad. I fully support learning as you DIY, but there are some things you just don't want to wing it.

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mgnorthcott t1_je6dn1e wrote

true, but if you sell the house and it gets inspected then, you can be sure they won't let you sell the house.

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exccord t1_je6kd0b wrote

I wonder how many folks who waved inspections during the lovely house buying spree are going to be screwed on that one when/if it comes time to sell because of the lovely DIY flippers.

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EddieLobster t1_je6tv8z wrote

Home inspections are a scam anyway. The stuff these guys pick out is usually blatantly obvious. The things they should be looking at , they can’t, unless the seller is willing to let them to open walls. People are good at hiding things.

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ribsies t1_je7g6kl wrote

"roof looks fine, need a roofer to check it out further"

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sub-hunter t1_je8sxjn wrote

Basically the wording of any inspection I e ever paid for

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hoser1553 t1_je8lpv0 wrote

Depends on the state. Grew up in MA, bought and sold several houses there. The inspectors went DEEP, removed covers, actually investigated things, and were allowed to do so. In Texas, the pre MLS reports and buyer inspections are laughably bad. The shit I found immediately after closing that absolutely would have been noted by my inspector in MA were missed by two inspectors in Texas. Turns out, it's because they aren't allowed to remove things like switch and outlet covers. All they can do is say "Switch doesn't seem to do anything, contact electrician" when simply removing the cover will reveal that the asshats who built the house used the quick wire slots in the back of the switches and outlets and they had cracked over time leaving the wire loose in the box. $1, 2 minute fix for anyone with a brain.

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Redcrux t1_je9dliy wrote

There's no way to inspect the placement of the shower liner...

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mgnorthcott t1_je9enok wrote

But when they look at the plans and see bathroom where it once said walk in closet, they can and will say, I need to see the pipes…. Even if it means cutting a finished wall.

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