thisoneisnotasbad t1_izni047 wrote on December 10, 2022 at 12:42 PM

Reply to comment by WheezeThaJuice in Home Inspector reccomendation in Morristown by Drifter_Deschain

DIY work? Because there was some sort of “licensure” for contractors back in 1803. Stop fear mongering DIY work.

Bigger issue is probably the fact that when rehabbing a home like that, as you said, accessing every place there is outdated building technology is nearly impossible and there are most like unseen bones 200 years old that are still playing an integral function in the house.

WheezeThaJuice t1_iznprbq wrote on December 10, 2022 at 1:59 PM

Not ‘fear mongering’, speaking from experience. We’ve uncovered so much shoddy DIY work over the last few years as we’ve had to get into previously unseen areas for one reason or another. Some look to be lazy fixes, others likely a lack of knowledge/skill/resources.

Just pointing out that they should expect that it’s not unlikely that they’ll uncover some subpar work in a house that old.

Not at all shitting on people doing DIY. I’m all about being self-sufficient, and personally do a good share of work myself; but I do know when to hire a professional and for me that’s any major plumbing/electrical. Some people think they can do anything because they watched a YouTube video.

thisoneisnotasbad t1_izns54q wrote on December 10, 2022 at 2:20 PM

Can’t wait for required licensure so your Home owners insurance company drops you for replacing a rotten board.

You are fear mongering. You are acting like your experience is the only valid one and using that as a reason to force others to do things how you think is best.

Even better, when home owners need to fight an insurance company for any relief. That will be the best. What was once a uncomfortable conversation with a contractor for a resolution will become an insurance company denying claims and a homeowner who is already suffering then needing to fight a court case to be denied relief at the end anyway.

*a voluntary program is perfect and everyone gets what they want. Comfort for those who need it and the ability to hire who they want for the others.

WheezeThaJuice t1_izo0bq5 wrote on December 10, 2022 at 3:26 PM

That's a bit of a reach, but whatever makes you feel better about your day.