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Home safety and information tips from Inspections by Bob. We offer Maryland Home Inspections in Montgomery, Frederick, Howard and Carroll Counties. Inspections for new construction and existing homes, for pre-listing, home checkups, estate planning and divorce settlements. Radon and water testing available. Weekend appointments available.
How to Spot Bad Gutters and Downspouts
Bad gutters and downspouts are by far the leading cause of wet basements. Find out how to identify where the problems are in your drainage system with this handy tip!
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Dangerous Deck at a Brand New House
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Building a new house in Maryland? Get a home inspection! Mrs. Bob found this dangerous deck while inspecting a house under construction. Even brand new houses can have significant and even hazardous defects.
Even New Construction Needs a Home Inspection
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"It's new construction; it doesn't need a home inspection." Really now. Take a look at what Bob found during a recent inspection of a brand new home.
What does a Home Inspector look at?
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Ever wonder what a Home Inspector looks at on the job? Here's a peek at Maryland Home Inspector Bob Sisson from Inspections by Bob hard at work! inspectionsbybob.com
The House Hunter's Secret Weapon
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Househunting is stressful. There is more to looking at houses than figuring out where the furniture goes. But if you don't know what to look for, how will you know if the house may have a serious defect? Save yourself the time, money, and frustration of putting an offer on a house that turns out to have a significant defect that you could have spotted, if only you knew how to recognize it. Get ...
Throwback Thursday: Stop the Draft!
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Dusting off one from the archives! Here's a video from 2007 with information that is still as useful today! Learn how to check your home for drafts.
Ten Myths about Becoming a Home Inspector
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Looking for a new career? Wonder whether you have what it takes to become a home inspector? Watch and find out!
Team NASAW at Punkin Chunkin 2016
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Team NASAW firing on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at the World Championship Punkin Chunkin in Bridgeville, DE. We were proud to be part of Matt's team and cheer him on as he shot a person best with his awesome trebuchet!
Notes from the Field: Inspecting an Electrical Panel
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Inspecting electrical panels is all part of our home inspection process. Bob shows us a few things we often see, both outside and inside the panel.
5 Ws of Home Inspection
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Mrs. Bob spoke at the Real Estate Coffee Connection meeting in Frederick, MD, about the five W's of Home Inspection.
NFTF garagedoor
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Garage door opener safety testing is part of every home inspection we perform. Here's how we test them.
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I am sooo sooo tired of corporate life.. is this a job I can do for the next 20 years? I'm 38, looking for a career change
And how physically demanding is it?
"Highly trained" might apply is many cases, but watch Mike Holmes to see those who aren't.
"Highly trained" might be true for many, but watch Mike Holmes to see who aren't.
Houses really don’t care😂 so true!
THANK YOU...
What state is the College course in? I am in NJ
Yay- glad there's some women like myself in the trades!
Thank you very much for the video,am just watching your video,very educative,encouraging because an currently a student undergoing Home Inspection Course.I love the words of encouragement.
Home inspectors are a big joke. They know very little about many things.
A dangerous profession. ROFLMAO
She killed it though
I've been a home inspector for over 20 years and getting the phone to ring and get a good amount of consistent work is still the hardest thing to overcome. Say what you want but that is the biggest hurtle of all and a pretty darn big one at that. Some people are much better at it then others but you have to figure out if your that guy/gal or not. Personally I hate marketing with a passion and even with internet advertising its still hard as heck and costly. I have known quite a few women inspectors and in fact when I first stated looking into it a girl helped me out and took me on several of my first inspections way back in 2000. She is still at it today too.
You put this together very well! I hired the first female as a electrician at my home town. Talk about a adventure! She ended up being the highest paid electrician at that town! Yes!
I thought you had to have certification s in different construction areas. In NC all you need is a heart beat and a class. Need to make sure you are getting a good inspector. There are certain inspectors around here are paid for by realators big cam
Requirements are different in every state. I don’t know of any that require construction experience. Most only need an approved class and a passing score on the National Home Inspection Exam (NHIE). The market will typically weed out the bad inspectors. Sure, some are willing to be in a Realtor’s pocket; any profession has bad apples. It’s why it’s so important for a buyer to do their own research when choosing an inspector, rather than blindly letting their agent choose for them.
Great- very encouraging! I got a kick out of the Inspector Gadget jingle- nice touch lol🤣
Wow, less then 2% are women! You go girl!!
Thank you! The percentage has gone up since I made that video; it's now more like 5-6%. Still pretty low, though!
@@inspectionsbybobllc5277 I’m glad to hear it’s improving, and pretty well too if it’s gone from 2 to 6% in the span of not too much time.
I would think a measuring tape should be something to bring too no?
There's not much to measure, really. We're not required to do so. I do carry one, but mostly end up lending it to my client so they can measure for furniture. I will also measure with my hand/arm/height: for example, my fist is just about 4 inches, so if I can put it through a space in a guardrail with room to spare, it's wrong.
Great video, thx.
I was thinking about getting my license but then my mom said she doesn't think I'll be able to handle the Attics a crawl spaces because it comes with a lot of pest, dead rats/mices and feces. So now I am rethinking it.
While I do see all of that, it’s not really that often. Rodent feces are the most common, but I wear a respirator. Unless you are phobic about things like spiders, or freak out at spotting a snake skin, you get used to it. When I started, I was sure I would panic in attics or crawl spaces, but quickly found out I was made of sterner stuff than I imagined. So go for it; you’ll never know your strength until you try!
You rule girl!!!! I’m a girl thinking of getting mine too. Thank you for doing this!
Great video! Thank you
Seems the negative comments here are from crotchety old tradesmen. Ya know, the kind that walk around the block to come bother you about the details of their work life while you’re trying to get a damn inspection done.
Hello is it possible to foreign professionals to get the home inspection license? I am structural engineer from Peru with a Japanese master degree.
I don’t see why not. You will need to check the licensing requirements for the state you plan to practice in.
Does a water heater expansion tank work properly if it is on its' side?
Absolutely! The thing is to make sure it is properly supported, so it’s not just hanging from the fitting.
do you get paid on the same day or you have to wait 30 days?
We are always paid at the end of the inspection, mostly by credit card but sometimes by check and occasionally in cash. Our report delivery system is set up so the client can’t download the report unless they have paid.
@@inspectionsbybobllc5277 awesome i love it
Thank you!!!!! I needed this!
A real man should know everything about building science.
Great video! I am a begginer in this Cartier. Please educate me what kind of car should I buy? Cheap and fits with this job. Any thoughts ?
Such a encouraging video thanks so much I love the added humor it really made it nice to watch
You should have to have at minimum 10 years construction experience. To many people have no idea how a house is built or the details of the systems that matter
1:49 Is not a myth. Woman should be at home having and taking care of the children. Feminism is killing America.
Great content!
Thank you! Let me know if there are topics you'd like to see covered in our videos!
I’m starting a home inspection certificate at Carroll community college September 11 th and I’m glad I came across this video I’m glad I saw it it informed me a lot thanks
I'm not sure what direction I am going in next. This is a possible option I've been thinking of. Thank you for the info. I appreciate it much.
Extremely helpful. Just what I needed. You’re the best!!
What a great video! Straight and too the point by someone who’s been in the business. I actually learned a lot watching this. I’m hoping to be hired on by a company I applied to, so I can be a home inspector, too. Thank you for the advise!
Go for it!
"-and houses really dont care."💯 -As long as you're qualified, Jack or Jane can inspect.
This is good if you plan to work for a reputable company, otherwise it sounds like a waste of time because you need reputation and online presence with a following ..,I just don't have that.
Starting up solo is indeed very hard; it can take a year or more to establish yourself as a home inspector. Many of my students are hired by local multi-inspector companies to get field experience. There's nothing wrong with that. The web presence, Google ranking, and social media all require time and attention; it often feels like the actual inspections are a fraction of my work load!
@@inspectionsbybobllc5277 exactly. Not to mention SEO cost more than tools to actually perform the inspections lol. I'm not living to die online. All I have is an email address these days. If it requires more than email, it's a hard pass for me. I'm young but old fashioned.
I agree with most your misconceptions. But you need more than a flashlight, ladder, outlet tester and screw driver?
Four tools? I wouldn’t want you to do my home inspection
Camera? Vehicle? Binoculars? Voltage tester? Home gauge? Don’t mislead people
Of course I use more tools. But the ones mentioned are all that is required to perform a home inspection that meets the Maryland Standards of Practice as well as the ASHI SoP.
This looks like a badass career field
I agree! How many jobs let you go into a huge variety of homes and find all the weird stuff that's wrong with them? Not to mention freaking people out when you come out of a crawl space covered in cobwebs and carrying a shed snakeskin!
At first I was hesitant to become a home inspector. Bc I thought it was only for men. But the more I looked into it the more I saw the potential of this career. I would advise to any female to go for it ! On my channel i document my journey as a new home inspector. I am still in training and lots to learn but I am enjoying the career so far ! The most important is to have a good trainer and knowledge will come ! Good luck to all the boss ladies out there ! 😍😎
Thanks for the insight. Im looking to start a new career. And HI is high on my list
I’ve graduated with a bachelors architecture but I realized that career is not for me, I’m more of a hands on person. I don’t see myself being behind a desk my whole life. I’ll be trying this career change. I live in Minnesota which doesn’t require any testing or certification but that won’t stop me from taking online courses and becoming a house inspector. This is my dream and I’ll make sure to put in the work and effort while learning.
If you're anywhere near Minneapolis, you should reach out to Rueben Salzman with StructureTech; he's a dynamic person and a very successful home inspector. He'd be happy to fill you in on Minnesota's rules! structuretech.com/
No experience in commercial skilled trades. No business pretending to be an inspector of any sort.. Misconception number 1.. Believing anything this woman says has substance that is worth memory space in your brain.. If you haven’t worked in any trade, project management etc.., for many years, do something else..
Well, you are certainly entitled to your opinion. Not having a background of working in construction doesn't mean I came into this with zero building experience.
@@inspectionsbybobllc5277 That’s exactly what it means.. lol
Such proffessions suited for Karens and Darrens.. 😏
I'm not sure what you mean. Can you explain?
My favorite part was “houses don’t care” 🤣🤣🤣 naw i needed this tho!
Exactly! Me too XD
Just like covid19!
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This video was very informative! I have a bit of an odd question. It's obvious that inspecting a roof is required. In the case where an Inspector may have a fear of heights, what methods or solutions are available to address this issue?
Fear of heights would be a pretty serious disadvantage in a home inspector. Climbing ladders takes skill, planning, and awareness, and should be approached with caution, but not fear. There are many times when walking a roof isn't possible (weather, slope, material, etc.), and in those cases I use what I call my "World's Longest Selfie Stick" which is a 24-foot extendable pole with a wifi camera on it; this lets me get a pretty good look at what's up there.
Our inspector used a drone.
Can you relocate anywhere in the US with this license?
Every state has its own rules. Some states will give you credit for classes taken elsewhere. Maryland requires you to take a class in Maryland to be licensed, even if you are already licensed in another state. Some states have no licensing at all. However, the National Home Inspection Exam is a once-and-done deal, valid across the country.
Good video; thanks for sharing this!
Thanks for watching it!