Some of these photos are so ridiculous they appear funny but all are avoidable and could or would cost the owners their property or lives if not addressed and repaired immediately.

I offer Buyer, Seller, Owner, Investment, and Warranty Inspections

Think about your investment Aren't you worth it? All of these photos passed the City Inspections and were given Certificates of Occupancy

CRAP is the acronym for: Can’t Really Apply Properly                                               a.k.a. I-CRAP the tradesperson is speaking of his/herself “I Can’t Really Apply Properly” a.k.a. I-CRAPED as in “I Can’t Really Apply Properly Every Day.” Just showing up for the check attitude.

This term has been around as long as man has constructed. Used often on jobsites when mistakes are made, things don’t go together as designed, mismanagement, and when workers are not properly trained or don’t take pride in their job.

Below are photos of CRAP other inspectors and I have found from around the world. CRAP is not a local thing this epidemic is worldwide. This is why every home needs a Professional Inspection and why I enjoy my job. “They build them and I find them”

Is this what they mean by "NO FAULT DIVORCE"? Poisonous combusted fuel gases are being discharged directly into the attic space where the HVAC equipment is located. 

The plumber never installed the TPRV drain line, also notice the drip. Photo by badair

20-30 of these were growing in the crawlspace and attic. Photo by badair

Pendant light fixture over bath tub is a BAD IDEA. Photo by badair

Is it just me or isn't it a BAD IDEA to have an electric switch inside the tub-shower area?

Panel wiring was cooking, just a matter of time before property loss or loss of life occurs 

HVAC return air at bathroom, and they wonder where that odor comes from? 

Plumber cut oversized hole in floor and cut out floor joist. This is after the Framing Green Tag had been issued. That is a bath tub above+Water+Body=Disaster waiting to happen. Photo by badair                                          

HVAC return air at laundry area with gas fired dryer this can create negative pressure that could extinguish flame or distribute Carbon Monoxide and other poisonous combusted fuel gases                                                        

Dryer flue vent in HVAC return air compartment (See above) 

Commode drain is not properly supported. Photo by badair 

Ingenious idea to protect the wood floors. I'll sell you a pair! 

Water heaters in garages must be elevated and protected from impact. Photo by badair 

Atypical rafter splice this is one of eight noted in the report 

The pet door breeches the required separation barrier between the living space and the garage. Photo by badair                                   

Service stop valve is against cabinet wall and will never terminate water supply in an emergency or when the fixture require repair or replacement. Photo by badair 

Dryer vent embedded in brick, now where do you think the heat and moisture is going? Photo by badair                                             

Shower fixture and bulb were not approved for wet location installation. Photo by badair 

All of this insulation was installed backwards. Photo by badair  

Do you see the female black widow spider and her egg sac at a water meter? BE CAREFUL! I run into these, other critters, and Brown Recluse on a number of inspections. Photo by badair

This 8 year old fireplace flue was never properly connected, allowing poisonous flue gases to escape and circulate throughout the home. Photo by badair 

Bleeding GFCI outlets all were defective at this inspection. Photo by badair 

Hundreds have been written up notice the wiring is made up inside and outside this junction box, some folks don't even bother with the J-box or wire nuts, tape and open junctions work for them. Photo by badair                                

Another plumber hard at it, why couldn't they add a few fittings? Missed 2 floor joists then cuts the main girder in half. Photo by badair 

Guess what? Yep, you're right, the dishwasher does leak. I find at least 20 like these a year if not more at DW, hydro-tubs, shower pans or sinks. Photo by badair 

This microbial outbreak is but one example of what happens when dryer vents ar exhausted into attics and they are not properly ventilated. Smelled funky! 

Every rafter in this hose was cut and installed incorrectly!

Heatpump unit icing up as it's getting ready for the defrost cycle. Photo courtesy of Rick Hurst Home Works Inspection Co.

Does yours look like this? This one is asbestos. Photo by badair 

Chimney or entire house fire, when??? 

Why coverplates are absolutely necessary. This could be you or someone you love.

The day this happens my business gets sold, this site is shut down, and I'll see you in Belize!

This is what an August attic feels like to Texas Inspectors

A nurse was selling this house and thought this would divert the inspectors attention, not funny and things didn't go as planned. The ductwork in the background had split in two dumping most of the conditioned air into the attic not the living space.

This is an example of how "not to" add a fireplace

Aluminum wiring fire inside receptacle box! Photo courtesy of Brian Bassett, Wall 2 Wall Home Inspections                                      

Nice place for an unapproved screw! Photo by badair

Plumbers knew where they wanted to go, just weren't sure how to get there???

Way too close for comfort toilet                        

Way too close for comfort doorway                    

Who lived in it before you decided to buy?

Is your range Anti-tip bracket installed? Most aren't!

Pests are all in a days work. Photo courtesy of Dale Duffy, Inspect Arizona Companies Inc.

The added cost of doing things wrong, look at all of the unnecessary fittings causing misdirection of the drainage.                  

Adding insulation saves energy but this material is not approved and is ridiculous! Photo courtesy of Darryll C. McCauley

This type of shower light fixture is not approved for damp/wet locations

Looking up the fireplace before starting a fire is always prudent. Photo courtesy of Jeff Pope

Proper working access is required at all electrical service boxes, this one's a little close

Which way do the joist hangers go, up or down???

These attic stairs had all of the nails driven from the wrong direction. Photo courtesy of Thom Walker, Castle Inspection Agency (CIA)

Misuse of roof plumbing vent flashing on walls. This looks like a good idea until these rot away behind the brick too be installed, then what will be done to stop the moisture entry?

The frayed insulation on this wire is from a lightning strike! Photo courtesy of Richard Rushing, AA-Inspection Service              

Garage door motion detectors are of little use installed on the ceiling joist 

Home made light fixture in a crawl space may pose a fire/electrocution hazard, Ya' think?

Dumb luck sometimes plays a role in a home owner not killing themselves hanging pictures.  

Steel framing is great except when the electric wiring gets nicked and the entire structure gets energized                                                   

Moisture intrusion presence in the chimney chase. This is an all too common defect.

This type gas flex supply is not approved for this use or exterior exposure. Photo courtesy of Fritz Kelly                                                      

Another carpenter and rafter design gone bad.

Does this wiring mess really require any further comments beside REPAIR IMMEDIATELY?

A few code diagrams (Under Construction)

2003_IRC_Commentary_stairway_description_01.jpg Stair tolerance

200452751016_016NEC_BONDING.jpg Pool bonding and grounding items and locations

AFCI.gif AFCI area and items controlled

danger-window1.jpg Tempered glass and fall protection

elec-bathrm-8.jpg Specific type of fixture locations or off limit bathroom areas

Purlins.jpg Installation guide

R211.5.4-Landing.jpg Landing tolerance

R311.4.3thresholdheight.jpg Threshold tolerance

Dedicated to the wives of home inspectors!