"Must See the Newly Renovated Basement!"
Dèjà veux!
This might seem similar to my previous post. And it is.
When the heat pump in that previous post did not come on, the first thing I checked was the panel box to see if the breaker for the heat pump was turned off.
I was able to peek into the box, literally, and see that it was on. So I knew the heat pump had electrical power.
Entering the basement I was able to see a fine new paint job.
And this clever, nearly square, nearly level, neatly-cut hole around the panel box.
Can you see what is wrong with this hole?
No, it is not that wire. That is the cable for the security system which is connected to the window just to the right of this photo. It goes from the window, into that hole and then somewhere else.
You can hardly see it.
But that isn't what I meant about what is wrong with the panel box. Can you see it now?
It's OK, I'll wait.
Hint: That's the original panel box, with the original stickers placed there in 1977. So that isn't it.
I'm still waiting...
THAT'S RIGHT! Ding, ding, ding! The clever, nearly square, nearly level, neatly-cut hole around the panel box is a bit small. No can openo the dooro. (Para tradujir eso - no se puede abrir la puertita, lo más sea...) The security cable is just an extra decorator's touch.
My recommendation: If you see or hear that a house you will be showing your clients is newly remodeled, ask a couple of questions. A good question to start would be: "Gee, was it done professionally?" and/or "Was there a permit pulled to do the work?" If not, caveat emptor!
This is great, Jay. You've got to love the "Home Owner" specials!
wow. Missed by just a little bit. very interesting and enjoyable post
thanks
tony
Craig - I am treated to stuff like this nearly every day!
Tony - close but no cigar. Which one in the picture are you?
That's hysterical, but typical of some of the nuts doing work out there . . . and inspecting it.
Susan - I am pretty sure this basement did not get inspected. By the permitting authority, that is.
Jay - It's always very interesting to see what home inspectors find throughout the USA and Canada.
I have to admit, Marc, that I have a lot of fun!
It's what we do when we get a listing...was there any remodeling/updating done that required a permit...are the permits on file at the municipality (we have some that "Lose them"....great source of revenue to buy another one)....and were the final inspections done after the permits were pulled...thank u for Permitting me to comment :) !
S&D - mi permission es su permission. Or something like that. You are smart to get those things in advance.
Qué vergüenza que la puerta no abre and people ask me why their agent is insisting they should have an inspection. Now I must go read your previous post on the heat pump.
Sue - lea, lea lèalo. There's stuff to see everywhere! And it IS ashame!
Hey Jay,
You must have went through a lot of trouble taking off the cover to check for power for the heat pump. But all in a days work.
I couldn't Eric! I had to peek behind a partially opened door. I could see that all the breakers were in the on position, but didn't know which was for the heat pump. Only that they were all on...
Jay What's the problem? You don't need to get into the electric panel, do you?
Nope! "Seller to provide access for a licensed electrician to evaluate the panel box inaccessible during today's inspection, at seller's expense."