In this episode, Reuben and Tessa discuss various topics, including their summer experiences, illnesses, and home updates. They also discuss the challenges of finding contractors and the shortage of skilled trade workers. Reuben shares some interesting findings from recent home inspections, including corroded galvanized water pipes and structural issues in a garage. They emphasize the importance of getting a home inspection and preparing for potential repairs. They also discuss various home inspection findings, including problems with additions, bonus rooms, bidets, grow operations, reverse osmosis systems, and bay windows. They also touch on the challenges of dealing with water intrusion and rot. Reuben mentions that StructureTech is currently hiring home inspectors. In the next episode, they will be discussing insurance issues.

Takeaways

Summer goes by quickly, so taking full advantage of it is important.
Finding contractors can be challenging, and there is a need for more skilled workers in the trades.
Home inspections are crucial to uncover potential issues and avoid costly repairs.
Corroded galvanized water pipes can cause reduced water flow and may need to be replaced.
Structural issues in garages, such as sagging headers and soffits, require professional evaluation and repair. Home inspections often uncover a variety of issues, such as problems with additions and bonus rooms.
Improperly installed bidets and reverse osmosis systems can lead to water leaks and damage.
Grow operations can cause humidity and mold issues in homes.
Bay windows without overhangs can lead to water intrusion and rot.
StructureTech is currently hiring home inspectors.
The next episode will focus on insurance issues.

Chapters

00:00 Summer Experiences

05:00 The Challenge of Finding Contractors
11:44 The Importance of Home Inspections
19:52 Dealing with Corroded Pipes
21:20 Structural Issues in Garages
25:41 Uncovering Issues with Additions and Bonus Rooms
29:09 The Challenges of Bidets and Reverse Osmosis Systems
35:14 The Impact of Grow Operations on Homes
37:01 Dealing with Water Intrusion and Rot in Bay Windows
47:48 StructureTech is Hiring for Home Inspectors
48:51 Upcoming Episode: Insurance Issues