I Thought I’d Seen It All After 15 Years of Inspecting Homes

nashvilleshomeinspector • December 12, 2016

So today I’m doing my verbal wrap up with my client and their agent on a new construction home in East Nashville. Gonna have to come back cuz the builder couldn’t get the water to the building on…… ..until water … Continue reading →

So today I’m doing my verbal wrap up with my client and their agent on a new construction home in East Nashville.

Water coming from window at interior.

Gonna have to come back cuz the builder couldn’t get the water to the building on……

Water coming from switch plate cover pooling on engineered wood floors.

..until water starts pouring out around a 1st floor window below the 2nd floor shower……and then water begins pouring out 1st level ceiling lights and electrical outlet and switch covers.

Water dripping from light fixture.

Glad we were there to witness as this will require a water restoration contractor.

Water wets foundation after passing inside wall.

Appears like the plumbers left an open connection around the 2nd level shower somewhere.

Seeing Knowing Leaking Inspector Bill Carlson

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