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the roof is leaking in my new house, who's responsible? the inspector?
Hi, i'm just having a hard time figuring out who is responsible for the
leaky roof. I really hope someone can help me on this. The situation is like this... We bought a house (about 7 years old) in Surrey, BC, and moved in about 4 weeks ago(at the end of October). We did a house inspection(at the end of August) in the process of the home purchase, turned out to be fine. But the problem occured after it started to rain in this area. The roof is now leaking, and about 3-4 feet of the molding along the bottom of the master room is swelled and wet. The carpet near that part is soaking wet too. So, we called the inspector again. The inspector said the vinyl underneath the roof is probably ripped or something that. And he was like ...........it's not like the roof is rotten or broken somewhere, that's why he couldn't catch that, and no one can find it. Our realtor says it's the inspectors responsibility. But the inspector says no one is able to catch that kind of problem because the roof seemed fine from the outside and it wasn't leaking when he did the inspection.(it wasn't rainy, that's why!) The realtor said we could sue the inspector, but we really don't want to take that kind of action. I am really lost and don't know what to do and who to talk to. Who's really responsible here? Any idea? Any help would be appreciated. |
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the roof is leaking in my new house, who's responsible? the inspector?
Just to let everyone know, the roof repair guys came to my place and
they found the problem. The problem wasn't what the inspector expected. It was because there was about 1 inch diameter hole on the roof. The repair guys said that a pretty big branch probably hit the roof and made the hole. Again, as i said before, I decided to pay for the repair and stop asking around who's fault it is. Fortunately, it didn't turn out to be a huge problem so we didn't have to pay too much. For those people who thought I wasn't reasonable, I guess I wasn't.. a little. but think about it.. you paid more than 700K for the house, and your roof is leaking as soon as the rain starts and the master bedroom is wet... who can easily be reasonable. It just feels like my mind started to leak right after finding the leaking roof. I assume everyone understands the human being's nature, Imperfection. Anyways, we got the roof repaired and there is no more leaking. Problem solved!! Lastly, thanks to everyone who shared my chaotic problem from the beginning. |
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the roof is leaking in my new house, who's responsible? the inspector?
incorporates old growth wood detailed trim all over (all doors and
windows, all moldings I have that now (oak/chestnut) and it doesnt impress me. Actually I prefer white molding and trim. lead-glass beveled and stained windows, copper gutters It's easy to buy a few windows as accents and I'll take aluminum gutters any day as they dont tarnish and last as long/longer slate roof, hot water radiator heat, etc., for Slate is nice until it crumbles and no one knows how to fix. I like the steel roof actualy.. Radiators are nice but then central air is just an add on. Any old house you describe will lack closet space, electrical capacity/outlets,may not have master bath at least for $700k I would like a brand new 5 BR house in the 3500sf range with modern amentities and a billiiard room for my $700k. Plus I get a 10 year warranty plus warranties on roofing etc. They do exist so you dont know real estate well: http://realtor.com/FindHome/HomeList...1&lnksrc=00001 KLS wrote: On 18 Nov 2006 05:17:52 -0800, wrote: For $700k you could have bought a great NEW house even in NJ with some of the highest prices around. Then when something happens you make a call and its fixed. Dont moan cuz youre a sucker Ive seen few used houses I would pay that much for Nice attitude. Show me a new house for sale in NJ right now that incorporates old growth wood detailed trim all over (all doors and windows, all moldings), lead-glass beveled and stained windows, copper gutters and downspouts, slate roof, hot water radiator heat, etc., for $700,000. I'm serious. That's what I want in my house, and I can't get it for $700,00 in new construction. I don't believe you can provide us with a link to such a treasure. Something like that would run well over $1,000,000, even much more in NJ. |
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the roof is leaking in my new house, who's responsible? the inspector?
In article .com,
wrote: Anyways, we got the roof repaired and there is no more leaking. Problem solved!! You may have stopped the leaking, but I am not so sure that the problem is solved. That water had to go somewhere. It is very possible that it went down between the walls. This could lead to the insulation and/or wallboard being wet. No only would that cause extra heat loss, it could harbor a big colony of mold. I think you need to trace the path where the water went, and have the walls opened up for inspection. If there is indeed inside water damage, that needs to be fixed. A mold problem could easily lead to serious health problems, especially if you have children. -john- -- ================================================== ==================== John A. Weeks III 952-432-2708 Newave Communications http://www.johnweeks.com ================================================== ==================== |
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the roof is leaking in my new house, who's responsible? the inspector?
John A. Weeks III wrote: You may have stopped the leaking, but I am not so sure that the problem is solved. That water had to go somewhere. It is very possible that it went down between the walls. This could lead to the insulation and/or wallboard being wet. No only would that cause extra heat loss, it could harbor a big colony of mold. I think you need to trace the path where the water went, and have the walls opened up for inspection. If there is indeed inside water damage, that needs to be fixed. A mold problem could easily lead to serious health problems, especially if you have children. Thanks john, I never thought that kind of further problem. The wet part is getting dried now, but I'll keep your advice in mind and try to tack where the water went.. and probably get a fan running.. I hope this will help... If I find something serious.. like a sign of the big colony of mold.. I guess I have to call an inspector. I hope it won't happen. |
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