Pretty much why I threw it under the "sh*t happens" moniker. Unless it looks like it is in incredibly poor shape, it's near impossible to say how long. I decided instead to be an adult about it, by a new one, and drive on.
DISH network causing roof leaking, please help
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Actually when I sold a house in GA, they did just that. It was Summer and they tested the heat first by turning it on to ensure hot air of a certain temp and then tested the AC by timing how long it took to get the house back down to set temp.
The Home inspector is actually not always responsible for a termite report, in fact they are not often so, and in some states they can not be unless they hold a current pest control permit. But that is something that does vary and some firms do as a matter of fact have inspectors who do termite inspection, but it isn't a blanket task they do. And as I posted they do not normally walk an attic with only joists, if someone's did that's good, but not good when damage is done. They also do not generally walk a roof but that's not to say they never do.
"The standards require that the type of attic access be identified. Pull down ladders, scuttle holes, stairs and door access are the typical means. How was the attic inspected? Some attics can be walked and others because of construction or stored material must be inspected from the furnace platform or the top of the ladder. Whatever the means used must be identified and the reason why the inspector did not walk through the attic. Also identified are attic areas that were not accessible."
http://www.edificeinspections.com/i...what-the-inspectors-inspect-part-7-attic.html
And this is exactly what I originally posted;
" Entering an attic is a more complicated issue. Here again, InterNACHI Standards of Practice state that “the inspector is not required to enter any attic or any unfinished spaces that are not readily accessible, or where entry could cause damage or, in the inspector’s opinion, pose a safety hazard.”
http://www.mcgarryandmadsen.com/ins..._go_on_the_roof_Do_they_get_in_the_attic.html
I certainly can't say if a State has some law that requires them to enter any attic, but it is not standard practice to enter an attic with no floor or if damage could occur.
"The standards require that the type of attic access be identified. Pull down ladders, scuttle holes, stairs and door access are the typical means. How was the attic inspected? Some attics can be walked and others because of construction or stored material must be inspected from the furnace platform or the top of the ladder. Whatever the means used must be identified and the reason why the inspector did not walk through the attic. Also identified are attic areas that were not accessible."
http://www.edificeinspections.com/i...what-the-inspectors-inspect-part-7-attic.html
And this is exactly what I originally posted;
" Entering an attic is a more complicated issue. Here again, InterNACHI Standards of Practice state that “the inspector is not required to enter any attic or any unfinished spaces that are not readily accessible, or where entry could cause damage or, in the inspector’s opinion, pose a safety hazard.”
http://www.mcgarryandmadsen.com/ins..._go_on_the_roof_Do_they_get_in_the_attic.html
I certainly can't say if a State has some law that requires them to enter any attic, but it is not standard practice to enter an attic with no floor or if damage could occur.
He is correct in all respects. Since the house is yours and Dish is not responsible for the leak to you, but the original customer, you have no recourse against Dish.
However, if you used the services of a home inspector prior to closing, you may have a claim against the inspector.
Because I am in the restoration industry, my first advice would be to file a claim with your insurance company.
Again, there is nothing Dish can do for you.
Once you purchased the home, you assumed all of the responsibilities and risks thereof
There would have been visible damage/discoloration. The seller is not responsible unless they attempted to conceal or deceive.
In this day with the availability of consumer protections such as home inspectors, recording devices( for taking video records) and on line resources, anyone who does not do their due diligence before buying a home is a fool.
Before one can prevail, they must prove their case. In other words, they must gather evidence proving that not only the base flooded EVERY time is rained( once in a hundred year flood doesn't count or even if the basement took on water only occasionally....A simple look around for a sump pump would suffice....
To be honest, some of these consumer protection laws have gone off the deep end. Almost to the point where buyers have no responsibilities at all.
Home inspectors in most states now must be licensed. It is highly advisable for anyone hiring an inspector to have that inspector produce a license AND proof of liability and/or errors and omissions insurance.
If its not a significant area of mold, say no more than 10 square feet, it's not a big deal to treat the mold with any number of household mold and mildew cleaners. The only issue here is if the roof decking has apparent or actual rot..
If rot is present that section of roof decking should be replaced.
I am in the restoration business. I will be the first one to inform others to beware of companies that express alarm about mold and then attempt to sell the homeowner an expensive mold remediation...Get quotes from different contractors.
"If there was a leak being caused, it is caused by the previous owners property, just as if they drilled a hole"
Not true....This only applies if A) the seller of the home knew there was a leak and B) made efforts to deceive the buyer by concealing the damage and the cause of said damage.
NO ONE should EVER buy a home without FIRST employing the services of a licensed home inspector.
Just a minute.. The leak would have had to occur and the damage would have to indicate a long term issue.
Mold can form within 72-96 hours....Ultimately, the responsibility is on the buyer to hire a home inspector before the closing.
If the buyer elects to forego an inspection, then its buyer beware. As long as there is no deception on the part of the seller( difficult to prove) the buyer has no recourse.
Not forever....The warranty on any roof penetration is limited by time..
Is it your opinion that if you install a satellite antenna to a roof and 5 years after the install the roof just happens to leak in that spot, you should be held liable for the damage?
If that were the case, NO ONE would ever mount a sat antenna to a roof. EVER....Lets not lose sight of the concept of a limited warranty...
I had a co worker who had a homeowner come at him for a roof leak that was near a dish that was there for over 5 years.
Apparently, this guy thought there was some kind of lifetime warranty on a roof mounted antenna. That it would never leak.....
The owner of the company politely declined to engage the customer and sent him on his way.
I can't speak for states other than Ohio, but Ohio has no laws regarding what a home inspector does or doesn't do. All the state is concerned with is that they are licensed, insured (even the insurance part may not be mandatory by the state), and file their taxes.
. . . and whenever possible, have it mounted on/over the eave portion of the roof. That is what I have always required of the installers, and they understand and AGREE!
If not possible, then, regardless, the installer should always use and properly apply a sealant.
Further, a roofer told me to NEVER have a dish installed on any flat portion of a roof because the water will pool there, at the bolts/screws slight depression and eventually work or rot its way through the roof to cause a leak.
If not possible, then, regardless, the installer should always use and properly apply a sealant.
Further, a roofer told me to NEVER have a dish installed on any flat portion of a roof because the water will pool there, at the bolts/screws slight depression and eventually work or rot its way through the roof to cause a leak.
There are a whole bunch of what if's
If the install was done 3 months ago then yes the installer is liable. 5 years ago, probably not.
I have never seen dish actually be responsible for a leak in a roof. It's usually something else near the Dish and then the dish gets blamed.
