Comments on: How Do You Complete A Big Bear Property Inspection With 5 Ft. Of Snow On The Ground? http://www.thetimwoodgroup.com/2010/02/09/how-do-you-complete-a-big-bear-property-inspection-with-5-ft-of-snow-on-the-ground/ Professional, knowledgeable real estate group serving the Big Bear, CA area. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:09:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Michele Holloway- Realty Executives Big Bear Lake http://www.thetimwoodgroup.com/2010/02/09/how-do-you-complete-a-big-bear-property-inspection-with-5-ft-of-snow-on-the-ground/#comment-1524 Michele Holloway- Realty Executives Big Bear Lake Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:17:05 +0000 http://www.thetimwoodgroup.com/?p=4105#comment-1524 GAS METERS AND STOP WASTE VALVES CAUSING HANG UPS One more thing that was brought to my attention along the same lines having to do with snow and inspections is the utility situation. Bob Chaney writes the following: "Another thing which is occuring lately is that the Gas Co. and Water Co. won't turn on their meters if they are covered with snow--they did not dig! (it is up to the homeowner or agent to provide access to the meters). We don't know that they aren't turned "on" until I show up at the house and there is a tag on the door or kitchen counter (they don't call you to inform you). The Gas Co. won't turn furnace or water heaters "on" if the vents are covered with snow above the roof (they will keep the meter locked off). Also, I can't find stop-and-waste valves under snow (they should be revealed). And I won't turn water "on" to the home if the sub-area crawl space is blocked with snow-ice, because I have to check for all drain valves being "closed" prior to turning water "on" (so I don't flood the place)." Another thing to consider! GAS METERS AND STOP WASTE VALVES CAUSING HANG UPS
One more thing that was brought to my attention along the same lines having to do with snow and inspections is the utility situation. Bob Chaney writes the following:

“Another thing which is occuring lately is that the Gas Co. and Water Co. won’t turn on their meters if they are covered with snow–they did not dig! (it is up to the homeowner or agent to provide access to the meters). We don’t know that they aren’t turned “on” until I show up at the house and there is a tag on the door or kitchen counter (they don’t call you to inform you).
The Gas Co. won’t turn furnace or water heaters “on” if the vents are covered with snow above the roof (they will keep the meter locked off).

Also, I can’t find stop-and-waste valves under snow (they should be revealed). And I won’t turn water “on” to the home if the sub-area crawl space is blocked with snow-ice, because I have to check for all drain valves being “closed” prior to turning water “on” (so I don’t flood the place).”

Another thing to consider!

]]> By: Michele Holloway- Realty Executives Big Bear Lake http://www.thetimwoodgroup.com/2010/02/09/how-do-you-complete-a-big-bear-property-inspection-with-5-ft-of-snow-on-the-ground/#comment-1518 Michele Holloway- Realty Executives Big Bear Lake Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:11:56 +0000 http://www.thetimwoodgroup.com/?p=4105#comment-1518 Tyler so glad you brought that up since those inspections are happening in less than desirable conditions and everyone wants to know everything about the property before closing. The new owner will not be pleased if any surprises show up under that deck or garage in the Spring that couldve been resolved beforehand. So yes, I will definitely do what you advise for sure. Thanks. Tyler so glad you brought that up since those inspections are happening in less than desirable conditions and everyone wants to know everything about the property before closing. The new owner will not be pleased if any surprises show up under that deck or garage in the Spring that couldve been resolved beforehand. So yes, I will definitely do what you advise for sure. Thanks.

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