Some of the most expensive and difficult properties in the country (and world) to develop were vaporized into potentially un-developable lots.

I hopped on the roof with the garden hose to defend the property (even though initially it was contained) when suddenly an ember spread to a palm tree (that had been neglected to be trimmed for years) that instantaneously atomized/vaporized into hundreds of embers and spotted fires on several homes.

It could even be impossible....Some inspectors will insist that walls be opened to view wiring/framing/plumbing/etc, floors be jackhammered up to show vapor barrier and rebar spacing.Ask me how I know........

Just bought a property in cabarrus county and turned out the crawl space doesn’t just need a vapor barrier it needs to be incapsulated, with trenches a sump pump and an industrial dehumidifier.

Vapor BarrierA mobile home’s vapor barrier functions as the first line of defense from the elements beneath the home.

HVAC duct work insulation is also deteriorated.No vapor barriers installed eitherSome fungi/mold growth notedPlumbingMultiple small leaks under sinks and from bathtub and toilets.House has Polybutylene plastic plumbing which is dangerousMain shut off valve is damagedElecticalSome small exposed wiring and bad splicing.Whole house has no GFCI's or grounding outletsInteriorMoisture spots on ceilingExteriorLose Vinyl SidingDoor Jams and Window trim have moisture damageDriveway need replacementRoofingMinor leaks noted in atticRecommended to replace roof covering, but not whole roofSome fungi growth noted in roofSo some of the question I am trying to tackle with this work is:How much should I budget for the main issues listed? 

You can't just always convert an old garage....for example the existing slab must have the proper PSI, vapor barrier, and steel.

If there is a dirt floor there needs to be a good tight vapor barrier there also or it will keep pulling moisture through the earth.

At a minimum, it needs to stay dry, which means getting any standing water out (sump pump and french drain), ventilation (moving air will dry out excess humidity), and a vapor barrier over the soil.

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