NJ Foundation Repair Gone Wrong - Cost and Who Pays the Price ?
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- Construction Codes were created to organize and conform all Construction methods to ensure safety and structural soundness. Township Building Department's were created to assist the public with conformance and review details of all Permit Applications and I for one am glad they do. Getting on the right page before starting a job saves us all from costing ourselves more money. A Township Construction Department is vital for public Safety.
Once upon a time they were called Inspectors. Of course we all need them to inspect, double check and if we missed something or made a mistake, point it out so we can fix it. None of us are perfect and we do miss things and sometimes do something the wrong way. And that's how the permit process should go. Nice and friendly and professional.
Once upon a time their Title Was Inspector. Now it's "Code Enforcement" ? I don't think I like that tone. Do you? In that has become an attitude of conflict. Why can't we all get along? - Daniel J OConnor
This is a Foundation repair job but I will also do a foundation waterproofing job on the exterior and a Basement Waterproofing job on the Interior.
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The construction industry, and homeowners, need more people like you.
I come back every few months to watch your videos when I’m having a bad day. Your enthusiasm to make sure your client is taken care of is highly respected!
Dan passed away.
If I ever have a foundation problem in New Jersey, I'm calling you sir. You have ethics.
I've my Mothers blood flowing thru my veins. She brought me up telling me that it doesn't matter what I do for a living and I don't need to be the best, just each and everyday go out and do my very best. There is no amount of money paid to me that will ever equal my satisfaction and emotions of knowing that each and everyday I make a difference in someones life by giving my all and doing what I say I can do. That is the real key to success. "Each and everyday go out and do your best." - Daniel J OConnor
@@DanielJOConnor and that is why you definitely stand out from the rest!
This guy is a bad ass!!! No BS, to the point, quit f'n around, and do the job right. Love it!!!
He is the voice of many in NJ, the environment makes you this way, the Russian or Italian mafia has managed to make them evolve under extreme anxiety, fight, roll over or die. Say South Amboy, to Travolta or Sayreville to Boin Jovi,. my neighbors, and THEY WILL FILL YOU IN- BUT stiil wish to save some Pride in the Green covering all the EPA Superfund dump sites everywhere around the Raritan Bay..
Crazy situation to be in! But the #1 thing I can tell about you is you take your craft very seriously and passionate to deliver quality work to your paying customers who put their trust in you! Especially with what for most people is the largest investments of their lives (their homes), and having homes needing structural repair is probably something very concerning to any home or property owner!!!
You've obviously been around the block a few times and know the drill. I'm an HVAC contractor myself.. been in HVAC for nearly 20 years.. had frusterations myself! But at the end of the day we all have projects that need to get done. The city by no means should have held yours and your customers repair up that long!!! What a disservice to you and them! Especially when they through taxes as well as the permit and inspection fees is paying all their wages!!!
To the one commenter who said not your problem, let the homeowner deal with the building department, and sue them when the basement gives way.... That's definitely NOT the way you handle your business! You wanted to repair the issue for the homeowner and all be happy. But ended up having tons of your time and money wasted dealing with lazy city department staff!
Great video! Sorry for all the issues! Great insight! Hope when more of the community sees how their tax payer paid departments operate that they will demand some changes be made!
OMG, this was such a satisfying video to watch. I totally vented through Daniel! LOL
I'm in NJ and just discovered your channel. Believe me, any work I need you are the one getting it.
I’m new to your channel.. definitely very hard to find a honest contractor .. keep up the good work
I watched your video's Daniel. Thanks! I have a 107 yr old house, a 9ft static water level and a 5ft deep basement. After continuous water pushing up thru the floor I gave it a go and dug up the floor. I put in a drain like you show and a 30in basin with sump. Then I chiseled out all the mortar between the stone walls and remortared and sealed. This thing works great, haven't used the dehumidifier yet!. This thing has pumped 1000's of gallons of water out!. Thanks for the videos. I'm in the cleve,oh area. Guy I know spent 15k on one of those bogus systems that aren't deep enough. Ha ha ha he still gets water and they won't fix it. Took me 2months to do it right by myself!.
I can not thank you enough for your Comment. You are who I've made all my videos for. - Daniel J OConnor
Thanks Mr O'Conner I just now finishing up my basement the walls were caving in & I had to buy the materials to fix it I watched a dozen videos on basement repair & no one else helped me but yours
That's what my videos are about and you make me extremely happy to know they've helped you. - Daniel J OConnor
@Daniel J, OConnor, I hope you see this. Just saw two of your videos. Read most of the comments, too. I just want to say a heartfelt, "THANK YOU!!!" Your video just made me change my mind about buying a house with a bowed in basement wall. I was thinking that maybe it wasn't so bad...the basement doesn't look/smell wet, so I can fix that down the road. Nope! I am going to leave that house alone. Thanks for the education. There are some of us out here (widows/singles) who have to fend for ourselves in these male-dominated waters, and we can get fleeced without proper education. Again, Sir, my thanks. Peace & continued prosperity to you & yours.
Ive been a claims adjuster for 14 years and built homes/remodeled for 10, and I’m always learning. I’m here because I’ve learned a TREMENDOUS amount from these videos. It is clear he knows what he’s talking about. I’m leaning towards a suit being filed namely by the township engineer and township for unreasonable delay and expenses
Hey Chris, this kind of township bullshit never ends and it's getting worse. We're all better off, even all homeowners, to go ahead with jobs without permits. I'd rather pay a $500 - $1,000 fine than deal with the continued nonsense. Thanks for your comment.
Daniel J OConnor
Daniel J. OConnor I’ve reroofed a few without doing my mid inspection and was threatened by the building dept inspector that he could make me tear it all off, but I took LOTS of photos during the process to show correct installation, and they let it go. I’m on the same page.
The homeowner should have been notified earlier and gone down to the town hall themselves to get this moving and looked into their property file. This delay could have all been avoided.
Sounds like the township doesn't want this home repaired. Somebody in a high place, wants that lot for their own purpose. Nothing like butting heads with corruption.
I aint saying nothing. I'm over it. - Daniel J OConnor
That was exactly my thought also! I'm just a person watching a video; I don't even currently own my own home, but I found this video so disturbing that I was gritting my teeth! That, so called, Engineer should be fired! And if I were the homeowner of this particular house, I would see that he was! To the Contractor:
I'm sorry for the frustration and stress this caused you. I could feel your pain; and I have to say that, had I been in your position, I'd probably be in prison for assault and battery, at the very least!
@@DanielJOConnor Sure: I'm sure the homeowner had reimbursed you for your time and effort, eh? That's how you get over it.
@@eddyvideostar I know to say he paid for this and that.. yah we know you did with the extra money from the homeowner.
@@eddyvideostar you obviously haven't been in a postiion like this yourself. I am a power generation contractor and I have burnt up thousands of hours over the years that weren't paid for just because of this kind of crap. You can't stick it to your customer just because some bureaucrat wants to lord over someone.
Good for you for just doing the right thing for the homeowner. The asswipes in that NJ office should be ashamed of themselves and lose their jobs!
I like your belt buckles. Keep up the good work !!
Daniel don’t hold anything back tell us how you really feel!!! 🤣😂😆 just kidding great job... kudos 👍
had a water problem in a creek bordering my house. steel corrugated drains were always draining even during long summer droughts. i called south bound brook engineer and borough hall and my calls went unanswered for 2 weeks...til i called the e.p.a. they came right away and found that the builder of the new house across the street had run the sewer waste into the line for rain sewers which dumped into the fresh water system. strange how quickly the officials responded after the e.p.a showed up. the homeowners were booted out of their house since they had to turn off the water until the road could be dug up and the pipes reconfigured. also strange how there was never a mention of the answering system problems in the borough hall, which is why they said they didn't respond. they never got the message. and if you believe that, i have a lovely bridge i'd like to sell you.
If all waterproofing/foundation structural companies would be so passionate about their work.
Remind me alot of my mason instructor when i was learning brick masonry up in scranton Pa back in the 80s
You're great...you really are. I currently have a water foundation problem but I live in San Diego...want to take a vacation and come out here?
If so, you're hired!
hey Dan, funny watching you. alot to learn. thanks
I think outside of the box sometimes. I am thinking tazer with a spritz of mace. In all seriousness i feel your pain on dealing with someone like that. Good on you for taking care of the homeower as you did.
I can tell that the Town Engineer was out to screw you over at what ever cost to you. That is too bad. It is called abuse of power. The engineer and his staff should be fired!!!
I spent $7,500 and went after the Township. And yes the Engineer and crone are now sending out resumes. - Daniel J OConnor
@@DanielJOConnor so glad that engineer is sending out resumes! Thank you, sir, for service well done!!!
sounded like they were working against the mission of their department and have abandoned their fiduciary duty to the residents of the town, probably had alternative motives such as being the first ones to build a new house there.
Another textbook example of the ineptitude, inefficiency, and lack of any common sense among government bureaucrats who are simply going through the motions until they can collect their taxpayer funded pensions. The fact that we are talking about NJ adds another degree of magnitude to the overall government incompetence.
you kept your integrity thru all the RED TAPE. thank you. i to need a water barred from entering on the top plate of b-ment wall. i'm on a hill and previous work has rotted away left with sunken South side thats uphill. what is 'anmenitys', its on my deed, i also have gutter downspout going thru a concrete sidewalk but to where ?. You have inspired me, thanks.
Your commentary made me laugh 😂 even though this is serious stuff 💥😅
Yes, at 18 minutes 22 seconds your description of the conversation with the woman at the building department sounds just like Sally; a real treat to deal with.
Sir, Integrity is a costly virtue. Anyone viewing this can see your passion for a job done correctly to a high standard. I am part of a Zoning Department for a small town. Our Mayor would have drug our Building Inspector to that job site if he pulled something like this. Thankfully our Building Department shares your passion for a job done correctly.
Hello Abby, Frankly I can safely say you are disillusioned. Ask a friend to apply for a permit in your town. Something simple and somewhat not very important. Your Building Department people will make it difficult for your friend. Treat your friend as a sub human. They will be extremely impolite and self exulted. I've one of these again. The counter person wants us to prove we are not doing electrical work by having the homeowner write up something, also wants us to get a plumbing permit applied for when there is no code requirement for such. Still we must apply and write in "Exempt." They have treated my assistant condescendingly. We have made three attempts and yet more is being required to the extent of having my Engineer provide sealed drawings. I must pay him $800.00 for the drawings. FOR A BASEMENT WATERPROOFING JOB? A $7,500.00 JOB?
The job is now without any profit and I am not going to do the job. Imagine that? All that I have done to create a business and do what I do is totally negated by my attempt to get a simple Permit. --- With the Township we are dealing with now, my assistant will not let me involve myself because she knows I'll go to that office and go off. I haven't and I won't because I am not going to do the job. So please do have a friend apply for a permit in your town and see what happens. To you it may be unimaginable but after your experience, perhaps you might realize why all of us out here would avoid applying for a permit at all. And bye all means don't take the word of a Contractor. Ask a neighbor or any one who has applied for a permit in your town.
Do note I have no idea what town you live in. They're all the same. 95% of all Construction Department Employees seem to have had to take a course on How to be an Arrogant, unhelpful, impolite and condescending ass hole before getting the job.
Some say I'm my own worst enemy by acting like a civilian who is intolerant of their bullshit. Yet I shall continue to do so and I will continue to remind them in no uncertain terms that I AM THE CIVIL AND THEY ARE THE SERVANTS!
Make no mistake I did get my attorney on this and letters were sent to the Mayer, Township Attorney, Committee members etc. I HAVE NOT LET THEM KNOW THIS VIDEO EXISTS. I do have future intentions for it but won't get into that. And bye the way, I am so looking forward to the next permit I apply for in that Township. I shall do so myself and bask in their kissing of my ass.
I respect your intentions in your comment and do thank you for your interest Abby but do ask anyone who has ever applied for a permit and you will be quite surprised what I've said here is 95% a reality. - Daniel J OConnor
If the person applying for the permit has influence and the right friends, the permit will be approved with no questions asked or maybe a permit will not even be required. Unfortunately, where I live, going higher up does not help. Everyone here in charge is part of an old boys' club. You can't even go to the newspaper because they refuse to write an article that will cost them advertising dollars. The local, county and state police in the area are part of the club. Court is not an option because the lawyers will not take sides against the powers that be plus the judges are elected and the powerful have many friends/votes. If you try to fight, the police look the other way when acts of vandalism and retribution take place. So, you either play the game here or move. Sadly, hundreds of decent people with pride of ownership moved. The town is now 52% rental and the only people making money are the connected ones. All of this sounds like it is coming from a crazy man and that is exactly their defense... nobody else is complaining, nobody else has a problem.... this is because they are afraid or have moved.
bg147 I am so sorry to hear that.
Excellent work and 0 points for the Township, reading all the comments, I would sure vote on you for mayor or governor!!!
I like how animated you are sir.
This guy is like one of those actors from day time soap operas. Haha
Just came a crossed your channel lol lol you ROCK !! 👍👍
Here in Florida inspectors are required to come to the site if requested. They can't tell you no.
Inspectors can not interfere with the progression of the work. Sure they can tag you and you have you make corrections but they can not make you wait for them. You might wait until next day...that's it.
You sir, have an intentional effort to slow or stop your work. Someone in that city office has an issue with you or the property owner. Welcome to union workers B.S. Add a lawyer as a signer to your company and have him pull your permits.
Did you ever get to see the records, if they existed? I have to say that the building codes here (in the UK) are actually more stringent - but at the same time you could call out a Building Control Officer for a situation like that and probably get a visit within 24 hours. You would then receive an expert opinion and be asked to comply with his or her instructions. Being asked to expose the soakaway system would probably be one of those instructions but low down the list. The local council might issue an order for the householder to leave, but ONLY until the necessary work has been carried out.
The BCOs are generally RICS-trained, that is by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, and they are shit-hot at their job.
On any construction job they have to be present to inspect various stages such as "bottom of trench", "foundations to damp course", "installation of same", "layout of drainage and testing of same" and, relevant to this work "inspection of soakaway: location, depth, distance from buildings, correct fill and suitable covering."
From underpinning to supermarket (mall} construction, they are everywhere. A sensible operative just does a right job and there are no problems. I'm sorry that you lack that system over there - it would make your job a heck of a lot easier.
This Townships Construction Sleazeballs lied to my Customer to cover their asses. My customer always comes first. Even when something like this happens. I did not receive my final Payment which was $7,500. So I'm out the $7,500. It's only Money, I can make more. Do know This video is nothing when compared to what the Mayer, Township Comity, Township Lawyer received from my very "Politically Connected" Lawyer. Does Deep Sea Fishing with Donald Trump count as Politically Connected? I am so looking forward to getting another job and filing for a permit in this Township. I am going to be the Ultimate Stick it in their asses Prick. And no need to worrie. After all this they called us several times having transitioned into the ultimate suck up's.
- Daniel J OConnor
It sounds to me like he’s either waiting for a bribe, or is being bribed by a competitor. Or the homeowner pissed someone off
Is it possible that the mystery runoff may be affecting the foundation issues? Probably worth looking into
Awesome rant sir!!
No question the engineer and the neighbor are connected. Most likely these neighbors are at odds with each other. Write a letter to the local newspaper.
Thank you Daniel
I have watched your videos and I got some experience I am really appreciate you for the time you spent to show people how for free!
I bought a house with basement in north Texas but I couldn't to find a company to seal the leak and level it up, because we have no many houses with basement. Can you help me with advice please.
Hayder, I've started doing Face-time etc. estimates across U.S, and Canada and the end result is a Customer knows what is needed and INTERVIEWS a Contractor and TELLS the Contractor what to do AND how much they are willing to pay. I might tell a Homeowner the job should cost Ten Thousand but the Customer can offer to pay Six. In this a Homeowner can Hire ANYONE or even rent equipment and get a few laborers to do the job. Of course I do charge a fee which is $750. Thanks Again. Daniel J OConnor
@@DanielJOConnor Hey. This is awesome but how do you account for different prices of material and labor across the country??
DANIEL J. OCONNOR FOR MAYOR!!!!YOU GOT MY VOTE GOOD SIR!!!!
when dealing with government you sometimes have to jump through hoops.
I'd say scope the drain and use locator to map the drainage system, or I'd just draw a quick map showing water draining within hone owners yard. even better reroute downspouts at least 6feet from foundation and call it done.
do anything to get the job done and go on to the next one.
I've seen so many downspouts that drain into weepers and over whelm the drainage system esp in older homes where weepers should be replaced. or worse drain into City drain.. in that case the water should be diverted away from foundation and cap the underground drain.
Approach the city council in open forum, or go to the federal prosecutor's office. The is a federal statute that covers public officials intentionally refusing to do their appointed jobs. City liability for the damages caused by their delay is something to look into to as well.
I`m a contractor for over 40 years in new York and the worst places to deal with are local townships in NEW JERSEY ! PAL I DON`T KNOW HOW YOU EXPLAINED ALL THIS WITHOUT CUSS WORDS ! . I probably would have told this story from a bar ! lol.
City government has nothing to fear because they have no one to answer too and are entitled . City council won’t touch this engineer even thought he is a employee of the city … no accountability .
I feel his pain. Most of these inspectors are walmart door greeter dropouts.
19 years in home improvement here and I got extremely frustrated watching this video. The ignorance and bureaucracy runs rapid throughout all industries. As time goes by it is getting worse these days. Being money hungry I'm surprised the township didn't issue the permit ASAP, so there must be a 'grudge' or 'power trip' somewhere.
HeHe, well when we had a problem with the local head building inspector here in Queensland Australia, first we had our solicitor write him a pretty terse letter, followed by adjudication from his superiors who "Retrained him well", he left!!! lol, don't have a job there anymore
Damn right ! Yes we all need to put them in their place! I applaud you beyond measure and thank you for giving me hope that someday everyone starts standing up for themselves. - Daniel J OConnor
I hope that engineer was fired and hopefully the home owner sued the city for duress
Red tape and public officials who won’t do their jobs is a big problem in this country.
I love the way you didn't mention any names, I do think it was clever that you let us see it in your letter!
Not in construction or anything, but I'm wondering if some insurance company would have been pissed had the job failed.due to professional oversight on his part.
This guy should have been reported to the state as a risk to life and property. Failing that, catch him coming out of the office on his way home and see if you can't beat some sense into him. Make sure you gave him enough of an ass whooping that he could give the extra to his secretary.
Wonder what the mayor or city attorney would have thought? Thanks, enjoyed the show!
I'm a structural engineer. I learnt something from you.
From a contractor. The city does make it very hard at times to follow all city guide lines for sure. If it was there home that was being worked on . Let me tell you the job would have a permits and work done and completed in a few days for sure .
I live in California and I agree with you on every thing your saying. I also agree with the reason who said you need to have your on TV show. You are awesome 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
I ment to say the PERSON WHO said. Typo.
How do I find companies or people to fix foundation problems my parents house looks worse then this that is made completely out of concrete or cinder blocks and is completely cracked everywhere
That engineer is currently working as Engineering Manager for ROCKAWAY VALLEY REGIONAL SEWERAGE AUTHORITY. He literally working with shit.
How much weight did all that running water add to the soil on that wall?
My town allows you to have 3 garage doors on your property. I had a 24 X 36 free standing garage built in the back yard. One 15-ft wide door would of been okay--giving me 3 counting the 2 existing doors on the house. Because I wanted 2 9-ft doors in the new garage. I had to pay for a public hearing and notify all the abutting neighbors within 500 feet of my house. I got the approval finally, however it cost me $200 and a lot of hassle.
Only blessed contractors can work in this town, you sir, were strongly discourage to attempt to work there in the future.
I wish I could have you fix my foundation in Niagara Falls Canada
You are a very smart man
i'm a carpenter build custom houses for a living and still would not attempt what ive seen you do great work
So am I James. My first union Journeymen s book was in 1981. I designed and built some great projects. One of my Kitchens was in Better Homes and Gardens Magazine in 1991. I did a 9200 sq foot complete gut and rebuild. That was in Better Homes and Gardens also back in 1985. Then the "overwhelming sense of entitlement" generation showed up in early 2000's. No real tradesmen or anyone with skills. I'd be working alone. So I went into this Industry because it is easy.
- Daniel J OConnor
I been trying to buy a house but almost all the ones I saw have some sort of foundation issue. If a house is built in the 60s or older do they usually all need foundation repairs?
Is a crack in the foundation wall ever NOT a big deal? Are any large cracks instantly a sign that the whole wall needs to be replaced or are there times when installing interior drainage, re-grading lawn, and perhaps re-inforcing the wall would be enough?
Can the chimney be temporarily braced with 2x4s, etc.
We just found your post and presentation. We support and offer congratulations for your integrity, honesty and perseverance. Please contact a New Jersey Public Advocacy Law Agency. Please work with your professional associations and follow up with your own legal protections. In reading some of the comments suggesting there is a larger problem regarding the permit systems; the legal liabilities; and the utter disregard for accountability or loss of life! Far too many individuals have gained permanency and 'get out jail free cards'. After consulting your own lawyers and professional associations, we further suggest you contact a local TV challenge or College Community Station and present all of this Video as "the News". Then my friend you can offer all of this as a public service. We wish you protections; strength of conviction; and loving respect for all your work and goodness.
I love this guy
We don't do permits in Texas for foundation work. Sucks to live there.
Hi Daniel, looking to buy a home with a crawlspace. lots of movement odviously a foundation issue, but a solid home, would you buy something like this?
This guy needs his own TV show; Drainage Doc, Basement Battlers etc. Or ____ Wars? Every other trade has its own 'war' show now
I wish you lived in my neighborhood and could come and look at my problem my house was built on too low of a grade and there's water under my house everytime it rains also everytime it rains my sidewalks covered with water and I don't know what to do to fix this problem we've been in this house since 1968 and we pumped water out from under the house everytime it rains if you could provide any instruction I would really appreciate it because the middle of my roof is sagging and I can't fix the leaking roof until I fix the sagging Foundation or floor joice's I would appreciate any feedback that you could give me I wish you were in the Michigan area and I could have you look at this problem thank you so much for your help and I love your program signed Ken rosbury
Seems like that is happening a lot, laziness due to complacency for the pension life
I assume you added a clause in your contract moving forward that you're not liable for any work that has not been approved.
The house is owned by a couple who are the parents of the paperboy that was cheated out of 2 dollars. The paperboy got mad at the engineer wanting his 2 dollars and kept asking for the two bucks. The engineer then decided that if he could make the paperboy an orphan, he could get out of paying the 2 dollars ?? That's my theory !
He's gotta be related to Christopher Walken! "I gotta have more cow bell!"
Too bad all contractors aren’t as passionate about their names, their jobs, their costumers wellbeing, and human life. Too bad all contractors aren’t as honest and have such an awesome work ethic as you! If you were in NC I would hire you to fix my foundation… I’m worried about getting screwed. How much would you charge to come to NC?? 😂 people aren’t people anymore… they’re selfish and have no morals!
p.s. I am dealing with the same things in Nebraska . 3 months of hoop jumping and no permit
Go get crazy and kick some ass and get loud and make some noise so the entire Township Building hears you yelling at them. Be sure to have your cell phone in hand. Sure the Police might come running but What the fuck have you got to loose? And if that cell phone is seen to be obvious by all they'll think your getting some video on them. Watch them all change their tune if they think you' might be recording it. 'll bet you get them off their asses! -
Daniel J OConnor
The carpenters union built a five story building with parking structure. An engineering firm signed off five years later tore down entire building. The union city contractor just said we have contract engineers signature. Latest engineered system wyd
in my jurisdiction if the inspector doesnt show within 3 week days we can just proceed.
Call the state attorney general and report offical nonfeasance , misfeasance and malfeasance by the knuckleheads you're having to deal with
Most people don't want to get permits. Ask any Home owner who has gone threw the ordeal. Whomever is behind the counter when u go for paperwork seems to have taken a course on how to be rude, obnoxious, ignorant and condescending. 98% of all I've encountered are exactly that. Unfortunately I do express myself without buffers and also recite conflicting codes when asked to do some dumb ass nonsense. Sump Pumps for instance. No plumbing license is required but they all tell me I have to have one. Ridiculousness. Then of course it's bust Contractor's balls time if he doesn't grovel. I'd rather not do the job and have told customers to hire another Contractor. (that's why my assistant won't let me do them anymore) All Bullshit n too much aggravation to bother. - Daniel J OConnor
You're lucky in New Jersey. In Honolulu, if you're lucky your building permit will take only 6 months to 8 months to be processed.
I know. Iv'e been drawings plans and obtaining permits for 40 years.
LOL, YES... This sounds like the administration offices in my town, every secretary office worker dont want to move from there damn desk to do anything. it does take an total innovation just to push paper work through like this guy does. lol.
I say go on a rant. Loose it and treat them like an employee. Shout at them and if they give you any shit, walk across the parking lot and ask the police who is the Township Lawyer and how you can make an appointment with them. That's it. all you have to do. Someone from the township will call the construction department and ask what's going on before you even leave the building. They'll tell you to go back. Go back, look them in the eye and bust their balls some more. Show no mercy! Yep, you will laugh your ass off later after they pucker up and kiss your but from then on.
- Daniel J OConnor
Very good stuff
Thanks Matthew. It ain't easy being me... - Daniel J OConnor
Usually when I try to hire someone like you (a root cause analysis kind of guy who knows what's what) there is at least an 8 week wait time. Young people need to understand that hiding problems to avoid consequences is short-term thinking. They are leaving money on the table in their careers if they act like that.
you...are the man.
Are you sure that he was "0.3 miles away from your site?" Just wasn't sure if that's what you said.
I get the jerk-around routine, but with all the trouble you seem to have gone to, why is there no mention of going down the hall and looking for that original permit / drawing?
That's why we don't do basements in Oklahoma. With the clay soil , it just doesn't work.
Hey Dan, we all know engineer's are pretty much useless except on paper. If I were you I would do everything I could to have that assholes job. It sounds like the usual lazy overpaid ignorant county/state worker. Love your videos brother. Dont let the fools get to you, keep doing what you do.
Not sure about your state but Ohio doesn't require any permits at all on underground downspout or sump pump discharge lines.
If you say that it was your liability while you were on the job, why not think to put some support across the main or underneath the main beam in the meantime so that if the walls were to fail the whole house when fall in on itself?
why do you think people in new jersey are not allowed to pump their own gas but instead need someone with special training to do it.
People,,, if you have an issue with any of these types, go to your Local Police Dept and sign a Complaint against them for Harassment. Reprisals? Put on your big girl panties go kick ass. The Jackass in my own Town Fucked with me and he ain't allowed on my property nor even can he talk to me without a "Police escort!" Put them in their place people! - ---------- Daniel J OConnor
Yes! You have to stand up for yourself and not let assholes walk over you. It's not about picking fights or being disrespectful, but about being assertive. I have had a few experiences where I called someone out on their bullshit and it's surprising to find others who say they wouldn't of said anything, to not 'rock the boat' or 'be neighborly'! The idea that a situation like yours was a matter of perspective of you feeling one way and the permit dept feeling something else is just laughable. Look people, be respectful of one another, but don't be walked over just to keep the peace. Thanks for posting this video Daniel, you do awesome work!
Cmon' If you have done this for 40 years, you should know you don't piss off the inspectors. MOST inspectors (actually some are retired guys who do it for fun and really know their stuff) are clueless and have no idea what they are doing. They can be real idiots not on just about the code but about everything.
But you know they are used to having their asses kissed so you've gotta do the same.
Actually, you can get them in trouble in other ways but it's not via legal routes. That's only going to piss them off for life and every one of your projects are going to fail when they come to do their inspections.
I wish competent working men werent forced to deal with useless code people just to make a living.
That whole building department needs to be fired for incompetence because they are a danger to the community that is paying them. (What do want to bet that the "Engineer" is the nephew of the mayor and has clue zero on how to do his job?)
They were. - Daniel J OConnor
Take property tax and pay by tax payers but ruining public's life's. In California my neighbor was told to install an owner' drainage under the ground but water gets onto my foundation then I was told by the Public Works Engineer to re-build the house refuse to have my neighbor's house land elevation evaluated with a building permit because there was an encroachment due to corruption in the county. My several structure would not take the job because no way to stop the rain water coming onto my foundation. Please advise.
i like your attitude
You should see my TV commercial. My way my words. Obnoxious off the charts. Becoming a must see at corporate levels, Cable advertising upper management. I'm making a second. Fun, Fun, Fun...
- Daniel J OConnor
love the vid man.
Stand up for yourself or keep falling down. I'm getting better at making these videos. Thanks for your support. - Daniel J OConnor
Stick it to them. If more tax paying citizens did this, the problems would correct themselves. Instead, people worry more about what is going on in Washington DC and not about what is going on in their backyards.
Unf....king believable!!!
Wow this is crazy. There isn't anyone above him or no other recourse you could take.
Houston, we have found the problem.
And it is us.