Home inspector Bryan Standley has become TikTok-famous for roasting flipped houses.- In his videos, Standley highlights ways that house flippers slip up and cut corners.
Home inspector Bryan Standley has become a TikTok sensation for exposing the different ways that house flippers can cut corners to save time and money.
Based in Kansas City, Missouri, Standley has inspected thousands of homes over the course of his career and joined TikTok in January 2020 to share his tips and experiences. His videos have been viewed over 1 million times at the time of publication.
When it comes to kitchens, improperly installed cabinets are one of the biggest hidden problems Standley encounters.
If a cabinet looks wedged between appliances or is installed in a corner, it may not open correctly, Standley told Insider.
At best, these cabinet installation issues are an inconvenience, but at worst, they can turn a
According to HomeAdvisor, the cost to install or replace kitchen cabinets can cost between $1,835 and $8,625.
To identify poorly laid-out cabinets, Standley recommends opening and closing every door and drawer in the kitchen.
"You may find a drawer is blocked by the oven handle, or you have to open the dishwasher in order to open the oven in order to open a drawer," he told Insider.
Standley illustrated this process in a duet with TikToker @militaryhousingan, which he set to the Tetris theme song:
@bryanstandley #duet with @militaryhousingan
♬ Tetris - Solid State Remix - Game Boys
While Standley enjoys sharing tips that can help future home buyers identify hidden problems in a house, his biggest recommendation is to hire a qualified home inspector.
To see more of Standley's videos, follow him on TikTok @bryanstandley. You can learn more about his home-inspection business at inspectkc.com.