Much of the floor wasn't properly supported, he found, and many of the roof braces were missing. Part of the house was improperly framed and in danger of collapsing. Public building inspectors are paid to catch problems like these. But they didn't. They also interviewed more than 400 homeowners, builders, inspectors, experts and others.
Safety is key concern.
The demand for housing is so strong in York County that some builders are turning business down. While home builders are thriving, inspection departments in the Gaston region say they are hard-pressed to keep up.