Do you inspect fences?

[Ben J. Gromicko]

Do you inspect fences? According to IntN SOP, you're not required to.

What if it is attached or at least close to a house? What if it adversely affects the house in some way? What if it is slipping or falling over? What if it's in relation to pool safety? What if the gate has corroded-damaged hinges? What if your client requests that you check the fence out? What if it has hail damage? What if it is part of a surface drainage concern?

[Marcel R. Cyr]

I would think it is all part of the exterior inspection Ben.

Nice to see the Silt Fence, It is considered a fence right.?

[ROBERT W. NEWLAND, JR.]

Originally Posted by bgromicko

Do you inspect fences? According to IntN SOP, you're not required to.

What if it is attached or at least close to a house? What if it adversely affects the house in some way? What if it is slipping or falling over? What if it's in relation to pool safety? What if the gate has corroded-damaged hinges? What if your client requests that you check the fence out? What if it has hail damage? What if it is part of a surface drainage concern?

I don't typically inspect fences but if there are situations present like you describe, then yes.

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Originally Posted by rnewland

I don't typically inspect fences but if there are situations present like you describe, then yes.

Ditto.

[George E. Russell]

After submitting my answer I realize that I have pointed out fence damage on a subdivision home. I am from Texas and when I think fence I automatically think ranch. For that I would charge a fee.
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[Marcel Gratton]

Originally Posted by mcyr

I would think it is all part of the exterior inspection Ben.

Nice to see the Silt Fence, It is considered a fence right.?

I always wondered what those were for.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silt_fence

But unless one does commercial inspection, I have never seen them on residential site.

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

Originally Posted by bgromicko

Do you inspect fences?

Only when it is required as an enclosure or barrier, or when it's condition/location/absence poses a potential safety hazard.

[Richard W. Washington]

Yes and use it as a mktg point when talking to a lead since in TX it is not required by our SOP.

[Kenneth A. Townsend]

Silt fences are being used in residential construction on single family lots more and more in florida. On an existing house they may be used if there is lot reconstruction or landscaping projects underway. They may be used if near a wetland or other body of water, (lakes, canal, bays, etc..) it depends on the jurisdiction.

I am also a FDEP "Qualified Stormwater Management Inspector"

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by bgromicko

What if it is attached or at least close to a house? What if it adversely affects the house in some way?

Along with a pile of firewood or any other potential source of WDI damage, I would recommend that it be removed. As to the fence, itself, I do not inspect it or include it in my report.

[Nick Gromicko]

In Colorado, it could take you 4 days and a good horse to inspect some fences.

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Nick, I don't think we are talking about a fence surrounding a spread like yours.

By the way, is the good side of the fence facing your neighbor?

[Bob Elliott]

I just look for obvious deferred maintenance

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by gromicko

In Colorado, it could take you 4 days and a good horse to inspect some fences.

Out west we have vehicles Nick ,probably take 10 minutes tops.

[David P. Valley]

Who inspects this fence?