Massive increase of business

[Gary L. Farnsworth, CMI]

If you are busy, raise your prices. If it is dead, like here in KC, your prices will have to come down, or advertise specials/give-aways. An inspector here in KC is at $149. I cannot do it for that. My time is worth more. Many games are being played. Some RE's are even performing radon tests for their buyers for free. Licensing of inspectors in Kansas will be expensive. Most will not have the funds to register, get education, get new insurance, etc. It is a mess here. My business is 50% down from last year. I believe I have been black-balled by voicing my opinions on this message board about state licensing laws here in Kansas.

[Billy Boerner]

I just finished my fifth with one more booked this week. I have two more booked already for next. Even got a video testimonial I offer home, radon, wdo and lateral sewer inspections. I'm thinking about offering level two chimney sweep inspections as well. People love the one stop shop concept.

[Scott Gilligan, CMI]

Originally Posted by bboerner

I just finished my fifth with one more booked this week. I have two more booked already for next. Even got a video testimonial I offer home, radon, wdo and lateral sewer inspections. I'm thinking about offering level two chimney sweep inspections as well. People love the one stop shop concept.

I would seriously read the NFPA 211 Standard before you start thinking about offering Level 2 chimney inspections. Better know what you are doing with those too and what to look for. You should also have a completely seperate contract for that as well. Same with the sewer lateral inspections.

[James R. Szczesny]

Has been Kinda nice latelty, I got 5 booked for the rest of the week. Last 30 days been great! Hope it keeps it up. Keep doin what I'm doin yea buddy!!

[Billy Boerner]

Originally Posted by sgilligan1

I would seriously read the NFPA 211 Standard before you start thinking about offering Level 2 chimney inspections. Better know what you are doing with those too and what to look for. You should also have a completely seperate contract for that as well. Same with the sewer lateral inspections.

I just offer to GC the service if you will. I sub the lateral out for example. The company I use covers all the needed paper work, reports and such. I just set up the appointment.

[Russell Spriggs]

Slammed here with 2 a day, plus most of next week booked.
1st timers, plus / incl USDA Rural Development.
Probably best period since starting in '03.

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by rspriggs

Slammed here with 2 a day, plus most of next week booked.
1st timers, plus / incl USDA Rural Development.
Probably best period since starting in '03.

Same here. RE sales are increasing, exponentially.

I had to turn down an inspection of two buildings (2-story residence and the next door day care center) closing on 6/26 due to lack of time. This means that some ASHI member in Springfield, Missouri is about to make double his $145 fee.

[Erol Kartal]

It all depends where you're working. It can vary greatly within the same metro area. I know of some inspectors in Chicago who are overwhelmed, while just 20 miles to the northwest in affordable, upper middle class - low crime areas, it's dead. It makes no sense.

[Nick Gromicko]

Erol, how ya been?

[Erol Kartal]

Doing OK, Nick. Thank you for asking. I have been sending work to local NACHI members since my shoulder injury.

[Dennis McAuley]

Erol,
Good to hear you are doing "OK". Hows business in the HVAC world? The best of luck to ya.

[Erol Kartal]

Originally Posted by dmcauley

Erol,
Good to hear you are doing "OK". Hows business in the HVAC world? The best of luck to ya.

Hey Dennis, doing OK with regular work. Your next on my send a call to a NACHI brother list. I sent Rick two recently, but they sounded like complete idiots so I don't if they panned out. I really owe one to Linas, but he practically lives near the Tennessee border.

[Rick Maday]

Originally Posted by ekartal

Hey Dennis, doing OK with regular work. Your next on my send a call to a NACHI brother list. I sent Rick two recently, but they sounded like complete idiots so I don't if they panned out. I really owe one to Linas, but he practically lives near the Tennessee border.

One did one didn't. I hope you got my email saying thanks!

[Justin Watts]

Some weeks extremely busy....... some weeks really slow. Call volume has really dropped this summer for some reason? Market is really hitting the bottom i think or people are waiting.......
http://www.americandreamhomeinspection.net

[relliott]

Originally Posted by ekartal

Hey Dennis, doing OK with regular work. Your next on my send a call to a NACHI brother list. I sent Rick two recently, but they sounded like complete idiots so I don't if they panned out. I really owe one to Linas, but he practically lives near the Tennessee border.

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