out buildings

[rbrady]

In order to keep my rates low, my basic inspection price does not include even an attached garage. I always inspect an attached garage, but I charge a very small extra fee. I do a fair amount of houses below 1000 square feet with no garage, so I want to be fair to them. So when it comes to detached structures, I charge more, no exceptions. I will offer to do a free verbal inspection/report, but disclaim it in the written report.

One of the very few issues I have ever had involved a detached shop, which I did a cursory/cortesy inspection on. That was before I specificly disclaimed detached structures.

[Nick Gromicko]

What verbiage do you use for a barn disclaimer?

"I offered to inspect the barn for $150 and the client declined the offer"

That way your client's inability to prove consideration (payment of the $150) supports your contention that the barn was not included.

It would also help if you marketing material (brochure and website) said "I can inspect outbuildings for a modest additional fee ."