Putting everything in a report.

[rbibler]

On most of the REO Inspection i find this a big help.

PLEASE NOTE:
There is an extensive and numerous amount of deficiencies that need to be addressed with this property. Our inspection is limited to only a few hours and this is not enough time to provide you with information on every condition of this property and its structures on the day of this inspection. Because of the extensive amount of the conditions and deficiencies, further inspections are required in order to cover each and every item. You should contact our office to set up an additional supplemental inspection of this property. Note: there will be an additional charge. Furthermore, it is recommended interested parties be present at this inspection to examine the entire property and every part of its structure to list every deficiencies. You should obtain estimates from a general contractor, because the cost of renovation, repairs on plumbing, electrical system, roofing and foundation could significantly effect your evaluation of the property.

Best

Ron

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

Originally Posted by bking

I agree that when you find more than 6-8 loose outlets, lots of bad siding or lots of bad caulking to write it up as a wholesale issue and move on. But abandoned wires, open splices, panel issues, and "reverse polarity" type issues need to be spoon fed into the report very detailed. If a utility room has 8 open splices, its ok to state "eight open splices in the utility room", you gave the amount and location so that should be fine.

I agree. Write up everything and then put in a POS disclaimer for the stuff you might have missed.

Keep in mind that you may be asked to do a re-inspection. How do you re-inspect the electrical system when all you said was "get an electrician...my fingers are tired of typing and I'm moving on the the next house."

[Joseph Tribuzio]

I will mention as many defects as possible in report, include photos, but wont elevate the small stuff, say if its one mis wired outlet- It will be pointed out with location.

However- when there is lots of stuff found, to me it indicates that there will be stuff wrong with the areas that aren't accessible or visible to me as well , common sense.

I will recommend a deeper evaluation by a trade specific professional whenever I can. Home Inspectors are generalists- even if your excellent in some areas, its very hard to keep up with all the changes in that field.

Plus, - like we all know there just isn't enough time, especially if your Inspecting a home from , lets say, the 1920's with a few owners, some of which fancied them selves handymen.( but were obviously cheapskate )

[Bruce A. King]

If a house really needs to be fully inspected by an electrician the report should state that as a completely seperate line item so it does not get lost in the shuffle.