Very old chimneys

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Too much air and not enough limestone content. ???
Type N Mortoar in todays terms.

Marcel

[Bruce A. King]

Russell,

My client is purchasing from the owner who bought it at auction....
It's an attempt at a quick flip or if not, the realtor said the owner will "fix it up" and sell it later.

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

Originally Posted by bking

The report basically stated:
...
Do not purchase the home until estimates received for all removal work.

Bruce, we're friends so don't take offense. But how does your recommendation square with the SC SOP?
"The residential inspector should take no position on value nor make any representation as to advisability of purchase or suitability to use."

[Bruce A. King]

Joe,

The intent of the SOP is to keep inspectors from advising against or for the purchase of a home.

I simply stated to research the costs of repairs before purchase, I did not advise whether to purchase or not.

It is the same context legally as this in my report:

It is recommended that reported systems be further evaluated and repaired before finalization of your purchase decision by a licensed specialist, who may identify additional defects or recommend upgrades during the process.

I always tell my clients that I do not know their financial situation, their tolerance level for problems or their ability to make repairs therefore I can not offer any advice about their decisions.

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

I'm with you.