Canadian Equipment Inspectors Needed!

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Originally Posted by rcooke

I understand many USA HIs make a little extra money just confirming the company exists and that they do have this equipment on location.
I expect it is for financial reasons this info is needed.
Like many USA Companies they just might not know just how large Canada is.
I do not think this is much different then many of the other posts we get regularly.
...Cookie

Roy,
You are correct
In my small town, during the Winter, home inspections are almost non-existant
I pick up extra revenue from doing such inspections. There are a few companies that I work with. Primarily, these inspections are for leasing/finance companies that are verifying that the equipment was received by a business, the condition of the equipment (new/used), or verifying the business actually exists. Most inspections take about 5-10 minutes on-site including 5-8 pictures of the equipment and business. I limit my area (as with draw inspections) and usually total time, including travel and report, is no more than 1 hour. Most of the inspections pay 35-60 dollars (same as with draw inspections). I have picked up out of area inspections while I am in a different area performing a home inspection. Reduces the overhead expenses and adds to the bottom line.
By the way... I have not heard of this company, but plan to look into their operation. Never hurts the business to keep an open mind. Many inspectors limit themselves to DDN or GCI... I started with them, and have expanded my base with the EQ inspections.

[Quiktrak Inc]

Thank you for the clarifications Roy and Jeffrey, I suppose some further explanation is in order. Although I enjoyed the "directions" post, we are not looking for someone to travel that much! Since we pay for mileage, that would cost us a fortune! The equipment inspection itself is also known as an audit, which involves conducting inventory on usually heavy farm equipment at a specific location. The purpose of these types of audits are to assure the supplier (John Deere, Case, etc..) that the dealer's inventory is correct and in order. You do not need any specialized knowledge that we do not provide in our inspector training, and many of our inspectors do other types like home, property, auto, and I even talked to a mattress inspector the other day who was interested. I apologize that some of you consider my posting spam, but we are a well-established company and come well-recommended by many professional inspection societies throughout the US and Canada. I'll be happy to answer any other questions anyone has about us, feel free to email me at scollins@quiktrak.com. Thanks.

-Sean from Quiktrak

[bjones1]

Thanks Sean for clearing this up. I found Roy's and Jeff's post's credible, but it's always nice to get info from the source.

Brian Jones

[dmartz]

I just signed up with QuikTrak to do some equipment inspections. Sean is awesome to deal with and the company is top rate. I am with Global Property Inspections (National Property Inspections in the US) and many of our inspectors have been working with QuikTrak for some time now. I think that there is no shame in diversifying from the Home Inspection only routine. Besides adding extra income, it doesn't hurt to be learning new things and growing your business at the same time.

Don Martz
Global Property Inspections
Edmonton North
www.gpiweb.ca/martz

[Quiktrak Inc]

Thanks, Don, you made things easy and were nice to deal with as well. As of today, I have only three "need" areas left thanks in part to everyone on this board. These are Napan/Moncton, NB; Chicoutimi, QC; and Rouyn Noranda, QC. Thanks everyone for your interest, unfortunately I had to turn many of you down. I also brought many on, and have retained everyone's information for future consideration.