Single system inspection

[Michael Masney]

I got a call requesting a roof only inspection, I have never done a single system inspection before and was wondering what to charge. 1500 sq. ft. sloped asphalt roof. Would the client sign my full contract or should I have a seperate contract for this? I was thinking of charging $100. Any thoughts or help would be apprecited.

[Bruce A. King]

IF, you do it....
Use the full agreement but write in "limited inspection for roof covering only"

Also make sure that they are not wanting a "certification or similar sign off".
An inspection of a roof can not and should not be a guarantee against leaking. Some new roofs leak and are not apparent right away. Most attics just don't have adequate access and during a hard rain from the critical direction.

[Vern Mitchinson, CMI]

I get these requests all the time, usually the furnace, mould in the bathroom were the new shingles put on right. I usually refuse because it takes almost as much time as a whole inspection but they want it cheap. that's usually why they only want one thing. The travel time is the same. You still have the liability.
If you book one a single, what do you do when someone calls for a full inspection and needs it the same time as the single. You now have lost the difference between the two fees.
I have though about asking for the same amount of money that I would charge for the full inspection.
Anyway that my experience with these.

[lewens]

Very simply $175.00 and if they say it is too expensive,,, oh well.
Larry

[lewens]

I also look at these as an opportunity to sell a full inspection at the time of the inspection. Also a good time to sell ancilliary services.
Larry

[wforsyth]

Definitely!

Flexibility insures survival.