The Home Inspection Book: A Guide for Professionals By Marcia Darvin Spada Copyright, Thomson/South-Western, 2003, Revised, 2006

Chapter 4 Home Inspection Procedure and Reporting 2 Chapter 4 Home Inspection Procedure and Reporting

Chapter 4 Home Inspection Procedure and Reporting 3  Chapter 4 Key Terms  Checklist report  Disclaimer  Narrative report  Narrative report with checklist or rating system  Pre-inspection agreement  Rating system report  Statute of limitations

Chapter 4 Home Inspection Procedure and Reporting 4 Tools of the Trade  Measuring tape  Binoculars  Camera  Protective clothing  Dust mask  Electrical circuit tester  Awl  Flashlights  Ladder  Gas leak detector  Level  Maps  Moisture meter  Screwdrivers  Mirror  Thermometer  Tool belt/box  Business supplies

Chapter 4 Home Inspection Procedure and Reporting 5 Office Equipment  Computer and Software  Printer  Telephone equipment  Fax machine  Business forms  Office furniture  Multi-function office equipment is cost effective and space saving

Chapter 4 Home Inspection Procedure and Reporting 6 Home Inspection Procedure Inspection Procedure Client Information Form Pre inspection Agreement Scheduling the Inspection Examining the Property Writing the Report Checklist, Rating, Narrative or Combination Report Addendum

Chapter 4 Home Inspection Procedure and Reporting 7 Pre-Inspection Agreement  A contract that protects the home inspector and client  Includes the scope of the inspection, cost, and procedures to address any disputes  Agreement is a necessary part of the home inspection process

Chapter 4 Home Inspection Procedure and Reporting 8 Day of Inspection Buyer/client generally present Inspectors should not comment on whether buyer should proceed with purchase or property value Seller input on property condition disclosure form may be helpful The client’s presence allows the home inspector to explain his findings in person

Chapter 4 Home Inspection Procedure and Reporting 9 The Home Inspection Report  Checklist Report  Rating System Report  Narrative Report  Narrative Report with Checklist or Rating System  The client may want to decide on the report form

Chapter 4 Home Inspection Procedure and Reporting 10 Home Inspection Reports Compared Report typeExplanation ChecklistItemization of property components with comments Rating SystemProperty component assigned numerical value Narrative ReportWritten in paragraph form including observations and opinion CombinationNarrative report with checklist or rating system

Chapter 4 Home Inspection Procedure and Reporting 11 Home Inspection Report Addendum  Laboratory results  lead-based paint  radon  water quality  mold  Disclaimer  Documents scope of inspection including items omitted such as building code compliance, structure, design, environmental problems