# General Inspection Topics **URL:** https://forum.nachi.org/c/general-inspection-topics/6.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forum.nachi.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.nachi.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.nachi.org/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Quick Inspection Tip of the Day - Immediate live help while you are on an inspection](https://forum.nachi.org/t/quick-inspection-tip-of-the-day-immediate-live-help-while-you-are-on-an-inspection/271638)
**Author:** [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/quick-inspection-tip-of-the-day-immediate-live-help-while-you-are-on-an-inspection/271638 "2026-10-21T19:10:55Z")
https://forum.nachi.org/c/members-only/emergencies/57 --- ## [This week's (October 20, 2026) Tuesday Night Auction for Cozy Coats for Kids: Spectora](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-weeks-october-20-2026-tuesday-night-auction-for-cozy-coats-for-kids-spectora/269497)
**Author:** [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-weeks-october-20-2026-tuesday-night-auction-for-cozy-coats-for-kids-spectora/269497 "2026-10-21T17:00:10Z")
This week’s (October 20, 2026) auction is one full year of Spectora. The winner gets a 1 year annual subscription for free. That includes unlimited inspections and reports, full access to templates, scheduling, payments… --- ## [InterNACHI Inspection Software Update](https://forum.nachi.org/t/internachi-inspection-software-update/270869)
**Author:** [@bgromicko1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/bgromicko1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/internachi-inspection-software-update/270869 "2026-10-21T16:08:05Z")
InterNACHI Inspection Software Update Sun, Sep 27, 2026 6-7 PM ET CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Live training session. Learn how to use InterNACHI BNX inspection software. For InterNACHI members. With Ben Gromicko. --- ## [Quick Inspection Tip of the Day - Shut your computer down](https://forum.nachi.org/t/quick-inspection-tip-of-the-day-shut-your-computer-down/271629)
**Author:** [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/quick-inspection-tip-of-the-day-shut-your-computer-down/271629 "2026-10-21T15:33:12Z")
--- ## [Quick Inspection Tip of the Day - How to quadruple your inspection business in 2 years](https://forum.nachi.org/t/quick-inspection-tip-of-the-day-how-to-quadruple-your-inspection-business-in-2-years/271622)
**Author:** [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/quick-inspection-tip-of-the-day-how-to-quadruple-your-inspection-business-in-2-years/271622 "2026-10-21T14:51:49Z")
--- ## [Quick Inspection Tip of the Day - Training new inspectors](https://forum.nachi.org/t/quick-inspection-tip-of-the-day-training-new-inspectors/271624)
**Author:** [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/quick-inspection-tip-of-the-day-training-new-inspectors/271624 "2026-10-21T01:35:17Z")
--- ## [Quick Inspection Tip of the Day - 4 ways an inspector can get rich](https://forum.nachi.org/t/quick-inspection-tip-of-the-day-4-ways-an-inspector-can-get-rich/271620)
**Author:** [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/quick-inspection-tip-of-the-day-4-ways-an-inspector-can-get-rich/271620 "2026-10-20T23:05:56Z")
--- ## [Report Writing and Ranking Defects (Revisited)](https://forum.nachi.org/t/report-writing-and-ranking-defects-revisited/271274)
**Author:** [@lhenderson2](https://forum.nachi.org/u/lhenderson2)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/report-writing-and-ranking-defects-revisited/271274 "2026-10-20T21:36:01Z")
In another thread that I started, there is a long discussion about ranking defects. Report Writing and Defect Definitions - General Inspection Topics / General Inspection Discussion - InterNACHI®️ Forum Often when thre… --- ## [Draft image: Foundation Wall](https://forum.nachi.org/t/draft-image-foundation-wall/271564)
**Author:** [@zupright](https://forum.nachi.org/u/zupright)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/draft-image-foundation-wall/271564 "2026-10-20T21:28:06Z")
I’ve attached a new draft image to preview, before finalizing. I’d like to hear any valuable feedback from the forum. Thanks for your help! --- ## [Draft image: Soil Pressure on Foundation Walls](https://forum.nachi.org/t/draft-image-soil-pressure-on-foundation-walls/271565)
**Author:** [@zupright](https://forum.nachi.org/u/zupright)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/draft-image-soil-pressure-on-foundation-walls/271565 "2026-10-20T17:04:09Z")
I’ve attached a new draft image to preview, before finalizing. I’d like to hear any valuable feedback from the forum. Thanks for your help! --- ## [Draft image: Foundation Cracks: Tree Roots](https://forum.nachi.org/t/draft-image-foundation-cracks-tree-roots/271408)
**Author:** [@zupright](https://forum.nachi.org/u/zupright)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/draft-image-foundation-cracks-tree-roots/271408 "2026-10-19T19:48:08Z")
I’ve attached a new draft image to preview, before finalizing. I’d like to hear any valuable feedback from the forum. Thanks for your help! --- ## [New image added to the free Gallery: Concrete and Clay Tile Roof Installation](https://forum.nachi.org/t/new-image-added-to-the-free-gallery-concrete-and-clay-tile-roof-installation/263239)
**Author:** [@zupright](https://forum.nachi.org/u/zupright)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/new-image-added-to-the-free-gallery-concrete-and-clay-tile-roof-installation/263239 "2026-10-19T16:43:06Z")
--- ## [Watch! Free: InterNACHI's NHIE® Prep Webinar: HVAC & Fireplaces](https://forum.nachi.org/t/watch-free-internachis-nhie-prep-webinar-hvac-fireplaces/271576)
**Author:** [@avega5](https://forum.nachi.org/u/avega5)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/watch-free-internachis-nhie-prep-webinar-hvac-fireplaces/271576 "2026-10-19T16:29:39Z")
This episode focuses entirely on HVAC and Fireplaces, a massive 15% of the exam. Master 30 critical questions regarding heating and venting systems. Join CPI® Andy Kuszak for a deep dive into the exam’s lar… --- ## [This Week! Free Webinar: Your Website Is Live, Now Let's Make It Work](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-week-free-webinar-your-website-is-live-now-lets-make-it-work/271563)
**Author:** [@avega5](https://forum.nachi.org/u/avega5)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-week-free-webinar-your-website-is-live-now-lets-make-it-work/271563 "2026-10-19T13:36:54Z")
Your Website Is Live, Now Let’s Make It Work Oct 21, 2026 11am EDT CLICK HERE TO REGISTER You have a website. Now, let’s make it work for your inspection business. We’ll break down what drives people to your website,… --- ## [President Trump: when a U.S. company hires a talented foreign employee, it helps all Americans](https://forum.nachi.org/t/president-trump-when-a-u-s-company-hires-a-talented-foreign-employee-it-helps-all-americans/271435)
**Author:** [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/president-trump-when-a-u-s-company-hires-a-talented-foreign-employee-it-helps-all-americans/271435 "2026-10-16T13:44:54Z")
When Microsoft hires high-tech talent from a foreign country and brings them here… that employee pays taxes here: income tax, state tax, gas tax, etc. And when they move here, they spend their income here: housing, clot… --- ## [Crawl space on a concrete slab](https://forum.nachi.org/t/crawl-space-on-a-concrete-slab/271278)
**Author:** [@smorris1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/smorris1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 2:38am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/crawl-space-on-a-concrete-slab/271278 "2026-10-16T02:38:00Z")
House built in 1986, with a poured concrete wall foundation, house had a crawl space with a poured concrete slab with no mechanical ventilation at all and no plastic. No vents and no dehumidifier. Crawl was OK no fungus… --- ## [Another type of SCAM](https://forum.nachi.org/t/another-type-of-scam/270415)
**Author:** [@ndegaris](https://forum.nachi.org/u/ndegaris)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 12:39am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/another-type-of-scam/270415 "2026-10-16T00:39:01Z")
Copied and pasted from Nextdoor app. SCAM ALERT: We found out yesterday that our home (which we OWN) was fraudulently listed on all of the various online home listing sites (Zillow, Trulia etc.) as for rent by a scammer… --- ## [Pre-Drywall (New Construction) Class Approved by Texas Real Estate Commission for TPREIA-InterNACHI’s 2027 Texas Inspectors Convention](https://forum.nachi.org/t/pre-drywall-new-construction-class-approved-by-texas-real-estate-commission-for-tpreia-internachi-s-2027-texas-inspectors-convention/271430)
**Author:** [@creedbarber](https://forum.nachi.org/u/creedbarber)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/pre-drywall-new-construction-class-approved-by-texas-real-estate-commission-for-tpreia-internachi-s-2027-texas-inspectors-convention/271430 "2026-10-16T00:09:28Z")
Take the Pre-Drywall (New Construction) Workshop at the 2027 Texas Inspectors Convention, hosted by TPREIA-InterNACHI®. This class is approved by the Texas Real Estate Commission for 2 CE hours. This convention is op… --- ## [Frodo the Goat Goes to the Vet](https://forum.nachi.org/t/frodo-the-goat-goes-to-the-vet/271401)
**Author:** [@lhenderson2](https://forum.nachi.org/u/lhenderson2)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/frodo-the-goat-goes-to-the-vet/271401 "2026-10-15T19:25:42Z")
Today, Frodo the goat had to go see the veterinarian. He has pink eye. The vet said this is a bad case and a tarsorrhaphy would speed recover. She sewed his third eyelid over his eye. So while I am idly standin… --- ## [This week's (October 13, 2026) Tuesday Night Auction for Cozy Coats for Kids - 40 Ben Franklin half dollars](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-weeks-october-13-2026-tuesday-night-auction-for-cozy-coats-for-kids-40-ben-franklin-half-dollars/268671)
**Author:** [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-weeks-october-13-2026-tuesday-night-auction-for-cozy-coats-for-kids-40-ben-franklin-half-dollars/268671 "2026-10-15T16:20:45Z")
This week’s (October 13, 2026) auction is 40 Ben Franklin silver half dollars. The Franklin Half Dollar is 90% silver composition. Minted in Philadelphia, this coin features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin on the obvers… --- ## [New Pennsylvania home inspector legislation](https://forum.nachi.org/t/new-pennsylvania-home-inspector-legislation/271454)
**Author:** [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/new-pennsylvania-home-inspector-legislation/271454 "2026-10-15T00:46:17Z")
https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB2645/PN3641 --- ## [Draft image: Foundation Cracks: Expansive Soils](https://forum.nachi.org/t/draft-image-foundation-cracks-expansive-soils/271409)
**Author:** [@zupright](https://forum.nachi.org/u/zupright)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 12:41am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/draft-image-foundation-cracks-expansive-soils/271409 "2026-10-15T00:41:19Z")
I’ve attached a new draft image to preview, before finalizing. I’d like to hear any valuable feedback from the forum. Thanks for your help! --- ## [Quick Inspection Tip of the Day - Pricing your inspection jobs correctly](https://forum.nachi.org/t/quick-inspection-tip-of-the-day-pricing-your-inspection-jobs-correctly/271400)
**Author:** [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/quick-inspection-tip-of-the-day-pricing-your-inspection-jobs-correctly/271400 "2026-10-14T21:38:20Z")
Don’t forget to set it up first: InterNACHI® - International Association of Certified Home Inspectors Also… read this article: That's a lot of money for only a few hours' work! - InterNACHI® --- ## [Spectora Template for apt complex?](https://forum.nachi.org/t/spectora-template-for-apt-complex/271392)
**Author:** [@clincoln4](https://forum.nachi.org/u/clincoln4)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/spectora-template-for-apt-complex/271392 "2026-10-14T20:08:17Z")
Anyone have a template for big multi apartment complex. I still struggle with formatting these jobs. This one is 36 units plus the common area areas. I’ve made a template before, but it was a bit clunky and I didn’t love… --- ## [Quick Inspection Tip of the Day - Decide what type of entity your inspection business should be](https://forum.nachi.org/t/quick-inspection-tip-of-the-day-decide-what-type-of-entity-your-inspection-business-should-be/271445)
**Author:** [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/quick-inspection-tip-of-the-day-decide-what-type-of-entity-your-inspection-business-should-be/271445 "2026-10-14T17:16:05Z")
Use my free, online entity decision maker: Business Entity Type Decision Maker - InterNACHI® --- ## [Quick Inspection Tip of the Day - Use the free "Leave behind" letter generator to generate more jobs](https://forum.nachi.org/t/quick-inspection-tip-of-the-day-use-the-free-leave-behind-letter-generator-to-generate-more-jobs/271444)
**Author:** [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/quick-inspection-tip-of-the-day-use-the-free-leave-behind-letter-generator-to-generate-more-jobs/271444 "2026-10-14T17:11:16Z")
Go here to use this business success tool: Free Leave-Behind Letter Generator - InterNACHI® Free. --- ## [New image added to the free Gallery: Structures on Slopes](https://forum.nachi.org/t/new-image-added-to-the-free-gallery-structures-on-slopes/271440)
**Author:** [@zupright](https://forum.nachi.org/u/zupright)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/new-image-added-to-the-free-gallery-structures-on-slopes/271440 "2026-10-14T15:25:56Z")
--- ## [New image added to the free Gallery: Parge Coating (Two-coat Application)](https://forum.nachi.org/t/new-image-added-to-the-free-gallery-parge-coating-two-coat-application/271441)
**Author:** [@zupright](https://forum.nachi.org/u/zupright)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/new-image-added-to-the-free-gallery-parge-coating-two-coat-application/271441 "2026-10-14T15:23:21Z")
--- ## [New image added to the free Gallery: Cantilevered Deck Joists](https://forum.nachi.org/t/new-image-added-to-the-free-gallery-cantilevered-deck-joists/271442)
**Author:** [@zupright](https://forum.nachi.org/u/zupright)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/new-image-added-to-the-free-gallery-cantilevered-deck-joists/271442 "2026-10-14T15:20:25Z")
--- ## [Tonight! Free InterNACHI® NHIE® Prep Webinar: HVAC & Fireplaces](https://forum.nachi.org/t/tonight-free-internachi-nhie-prep-webinar-hvac-fireplaces/271439)
**Author:** [@avega5](https://forum.nachi.org/u/avega5)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 1:05pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/tonight-free-internachi-nhie-prep-webinar-hvac-fireplaces/271439 "2026-10-14T13:05:27Z")
Free InterNACHI® NHIE® Prep Webinar: HVAC & Fireplaces October 14, 2026 5:45pm - 9:00pm EDT CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Turn up the heat on your prep! This episode focuses entirely on HVAC and Fireplaces, a massive 15%… [Previous page](https://forum.nachi.org/c/general-inspection-topics/6.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forum.nachi.org/c/general-inspection-topics/6.md?page=4)