For me, I don’t do stand alone 4-points often, and when I do, they are complete home inspections of the four areas on the form.
To address your question, I would perform a complete roof inspection. Soffits, fascia, attic, roof covering, etc…
That goes for the other areas of the form as well.
And now you know why I rarely do them. My price is 350.
I also do them the way I do, because in the event of a lawsuit, I can state that I performed the inspection conforming to the State SoP for home inspections and since the four areas of inspection on a 4-point are located at a home, it makes sense to inspect them just like you would for a home inspection.
The other reason is, that I know of some who just walk around and look at things and the 4-point comes out “clean”. That is great until the insurance company sends out their guy…
One other thing, you won’t even get me to get in the Durango for that amount of money.
You need to educate your potential clients on exactly what a four-point is and what is required. Then you can charge accordingly.
I have heard that a case was recently settled regarding a wind mit and the fact that it is a code inspection. How long until the same thing happens with four-points?
I hope those doing the 85 dollar, cursory inspections have good insurance…they are going to need it.
ala cart baby It is about MAKING money. Not giving it away. Only reason they are currently free with a written home inspection is because I charge so much. Also why I do not get them.