Originally Posted By: Cathy Suter This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I usually do just regular residential home inspections ( single-fams and condos). I just got a call to do a small dormitory (22 bedrooms and 17 bathrooms). Do you guys think that qualifies as a commercial job? I use onsite checklist reports, so I was thinking about just piecing together a bunch of them and then typing up a narrative summary. ANy pointers or ideas? Any idea how to price something like this? I appreciate your help.
Originally Posted By: gbeaumont This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Hi Cathy,
Yes I would concider this a commercial rather than residential inspection, for myself I would probably go with a full narative report, unless your normal reporting system is flexible enough to make sense of it. A couple of further thoughts, when I do these type of inspections I pay special attention to areas of general liability to the owners/opperators, also on a similar topic if you carry E&O insurance you many need to check that your carrier is covering you for this type of work.
BTW. welcome to NACHI 
Originally Posted By: jhagarty This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Cathy:
Gerry makes a valid point. E&O carriers many times have a stipulation of the square footage maximum for these types of Inspections.
Also quiz the purchaser as to their expectations.
Some may require ADA Compliance, New Electrical code compliance, Fire Suppression Systems and integrated fire alarm upgrades, along with many other issues.
Obtain as much information as possible. Determine the need to bring in Sub Contractors for the Ancillary services and receive assurances from your E&O Carrier as to coverage for the services provided.