Duplex property - shared roof etc

Originally Posted By: psiposs
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Do you guys inspect the entire structure as one unit? The roof is shared as well as a firewall between the two garages.


Each side has its own electrical panel and meters etc.


This is one of my Mock inspections.


Originally Posted By: bkelly2
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I do up to 4 plex’s as one unit. 1 foundation, roof, exterior walls, etc. Then each living area separate



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Originally Posted By: jhagarty
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Peter:


Division of the units for Inspection is dependant upon how the properties are deeded and the specific needs of the Purchaser for the transaction.

Obtain as much information as possible with regard to the Property and the specific needs of the Investor and generate the HI and/or Commercial Property Report accordingly.


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Originally Posted By: jhagarty
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For a Mock Inspection:


I would suggest treating each unit as a separate entity and reporting on the exterior condition of the Common Building separately for each HI report.


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Joseph Hagarty

HouseMaster / Main Line, PA
joseph.hagarty@housemaster.com
www.householdinspector.com

Phone: 610-399-9864
Fax : 610-399-9865

HouseMaster. Home inspections. Done right.

Originally Posted By: psabados
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I agree with Joe


For the mock purposes report each half as if it was a separate unit.

Paul


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NACHI Vice President

NACHI Foundation, President

Convention Coordinator

Originally Posted By: psiposs
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If it were’nt a mock inspection how would this be different?


Originally Posted By: bkelly2
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psiposs wrote:
If it were'nt a mock inspection how would this be different?


I do up to 4 plex's as one unit. 1 foundation, roof, exterior walls, etc. Then each living area separate


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Originally Posted By: Jay Moge
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if i’m inspecting only the side my client is buying, then i ask the neighbour permission to look in the basement and attic briefly for any signs that could effect the other side. and I tell them that it’s kind of like having a free roof and foundation inspection, and for about 10% off they can get the full inspection right now. and I tell my client that if they do, then I give him the 10% as a referral. the way I see it, I get 2 inspections and only one travel and we all win. they usually go for it, but if they don’t then at least they know my co. name and my face if they ever need my services. good people skills are a must in this biz. and for the 10%, I just write it off in my head as money spent to get my name to the other people and threw out the neighborhood. icon_cool.gif