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#1

Originally Posted By: waksell
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How detailed do you guys get when disclaiming something. Do you identify each receptacle behind the sofa, chair, entertainment center, bed, the ones in use, etc., or do you use blanket statements like this?


Some receptacles and switches were not accessible, and were not inspected. Blocked by furniture, stored items, or in use.

Access to some of the windows was limited due to furniture, stored items, etc., and they were not inspected.

Some areas of the flooring, walls, and ceilings were not visible due to furniture, rugs, stored items, etc., these areas were not inspected.

Inquiring minds want to know.

#2

Originally Posted By: jrivera
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Hey Wesley, do you have a program yet or are you shopping around for something or do you have plans to make up your own.


Have you searched on the BB about such items ???

You should also attend some H.I. meetings and get some of the free programs like Home Gauge, 3-D, Reporthost

Mic

#3

Originally Posted By: waksell
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Hi Mic,


Haven't started business yet, but learning Reporthost. It has some verbiage in there. Just wondering the legality of being vague. Seems like a fine line between being to detailed and not detailed enough. Like if you identify each receptacle, but miss one, that will be the one with the problem. Or if you don't identify each receptacle, and there turns out to be a defect with one, would a blanket statement be adequate? Maybe I should have posted in the Report writing or Legal section.

Thanks for the reply,
Wes

#4

Originally Posted By: bking
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you are not required to check all outlets or windows, just a representative number. You need to state that some were blocked only if most of them were blocked. If you report that the home is occupied that tells a lot too.

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www.BAKingHomeInspections.com

#5

Originally Posted By: gporter
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Wes, write just like you said. I will call you Wes to be a ride along for my next inspection. Sorry I have not returned your call

–
Gary Porter


GLP’s Home and Mold Inspections LLC


Orlando, Fl 32828


321-239-0621


www.homeandmoldinspections.com

#6

Originally Posted By: jjacobs
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Wes,


I'm fairly new to this myself, but would highly recommend the Inspectvue report writing system. Not sure of the cost of others, but Inspectvue is around $1,000. A lot I know, but GREAT tech support. The authors of the system frequently answer the phone themselves.
Easy to use, thousands of narratives, unlimited pictures.
As you can tell, I'm a fan. ![icon_biggrin.gif](upload://iKNGSw3qcRIEmXySa8gItY6Gczg.gif)

Best of luck to you.

John

#7

Originally Posted By: rcloyd
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Wesley,


Most of the items mentioned in your post are addressed by the NACHI SOP at http://www.nachi.org/sop.htm.

I do not worry about writing any disclaimer in my report that is already covered by the SOP that is referenced in my HI agreement.

Regards,

--
Russell G. Cloyd
Intra-Spec Home Inspections
& Code Consulting, LLC
859-586-4591
www.intra-spechomeinspections.com