How many inspections?

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Gee, I wonder who (" Sounds like someone here is blowing smoke here. ") You come into our home use a false name and make fun of our members.
You should be proud you are the only one I see with a red square


I guess you come to learn and see how much information is freely traded to all.
You jealousy is showing , and your spelling (acutally ) (actually ) is worse then mine … Cookie

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Gee I do not think none members can give out red squares so I guess this person used a phonie name to make his post.
Now they come back and give me a red (


How many inspections?9/19/07 5:46 AM)
But the coward did not leave a name Some one who gets up early Hmmmmm !

…Cookie

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Mr. Pope is top notch, and I am sure he is reporting the truth.

I have learned a few things in my years on this board and one of them is that you can trust Mr. Pope at his word.:cool:

Thanks Jeff.

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As for the 55 page inspection… He is most likely useing PV software. My reports are from 28- 60 pages depending upon the property.

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[quote=rcooke]

Roy, I would give you 100 reds if it were possible.:p:p

However, us non members cannot give out reputation.

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[quote=tallen]

Thanks for your confidence I still like you.

… Cookie

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[quote=rcooke]

Looks like some one else does not like me defending another home inspector.
Such a shame we have cowards on this BB who can say things and not show who they are.
I got another red Square


How many inspections?9/19/07 8:54 PMr b

… Cookie

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28 - 60 pages is about normal for me too. I have only had 1 that was close to 100 pages. But this month i have only done 2 inspections. I sent about 25 to other inspectors.

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how much of that is fluff as opposed to substance? If i were a homebuyer, I’d be like “just break it down for me and let me know what needs to be fixed” Maybe it’s just me but a 50 page report (average home) seems excessive unless, of course, 30 pages of it is about nothing of interest. Not trying to be rude or condenscening, just trying to see what can possibly fill 60 pages of a home inspection report. Maybe your pictures are 8 1/2 X 11 :cool:

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I have about 5 pages of junk ( Contract, Cover page, Letter to cliant Etc ) The rest is explaining things to the customer.

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Scott
How many pages are your reports. Or do you use check lists?

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I use narrative reports. My reports average 16-18 pages. Maybe is also the difference in software. All my descriptive info (foundation, exterior, etc…) are at the top and the observations/findings take up the rest of the page.

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I put my finding and my explanation all together with a picture so it is easy for them to read and follow

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This thread went form…

How many inspections?

to

Reporting procedures?

We are way off topic…

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Some posts even contain both. Only half off topic.

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This month has been slow but still doing 3-5 a week + Mold Inspections and of course those trusty draw inspections.

This week I’m only at 3 so far.

Slowwww. But good time to catch up with marketing and office work.

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[quote=tallen]

Ah heck, got a red for this one. I was just funnin’ with Roy.:roll::mrgreen:

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It wasn’t me! I don’t give out “reds” :mrgreen: (except to one poster, and he/she knows who he/she is ;-))

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Since last Friday I did 44 yes 44 Draw inspections, 3 home inspections and 2 mold inspections. Indy Mac Bank wanted Property Validations on all their construction loans and I was told today that there are about 5000 left to do. So far 2 draws are scheduled for tomorrow (1 at $75 and 1 at $50 ) and an IR moisture intrusion scan ($200 an hour).:stuck_out_tongue:

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20 inspection per week X 4 weeks = $22,000 per month. Times that by 6 months = $132,000.

If some of those jobs were more than $275 per job, then that $132,000 is too low. Not sure about your area, but $132,000 for 6 months of the year is GREAT!. I would be able to pay off my house in one to two years.