Originally Posted By: jtedesco This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Patrick:
Simply the worst yet! May I use them to show the readers of my columns what the Home Inspector is up against? If so please send full resolution photos to me.
Originally Posted By: pdacey This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
No problem Joe. I will send them later today. I’ll add in some more from the same property.
It was a piece of property that used to be a bed and breakfast. There is a main house and three small detached cottages. These pictures were all from the main house. The inspection report was about 60 pages long. The inspection took 4-1/2 hours and the report took 3-1/2 hours. I earned my $$ on that one.
Originally Posted By: pdacey This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
This was the first comment in the electrical section of my report:
Due to the over all condition of the electrical system it is strongly recommended that the entire system have further evaluation by a licensed electrician before operating any fixtures. Multiple hazards exist within the system including risk of fire and electrocution.
Originally Posted By: bbadger This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
pdacey wrote:
Multiple hazards exist within the system including risk of fire and electrocution.
For what it's worth I think that is a great way to start.
Bad enough when I was thinking a private home but now knowing it's a B&B it is simply unbelievable. 
-- Bob Badger
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Moderator at ECN
Originally Posted By: pdacey This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Thanks Bob. I wanted to stress the severity of the situation. Quite often, clients tend not to see serious issues for what they are. They get too starry eyed with the property.