Originally Posted By: rwills This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I’m using a computer generated report for my overall Inspections, it is a combined check type and narrative report. I need something specifically for Pre-drywall framing Inspections. I made up something that I can use for now. I was just curious as to how other HI’s reported these types of Inspections…
Originally Posted By: ecrofutt This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I’m using the Palm-Tech reporting system with an HP Jornada 728. Plenty flexible and easy on site data entry. What software system are you using? Does the developer of the software offer any construction report formats?
Originally Posted By: rwills This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I use a custom made report that was created with the 3-D system software. I’m old fashioned about the reports. I take a hard copy to jot notes on then fine tune it on my PC at home. I don’t want to generate reports on site because it gives the ones who (“forgot my checkbook!”) an excuse to (“forget to pay me”).
Originally Posted By: rsmithson This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I report pre-drywall in the basement walls or room walls section of the report as unfinished 2x4 framing. Then I make notes as to wheather it is acceptable or deffective. I try to keep my report simple and easy to read and understand.
Originally Posted By: jmyers This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I guess I am failing to understand why you would do it diffently when the drywall is missing. When I come accross this siutation I only note that it was missing and any defects that I observed. (such a broken studs)
I am doing on site reports with colored pictures and written captions below them. What else would you feel you have to do? Are you cutting the price? If you are you should not, there is actually more to inspect when the drywall is missing. All the doors and window frames are exposed, the insulation, the wiring, plumbing......You get the point!
Originally Posted By: rwills This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Joe, No I am not cutting the price. You wrote “there is actually more to inspect when the drywall is missing”. That is exactly why I was trying to produce a custom report tailored to new home builders that want a pre-drywall inspection and a final inspection when ready for there CO. The pre-drywall report would weed out the things of a final report so the client doesn’t have to decipher it. Ex: pre-drywall would have type of framing, sheathing, insulation, check for nailers the client may need. damage that may be concealed after drywall, etc.