I do a lot of these as well. Any time I get a request from a home owner for an insurance inspection like this, I always explain I am not an engineer and have them ask the insurance if they will accept a home inspector’s report. Most times, they accept it. I also ask if the insurer has their own required form, or if a form letter on letterhead is all they need - that is often the case. I have done many of the inspections for Harrison Engineering, and feel very comfortable doing this.
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Hi Andrew
You’re right, and that’s what most Engineers do.
I’ve, Like I shared above worked for engineers through the years and done testing for them.
They will use experienced Contractors, and inspectors to record, test and give them the results for their own reports.
Most of them are not, getting in or under anything, like we will.
I’ve done residential, commercial, and industrial in plants.
This one is not ( Like the little blond girl said ) rock science.
They will take his report and forward it if need be, so bottom line is I don’t think this inspector should be intimidated, they know he is not an engineer and they want the rest of his report anyway.
I gave a thumbs up to most who posted on this one, because I do respect everyone’s position.
Just do what you do Brother! you got this!
Have had a few clients ask if anchors are present as per request from their insurance companies. I look at them like anything else, type, overall condition, how many observed, etc. Have come across 3 or 4 different types. No complaints back from insurance companies or clients yet!
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