Inspection Reports

Inspection Reports

When choosing an inspection company, cost should be the least of your concerns. However, what do you get for your money?

Do you get a checklist report that doesn't really tell you much about your property?

Do you get a narrative report that reads like "War and Peace"? Can you understand the inspection report?

Does your inspection report include pictures?

Does your inspection report provide estimates for repairs?

Do you get an inspection report that merely refers you to tradesmen in each field?

Below are samples of inspection reports from the files of Magnum Inspections Inc.

Included with every inspection report are the "Standards of Practice" used for all Magnum Inspections Inc. inspections.

Also, with the new inspection law in place, all Clients will be required to sign this "Inspection Agreement," prior to the inspection being performed.

The first is from a "low ball", "Realtor friendly" inspection company. It is courtesy of Dennis Robatile, founder of the Independent Home Inspectors of North America.

Low Ball Inspector Inspection Report

The above inspection is handwritten, has no estimates, and is very hard to read. It is nearly impossible to glean any information from this report and may be considered by some, a waste of money.

Checklist Inspection Report

In the above report, the inspector was kind enough to list all of the model numbers as well as manufacturers for almost every item in the home. He also lists "Normal for age" after nearly every item. Age has nothing to do, in most instances with a home inspection. The item in question is either functioning properly or not. This inspector also states that "This inspection was performed during a time in which there was no rain. It is impractical to try to detect leaks without a water source. Moderate rain fall may not cause leaks but with the increase of wind and rain quantity leaks could occur." If this were truly the case, I would suggest that no roof inspections be performed, unless it is raining.

Franchise Summary Page Inspection Report

The above is a summary page form a well known franchise company. It merely refers the Client to specialists in each area where a deficiency was observed. There are no estimates. Again, after receiving this type of report, how much more "evaluation" is required?

The inspection reports below were performed by Magnum Inspections Inc. These are actual inspection reports with the names and addresses removed, to protect the innocent.....or in some cases, the guilty!

2013 Single Family Home Inspection

June 2011 Single Family Home

This was actually a fairly "clean" home!

Magnum Inspections Single Family Home Inspection Report 2011

The main problem with the above home was the unpermitted work. For some unknown reason, a large number of bank owned/foreclosure/short sale homes seem to have many
upgrades" and non-permitted work present. It would be advisable for all Buyers to make a phone call or go online to ascertain if any permits were pulled on any property you are looking to purchase. It may save you quite a bit of heartache!

Not only do you get the inspection report as depicted in the samples above, but the original, high resolution pictures are available , on request, for all Clients of Magnum Inspections Inc.

Furthermore, if any Client has any questions pertaining to the inspection or the inspection report, we are always available to provide explanation and any backup documentation if needed. This documentation may include local code references and/or manufacturers installation specifications.

The finished product is the most important part of the inspection. Always ask for sample reports from any prospective inspection company. You may be surprised at the type of report you are paying for.

Phone: (954) 340-6615

E-Mail: ev@magnuminspections.com

(Back to Top)

sunset