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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 hew 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.
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 are actual inspections 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!
Magnum Inspections
Inc. 2010 Condo Sample
Magnum
Inspections Inc. 2010 Single Family Home Inspection This was another "freshly renovated" and "move in condition"
property. Beware of these type of properties!
Magnum Inspection Inc.
Single Family Home Report 2009 Sample This home, as relayed to me by my Client per both Realtors, had been
inspected twice recently and was in "Move in Condition". After viewing
the inspection report from Magnum Inspections Inc., would you agree?
Magnum Inspections Inc. Single Family Home Report
Sample
This inspection took
approximately two and a half hours to perform and two hours to compile the inspection report.
Magnum Inspections Inc. Townhouse
Inspection Report Sample
This inspection took
approximately two hours to perform and two hours to compile the inspection report.
Magnum Inspections Inc. Sample Four-Plex
This
inspection took three hours to perform and another two hours to compile the
inspection report.
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.
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