Sample Report

Follow this link and then click on the blue “VIEW SAMPLE REPORT” tab. Once you are there, you may wish to refer to the following instructional overview:

REPORT READING BASICS: This web-based report can be intuitively navigated with the click of your mouse. The index is located to the left of your display and you can easily access any section you wish to review with a simple point and click. 

You will notice tabs on the opening page that allow you to isolate and view the “Full Report”, the “Summary” or just the “Safety Hazards”. 

Another tab will allow you to download the “Full Report” or just the “Summary” in .PDF form for a digital hard copy (still interactive) of your inspection. Once downloaded to your device you can review or print the report while offline. 

SPECIAL FEATURES: At the top right of the opening page is a special “Report Tools” tab that you and/or your realtor can utilize for the purpose of creating a “Repair Request” list. Once you decide which items you would like addressed by the seller you can choose to negotiate for a monetary credit (recommended) or have the seller arrange to have the necessary repairs completed by a qualified trades-person. The “Repair Request Builder” is a simple to use, time saving feature included free of charge with your inspection. 

NOTE: If you would like help with establishing costs for repairs, I am able to offer, (as a CA State Licensed Building Contractor #816063), professional estimating services for an additional fee. Contact me if this service is of interest to you. Please understand, this is not a solicitation to actually perform the repairs because according to CA Business and Professions Code I am ethically unable to complete any remediation work on a property I have inspected within a 12-month period. That being said, my estimating service has proven to be an invaluable time saver for many clients who wanted to avoid the hassle and cost of setting up appointments with various tradespeople. The estimates are founded on my decades of experience as an active professional conducting estimates, repairs and remodels as well as regional averages. The estimates include the total costs of having each recommendation independently completed in full (set-up to clean-up) by a properly qualified, licensed, bonded and insured professional, not an unqualified handyman. Again, they are not a solicitation to perform work. 

REPORT CATEGORIES: As you dive into the different report categories you will notice that each system of the home is divided into three parts: “Information”, “Limitations” and “Observations”. 

The “Information” section simply provides a description of the systems and components specific to the home being inspected. For example, the type of roof-covering or age of the water heater. Information is included to assist with understanding how systems work and to provide direction for general servicing and maintenance of your home.

The “Limitations” section addresses circumstances I may have encountered that restricted my inspection process as well as items that are not included as part of a general home inspection. (I have also included a tab labeled, “Standards”, that will be present throughout each section of the report to help remind you of the InterNACHI Standards of Practice (SOP) which defines the scope of the inspection (what is required to be inspected and what is not required to be inspected). 

The “Observations” section is the most important part of your report. It is here that I identify any conditions discovered in the home that require improvements or repairs. It is important to note that all homes, even brand-new homes, have existing conditions that are notable. Conditions are not necessarily “defects” nor does each condition necessarily demand immediate remediation. 

REPORT SUB-CATEGORIES: My observations are broken down into sub-categories to help you decide both the priority and necessity of addressing any of my recommendations. Observations are color coded and will always be placed in one of the following 3 sub-categories: 

MAINTENANCE ISSUE: This category includes observed conditions that indicated items, components, or systems needed (recurring or basic) general maintenance, service, or minor repair. These items, components, or systems may be showing signs of wear or deterioration that could result in an adverse condition at some point in the future. For all conditions listed in this category I recommend routine maintenance by a person with the appropriate skill set. 

MALFUNCTION OR DEFECT: This category includes observed conditions that indicated items, components, or systems were not functioning as intended. These conditions may have a significant, adverse impact on the value, desirability, or habitability of the dwelling. For all the conditions listed in this category I recommend that you consult with a qualified contractor or an appropriately qualified technician to discuss options and costs for repair or replacement before the expiration of your Inspection Objection Deadline. 

SAFETY HAZARD: This category includes observed conditions that indicated items, components, or systems posed an unreasonable risk to people or property. These conditions may have a significant, adverse impact on the value, desirability, safety, or habitability of the dwelling. For all the conditions listed in this category I recommend that you consult with a qualified contractor or an appropriately qualified technician to discuss options and costs for repair or replacement before the expiration of your Inspection Objection Deadline.

PHOTOS AND VIDEO: The report will contain pictures and/or video to help communicate my observations and recommendations. When viewing the web-based report you can enlarge pictures, play video, or elongate narratives by simply clicking on the item.