Home Inspection Module 24 Report Writing

How long do most inspectors take to complete a report including photos?

45 to 90 minutes

What are some real report categories?

Checklist, Narrative, and Combination

What are the three proper defect components?

Description, Definition, and Direction

What are some words that should not be used in report writing? What are some good words for report writing?

Do NOT use in reports: Needs/Needed, Required, Must, Necessary, Only, Has to be, Should, Obligated, Ought, Structurally Sound, Problem, and Code/Building Code. Good Words for Report Writing: Recommended, further evaluation, Appeared to be, At the time of Inspection,

Which of these would typically be included in an inspection report? - Stained Carpets - Loose Toilets - Old Wall Paper - Dirty Cabnets

Loose Toilets (No Cosmetic Issues)

What is the "Direction" part of the proper defect comment?

Provided a recommended course of action to the client (like recommending repair by a carpenter for example)

What should you do if the roof is covered in snow at the time of inspection?

Report that the roof was covered in snow at the time of inspection, list it as a visual limitation, and include a photo

A key phrase that should never be used in report writing?

Structurally Sound

If you include summary pages in your report, where should they not be?

Summary pages should not be included in the front of the report.

If you do not inspect an item that is required in the Standards of Practice, what should you do?

You should report it was not inspected and you should state why it was not inspected and include a picture.