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Re: Re-inspections
Jack,
Re-inspections do not bother me and my carrier does cover them. By not doing re-inspections I think that the inspector has left their client high and dry. As I have said in previous posts, if we can understand when something is wrong then it stands to reason we understand when it's right. Since the limitations that we have (visual only) on the first inspection are going to be the same for the follow up visit, I don't understand the reluctance.
Since I don't like to see clients having to send more money for a second inspection I ask if they can get receipts for repairs from the seller. As already mentioned, repairs are often wrong as are receipts.
I attached one receipt (of 4 that were provided) as an example. Note that there's no contractor info. #1 - I reported drain line separation in mbath shower (picture), not the hall bath. #2 - he got that right. #3 - Heating bubba's repairs were a joke and he ignored the rusted through vents so this guy replaced them. #4 - Missing mortar was in the smoke chamber and firebox, not outside. Of the other three receipts, each listed work that was done wrong or simply not done at all.
To be honest, if we decline re-inspections we have abandoned our client and their agent and left them to the irresponsibility of others. I can understand their dis-satisfaction with an inspector who will not provide such follow up.
BTW - collecting these receipts has become a hobby of mine, it's amazing what crap is written.
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Eric Barker
Moraine Woods Consulting, Inc.
Barrington, IL
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