Rod,

If, as an electrician, you went through a home in significant detail, you'd likely spend some significant time. As home inspectors, we have a bunch of systems and components to look at, and in a reasonable time frame. And while getting into a disconnect take a couple of moments it does add up when you take these moments and apply them to other aspects of the inspection.

I have found that over the years my inspections have grown longer. You continually build your level of education and as a result are evaluating more in the home. What gets old is the expectation from the agents and buyers that you should be going faster. As much as I like this work, that expectation is a real hassle to constantly have nagging at you. But as you mentioned, there are good reasons to take time for these moments.

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Eric Barker
Moraine Woods Consulting, Inc.
Barrington, IL