I don't shy away from the "in need of repair" on foundations.
If I see issues, obvious movement, post tension cable ends exposed, cracks, etc. that goes in the report with the box checked "in need of repair". That is my opinion, it is in need of repair. That takes care of about 50% of what I see.

I think the mandatory opinion came from the Realtors, not my favorite requirement.

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Jim Luttrall
Mr. Inspector.net, Inc.
Allen, Texas 75002