Question on Home Inspection

[jhenderson]

Sorry if this is off topic or "not the right forum" for a question from a soon to be home owner. I am curious if it is typical for a home inspector to give the customer a print out of a sketch of the property with the problems pointed out on the sketch that would go along with the inspector's usual report.

I hope this isn't too off topic. I appreciate any feedback that you'll can offer.

Thanks,

Jeff

[hausdok]

Hi Jeff,

No, a sketch is not 'typical'. Some inspectors, to my knowledge a very small number, provide sketches with their reports, but most of us do not. Every once in a while, if I have a very complicated issue to describe that has multiple locations I will provide a sketch, but it is pretty rare.

ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!!

Mike

[kurt]

I've never heard of anyone using sketches other than a simple site plan. Lots of us use photographs though; they are extremely helpful.

[rlskfoster]

Jeff,

I use a sketch and note were utilities are located, hose bibs, etc., and also noted exterior defects in a general area. I tell my clients that this sketch is not all inclusive or to scale and is just to help me with my report writing. I do include it with my hard copy reports.

I go to the Appraisal district website for county and print off their drawing if available. Some counties do not include the drawing but the area I work most does include it. The measurements that the county uses for taxes are on this drawing and I use those measurements were needed.

Buster

[Darren]

The only time I ever include a sketch is with the WDI (termite) report IF there is evidence of infestation.

The sketch would include what type of wood destroying insect is present PB (powderpost beetle), CA (carperter ant) X (termite) etc.

Darren

[swarga]

I will sometimes put a drawing of problem areas of the roof or site but only if they would be hard for someone else to find

[Stan]

Originally posted by Darren

The only time I ever include a sketch is with the WDI (termite) report IF there is evidence of infestation.

The sketch would include what type of wood destroying insect is present PB (powderpost beetle), CA (carperter ant) X (termite) etc.

Darren

Darren,

Wait, don't tell me...... Frank Zappa?

[hausdok]

I certainly hope not.

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Mike

[Darren]

Mike,

It's an album cover; I would think it's beyond a privacy thing. But, if you wish, just let me know.

Darren

[hausdok]

Just look at the jacket. If it is copyrighted material, it can't be posted here unless one has permission.

OT - OF!!!

M.

[Jim Baird]

If I'm not mistaken, that's a picture of Frank Zappa, who made an album called "Sheik Yerbouti".

Dear Frank has departed this world, leaving us with a lot of great music that was done with humor and no over-inflated sense of self worth.

I don't think his ghost nor his heirs would be offended.

[Les]

Darn! I was sure that was me - thirty years ago.

[Chad Fabry]

Let me get this straight.

Les, you were Frank Zappa?