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I have already agreed to do the inspection. I figured there would be lots of disclosure in the report noting that many thing could not be fully inspected because............ The client is more concerned with the structure of the home than anything else. It's a complete fixer-uper but he wants to know that it's structurally sound. I have never done an inspection without power, it will be different that's for sure. I didn't plan on reducing my price at all but thought I would ask. I am not one to barter with on price of a home inspection. If you don't like my price, call someone else who will do it cheaper, you'll likely regret it is my opinion. Thanks for the help, Mike

I was just wondering if anyone has done an inspection of a home where the power has been disconnected? I have an inspection tomorrow, and have been told the power is disconnected. I'm just wondering how you can possibly do a proper inspection and if you would charge the normal fee as there is so much you cannot do without power to the house, not to mention how dark it will be in the home. Thanks, Mike

I.D this insulation please. It was in a house about 80 to 100 years old in the newest part of the additions on the house. Wondering what kind it is and any specs on this stuff. It was in the ceiling part of the addition and also in the walls. Thanks in advance. Download Attachment: 100_0485.JPG 1112.02 KB

Well the first couple times I dropped in to browse there wasn't much traffic but seeing 4 replies to my post within one day is very impressive I must say. I did note it in my report and made mention that it should be further investigated by a proffesional. I didn't notice any smells in the crawl space. The crawlspace is more of a cery short basement about 5 1/2 feet high. I know that Canada is kind-of a stickler about oil tanks, especially the buried ones. There where no stains or anything suggesting oil but the pipe coming up out of the ground caught my attention right away. It may make sence that it could be an old water line as there was new copper water line run in the house and copper from the road to in the house. Thanks again everyone for the help. I will definatly become a regular here with help like this. Mike

I just finished my first paid inspection and it happened to be on a home about 110years old, talk about getting your feet wet. Anyway, in the crawl space under the house is the furnace and electrical box and also a pipe coming from the ground. The pipe is capped off on top and doesn't seem to be going anywhere. There's no sogns of any pipes coming through the walls or repairs from that where you would have an exterior or fill pipe protruding through the wall for fuel tank. Just wondering what your thoughts were from the pic enclosed. P.S. - this seems to be a nice site. Download Attachment: 100_0436.JPG 1199.58 KB