chuckb210

If I feel something needs to be replaced, I tell them it needs to be replaced. If I feel something needs to be repaired, I tell them that too. If it is a maintenance item, well I think you get the drift. What is boring in my reports; I tell them which professional to call as well. My original report would have stated: Cracks are present in the concrete driveway. I believe the cracks are serious enough that the concrete needs to be replaced by a professional concrete contractor. (I would only say that if I really felt that way.) I used to put estimates in my report, but I always stated that the estimates came from (hell now I can't remember the name of the book) something, something estimating guide. I stopped doing this because I didn't want to look all those prices up anymore. It was a lot of work. The few agents and attorneys that recommended me did like that service. I never had any real complaints about the numbers. CMB

Now this is topic drift. From report writing to boogers

yep - who loves ya man

OK, how bout, my friend calls me Chuck. Is that better? Kurt, WTH, you are like a bad booger. You know, like when you just keep on flicking and it won't go away. You keep this up and you will hurt my feeling. Now be nice. Chuck B.

Thanks Chad, My friends call me Chuck. Thanks for the comments. I guess each inspector has to disclaim whatever he/she deems appropriate. I chose to disclaim that stuff that you read. There is always room for improvement. I think I will stick around for a while. Chuck B.

Thank you, Mr. Fabry, for your comments on our report writer. I always appreciate any constructive criticisms. I do need to ask that if you quote our product, you do so correctly. Your comments are wrong and misleading to potential users of our system. I will address each item below.id="maroon"> I just looked at a sample report from myreportwriter. I can't endorse a report form that includes: SKYLIGHT: Warning! Item not inspected because it was not on the property. Where the heck was the skylight? The fence, deck and a few other items were missing as well. The actual comment is; Skylight: DISCLAIMER - This item was not inspected because it was not present on the property. According to the SoPs of most, if not all, of the associations the skylights need to be inspected. If you do not inspect an item, you should state why. A possible reason is that it is not present. Fences are not part of any SoPs that I am aware of. You can add a fence section if you choose to go beyond the SoPs. Decks are part of the inspection and can be found in the exterior section.id="maroon"> I don't care for the phrase "overall condition seems acceptable" It gives you liability for the entire system being described and it looks funny as the only phrase on the page. The phrase is “The overall condition is acceptable.â€