Tag
22 posts
A field guide for home inspectors on dryer vent inspections: common fire-risk defects, improper materials, routing/termination issues, lint buildup indicators, and defensible report language.
A practical guide for home inspectors on foundation cracks: how to document location/patterns, red flags vs common cosmetic cracking, and defensible report language that stays in scope.
A practical water heater inspection checklist for home inspectors: TPR valve basics, venting and combustion safety, leaks and corrosion, seismic strapping, temperature settings, and report language templates.
A practical 3-phase home inspection workflow for inspectors: how to run the walkthrough, capture findings with photos/voice notes, and turn them into a consistent report without retyping everything.
A practical guide to moisture meter readings for home inspectors: where to test, how to take baseline readings, common false positives, what counts as elevated, and defensible report language.
A practical roof leak inspection field guide for home inspectors: interior-to-attic-to-roof workflow, what to photograph, common leak sources, and defensible report language templates.
12 home inspection defect narrative examples you can reuse: clear location language, observable condition wording, and recommendation templates for electrical, plumbing, roof, HVAC, and moisture issues.
A practical inspection photo log template for inspectors: how to organize photos by system/location, a naming convention, and how to reference photos in narratives for defensible reporting.
A practical site visit report template for inspectors and field teams: sections to include, how to capture observations fast, photo references, and copy/paste language.
A practical defect documentation standard for inspectors: the 5-part narrative, photo rules, limitation language, and how to dictate findings consistently to reduce callbacks and claims.
A practical window and door leak inspection workflow for home inspectors: where water gets in, what to look for, what to photograph, limitations to state, and report language templates.
A field guide to moisture intrusion inspection for home inspectors: exterior water sources, interior patterns, moisture meter notes, photo checklist, and defensible report language templates.
11 common home inspection report writing mistakes: vague language, missing photos, unclear recommendations, and limitation wording—plus better templates to reduce callbacks and disputes.
A practical 4-point inspection report workflow for inspectors: what to capture for roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, what photos matter most, and sample wording.
A practical guide to writing a roof inspection report: what photos to include, defensible phrasing, common defect notes, and recommendation language that reduces callbacks.
25 copy/paste report phrases for home inspectors: observable language, limitation language, and recommendation templates that reduce misinterpretation and callbacks.
A practical moisture intrusion inspection workflow for home inspectors: common water entry points, interior clues, moisture meter notes, photo checklist, and report language templates.
A practical guide for home inspectors to classify exterior wall cracks (stucco, masonry, siding), identify red flags, document with photos/measurements, and use defensible report language.
A practical moisture intrusion inspection guide for home inspectors: exterior water sources, interior clues, moisture meter use, photo documentation, and report language templates.
Learn how to write a home inspection report with proper liability language, disclaimers, and documentation practices that protect your business from lawsuits.
Everything field inspectors need to know about digital inspection software in 2026 — features, pricing, mobile workflows, and how voice-first tools are changing the game.
Asbestos inspection guide for home inspectors — where to look, how to document suspected ACM, and when to refer to a specialist.