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Why Our Home Inspection Reports Are The Best You Will Find Anywhere
There are four basic types of inspection reports: Checklist Reports, Modified Checklist Reports, Narrative Reports and Picture-Narrative Reports.
Precision Home Inspection of America's Picture-Narrative Report provides you with the most concise, comprehensive, and detailed picture report you will find anywhere.
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Let's look at each type of report so you can understand why our reports are the best.
Checklist Reports
A checklist report gives limited assessments of some items, but little additional information. A roof may be described as new, old, fair, poor, worn, leaking, etc. No information is typically provided regarding remaining life expectancy, type of problems, etc. The following is an example excerpt from a checklist report:
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ITEM CHECKED |
CONDITION |
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| GOOD | WORN |
NEEDS REPAIRS | |
| Roof | X | ||
| Siding | X | ||
| Grading | X | ||
In reality, a Checklist Report provides you with very limited information. A Checklist Report requires that you draw conclusions regarding the inspection findings. A checklist report is also limited in its ability to communicate information.
Many pre-purchase inspection reports are prepared using a Modified Checklist Report. The Modified Checklist Report is a Checklist Report with space added for writing comments. A condition maybe chosen and information added. For example:
| ITEM CHECKED | CONDITION | COMMENTS | ||
| GOOD | WORN | NEEDS REPAIRS | ||
| Roof | X | Cupped roof shingles | ||
| Siding | X | Vinyl siding cracked |
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| Grading | X | Grading toward house | ||
Adding even one sentence provides more information than is found in a Checklist Report. The Modified Checklist Report can be prepared on-site and normally hurried through in the inspectors handwriting (which may or may not be legible) and lacks important information.
Narrative
Reports
Narrative Reports include written narratives that explain the scope of
a problem. Narrative statements should explain the problem/condition, what the causes are, and how to rectify the situation. The only item missing from this type of report are pictures that are diagrammed. Pictures
give the report clarity with visual viewing of where the problem exists and what it looks like.
"The first floor was not level due to the main metal support post being tilted. The tilting of the metal post was caused by a substandard footing inderneath the post in the floor of the basement. A new footing, installed according to current code, needs to be placed under metal pole and proper leveling done."
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Picture-Narrative Reports
Picture-Narrative Reports combine diagrammed pictures with short narrative statements and are by far the most comprehensive and most easily understood reports available. By utlilizing diagrammed pictures we can show the actual condition and location of the problem, no guess work needed. Our reports include approximate repair costs for items noted.
All our reports also include a summary page at the beginning of the report of all items that need immediate attention. This format makes the report that much easier to use to either renegotiate price or to figure repair costs.
All our reports also include a summary page at the beginning of the report of all items that need immediate attention. This format makes the report that much easier to use to either renegotiate price or to figure repair costs.
Example below.
Left side of main electrical panel is showing rust and corrosion where the circuits connect to circuit breakers. These corroded connections are a fire hazard and should be repaired immediately. Contact a licensed electrician to determine extent of corrosion and repair costs.
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We use a variety of high tech equipment in our inspections including:
Amprobe (for amperage and voltage)
Circuit tester
Wire gauge indicator
Ground Fault circuit interupter (GFCI) circuit tester
Carbon monoxide tester
Moister meter
Infrared thermometer
Water pressure gauge
Gas leak detector
Digital camera
Binoculars
Shock free screwdrivers
Microwave tester
Circuit analyzer
Oven thermometer
Variety of high powered flashlights
"Peace of Mind Two Inspectors at a Time"
Owned and Operated by Lee Jaworowski, PE Licensed Engineer, and Hank Jaworowski
Office 631-360-7722
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Office 631-360-7722
Call Us Anyday Between 9am and 9pm and Speak Directly With The Owners
Long Island Office Locations:
6 Grover Circle, Lynbrook, NY
6 Trout Street, Oakdale, NY
34 New Mill Road, Smithtown, NY
"I was intrigued and impressed by the model of two inspectors, and appreciated their quick reply and ease of scheduling. We've used Precision twice now, for two separate homes, and could not be more satisfied. They have a distinct focus on educating the owner about the house they are purchasing. And not just about the house as it is, but forward-looking maintenance, too. They were thorough, spent time answering our questions, and provided a very clear, easy to read report with many photographs. We could not offer a stronger endorsement of using them for a home inspection. -- Todd P., Ph.D., Port Jefferson, NY"