Appendix C

Example of a Good Inspection Report

In Chapter 13, we show you an example of a lousy inspection report. This appendix gives an example of what you should expect to see in a good inspection report.

Like our sample, your report should paint a vivid word picture of the home you may purchase. The inspection report should be brimming with in-depth explanations — not merely a list of checkmarks, generic boilerplate, and hastily scribbled notes.

Tip Get the most out of your inspection dollar. Find a professional inspection company that will thoroughly inspect the property’s mechanical and structural systems inside and out, from foundation to roof, and present you a solid report on which you can make an informed home-buying decision. (See Chapter 13 for more advice on selecting a great home inspector.) You can access this inspection report online at www.dummies.com/go/homebuyingkit7e.

Sample report of the Warren Camp Inspection Services with the Inspection date, report number, date of report, and the name of the inspector to be filled in and signed by him.
The Table of Contents page of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) depicting the section titles and the corresponding page numbers.
Chart presenting the contents of the Prepurchase Inspection Report prepared by the Warren Camp Inspection Services company (Page 1).
Chart presenting the contents of the Prepurchase Inspection Report prepared by the Warren Camp Inspection Services company (Page 2).

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