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Why Some Inspectors Miss Stuff-Part 3

January 22, 2018 By Qualitex

 

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In our last issue Part 2 of this series, we described an issue discovered not during an inspection but just out of curiosity of our lead inspector while he was doing other work in the basement of a home. The questions that arose out of that discovery led to the finding of an underground leak that created a sink hole that would eventually cave in. In this entry (Part 3) of the series, we will talk about a finding we made during an inspection. That story goes as follows… [Read more…]

Why Some Inspectors Miss Stuff-Part 2

January 7, 2018 By Qualitex

 

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In Part 1 we listed 4 possible reasons a typical Home Inspector may miss something. To Recap they are as follows:

1. Lack of experience (maybe in a specific area of the Home Inspection discipline)
2. Defect was hidden or somehow concealed
3. Conditions necessary for defect to be found was not present
4. Not having the correct tools required
5. Distraction at the time of inspection

In this installment (Part 2) of the series, we will detail an actual situation from start to finish. It will also demonstrate that a good inspector is also an investigator. Somewhat not unlike a detective. The story goes like this…. [Read more…]

Why Some Inspectors Miss Stuff-Part 1

December 29, 2017 By Qualitex

 

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Clients sometimes get upset when a Home Inspector misses something. This is understandable. After all you are paying for him or her to find defects that you are not aware of, or have the expertise to identify. You expect thoroughness and professionalism. However, even the best inspectors can miss things for a variaety of resons. Some of these reasons are listed below:

1. Lack of experience (maybe in a specific area of the Home Inspection discipline)
2. Defect was hidden or somehow concealed
3. Conditions necessary for defect to be found was not present
4. Not having the correct tools required
5. Distraction at the time of inspection
[Read more…]

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