Freedom cost lives of our nation's best On ocean below their bodies now rest To see Old Glory flying over Arizona that day Brought tears to my eyes and reminded me to pray

To Lord God who rules from heaven above That He would comfort us with His great love Remember those who died so we can be free And Star Spangled Banner, O Say Can You See.

copyright Dec 7, 2004 Irvin L. Rozier

The average time for an inspection on a typical 3-bedroom home usually takes 2 to 4 hours, depending upon number of bathrooms, kitchens, fireplaces, attics, etc., that have to be inspected. Inspections that take less than two hours typically are considered strictly cursory, "walk-through" inspections and provide client with less information than a full inspection.

Many inspectors belong to national inspection organizations such as ISHI, ASHI, and NAHI. These national organizations provide guidelines for inspectors to perform their inspections. All inspectors provide clients with reports. The least desirable type of report would be an oral report, as they do not protect client, and leave inspector open for misinterpretation and liability. Written reports are far more desirable, and come in a variety of styles and formats.

The following are some of more common types of written reports:

1. Checklist with comments 2. Rating System with comments 3. Narrative report with either a checklist or rating system 4. Pure Narrative report

Four key areas of most home/building inspections cover exterior, basement or crawlspace areas, attic or crawlspace areas and living areas. Inspectors typically will spend sufficient time in all of these areas to visually look for a host of red flags, telltale clues and signs or defects and deficiencies. As inspector completes a system, major component or area, he/she will then discuss findings with clients, noting both positive and negative features.

The inspected areas of a home/building will consist of all of major visible and accessible electro-mechanical systems as well as major visible and accessible structural systems and components of a building as they appeared and functioned at time and date of inspection.

To locate a home inspector near you go to American Home Inspector Directory a national database of home inspectors. Their directory list home inspection companies by state or zip code. Search for you home inspector is free. They have members from ASHI, NAHI. ISHA and independent inspection organizations.

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