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One of our home inspectors received that laundry list just six months after he performed an inspection. The claimant, who prepared his letter with quotes from the ASHI Standard of Practice and pictures taken during and after the inspection, alleged that it would cost $25,000 to repair the property’s issues and that the inspector should…
Read More“I was a little bit skeptical of using [a pre-claims assistance program] at first because—with all insurance, not just home inspection [insurance]—I felt like it might come back to bite me,” Scott Frey of PRC-Home Inspections in Ohio told us in a recent interview. Frey isn’t alone. Many home inspectors have concerns about reporting incidents…
Read MoreThe following is a real home inspection insurance claim from our insurance claim archives. To protect the insured’s identity, all identifiable characteristics—including names, associations, and locations—have been omitted or removed. “In March, I had a home inspection done by Ron Howard, who is insured by you. I moved into my home in May. In July,…
Read MoreThanks to all who celebrated National Home Inspection Month with us by entering or voting for our third annual funny home inspection story contest. Inspectors have some hilarious moments in the field, and we’re glad to have the opportunity to share them. Our 2020 contest winners received $250, $100, and $50 in Amazon gift cards…
Read MoreAlmost a year after performing the inspection in question, a home inspector received an attorney demand letter for $4,600. Through their lawyer, the inspector’s client argued that their home had “defective roofing which should have been detected in the home inspection.” The claimant wanted to be reimbursed for replacing their roof and repairing damage to…
Read MoreFor the past two decades, home inspectors have been inspecting using thermal imaging. By examining the heat given off by various property systems and components, many inspectors have discovered roof leaks, electrical issues, structural defects, and insulation anomalies. However, thermal imaging still isn’t commonplace. Due to the technology’s expense and imperfections, many inspectors have opted…
Read MoreEvery business experiences highs and lows. Your home inspection business is no exception—especially if you’ve built it from the ground up. The lows can be daunting, but they don’t have to be a stumbling block to your success. There are steps you can take to not only mitigate potential losses and keep profits coming in…
Read MoreIn our Inspector Spotlight series, we take a closer look at individual inspectors making an impact on the inspection industry. “Unicorn Squad: We know that it’s the most ridiculous name on the planet. It’s kind of a joke. I mean, none of us were ever into unicorns before this. But it became this symbol of…
Read MoreExclusions are items of risk specifically not covered by a contract to avoid excessive liability. In pre-inspection agreements, exclusions limit or eliminate your responsibility to inspect for certain defects or examine certain systems and components. By outlining the conditions and circumstances your inspection does not cover within your agreement, you can better serve your clients…
Read MoreInspecting homes is a dangerous job. From slippery roofs to electrical hazards, rotted subflooring to invisible toxins, the average home inspector encounters countless perils during their careers. While inspection horror stories come in all varieties, many of the tales that have unhappy endings seem to stem from home inspection animal attacks. Most recently, the home…
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