INSPECTION GUIDE / ILLUSTRATED GUIDE
What should I look for in the findings?
Separate the observed condition from the explanation and the recommendation.
Observation
Where was the condition recorded? What did the inspector actually see? Ask for a location and a plain-language description.
Limitation
Which areas or layers could not be examined? Ask whether the conclusion depends on information that is still missing.
Recommendation
What further investigation or work is suggested, and why? Ask how the recommendation relates to the observations.
Prepared September 13, 2026. Educational guidance, not a property inspection, installation instruction, or coverage decision. How we prepare these guides.
