The only thing constant is change

Over the years, it has puzzled me at how narrow the focus is for most inspectors in this industry. I have often heard inspectors discuss how aggravated they get when asked to go outside of their "scope of work" or why they get upset at their client when they arrive at a property to find the utilities have not been turned on. Although these things can prove to be a bit aggravating, it is important that we don't allow them to prohibit us from providing a good service. One of the questions we should all be asking when we book an inspection, is if the utilities are all turned on. Should you arrive at a property, and the water is turned off, turn it on! You can easily put the house back in the winterized condition which you found it. You are lucky to be doing the inspection and you should also be showing your client how lucky they are that you are the one providing this service for them. Go the extra mile.