For licensed inspectors
Home inspection reports
A home inspection report is the written record of what the inspector observed—usually organized by system, with photos and recommendations—so the client can share findings with agents and contractors.
What belongs in a home inspection report for licensed inspectors: sections, photos, and publish control. Buyers: your inspector writes this; Prinsto does not sell reports to the public.
What a useful report looks like
Clear sections (roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structure, interiors), a photo next to the finding it supports, and language that separates observation from recommendation. “Further evaluation by a licensed electrician” is more useful than a vague “panel old.”
Clients and Realtors skim. Headings, captions, and a short summary of safety or water issues help. The full checklist still belongs in the file for the record.
Delivery
PDF attachments still work. A hosted link with the inspector’s branding is easier to forward and to update if you correct a caption. The report should not appear for the client the moment you finish the last section—only when you publish.
Standards
Associations such as ASHI and InterNACHI describe minimum scope. Software cannot replace those standards; it can make it harder to skip a system and easier to archive what you delivered.
Common questions
- Is a home inspection report a warranty?
- No. It is a snapshot of accessible conditions on the inspection date. Warranties, if any, are separate products.
- How fast should the report arrive?
- Same day or next business day is common. Set the expectation when you book so you are not writing under a surprise deadline.
Is a home inspection report a warranty?
No. It is a snapshot of accessible conditions on the inspection date. Warranties, if any, are separate products.
How fast should the report arrive?
Same day or next business day is common. Set the expectation when you book so you are not writing under a surprise deadline.