Don’t be stupid.
Do’s
Always kick/tap the foundation (wood or concrete?)
Always close the windows before you leave.
Always aim to take CLOSE UP photos! I honestly can not stress this enough!!!
Take photos of things your turned on / off (proof!)
Verify with a moisture metre after thermal anomaly.
Always review reports before sending. (measure twice cut once)
You should CC yourself on everything. For back up! OR DOWNLOAD AS PDF!
Photograph things that ARE working properly! Reduce the blame game!
Always Get your contract signed before hand.
Take Inventory. Even if not inspecting. Why? blame game & calls
ALWAYS clean up after yourself. Especially attics. or after taking a piss. serious. It's rude and gross.
Always take photos of personal belonging blocking inspection.
Be careful WHO you ask to leave a review!
Always engage, educate & ask if your clients have questions
Always treat every inspection like a first date. BE memorable!
Always ask people what they do! Know who you’re dealing with.
SET the expectations at the very beginning.
Always keep a few towels for accidents.
Always be very thankful. It goes a long way. Be genuine!
Agent wants to follow you around?… let them! Make a friend. Play nice with others & maybe you'll get a second play
Don’t
.Never walk away when water is running.
NEVER be adamant that “for sure” this is how it happened.
NEVER put your tools on the counter. Get a leather mat.
Never say “sorry” until you’re SURE. Thank me later.
Slippers NOT runners. Imprints bug sellers. Not worth it. People suck.
No coffee or food. We’ve seen too many stained carpets & accidents.
Never ever let the client on the ladder or fuck around with your tools.
STAP making mountains out of mole hills. Everything isn’t a big deal. Unless you're an alarmist. Then you do you.
STAP talking bad about others. It makes YOU look bad. (FACT) Also, that makes you a huge DICK!
STAP creating problems to show your value… "Cry Wolf"
Are you SWAT? Are you framing? STAP wearing tool belts & weird shit.
STAP jumping over dollars to pick up a dime. It’s all a wash. Do the work, money will come.
STAP being motivated ONLY by money. It comes in BUCKETS when you build something great!