Home Inspection Adendum, What You Should Know!

 The Importance of Addendums to Home Inspection Reports

• What is an Addendum?
  • Additional material added to a document to correct, clarify, or supplement it.
  • Common in home inspections to address reinspections, forgotten details, or clarifications.
• The Danger of Altering Original Reports
  • Creating multiple versions of a report can lead to confusion and liability issues.
  • Insurance companies and state governing bodies may question the integrity of the inspector.

• The Correct Approach to Addendums
  • Maintain Consistency: Use the same format, language, and style as the original report.
  • Clear Referencing: Refer to the original report to establish a connection between the two documents.
  • Specific Scope: Clearly define the scope of the addendum, especially if it's a reinspection.
  • Comprehensive Scope of Inspection: Include a detailed scope of inspection in both the original report and the addendum.
• Protecting Yourself
  • Treat the original report and addendum as a single, complete document.
  • Avoid altering the original report.
  • Use addendums to provide additional information or clarifications.

​David Salvato Master Inspector
California Inspection Authority
949-981-8320
www.CIAHomeInspection.com