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A property inspection report should be more than a checklist.
CM² Signature Inspection Services provides structured, photo-documented reports designed to help buyers, sellers, agents, and transaction coordinators better understand property conditions, prioritize findings, and make confident decisions.

Clear Reports. Better Conversations. More Confident Decisions.

Every CM² report is designed to support clarity during the real estate process. Findings are organized by property system, supported with photos, and written in a way that helps clients understand what was observed, why it matters, and what type of follow-up may be recommended.

These sample reports give you a preview of the reporting format, level of detail, photo documentation, and practical recommendations provided after an inspection.

What We Inspect

Every inspection includes a structured evaluation of the following accessible systems and components:
Exterior
  • Roofing materials and visible roof components
  • Exterior walls and siding
  • Windows and doors
  • Driveways, walkways, patios
  • Drainage and grading
  • Decks and attached structures
Structural Components
  • Foundation (visible portions)
  • Framing (where accessible)
  • Crawl spaces
  • Slab or raised construction
Interior
  • Walls, ceilings, and floors
  • Windows and interior doors
  • Stairs and railings
  • Visible signs of moisture intrusion
Electrical Systems
  • Main service panel
  • Subpanels
  • Visible wiring
  • Receptacles and GFCI protection
  • Smoke and CO detectors (presence only)
Plumbing Systems
  • Water supply lines
  • Drain, waste, and vent piping
  • Water heater
  • Fixtures and faucets
Heating & Cooling (HVAC)
  • Heating system
  • Cooling system (if present)
  • Visible ductwork
Attic & Insulation
  • Insulation levels (visible)
  • Ventilation
  • Visible framing
  • Signs of moisture intrusion
Built-In Appliances
  • Dishwasher
  • Range / Cooktop
  • Oven
  • Garbage disposal
Each system is documented with high-resolution photography and structured commentary.

What You’ll See in a CM² Report

Choosing an inspector is not only about the inspection appointment. It is also about the quality of the report you receive afterward. A clear inspection report can help buyers understand the condition of the property, help sellers prepare for next steps, and help agents and transaction coordinators communicate more effectively during the transaction.

System-based organization
⇢ Reports are organized by major property systems so clients and agents can quickly review the areas that matter most.

Photo documentation
⇢ Reports include visual documentation to support findings and help make conditions easier to understand.

Prioritized findings
⇢ Reports separate maintenance items, recommendations, and safety hazards to help clients better understand urgency and significance. One residential sample summarizes 18 maintenance items, 38 recommendations, and 3 safety hazards.

Practical recommendations
⇢ Findings include recommended next steps, such as monitoring, DIY/handyman correction, or evaluation by a qualified contractor.

Scope and limitation clarity
⇢ Reports explain what was visible, accessible, and evaluated at the time of inspection.

Sample Reports

Below you will find a variety of CM² Signature Inspection Services reports that demonstrate our reporting format, documentation style, and level of detail.

Standard Residential Inspection Report

This sample shows the structure and detail of a full residential property inspection. It includes an executive summary, material findings, system-by-system observations, photos, recommendations, and Standards of Practice.

The sample report demonstrates how CM² communicates significant findings clearly, including roofing deterioration, plumbing drainage concerns, electrical modifications, excessive water pressure, garage fire separation concerns, and missing smoke/carbon monoxide detection.

View Residential Inspection Report

Thermal Imaging Sample Report

Thermal imaging can help identify relative temperature differences that may be associated with moisture patterns, insulation irregularities, air movement, HVAC performance, or other conditions. The sample thermal report explains that thermal imaging is non-invasive and identifies temperature differentials only; it does not confirm moisture, structural defects, or electrical hazards without secondary verification.

This sample includes interior surface observations, moisture verification, exterior envelope evaluation, cooling patterns, refrigerant line temperature differences, and heating temperature patterns. It also includes a finding for elevated thermal transfer at the attic access, where insulation or air sealing improvements were recommended.

View Thermal Imaging Report

Irrigation Functionality Sample Report

This sample shows how CM² documents the visible and accessible condition of an irrigation system during a limited functionality evaluation. The report explains that irrigation testing is limited to visible system activation, zone performance, and observable defects, and is not a pressure certification, design review, or comprehensive underground system analysis.

In this sample, the front and rear irrigation systems were not operational at the time of inspection. The report documented that the systems appeared disconnected from the domestic water supply, the controller/timer could not be activated, and zone operation, underground piping integrity, sprinkler coverage, drainage performance, and leakage conditions could not be confirmed.

View Irrigation Functionality Report

Reinspection Report – Not Resolved

This sample shows the value of a reinspection when repair work has been completed during a real estate transaction. The report documents follow-up evaluation of previously identified plumbing concerns and shows that some items remained unresolved at the time of review.

The report includes observations related to improper couplings, missing or unfastened pipe support, negative slope in the drain piping, active leakage near the repair area, and a discrepancy between invoiced work and what was visible during the inspection.

View Reinspection Report – Not Resolved

Reinspection Report – Resolved

This follow-up sample shows the next step in the reinspection process after additional corrective work was completed. The report documents items that were previously identified and later observed as resolved, helping provide clearer documentation for the client, agent, and transaction file.

This is a strong example of how reinspections can help verify whether the agreed scope of repair work appears to have been properly addressed.

View Reinspection Report – Resolved

Built for Buyers, Sellers, Agents & Transaction Coordinators

Real estate timelines move quickly. CM² reports are designed to help clients and real estate professionals quickly identify the most important findings, understand recommended next steps, and keep communication focused.

For agents and transaction coordinators, sample reports are a useful way to understand the level of detail your clients can expect before scheduling an inspection.

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Repair Work Should Be Verified

When repairs are completed during escrow, clients may assume the work was performed correctly because an invoice was provided or payment was made. A reinspection provides an additional layer of documentation by visually reviewing specific requested items after repair work has been completed.

Reinspection reports can help document:

⇢ Whether specific items appear resolved
⇢ Whether previously identified concerns remain unresolved
⇢ Whether repair work appears inconsistent with the invoiced scope
⇢ Whether additional qualified contractor evaluation may be recommended
⇢ Whether visible workmanship concerns should be addressed before closing

This is especially useful when plumbing, electrical, roof, HVAC, drainage, or safety-related repairs are completed during a transaction.