You are about correct on the pricing, except that I charge an extra fee to re-inspect if the home fails. (All flat fees, no mileage etc)
Yes there is a good learning curve, but once you are through this it is not too bad. Think of it like a mortgage survey, you need to do a lot to work them...
Tim,
I do a fair number of these certifications for HUD loans.
To be blunt, when you identify the foundation type, you always have the option of saying that it is a foundation type "I", (Other type, not one of the standard types). I don't have the manual with me, but I am 90% this is the...