We’ve all had lessons that stuck. Share yours to help new pros avoid the same mistakes.
I learned the hard way to never quote or treat before a structured walk-through — “open every attic hatch and check moisture first,” then document conducive conditions and get the client to initial a one-page checklist… Bring a moisture meter and a small inspection mirror; it cuts callbacks in half and saves you from playing whack-a-mole later. Do you include a specific line for vegetation or soil-to-wood contact on yours?