Licensed Skilled Tradesman since 1996.
More than a decade of hands-on technical background experience.
Educated in the following categories; Electrical Inspection, Roofing Inspection, Plumbing Inspection, Structural Inspection, Foundation Inspection, Moisture Intrustion Inspection, Mold Inspection, and HVAC Inspection.
A proud member of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors.
As a Certified Professional Inspector I:
- Pass INACHI's Inspector Examination every year. This exam is an industry standard required by INACHI and provincial licensing boards,
- Adhere to the industry's largest, most comprehensive Standards of Practice,
- Abide by INACHI's Code of Ethics,
- Follow a strict continuing education policy that requires, among other things, that I receive continuing education each year,
- Have completed INACHI's ethics testing, which ensures that I am aware of my ethical duties as a home inspector,
- Have passed INACHI's Standards of Practice testing,
- Have signed and submitted an affidavit legally agreeing that I have and will continue to adhere to all INACHI standards, ethics and education requirements,
- Maintain a continuing education log that is verified by INACHI,
- Submit a portion of my inspection reports to INACHI's report review committee for outside evaluation,
- Have successfully completed INACHI's comprehensive Standards of Practice course and examination, Roofing course and examination, Structural course and examination and Electrical course and examination,
- Attend at least one chapter meeting or educational seminar every two years
- Have access to the Inspector's Quarterly so I can keep up-to-date on all the latest issues in the home inspection industry,
- Have access to a number of learning tools such as inspection tips and technique illustrations, a library of home inspection books and videos, the industry's largest message board, INACHI's "what's new" publication of recent inspection news, Dear INACHI," a detailed advice column, free online courses, quizzes, and exams, and the INACHI University,
- Have access to a time-tested agreement that helps avoid misunderstandings,
- Have access to a free report review and mentoring service.