Qualifications
I am a WA licensed Home Inspector and Certified EIFS inspector
Washington licensed home inspector, License #380
Abide by WAC 308-408 STANDARDS OF PRACTICE
Exterior Design Institute Certified 3rd Party EIFS Inspector, WA-32
HUD FHA Fee Inspector ID# B928
Whether you are buying or selling a home you should always incorporate the services of a home inspector that is certified by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI). That is why I have worked hard to become a member of InterNACHI and I promise to provide you with excellent service.
As an InterNACHI member I:
- Licensed by the Washington State Department of Agriculture as a Structural Pest Inspector.
- Pass InterNACHI's Online Inspector Examination every year. This general, not association-specific exam is an industry standard required by InterNACHI.
- Adhere to the industry's largest, most comprehensive Standards of Practice,www.nachi.org/sop.htm.
- Abide by InterNACHI's Code of Ethics, www.nachi.org/code_of_ethics.htm.
- Follow a strict continuing education policy that requires, among other things, that I receive 24 hours of continuing education each year.
- Have completed InterNACHI's ethics "obstacle course" which ensures that I am aware of my ethical duties as a home inspector.
- Have passed InterNACHI's Standards of Practice quiz.
- Have signed and submitted an affidavit legally agreeing that I have and will continue to adhere to all InterNACHI standards, ethics and education requirements.
- Maintain a continuing education log that is verified by InterNACHI.
- Am required to successfully complete InterNACHI'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 (reasonable exceptions apply).
- 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, InterNACHI's "what's new" publication of recent inspection news.
- My goal in providing a home inspection is not just to point out concerns in a home, but also to educate homeowners about the home's systems and proper maintenance. I am a member of one of the fastest growing Inspector's Associations, the Inter- National Association of Certified Home Inspectors(InterNACHI). It is the only Association in the North America to certify Inspector Members. This affiliation requires continued education and strict adherence to the Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
- I own and use high-tech equipment such as a CO detector, Infrared Thermometer, Tramex moisture meter.
- I generate easy-to-read inspection reports.
- I am a member in good standing of the InterNational Association of Certified Home Inspectors(NACHI). www.nachi.org.
- NACHI is the only association that front-ends its membership requirements. We turn down more than 1/2 the inspectors who want to join because they can't pass our exam or fulfill our membership requirements.
- Additionally certified as a 3rd party EIFS inspector.
- I have 20 years plus commercial and industrial construction experience.
- 8 years licensed real estate broker.
- BBA degree in Quantitative Business Administration.
If you need a home inspection performed, don't settle for anything less than an InterNACHI-certified home inspector. Contact me now to schedule your inspection.