News

Nick,
We had a bet on if a home inspector can do mold testing in Florida. It is apparent that it can be done in areas under 10 feet. We had a bet on this and it appears that I have lost the bet.

Would it be acceptable if the I think it was a $500 bet, if I gave that money in the form of a donation to Jim Horton who was hit badly by a flood?

I never not pay a bet. I ALWAYS make it right.

Would that be acceptable for you?

Russ

As part of their infrared inspection reports, thermographers frequently include exception diagnoses along with recommendations for repair. In this Tip, we offer our suggestion for the only recommendation a thermographer will ever need.

Yesterday I had a client's mother who I did an inspection for 6 months ago call. She said you remember when you did that inspection for my son back in November, I actually did. She said since then the roof has poured water through the pot lights in the bedroom, the toilet will not flush, the dishwasher leaks water all over the floor, and the washing machine had a concealed hole in it. She said everything is fixed now and if I would have did a better job and been more careful she could have had the seller fix these problems before closing. I went to Fetch Report pulled up the report and there it was; roof plumbing vent flashing needed repair, uplifted shingles, evidence of heavy leaking in attic, and a roof that needs to be replaced shortly. I ran dishwasher through a full cycle, flushed all toilets, and everything was working just fine. It even said on report to contact a licensed roofer for repairs. Last time I heard, the seller had someone come in and make all repairs including roof. Here we are 6 months later and "she just wants me to know". Unbelievable!

"National Association of Commercial Building Inspectors and Thermographers" is proud to announce.

Onsite Commercial Building Inspection Training at Boulder Colorado July 29-August 2

The July onsite Commercial Building Inspection Training Course will be at the Marriott Hotel Boulder Colorado in the Caribou Room 7/29/2013 - 8/2/2013

Seating will be limited, if you intend to be at this one of a kind event you should register now. Regular class tuition is $4495. InterNACHI and NACBI members will be receiving discounted registration fees.

The course is an intense five day training event actually inspecting commercial property.

You will learn everything from needing your own commercial inspection website to writing reports, including every aspect of the business necessary to set you apart from Home Inspections to double or triple your income.

Bill Warner our Director of Education at NACBI will be posting more information on the training curriculum. The course information is also on the registration page below.

Link to register http://www.nacbi.com/commercial-inspection-training

I am currently studying to get my Inspectors License, but I have no experience. I tried calling a few local inspectors and ask if I could possible shadow them for a couple inspections a week. They all said that wasn't something they would be willing to do. If anyone could possible tell me some good ways to gain experience I would appreciate it.

house from the 1800's had this in it...
Attached Thumbnails  

Colorado.gov announces partnership with InterNACHI and Home Energy Inspectors™. Visit this page and click the bottom page.

Become a Certified Home Energy Inspector™ for free at http://www.nachi.org/logos.htm#homeenergy

Colorado.gov announces partnership with InterNACHI and Home Energy Inspectors™. Visit this page and click the bottom page.

Can wiring in garage be exposed? i.e. Romex type wire stapled to studs and then traveling to light switch without benefit of conduit.

Hello,

My name is Edward Lawrence and I am a Business Development Manager for MCB, a domain name wholesaler. We are offering the keyword-rich domain name HomeFoundationInspection.com for the onetime price of $264.

If properly optimized, this domain can pay for itself many times over with the leads it creates when somebody searches on Google for the term "Home Foundation Inspection".

Only one party can own this strategic domain name. This domain will be sold to the first party that completes the sale. We transfer ownership of the domain before payment is due.

See the great things our customers are saying about us on the testimonial section of our website.

Please email or contact us by phone at 800-521-NAME (6263) to purchase this domain or to find out how this domain can help your business.

Kind regards,

Edward Lawrence
Business Development Manager
MCB
P.O.BOX 1061
Alhambra, CA 91802
800-521-NAME (6263)

Note: The offer to sell this domain is subject to change. Thank you for your time and consideration.


NOTE TO ALL: THIS SHOWED UP IN MY SPAM FOLDER. CALL OR EMAIL AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!

I ran across something today I've never seen before. I have a question about a split florida heat pump system. The outside unit was located in a garage. A cabinet with counter top was built around the system blocking access. This just doesn't seem right. Any suggestions on how this should be documented? Is this a repair or safety concern?

Older than some of the inspectors on this board. I do my load test on the electrical panel before I check any furnace. This furnace being electric I fired it off to put amps on the panel and from the amp reading on the main breaker I knew the furnace was not operating all elements

Sure enough when I open the panel on the furnace front like all good inspectors should low and behold I needed not my amp meter to check the elements I could see two elements with burnt off wires
Attached Thumbnails        

Anyone seen these installed on a sump pump discharge? There is a radon mitigation system installed and the sump pit has been sealed. This is located above the check valve. It appears that the plastic lock can be removed, which I did not remove. I am unable to determine what it is, although i am thinking it is some type of valve. No markings except the tag.
Attached Thumbnails    

Florida DBPR approves InterNACHI's free online "Advanced HVAC Training for Inspectors" video course for 15 CE.

Florida DBPR approves InterNACHI's free online "Inspecting Means of Egress" video course for 4 CE.

Florida DBPR approves InterNACHI's free online "10 Steps to Performing a Roof Inspection" video course for 2 CE.

Florida DBPR approves InterNACHI's free online "Ladder Safety Training" video course for 1 CE.

I'm looking for other inspectors experience with having to mark "cloth wiring" on the citizens four point form. It is currently lumped together with knob and tube. A previous client told me that citizens will not write a policy on an older home with cloth covered wiring - but another underwriter would. I spoke with an insurance agent today who was unsure and explained that the box is seldom marked when she reviews reports. I can only infer that inspectors are either looking past it, or don't even see the "cloth wiring" part since it's lumped with knob and tube. Bottom line I'd like to tell the client exactly what they're going to deal with when they solicit insurance. Any input is appreciated. Thanks.

From lower 40's to mid fifties the Quebec InterNACHI membership is growing continuously.

Good day.
My name is Robert Young. President of MIPGC.
Please allow yourself to continue the education provided by reaching out to other INACHI members thus allowing you to advance faster and opening new doors. Join a chapter and be involved in the politics of InterNACHI as a cooperative.
MIPGC is about education, mentorship, peer, and the tools that may allow you to succeed.

New and older members, if there is anything I can do for you please do not hesitate to email or call me.
Wishing you all the best.
Robert

If I inspected, well lets say primarily in Quebec. But did home inspections in Ontario or even in Vermont, would my insurance company allow me?
just curious.;)
You know me.:)