Qualifications

Home Inspection Certificats

I am a Certified Master Inspector®. The Master Inspector Certification Board Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting excellence in the inspection industry.  The Board holds the registered  trademark and awards it to qualifying inspectors who have demonstrated a high level of competency: the best of the best.

I hold a Florida State License #5877,  have passed the National Home Inspector Examination am fully insured and bonded.

I am FAA certified (#3911731) as a remote pilot with a small unmanned aircraft rating.

I am a Certified Professional Inspector, CPI, International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI)

I am a Registered Professional Inspector, RPI, Florida Association of Building Inspectors (FABI)

I am certified to perform Thermal Imaging (infrared) inspections, Certified Residential Thermographer CRT # 2016033102

I am certified by the National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) and  the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)

I am a Certified Member, In Good Standing, of the International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants (IAC2) for Radon and Mold #IAC2-02-5453

I hold a Certificate of Completion in IAQ Home Survey Professional Sampling

I am certified to perform Wind Mitigation Inspections

I am certified to perform Pool and Spa Inspections

I am certified to perform tainted (Chinese) Drywall Inspections

I have completed the Environmental Solutions Association course and examination in Mold Inspection and Assessment

I have completed the InterNACHI Advanced Mold Inspection Training

I am certified to perform Moisture Intrusion Inspection

I am a Member In Good Standing of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) and Florida Association of Building Inspectors (FABI)

I am a member of Florida NACHI (FL NACHI)

I Passed InterNACHI Inspector Examination

I abide by InterNACHI and FABI Code of Ethics

I follow InterNACHI’s and FABI’s Standards of Practice

 

EDUCATION 

I have a Masters Degree from Ohio University

I have more than 45 years of business experience

I received an Award for Recognition of Professional Services Rendered to the Government of the United States and the Nations Museums

I have more than 1,000 hours of home inspection accredited education through InterNACHI, ASHI, Ed Klopfer and Carson Dunlop, including 120 hours of Florida Principles and Practices for Home Inspection. I take courses, classes and seminars on a continual basis.

Below are SOME of the courses taken.

Environmental Solutions Association (ESA) course for Radon Measurement Technician

InterNACHI – Thermal Imaging (John McKenna)

InterNACHI – How to Inspect Pools and Spas

InterNACHI – How to Perform Wind Mitigation Inspections

InterNACHI – Inspecting Chinese Drywall

InterNACHI – 25 Standards Every Inspector Should Know

InterNACHI – Safe Practices for the Home Inspector

Ed Klopfer School for Home Inspection – Principles and Practices for Home Inspection

ASHI – Carson Dunlop Roofing Module

ASHI – Carson Dunlop Insulation and Interiors Module

ASHI –  Carson Dunlop Structure Module

ASHI –  Carson Dunlop Electrical Module

ASHI –  Carson Dunlop Communication and Professional Practice Module

ASHI – Carson Dunlop Exterior Module

Straight Services – Certificate of Completion in Common Foundation Problems: Causes, Signs and Solutions

Carson Dunlop –  Safe Practices for the Home Inspector

Carson Dunlop – Structural Issues for Home Inspectors course

Carson Dunlop – How to Perform Electrical Inspections

Carson Dunlop – Residential Plumbing Overview

Carson Dunlop –  How to Perform Exterior Inspections

Carson Dunlop –  How to Inspect Attic, Insulation, Ventilation and Interiors

Carson Dunlop –  Inspecting  HVAC  Systems

Carson Dunlop – Distribution System

Carson Dunlop – Service Box, Grounding & Panels

Carson Dunlop – Service Drop & Service Entrance

Carson Dunlop – Flat Roofing

Carson Dunlop – Steep Roofing

Carson Dunlop – Roof Framing

Carson Dunlop – Floor Systems

Carson Dunlop – Wall Systems

Carson Dunlop – Communication

Carson Dunlop – Footings & Foundations

Carson Dunlop – Exterior Structures

Carson Dunlop – Architectural Styles

Carson Dunlop – Professional Practice

Carson Dunlop – Exterior Cladding

Carson Dunlop – Surface Water Drainage and Landscaping

Carson Dunlop – Interior 1

Carson Dunlop – Interior 2

Carson Dunlop – Insulation and Ventilation

Carson Dunlop – Steep Roof Flashing

Carson Dunlop – Supply Plumbing

Carson Dunlop – Water Heater

Carson Dunlop – Drain, Waste and Vent Plumbing

Carson Dunlop – Fixtures and Faucets

Carson Dunlop – Air Conditioning

Carson Dunlop – Heat Pumps

Carson Dunlop – Furnaces- Gas and Oil

Carson Dunlop – Hot Water Boilers

Carson Dunlop – Chimneys

Carson Dunlop – Heating – Wood

Carson Dunlop – Heating – Steam

Carson Dunlop – Heating – Electric

Carson Dunlop – Heating – Wall and Floor Furnaces