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 Certified Inspector, ACI, American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)
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 State of Florida Department of Health as a Radon Measurement Technician #R2340
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), American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), Florida Association of Building Inspectors (FABI)
I am a member of Florida NACHI (FL NACHI)
I am a member of the Southwest Florida Chapter of ASHI (SWASHI)
I Passed InterNACHI Inspector Examination
I abide by InterNACHI, ASHI and FABI Code of Ethics
I follow InterNACHI’s, ASHI’s and FABI’s Standards of Practice
EDUCATION
I have a Masters Degree from Ohio University
I have more than 35 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