ASHI Certified Inspector
Background Verified Inspector
Member Since 2001
Stephen Showalter
Showalter Property Consultants
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ASHI Standard of Practice
The ASHI Standard of Practice is the foundation that all ASHI members conduct their home inspections upon. Adhering to the Standard puts our members in the best position to provide an effective and informative service to their clients, and help them make a sound decision on their new home.
The Standard of Practice covers the following areas:
- Air Conditioning Systems
- Plumbing Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Structural Systems
- Exterior
- Fireplace
- Flooring
- Solid Fuel Burning Appliances
- Heating Systems
- Interior
- Insulation And Ventilation
- Roof System
Property Types
- Commercial Property Inspections
- High End Homes/ Estates
- Historic Homes
- Log Homes
- Manufactured Homes
- Multi-Family Homes (Condos/Apartments)
- New Construction Inspections
- Single-Family Homes
- Townhouses/Villas
Additional Services
Learn more about these additional services.
- Decks
- Energy Audit
- Expert Witness Testimony/Litigation Support
- Indoor Air Quality
- Infrared Thermography
- Moisture Intrusion
- Mold Testing
- Pools And Spas
- Pre-Drywall Inspections
- Radon Testing
Bio
CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIP:
ASHI ACI Certified Membership
FAA Licensed UAV Pilot
Building Inspection Related Experience:
EDUCATION:
Building Performance Institute; BPI Building Analyst
Building Performance Institute; BPI Building Envelope
2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
2009 IRC Plan Review and Inspection for Maryland
National Environmental Health Association-Radon sampling
American Society of Home Inspectors Conferences
National Association of Home Inspectors Education Conference
Indoor Environmental Standards Organization Educational Conference
Studied Architecture-Anne Arundel Community College
OCCUPATION:
Overview
Litigation Support and Expert Witness Testimony 1988-Present
Home Inspection Services, has performed over 12,000 inspections since 1988
Thermal Imaging and Energy Auditing Services
Environmental Consulting
New Home Construction Arbitration Experience
Instructor for Home Inspectors and Real Estate Agents
Extensive Experience in New home and Historic Home Inspections
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1988-Present
Past President of the National Association of Home Inspectors
Served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Home Inspectors 8 Years
Past President of the Maryland Association of Home Inspectors
New Home Construction Arbitrator
Instructor for Maryland Board of Realtors and Several Counties;1993-Current
GRI Instructor for the Maryland Board of Rea
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Maryland 29634
Exp: 6/27/2023
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