Over the 20 years I have been a home inspector I have accumulated a few tools in addition to what I carry in my tool belt. Many of the tools don’t get used on most inspections, but when the occasion comes up, it’s nice to have the right tool to verify an observation. In no particular order, here are my choices for some of the best advanced tools a home inspector can have: TIF Combustible Gas Detector. For some reason, this was one of the first meters I purchased. I think my first home inspection instructor had a deal on these and was selling them to students. Not knowing ...
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