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As an indoor air quality professional, I have investigated some very problematic SPF installations in the last 10 years. Some have even led to legal disputes between contractors and homeowners.
By:
Jeffrey C. May
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As Norm Richert got older, he knew it would become more challenging to climb on roofs and get into crawl spaces. Now 70 years old, the retired ACI is working comfortably from his home office, still absorbed by what he loves. He said insurance risk inspections are one way inspectors may prolong their inspection careers.
By:
Laura Rote
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We often get caught up in explaining what is included with a standard inspection. As an inspector, it is equally important to set people’s expectations and tell them what we do not do.
By:
James “Jamie” Dunsing
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All home inspectors joining ASHI, regardless of experience, begin at the Associate Member level. Members can move up to higher levels at their own pace. Here we outline the requirements
and benefits of each level of membership.
By:
Edie Mann
Member Exclusive
Seeing the need for coverage in the industry, we at InspectorPro Insurance launched our home inspector workers’ compensation policy in June 2019.
We recognize workers’ compensation can be confusing. In this article, we explore common questions that arise when shopping for workers’ comp.
By:
Stephanie Jaynes
Member Exclusive
To submit a postcard from the field send your photo, caption, name, city and state to: postcards@ashi.org
By:
ASHI Staff
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No matter your reason for making a career shift, it’s important to know how the change could affect your insurance coverage. After all, no one wants an uncovered lawsuit from an old client to dampen their retirement or new career. Find out how tail insurance coverage can preserve your claims protection below.
By:
Stephanie Jaynes
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Businesses of all sizes rely on the world’s largest search engine to be visible, provide a positive first impression, and engage with customers. Here's why you need one and how to get it. DID WE MENTION IT'S FREE?!
By:
Edie Mann
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Morgan Cohen is a licensed home inspector and owner of MKC Associates, which he founded in 2005. He’s also a trainer, company manager, and lead inspector and is the immediate-past Education Chair of the New England Chapter of ASHI.
By:
Laura Rote
Member Exclusive
And as a mold inspector, I have encountered frantic
people who are deathly afraid of the stuff. Their first question
is usually, “Does my house have mold in it?” That’s an easy one.
Yes, it does. BECAUSE THERE IS MOLD EVERYWHERE.
By:
Paul Cummins
Member Exclusive
In this installment of “Code Conundrums,” we’ll explore more issues that may arise during inspections, how they are related to the building code, and why sometimes the code and best practices are not aligned.
By:
John Weiburg
Member Exclusive
Clay, cast-iron, the dreaded orangeburg, or more modern materials like ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) or PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)?
By:
Phillip Haas
Member Exclusive
A home inspector received a call from an inspection client who complained of settlement issues and a failing foundation. The sprinkler system had been slowly saturating the property’s foundation.
By:
Stephanie Jaynes
Member Exclusive
It’s no secret many of us are struggling to keep our heads above the water. We are facing a housing crisis. Builders in new housing construction have slowed down, and interest rates continue to rise.
By:
ASHI Staff
Member Exclusive
While inspecting a large, single-family home, an inspector determined there were two evaporative coolers on the roof. Because it was Phoenix in the summer, he wanted to get the entire exterior as well as the roof and the attic inspected first so he could finish the rest of the inspection in the cool interior of the house.
By:
Kevin O’Hornett
Member Exclusive
In this article, we talk about a little known and inexpensive type of insurance that could be a lifesaver for your multi-inspector firm: commercial crime coverage.
By:
Stephanie Jaynes
Member Exclusive
The ever-evolving nature of social media algorithms can be overwhelming for a small business owner. Understanding and working with these algorithms effectively ensures your marketing efforts yield maximum results.
By:
Heather Candella
Member Exclusive
While code interpretations and commenting on building codes are beyond the purview of the home inspector during an inspection, there are many instances where some background knowledge of the codes can be helpful.
By:
John Weiburg
Member Exclusive
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All home inspectors joining ASHI, regardless of experience, begin at the Associate Member level. Members can move up to higher levels at their own pace. Here we outline the requirements
and benefits of each level of membership.