Understanding SPF

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.

What to Do After Home Inspecting

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.

Home Inspectors Don’t Shovel Snow

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.

ASHI Membership Levels

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.

Workers’ Comp for Home Inspectors

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.

Postcards from the Field

To submit a postcard from the field send your photo, caption, name, city and state to: postcards@ashi.org

Tail Coverage

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.

What is a Google Business Profile?

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?!

Working with the Best of Them

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.

Mold Matters

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.

Code Conundrums: Plumbing

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.

Postcards from the Field

What Lies Beneath: Sewer Line Inspections

Clay, cast-iron, the dreaded orangeburg, or more modern materials like ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) or PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)?

Warranty vs Insurance

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.

Letter from the President: Silver Linings

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.

A Lesson Learned

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.

PFAs in Drinking Water

Crime Insurance Coverage

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.

Marketing Minute: Unveiling the Secrets

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.

Code Conundrums Continued

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.