Home / News / ASHI Reporter Issues / Feature

ASHI Reporter Articles

The Homebuyers’ Guide to Radon

Whether you are in the process of buying a home or you have been living in your home for some time, you will want to ensure that your home is safe and doesn’t present any dangers. One issue that can easily get neglected by homeowners is radon. Much like carbon monoxide, radon can be hard to detect without a specialized device or hiring a professional to conduct the test for you. However, prolonged radon exposure can pose a significant risk to your health and your family.

Upcoming Avenues for ASHI

For those of you who I have not had the pleasure of meeting yet, my name is John Wessling, President-Elect 2021. Exciting times are ahead for ASHI, and I wanted to share some things happening and other projects on the horizon.

Sewer Scope Inspections: An Investment For Your Business

Home inspectors—may your homeowners and buyers be warned: Having a damaged sewer line can really stink. Unnoticed sewage exposure from broken or blocked lines can expose home dwellers to health hazards like bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections.

Improving Inspections— and the Profession

It was shortly after Bill Bryan and his wife moved from Virginia to California and bought a house that Bryan thought, “I’d like to be a home inspector.” improve_Bryan remembers being struck by his interaction with the home inspector who came to inspect his new southern California home. “It was a strange inspection,” he said. “I thought, ‘I’m paying this guy to do this?’”

New Affiliate Listing and Profiles

In August, we launched the new Affiliate Listing and Affiliate Profiles. The updated area of the website allows ASHI members to become better acquainted with our Affiliates. As part of this project, the Affiliate Membership program underwent a restructuring that included a more intensive curation of the companies approved or accepted for affiliation with ASHI.

Behind the New Radon Mitigation Compliance

In October, the National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) will implement a new certification of special interest to home inspectors: Radon Mitigation Compliance Inspector (RMCI).

Should Home Inspectors Conduct Environmental Testing?

Home inspectors are not required to do environmental testing in Massachusetts where I live. I understand, though, that there are a few tests for contaminants that some home inspectors conduct. It is important that anyone conducting such testing use methods that will result in meaningful results and seek clarification from the lab or an indoor air quality (IAQ) professional if he or she or the client has questions about those results.

Mark Your Calendars

We are so excited to see you all again. The upcoming conference with an educational focus will be held January 16 to 19 at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida.

7 First Things To Do Right After Buying a Home

If you’ve just bought a new home, compliments to you! Becoming a homeowner is fun and exciting after what can be a strenuous, complicated home buying process. It’s a significant accomplishment so, take your time to celebrate and enjoy your new place.

Become a Member

Your success starts here with ASHI. Join the best in the Home Inspection industry – Become an ASHI Member today.

join ashi today