ASHI Thanks Our Affiliates!

February 1, 2022

The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation to our 2021-2022 Affiliate Members for their continued support and the positive impact they provide the ASHI community!

We have affiliates who are here and ready to help you with your home inspection business. Below is an alphabetical listing, but we encourage you to go to the Affiliate Listing on the ASHI site for a more detailed description of who they are and what they do. After logging in to ashi.org, the Affiliate Listing can be found under the members tab.

So next time you need help with your business, reach out to one of our Affiliates!

3D Inspection System — Reporting Software
Airthings America Inc. — Radon/Mold/Asbestos/
Water Testing/Tools/Technology

America’s Call Center — Call Centers
American Home Inspectors Training — Education
Building Inspection Services — Referral Programs
Carson Dunlop & Associates, Ltd. — Education/
Reporting Software

Complete Protection Home Warranty — Home Warranty
Dell Technologies — Tools/Technology
Ecosense — Radon/Mold/Asbestos/Water Testing
EMSL Analytical, Inc. — Radon/Mold/Asbestos/Water Testing
Examination Board of Professional Home Inspector — Education
Ferret Tools — Tools/Technology
GEM Marketing — Marketing
Get Water Answers — Radon/Mold/Asbestos/Water Testing | Consultant
Home Inspector Pro — Reporting Software
HomeTeam Inspection Service — Franchise
How to Operate Your Home, Mr. Fix-It Inc. — Education
Inspector Services Group — Reporting Software/Radon/Mold/Asbestos/Water Testing
InspectorCameras — Tools/Technology
InspectorPro Insurance — Insurance
KritterCap — Pest Control
Leviton — Tools/Technology
Majordomo — Repair Estimates
McKissock 100% Education — Education
Monroe Infrared Technology Inc. — Tools/Technology
Norman-Spencer Agency LLC — Insurance
OREP Insurance Services — Insurance
Palm-Tech Home Inspection Software — Reporting Software
Porch / Inspection Support Network — Repair Estimates
PriorityLab — Radon/Mold/Asbestos/Water Testing
Professional Home Inspection Institute — Education
Radalink — Radon/Mold/Asbestos/Water Testing
Radon Courses at Kansas State University — Radon/Mold
Asbestos/Water Testing/Education

RadonAway — Radon/Mold/Asbestos/Water
Repair Pricer — Repair Estimates
Residential Warranty Services — Home Warranty
RTCA – Radon Testing Corp of America — Radon/Mold/Asbestos/Water Testing
Sedgwick — Referral Programs
Sekady —Referral Programs
SunRadon — Radon/Mold/Asbestos/Water Testing


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