Licensing of home inspectors only sets a minimum standard. Much like being up to code, any less would be illegal. That's why I have worked to become a member of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI). As a NACHI member, I:
* Pass NACHI's Online Inspector Examination every year. This general, not association-specific exam is an industry standard required by NACHI and some state licensing boards,
* Adhere to the industry's largest, most comprehensive Standards of Practice, Click this link to view the NACHI Standards:
http://www.nachi.org/sop.htm?PHPSESSID=0a2a3afe3ea20d9df62f09a9ccd69840* Abide by NACHI's Code of Ethics,
* Follow a strict continuing education policy that requires, among other things, that I receive 24 hours of continuing education each year,
* Have completed NACHI's ethics "obstacle course" which ensures that I am aware of my ethical duties as a home inspector,
* Have passed NACHI's Standards of Practice quiz,
* Have signed and submitted an affidavit legally agreeing that I have and will continue to adhere to all NACHI standards, ethics and education requirements,
* Maintain a continuing education log that is verified by NACHI,
* Submit a portion of my inspection reports to NACHI's report review committee for outside evaluation,
* Am required to successfully complete NACHI's comprehensive Standards of Practice course and examination, Roofing course and examination, Structural course and examination and Electrical course and examination,
* Attend at least one chapter meeting or educational seminar every two years (reasonable exceptions apply),
* Have access to the Inspector's Quarterly so I can keep up-to-date on all the latest issues in the home inspection industry,
* Have access to a number of learning tools such as inspection tips and technique illustrations, a library of home inspection books and videos, the industry's largest message board, NACHI's "what's new" publication of recent inspection news, Dear NACHI," a detailed advice column, free online courses, quizzes, and exams, and the NACHI University,
If you need a home inspection performed, don't settle for anything less than a NACHI-certified home inspector. Contact me now to schedule your inspection.