In today’s day and age, finding a lucrative career that doesn’t require years of education can be a challenge. Looking through job listings online can be a lesson in futility when employers are seeking candidates with bachelor’s degrees for entry-level positions. While job hunting without a high school diploma or GED can indeed be…
Conducting home inspections can be a great way to earn a living. With an average yearly income of more than $70,000, being a home inspector offers a career that’s both interesting and rewarding. There are plenty of opportunities for certified home inspectors to join established inspection companies, work for governmental agencies or start their own…
How Much Does a Home Inspector Make? Short answer—the average home inspector salary is somewhere between $30,000 and $90,000 per year. There are a lot of factors that play a role in home inspection salaries, so the best answer is “It depends.” A study by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) found that…
All About Mold Molds are a naturally occurring and necessary part of our environment. Various types of outdoor molds break down dead organic matter, such as fallen leaves, dead plant life and dead or decaying trees. Some indoor molds, however, can be hazardous to humans and even pets. Steps should be taken to quickly remove…
Home inspection is an exciting and rewarding profession that provides virtually unlimited career opportunities to inspectors with the right credentials. The best way to receive the training needed to become a certified home inspector is through Inspection Certification Associates’ Home Inspector Online Training Course. To learn more about life as a professional home inspector, check…
Photos are an important part of home inspections. That being said, many older home inspectors who have been in the business for many years might forego taking pictures, just because they never have before. This is the kind of attitude that can put a company out of business. With the dawn of smartphones, photos changed.…
Many homeowners who have basements or crawl spaces that suffer water infiltration opt to install sump pumps. They’re not cheap, but they’re cheaper than the water damage that can result from a flooded basement. As you’re conducting a home inspection, do you know what to look for with a sump pump inspection? ICA has a…
Home inspectors should inspect the electrical system in a home carefully, not just to make sure it works properly, but to make sure it is safe. Of all the home systems, the electrical is the most dangerous. A problem with the electrical system can result in fire, property destruction, injury, and even death. The most…
The two main factors affecting the home inspection business are real estate trends and location. The real estate market is dependent on the economy, so it’s up and down. Land and homeowners can wait for prices to come back up — real estate is almost always a good investment — but it can be harder…
As a home inspector, it’s important that you have an understanding of the types of wood-destroying organisms and how to identify them. Most homes are made of wood, and these creatures can do significant — and sometimes irreparable — damage to a home. Even a home made of brick or stucco is not safe. Bugs…
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