When you’re doing a home inspection, the attic is a critically important part. Why? Because it shows you the underside of the roof, and the roof is one of the most expensive parts of a house to replace. Since home inspectors are rarely required to climb on a roof, they can only inspect it from…
DetailsIf you do commercial inspections, you may want to also offer ADA inspection services. The Americans With Disabilities Act, passed in 1990, prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities and thus provides for certain accommodations in areas open to the public. All new construction is subject to the ADA regulations; however, many existing commercial buildings are…
DetailsRadon, known to high-school chemistry students as Rn, or 86 on the periodic table of elements, is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can cause cancer in humans. You can’t see, smell, or taste it, but it is responsible for the most lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers, according to the American Cancer Society. The gas…
DetailsWhen you’re a home inspector, checking the condition of the roof is an important part of the job. Roofs can have a lot of issues, and you can often find problems with skylights. Skylights can be a great addition to a dark room; they allow in lots of extra light that may not come through…
DetailsWhen you’re conducting a home inspection, you want to be certain that the structure is sound. Brick and masonry, in particular, has a reputation for being stronger and more secure than other materials, as proven in the popular children’s story The Three Little Pigs. But how can you be certain the brickwork has not lost…
DetailsA marketing strategy is a must-have for your new home inspection business. In fact, almost all businesses can benefit from a marketing plan, but where and how to put your time and effort into this realm can depend on what type of business you have. You may want to invest your advertising dollars into printing…
DetailsWhen you’re ready to launch your home inspection business, you will need a website. It is not impossible to do without one; it is just exponentially harder. The demographics of home inspectors can skew to older men who may have previously held jobs in professions in which they worked with their hands. These individuals may…
DetailsMany people think home inspectors and building inspectors are the same things. After all, homes are buildings, right? Yes, they are, but these professionals perform different functions. What Does a Building Inspector Do? Building inspectors are employed by a town or county. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, their main function is to make…
DetailsMost everyone is vulnerable to a social media scam of one type of another, and this includes home inspection businesses. In a way, businesses can be more susceptible than individuals, because it is the nature of a business to receive many unsolicited messages from strangers. After all, communicating with strangers is how you build your…
DetailsEven if your home inspection business is the best, you won’t make much money if you don’t invest time and effort into marketing. It can be difficult to convince people — especially people who perform a task or service — that their ability to do their job is actually less important than their ability to…
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