A California home inspector certification is certainly an accomplishment to be proud of. You’ll have gained an understanding of all the systems and features in residential property, and proven it. But for a good inspector to become a great one, there’s more work to be done. That’s where the California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA)…
DetailsCompleting your home inspector training through ICA School is something to cheer about. But don’t rest on your laurels just yet; you have a support network that’s waiting and has already helped many California home inspectors grow their business and create a culture of professionalism throughout the state. The California Real Estate Inspection Association, also…
DetailsA home inspection license in Florida might be the start of your new career, but there’s more that you can to do set yourself apart. The state won’t require additional measures. So that decision rests on your shoulders. Home inspectors are Lone Rangers to a certain degree. Unless you work for an inspection company or…
DetailsCalifornia residents thinking about a career in home inspection have more than just your average options. A growing education choice in any field, especially inspections, is self-paced. This doesn’t mean students are left to sink or swim. It only means that flexibility is integral to the program. So students can control how and when they…
DetailsHome inspection is one of the fastest growing professions in America. And in California, prospective inspectors have a few choices to make. The problem is that you won’t find a state-run governing body who can tell you what it takes. That part is up to you. There’s more to it than going to school,…
DetailsCalifornia home inspectors might work in a lot of different areas with radically different architecture from one city to the next. But one thing is certain, good inspectors were trained to handle it. That’s why ICA School was developed. Our home inspection training course is one of the best. It covers so much ground, students…
DetailsThere are certain clues that material defects exist in any home. But clues are just the beginning. When you see irregularities such as foundation cracks, or bulging and deflection along a roof, interior or exterior walls, you’ve got a pretty clear indicator that something bigger might be lurking. According to InterNACHI, a material defect is…
DetailsGetting your certification and heading to work is only part of being a home inspector. Once you’re in the field, it’s up to you to become the best and most in-demand inspector that you can be. No one else will do it for you, at least not until you put in the legwork on the…
DetailsBrick is one of the longest wearing home siding options available. Most brick can last 100 years or more, which makes it an attractive choice for home owners. But durability doesn’t mean it’s not without its potential problems. Most defects aren’t caused by early failure on the part of the bricks. They usually stem from…
DetailsMost states require home inspectors to provide their clients with reports summarizing their findings. The reports should be delivered within a week of completing the inspection, and preferably sooner. Giving clients a handwritten summary of your findings on paper following a home inspection, however, is yesterday’s way of doing things. Today’s computer-aided reporting saves time…
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