Radon, 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 […]
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A Quick Home Inspector Look at Skylights
When 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 […]
What Is the Projected Growth for the Home Inspection Industry in 2018?
When you take home inspection courses to get your certification, you may have some trepidation about how fast your new career will take off. There are so many variables when starting a new business: the economy, the job market in your location, the direction of the industry, and your individual odds at success. It would […]
Tools You Need for Your Home Inspection Career
If you’re just embarking on your home inspection career, you might wonder what tools you will need to do the job. While there are no hard-and-fast rules about which home inspection tools are necessary and which aren’t, many home inspectors agree on some basics that will help you get your job done. The most basic […]
Should You Expand into Commercial Inspections This Year?
You put the time and effort into learning the ropes, passing the exams and becoming a home inspector. You enjoy the work, but you wonder, should you expand into commercial inspections? Although home inspectors are plentiful and easy to find, companies that do commercial inspections are less common. So any home inspector who expands his […]
Home Inspection Certification Matters in Every State
Home inspection certification requirements vary from state to state. Some have fairly rigorous rules, while others have few. Many states require home inspectors to be licensed, but that does not always mean they have to be certified as well. What if you live in a state like California that does not require licensing or regulate […]
3 Ways to Build a Better Home Inspection Business
Once you’ve earned your home inspection certificate, you may wonder how you will go about building your business. Any business that wants to gain an edge over its competitors has to offer a better product. But the product you’re offering isn’t merely your expertise on home systems, although that’s certainly the most important part. Assuming […]
5 Ways to Become a Certified Home Inspector
Do you have your sights set on becoming a certified home inspector? Everything you need to become a successful professional in your chosen industry rests at your fingertips. In fact, you will discover that there are several ways to become a home inspector. Working as a home inspector is perfect for the person who hates […]
Who Regulates Home Inspectors Without a License?
Only about half of states require home inspectors to hold a license. Many other states have practically no regulations. Pennsylvania relies on professional associations to keep inspectors on track. What happens when no one is at the helm to support inspectors and protect consumers against fly-by-night charlatans who want to make a quick buck? Depending […]
4 Surprising Ways a Home Inspection Blog Makes You Better
As a home inspector, you have a world of marketing tools available to you. One option few inspectors consider is blogging. This could be because many people think of blogging as something that writers do. The truth is that anybody can blog if they have a passion or skill and authority. One factor many home […]