General Info:
Did you know that in the great state of Idaho, there are no regulations or licensing requirements for home inspectors? That's right; anyone with a flashlight can call themselves a home inspector. This is why it is so important to only hire an ASHI certified inspector. In order to become ASHI certified, I had to prove myself by successfully passing the National Home Inspectors Technical and Ethics Exams, I was required to send ASHI a random sampling of my reports to insure that they met their strict standards and I had to prove that I had performed more than 250 inspections. To maintain my ASHI certification, I am required to attend classes annually to stay on top of the constantly changing construction industry. Essentially, ASHI has pre qualified me for you, saving you time and making it easier for you to choose the right inspector. Please visit www.ashi.org for more information. I have been in the construction industry since 1988 and have personally inspected over 3500 homes. I am also a former licensed general contractor from Sacramento, CA (#781522), I have built and remodeled many houses. This background not only makes me a better Home Inspector but enables me to offer you the valuable 'fix-it yourself' advice you may need as a new home owner. I cover the entire Treasure Valley from the Oregon border to Mountain Home, including Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, Eagle, Meridian, Star, Kuna, Middleton and even up to McCall, Donnelly and Cascade. However, travel charges are added for areas outside of a 30 mile radius of Meridian. I inspect your home as if my family was going to live in it. You'll learn things about the home you wouldn't find out any other way, such as maintenance tips, safety concerns and estimated life expectancies of vital components. I will take the time to explain the systems and components of the home, show you where your main disconnects are and answer any questions you may have. I'm also available for questions even after you move in, I want to be your 'building consultant for life'.