Inspector Qualifications Checklist
Interview the Home Inspector
- Is the
inspector a member of a home inspector
trade association?
- Does the
inspector conform with local and state requirements? State
Regulations (licensed by the State of Alabama)?
- How many
inspections has the inspector performed?
- How long
has the inspector been performing full fee paid inspections?
- Does the
inspector have any formal training and do they maintain
continuing education in the industry?
- What is
the inspector's background,contractor? engineer? What qualifies
them to inspect homes.
- Does their
company carry errors and omission (E&O) insurance (required
by the State of Alabama)?
- Are they
a full time inspector?
- How long
should the inspection take? The national average is 2 1/2
hours for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath slab home, however this can
vary depending on the house and the parties present.
- As the
client may I accompany the inspector? This is typically
recommended; the client however must not impede or distract
the inspector. The client should not get near any open electric
areas or get on the roof with the inspector due to safety
concerns.
- Does the
inspector get on roofs when possible? Does the inspector
get in crawlspaces when accessible? Does the inspector charge
more for inspecting crawlspaces?
- Let the
inspector describe and educate you about their inspection
and why you should choose them.
- Shy away
from inspectors that criticize their competition.
- Don't go
with the lowest price, go with the best qualifications.
- What type
of inspections does the inspector perform?
- Finally
what kind of report will you receive and most important
when will you receive it? Many will provide a preventive
maintenance manual for you as well.
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Professional Certifications:
Certified Real Estate
Inspector:
Pass the NAHI CRI exam and maintain 16 hours of continuing
education each year.
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Professional Associations:
Past President & Charter
Member:
National Association of Home Inspectors - Alabama Chapter
Worked as founding and organizing member of the first
NAHI chapter in Alabama and served as president for 3 years.
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Professional Memberships:
National Association of
Home Inspectors (NAHI)
Member - 10 Years
Tuscaloosa Association of Realtors
Affiliate Member - 10 Years
Tuscaloosa Chamber of Commerce
Member - 10 Years
Better Business Bureau
Past Member - 9 Years
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Rick Cauchon, CRI
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