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Experienced, Trained And Certified
Building on many years of experience in home design and construction, continuing education,
and proven analytical skills, I am dedicated to providing you
the very best home inspection service available today. Though a background in construction  is always beneficial,
the requirements for a good inspector include specialized training and highly-developed detective skills.
The relationships of the systems in a home are complex and it takes someone with critical thinking skills
to identify and analyze potential issues. Twenty years of pounding nails does not give one the required education
to recognize a possible moisture problem or truly understand the proper and safe operation of your furnace.
Home inspection training through the community colleges ensures that your inspector has at least passed
the basic requirements of the profession. The successful completion of these courses requires a training
commitment of at least one year, and the inspector must pass proctored exams held at the colleges. Be cautious of
inspectors whose education consists of a six-week online course with an open-book exam at the end.
Membership In Professional Associations
Most inspectors who have gone to these lengths are also members of professional organizations like
the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) or National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI)
or both. These organizations have a strict code of ethics, a standards of practice, and continuing educational
requirements to maintain membership. Both ASHI and NACHI publish magazines to help keep your inspector on
top of new issues regarding inspection and home safety. Membership in these associations can be confirmed
by checking their respective websites.
Note: many inspectors claim membership in associations
which cannot be confirmed.
Technical Background / Professional Training
Coming from a technical background, I have over 18 years experience in the electronic / technical sector, and
over 15 years experience in home design and construction. Successfully completed my
professional training in home inspection at St. Clair College, and I am a member in
good standing with ASHI, the leading North American home inspection association.
My Qualifications
- Full-time home inspector
- Over 15 years experience in home design and construction
- Over 18 years experience in the electronic / technical sector
- American Society Of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Associate Member
- Successfully completed the Carson-Dunlop's Home Inspection Program at St. Clair College in Windsor
- Trained by OAHI in Defect Recognition and Report Writing
- Electronics Technician, Diploma with Highest Honors, ICS Canada
- Successfully completed WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) training
- Created COLUMBUS - a Home Inspection software report tool sold worldwide
- Proud supporter of the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI), Canadian Association of Home & Property Inspectors (CAHPI),
the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI), and the
Independent Home Inspectors of North America (IHINA)
- Fully insured for Errors & Omissions, and General Liability
All my clients receive a detailed report with photos of the problems identified, including
solid recommendations for improving or repairing the problems or conditions found. I do not provide abbreviated
or checklist reports at the end of the inspection. I fully believe my clients deserve the value of my
deliberation both onsite and after the inspection. All reports are delivered electronically within 24 hours, but
other options are available.
My reports also include additional documents and reference material either pertaining to conditions found in
the home, or are otherwise of interest to the client. This is unique to my service alone.
I encourage all my clients to attend the inspection and to ask as many questions as they want. It's a great
opportunity for clients to learn about the new home and what to expect in terms of maintenance.
We are centrally located in Leamington to better serve Windsor, Essex and Chatham-Kent counties.
Inspected Once, Inspected right™
Certified Home Inspector
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Serving All Of
Southwestern Ontario
including Windsor, Essex, Chatham-Kent, Leamington, Kingsville, Harrow,
Essex, Wheatley, LaSalle, Techumseh, Amherstburg, Belle River, Lakeshore,
Tilbury, Blenheim, Wallaceburg, Ridgetown,
St. Thomas, and London.
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