Do you have a problem with the new home that you purchased?

Do you have a problem with your remodeling contractor?

Did your Home Inspector miss something important?

Then call the inspection expert.

I am certified in all residential construction.

Very few are certified in all areas of The Residential Code of Ohio.

http://www.yourhomesok.com/why_us.htm

Have you been 'blacklisted' by Real Estate Agents and Brokers for doing your job?

I have. I would like to hear from you if this has happened to you.

Include any information that you think would be helpful to the general public on this post.

Here is something that they are doing in my area.

"402 Qualified Inspector Clause

 The inspection and/or tests provided for in the paragraph titled: "Inspections and Tests", shall be conducted by a qualified inspector who is either a registered architect, qualified engineer or a certified inspector who is a member of either the American Society of Home Inspection (ASHI) or the National Association of Home Inspectors, Inc. (NAHI). Radon inspections must be conducted by a state and/or EPA licensed inspector. The elections available under the paragraph titled: "Inspections and Tests", are not available to the Buyer unless the inspection and/or tests are conducted by a qualified inspector."

Some of us do not belong to any 'clubs' so we are being exclude from being recommended to the public.

Two weeks ago I had a Real Estate Agent try this:

"4735.61 Prohibiting false information.

No licensee shall knowingly give false information to any party in a real estate transaction."

She had a electrician buddy state this about the electrical system "this property has a very safe and code worthy electrical system."

Nothing was further from the truth.

Should I report her to the Real Estate Commission?

Tell me some of your stories.

If you live in the central Ohio area be careful that you do not agree to the following part of a real estate contract. If you do you will not be able to hire me.

"402 Qualified Inspector Clause

The inspection and/or tests provided for in the paragraph titled: "Inspections and Tests", shall be conducted by a qualified inspector who is either a registered architect, qualified engineer or a certified inspector who is a member of either the American Society of Home Inspection (ASHI) or the National Association of Home Inspectors, Inc. (NAHI). Radon inspections must be conducted by a state and/or EPA licensed inspector. The elections available under the paragraph titled: "Inspections and Tests", are not available to the Buyer unless the inspection and/or tests are conducted by a qualified inspector."

From: http://columbusrealtors.com/UserUploads/UserDocuments/Standard%20Forms/StandardForms_White%20Paper%20Contract%20Clauses.pdf

 If you have concerns about your electric, plumbing, etc. or anything code related I can not help you.

Will experts be able to help you with concerns you have about the property that you are buying? I do not know.

 This is very scary to me. Seems like a tricky way to eliminate your right to inspect the property.

Do you have to be certified to do an inspection on a new construction home?

Well it depends. There is nothing that says that you can not walk around a home and give your opinion on how it is built (workmanship).

The question is do you want to know if it is built (code) properly. Then the answer is yes if you want all the components inspected.

One example of having to be certified would be inspecting the electrical system.

Inspector Mike is certified, by the State of Ohio, in the following:

Building

Mechanical

Plumbing

Electrical

If someone tells you that they do new construction inspection ask them if they are using the code as the reference. The code is the minimum standard. If they are not using the minimum standard what standard are they claiming to use? Do not hire a fake.

Call Inspector Mike 'The Proven Inspector'.

Stop overpaying for Inspections!

Inspector Mike offers Inspections by the Hour.

After reviewing the rates of many Inspection companies Inspector Mike discovered that many home buyers are overpaying for a Home Inspection. In addition many of these inspections do nothing more than recommend that another expert be consulted. Inspector Mike calls these CYA Inspections.

This is an example that Inspector Mike sees all the time:

1. Have Electrician examine the electrical panel.
2. Have Plumber inspect the plumbing.

Say that your client paid $350.00 for the inspection and then has to pay $125.00 for an Electrical Inspection and another $125.00 for a Plumbing Inspection; your client has paid $600.00 for an Inspection that with Inspector Mike would have been around $300.00. That's a $300.00 savings to your client.

How can Inspector Mike do this? Very simple Inspector Mike is State Certified in the following areas:

Building

Mechanical

Electrical

Plumbing

These are proctored tests, not Internet procured Certification.

Inspector Mike can give your clients the facts, in a clear and calm way, at the time of the inspection. No longer will the clients go home and wait to find out the facts. CYA Inspections cost time, money and sometimes ‘KILL' the deal.

The choice is, do you want a CYA Inspection or do you want an Inspection by someone who is State Certified.

Call Inspector Mike at 614-214-1487

Please Mr. Home Inspector do not remove the cover from my electrical panel. If you do the warranty that I offer on my work is no longer valid because my insurance stops when someone else removes the cover. 

If you believe that you need to inspect the inside of this panel for your clients you need to schedule an appointment with me. If you remove the cover you assume all liability for that panel.

This is for Ohio only.

Weekly I am asked about local codes. Here is an article that may help you understand local codes.

http://columbus.bizjournals.com/columbus/stories/2009/03/30/story8.html

As you can see the article refers to The RCO (Residential Code of Ohio).

It is important to know what rules apply when you inspect a home. I understand those rules.

So when you need an expert give me a call.

Home Inspections Explained 

Home Inspections fall into two categories. Homes built before 27 May 2006 and homes built or remodeled after that date.

For a home built prior to the adoption of The Residential Code of Ohio (RCO) anyone can claim to be qualified to inspect that home. No testing is required in Ohio.

Homes built or remodeled after the effective date must meet the requirements of The RCO. Inspectors (anyone) can apply to the state and test to be certified to inspect these homes.

Most Inspectors claim that they have the qualification to inspect these homes. Inspector Mike has the certifications to inspect these homes.

It has been 4 years since Inspectors could have achieved certification. Why would an Inspector not get certified?

If you are looking for the best Inspector to recommend to your clients then: Call Inspector Mike at 614-214-1487

“Those who are young know the rules---Those who are old know the exceptions”

Many individuals claim to know how to inspect a new home's construction.

When you recommend someone to inspect your clients new home do you ask if they are qualified to do so?

Well I can PROVE that I am qualified to do so. Tested by The State of Ohio.

If this is important to your credibility then contact me. If not then continue to recommend less qualified companies.

I know that when we have 10" of snow people may want to stay home.

People are looking to buy homes, get mortgages, get inspections all year long.

Should you close you business because you think that no one will be out to buy your product?

I say NO.

If it is raining to you not show a home?

Tell me what would cause you to not go to work!