- Name
- Paul Duffau
- Company
- National Property Inspections in SE Washington
- E-mail
- Contact Paul Duffau (National Property Inspections in SE Washington)
- Website
- http://www.npiweb.com/duffau
- Office Phone
- (866) 556-2218
- Cell Phone
- (208) 596-1489
- Fax
- (866) 568-6641
- Address
- PO Box 95, Asotin, WA, 99402
- Description
- I own the NPI franchise located in SE Washington. I am an expert Property Inspector, a Code-certified Inspector, State Licensed Inspector (WA Lic#215) and an Infrared thermographer.
Who Is This Guy?
I am Paul Duffau, the owner, inspector and chief bottle washer for National Property Inspections in SE Washington State and Central Idaho. Unlike many inspectors, I didn't get into the business accidentally or as a second or third career. I chose to become International Code Council certified Special Inspector specializing in structural systems. In other words, I'm a concrete nerd. I have taken and passed six of the ICC exams - which are noted for being very difficult. They are (in the order that I passed them): Reinforced Structural Concrete, Structural Masonry, Pre-Stressed Structural Concrete, Spray-applied Fire Resistant Foam, Structural Steel and High Strength Bolting and, finally, Residential Building Inspector.
Then I moved from California (and yes, I miss the weather but not the traffic or smog) to Idaho and discovered that they had substantially different ideas regarding the building codes. I love inspecting. I love houses. I love helping people. I decided to combine all of that into one profession as a home inspector and, with no marketing background, decided to buy a franchise.
I am a Licensed Home Inspector (WA Lic#215) in the State of Washington - it's required but sometimes ignored in this wayward little corner of Washington State.
I also am a certified Infrared Thermographer and a former Energy Rater for the State of Idaho.
On the personal side, I run, I'm a dad (three girls), I read incessantly and I tell bad jokes. My wife keeps me around because I can reach the top shelf and I'm a great cook.
What do you really Do?
I am expert on all forms of residential building inspection, provide expert witmess testimony in construction defect suits and foresic inspections of failed systems. I can also provide code-specific oversight on new construction.
On commercial inspections, I perform to ASTM E2018 standards in evaluating property. I have in the past inspected apartment buldings, office buildings, warehouses, restautants and motels.
I have (or had - some certifications I did not renew):
6 International Code Council Certifications, 4 WAQTC certifications, 1 ACI certification, ASHI Certification, NACHI Certification, RESnet Certification/Energy Rater with the State of Idaho, Structural Pest Inspector for State of Washington, Certified Thermographer. More will be coming this year.
What's the Buzz about Paul Duffau?
Paul, your service was outstanding. I appreciate your being willing to let me shadow you for a few hours. You were very thorough and I learned a lot. - Brett Udy, Pullman WA
Loved the online scheduling! - Derek Holmes, Pullman WA
You explained things so we could understand, Great Job! - Mike Wise, Moscow, ID
Thank you very much Paul. I am sorry that I failed to tell the buyer to bring a check. I will start doing that. They said they are going to put one in the mail today. Del was very pleased and impressed with you and your professionalism, as I had told them they would be..they said you were all I had said you were! I look forward to sending my next buyer client to you. Respectfully, Jan
We loved how informative you were and your attention to detail was outstanding! Matthew c. Pullman WA
