With the introduction of mandatory property disclosure laws, the last decade has seen a huge increase in the demand for home inspection services. As the home inspection profession has grown, so too have the standards for licensing home inspectors.
It is crucial to hire or refer someone that will make you looke good in this tough market where image is as or more important than ever. Competition is stiff so ask questions of the inspection company or inspector you choose. All inspectors are not the same as all inspections are not the same. Just like all realtors do not provide the same level or quality of service to justify a commision and all attorneys do not provide the same service to justify their fee.
People and professionals perform at different levels and are compensated accordingly. Education, Ethics and Qualifications in a field define a professional and you should seek one out that reflects your level of service and professionalism.
It's no longer enough to have once been a renovator, electrician, or foundation specialist. Home inspectors are now required to gain expertise in all the home’s systems. Today’s standards for professional inspections have encouraged the top inspection companies to train their inspectors to perform at a high level.
In New York All home inspectors must be licensed by the Dept. of State. This law has been in effect since Jan. 1st 2006 and active licensees can be checked on the DOS website. All of our inspectors are licensed and highly trained to provide top notch service and comply with regulations.
At Pillar To Post, every home inspector is rigorously trained both in the classroom and on site, and required to continually upgrade his or her skills to keep current with new technologies and professional standards. All of our inspectors are members of local, state and national associations and all inspections are conducted within the Standards of Practice of these associations.
In addition, all Pillar To Post home inspectors must carry Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance. Especially important for Realtors, lenders, and relocation specialists, E&O insurance is key differentiator of Pillar To Post, as it protects referring agents from liability.
All Pillar To Post home inspectors are trained to inspect up to 1,600 points on a home as part of a standard inspection. For the convenience of our customers, we also offer a wide range of additional services, which include Radon, Energy Audits and wood destroying organism inspections with more services being added as this is written.
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