Home Inspector I

What Will You Learn?

• Fundamentals of Home Inspection
• Overview of home inspection and its importance in architecture and construction.
• Key components of a home inspection checklist.
• Structural and Exterior Inspections
• Assessing the foundation, framing, roofing, siding, and other critical structural components.
• Identifying signs of wear, damage, or poor construction.
• Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC Systems
• Basics of inspecting and evaluating home systems for efficiency, safety, and code compliance.
• Recognizing signs of faulty wiring, plumbing leaks, and HVAC inefficiencies.
• Interior Inspections
• Conducting inspections of walls, floors, ceilings, windows, and doors.
• Identifying signs of water damage, mold, and other interior concerns.
• Safety and Code Compliance
• Understanding local and national building codes.
• Ensuring safety measures are met, such as egress requirements, fire safety, and structural integrity.
• Inspection Tools and Techniques
• Overview of essential inspection tools and technology.
• Best practices for documenting, photographing, and presenting inspection findings.
• Report Writing and Communication Skills
• Crafting clear, professional inspection reports for clients.
• Communicating findings effectively to both clients and industry professionals.