Step 1
- complete 470 inspections
- earn your wood-destroying insect license, Indiana State requirement
- complete sewer scoping training by InterNACHI
- complete mold indoor air quality status from InterNACHI
Optional
InterNACHI courses, extra CE’s, and education
Radon License
CCPIA certifications
Can’t miss items that would result in counseling or termination for disregard to company policies.
Roofs
- Damaged roofs, especially roofs that are at the end of their lives
- Limits why you didn’t inspect something
- Flashing
Exterior
- Inadequate flashing around windows and doors with water damage
- limits why you did not inspect something
- Flashing issues
- Decks, appropriate lag bolts, joist hangers, and fasteners for joist hangers(proper support systems)
Interiors
- cracks without explanations with photos, either it’s a home maintenance issue or repair replacement issues, at a minimum we can say the cracks were not big at the time of inspection.
- Buckling/water damaged hardwood floors
- visible mold growths
Structural
- cracks/movement without explanations in the foundation, main beams, and floor joist
- termite damage and termite activity
- Significant pest, bats, raccoon squirrel, and mice activity
- Limits of attics, basements, and crawl spaces for accessibility.
Plumbing
- Document stains, key locations for CYA, and water fixtures in crawl spaces, sinks, etc.
Electrical
- Aluminum wiring
- Grounding for wiring, both branch and panels
- Panel types, Fed Pacific, fuse panel, and problem panels
HVAC
- Make sure you take a photo/video of the units operating and ensure the limit is in place when they can’t be operated.
Ventilation issues
- Ensure two forms
Built-in appliances
- Are the working, include a thumbs up and/or video
- Limits if unable to inspect