ASHI Reporter Articles

Home Inspector Lessons in Risk Management

This article discusses what to do when a call or email comes in about an inspection you performed. Hopefully, you already know to use a written contract for the inspection and get it signed by all clients every time.

Did You Know?

ASHI Certified Inspectors are the only home inspectors
who have completed a recognized certification process.
• Third-party certification validates ASHI member qualifications and professional competence.
• Achieving third-party certification helps consumers make informed buying decisions and gives them peace of mind when they hire an ASHI-Certified Home Inspector.

Flat Roof Drainage

Roofs should not be dead flat. They should slope to the perimeter or interior drainage. Any roof that still has water on it 48 hours after a rain is defined as a ponding roof. If there has been no rain for a considerable amount of time, there may be no water, but you may be able to determine that there has been ponding. Circles that are particularly dirty on the roof, or show algae or vegetation growth, are indications that water ponds on the roof.

Being Frank

For Whom do You Write Your Reports?

For Whom Do You Write Your Reports? Do you write your reports for the customer, the customer’s Realtor, the home owner, the listing agent, the repair contractor, the closing attorney, […]