This step by step video on DVD will walk you through the home inspection process. Whether you are an experienced home inspector or a new home inspector you will learn invaluable tips and trade techniques. Learn from a veteran home inspector that is past president of the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI), and is a member of NAHI and American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and Indoor Environmental Standard Organization (IESO).
Stephen Showalter has performed over 8000 building inspections including environmental assessments. He founded a national home inspection school and inspection training curriculum as well as training as a featured speaker at seminars across the country at NAHI, ASHI, IESO and NAR. Mr. Showalter also operated a local multi-inspector company that performed over 2500 inspections a year.
Teaching classes that ranged from home inspection fundamentals, historic homes to new home construction defects, Mr. Showalter has extensive experience and roots in the inspection industry. This video is a must for real estate investors so they may learn what to look for through a home inspector's eyes or what an experienced home inspector should be looking for. Total running time: 1 hour.
In This Video You Will Learn
- To evaluate masonry walls
- How to detect spalling from rebar failure
- Inspecting an air conditioning system
- Grounds and landscaping
- Electric panel and systems
- Plumbing supply and distribution
- Plumbing fixtures
- Electric furnace
- Appliances
- Evaluating an electric water heater
- Safety techniques
- And much more.