So you're buying a home and would like to have it inspected. When they uncover problems, professional inspections can save you repair time, headaches and money. Unfortunately, the home inspection industry is not well regulated.
Home inspection is a relatively young, growing service industry.
For To find a qualified inspector, first look for ASHI certification. Members operate under standards of ethics and procedures and must meet experience and training qualifications. Next, and maybe most important, make sure the inspector isn't a contractor, repair person or building supplies provider, too. Someone who tells you the roof needs attention then offers to fix it himself isn't objective or credible. Third, ask both how long the inspector has been in business and how many inspections he has completed.