Jame’s Qualifications
Completed the KCTC course in Residential Home Building.
-Gained knowledge of the home building process from start to finish.
Spent 16+ years in Residential Construction and 5+ years in Commercial Construction.
-Working in many different areas and fields, gaining extensive knowledge on the ins and outs of the home.
Completed training and certification through the nation’s most respected education institute. American Home Inspectors Training Institute (AHIT). Master Courses include:
– Introduction & Overview; Risk Management; Liability; Technical Inspections; Inspector Appearance and Ethics; General Limitations and Exclusions; Standards of Practice; Report Management; Inspection Agreement Forms; Inspection Procedures; Structural Components; Foundations and Drain Systems; Foundation Types; Inspecting Slabs; Pilings, Piers and Beams; Inspecting Cracks; Exterior Structural Movement; Interior Structural Movement; Interior Structural Inspection; Basement Structural Components; Framing; Roof Trusses; Structural System Report; Exteriors; Siding; Stucco; Masonry Walls; Trim; Windows; Doors; Balconies; Decks; Patios, Walks and Driveways; Landscaping and Grading; Inspecting the Garage; Gutters and Downspouts; Exterior Inspection Report; Roofing; Roof Types; Roofing Structures and Attic Structures; Roof Coverings; Asphalt Shingles; Built Up Roofing; Roll Roofing; Slates, Asbestos, Cement, Concrete, and Tile Roofing; Metal and Singly Ply Roofing; Flashing; Chimneys; Roof Inspection Report; Plumbing; Plumbing Configuration and Pipe Types; Pipes and Valves; Pumps; Drain Waist and Vent Piping; Service Entrance; Sub Panels, Breakers and Fuses; Wire Inspections; Fixtures and Switches; Electrical Inspection Report; Heating; Oil Components; Gas Components, Fans and Limiters; Gravity Warm Air Furnaces; Forced Warm Air Furnaces; Burners and Heat Exchangers; Boilers and Gauges; Other Heating System Types; Heating Inspection Report; Evaporators; Compressors and Condensers; Heat Pump Components; Heat Pumps; Evaporative Coolers; Cooling Inspection Report; Interiors; Walls; Floors; Windows; Doors, Stairs and Balconies; Interior Electrical; Plumbing, Kitchen and Bathroom; Interior Heating and Air Inspection; Appliance Inspection and Homeowner Tricks; Interior Inspection Report; Insulation and Ventilation; Insulation Types; Attic Ventilation; Attic Structure; Mold, Asbestos, Termites and Septic Tanks; Insulation Inspection Report; AHIT Mission; Why Homes Are Inspected; Inspector Qualifications; Different Types Of Inspections; Fireplaces; Fireplace Types and Function; Inspecting Fireplaces; Solid Fuel Stoves, Boilers and Furnaces; Fireplace Inspection Report; Getting Certified; Water Heater Components; Faucets and Fixtures; Gas Lines; Plumbing Inspection Report; Electrical; Main Service Panel; Grounding and Bonding; Panels; Air Conditioning; Explaining Air Conditioning Systems
Received Training from AHIT for Wood Destroying Organisms.
Courses Include:
-Decay/Fungi; Insects – Beetles; Termites: Subterranean Termites; Carpenter Ants; Type Tests – Marine Borers; Birds and Other Animals; Preventing Deterioration; Preventing Structural Infestation; Wood/Trees; Sentricon Demo; Green Barriers; Drywood Termite Treatment
Webinar AHIT 2013
-Exterior of the home
Grand Rapids Association of Realtors Affiliate Member
Follow the GRAR Affiliate Member Code of Ethics.