Licensed Home Inspector and General Contractor with over 36-years of hands-on experience in project management, construction, engineering, leadership, and supervisory positions in military and civilian organizations. Experience is applied producing the most thorough inspection or assessment of the targeted property resulting in a comprehensive and detailed plain-language pictorial report. Native language proficiency in Spanish.
Certified as an Infrared Thermographer by The SNELL Group. Integrating photography and infrared images into a written report communicating product quality and/or system's performance problems encountered on processes, in building envelopes, or systems and components before they are visible, result in equipment failures, disrupt production, or cause costly damages. Infrared scans detect water infiltration and moisture damage (as shown around recessed light fixture image), insulation and electrical issues, as well as air drafts around windows, and doors.
The plain-language pictorial report, our customer focus approach, and detailed explanation of findings provide clarity and accuracy of services rendered.
We conduct objective examinations of structures and grounds. The written pictorial Home Inspection report provides a comprehensive overview and detailed condition of the asset following the strict standards of the NC Home Inspectors Licensure Board. Our Assessments follow the ASTM's Standard Guide for Condition Property Assessments. As an FAA licensed drone pilot, can provide visual/Infrared Aerial Photography and videos of properties and memorialize project progress reports. For pre-manufactured or modular homes, Clients can save time & money when combining a Home Inspection report with a HUD Compliance or Permanent Foundation Certification.
An Opinion Of Probable Costs for observations in the Home Inspection report may be requested.
Inspector is a licensed pilot for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (a.k.a. drones) by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The use of visual & infrared photography and/or video record activities, memorialize project development, safely review conditions of building envelopes or other elevated structures such as antennas or exhaust stacks, assess the functionality of roof systems, as well as other difficult-to-reach assets.
We apply our engineering and project management experience providing an independent written summary of property project conditions or activities of contracted personnel (written daily report) that verify and assess professional accuracy, compliance, and provide confirmation of services rendered.
A HUD Compliance Certification or Permanent Foundation Certification is needed to secure a federally backed loan for a premanufactured or modular home. A certification can be ordered or bundled with the home inspection at:
https://www.mfdhomecerts.com/inspection_requests/new?company_id=1221&x=1.