Category Archives: Home Inspector Education

Beware of the hidden dangers of a low inspection fee.

As a home inspector, there may be many reasons why you might charge a low-ball rate for your services, but you shouldn’t! Aside from the fact that it hurts the industry as a whole, it likely hurts you as an inspector as well. Reasons why a home inspector should not charge a low-ball rate for […]

An Inspectors Study Guide to Passing the FAA Part 107 Exam

The use of drones has become increasingly popular in various industries, and the home inspection industry is no exception. Drones have proven to be a valuable tool for home inspectors, providing many benefits that were not possible before. In this blog post, we will discuss the available resource and study material available to study for […]

Why Did That Chimney Fail?

by Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc. How to Operate Your Home (www.htoyh.com) Any crumbling or other damage to chimney masonry can easily be attributed to water. Once water enters the brick and mortar, freeze and thaw cycles occur. Water expands when it freezes, breaking apart brick, mortar and even concrete.  Masonry chimneys are exposed to […]