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The
Home Inspectors at HomeWright Inspections L.L.C. are Members
of ASHI
About
the American Society of Home Inspectors:
The American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc.,
(ASHI), formed in 1976 as a non-profit voluntary professional
society, was developed for the purpose of establishing formal
inspection guidelines, a professional code of ethics, and
gives consumers an assurance of quality and professionalism.
Members of ASHI are independent professionals who operate
their own inspection services. Today ASHI, whose membership
extends across the United States , is recognized nationwide
as the leading authority in the home inspection field among
inspectors and homeowners alike.
What
does ASHI do?
ASHI has established significant standards
of practice for the home inspection profession, so that anywhere
in the country a buyer who uses an ASHI member can be assured
of a complete and detailed inspection. ASHI requires that
its members subscribe to the Society's strict Code of Ethics:
no ASHI inspector may have a commission agreement with a real
estate broker, or offer to do any of the repairs he recommends.
As part of its continuing education program, ASHI keeps its
home inspectors up-to-date with the latest building technology,
materials and professional skills. ASHI also serves as a public
interest group by providing accurate and helpful consumer
information to home buyers on home purchasing and home maintenance.
Who
belongs to ASHI?
Only home inspectors who have met ASHI's rigorous
professional and educational requirements may qualify for
membership in the organization. ASHI members have had experience
in various construction fields, or have been building contractors.
All ASHI members have a long history of professional home
inspection experience.
What
else do ASHI inspectors do?
In addition to performing pre-purchase home inspections, many
ASHI inspectors help homeowners with analysis and solutions
of specific problems, such as wet basements, energy conservation
and cracked foundations. ASHI inspectors are also frequently
called in to review restoration and home improvement plans
as well as maintenance specifications and contracts. They
can also inspect work upon completion to ensure that a contract
has been properly fulfilled. If you find that you are involved
in litigation regarding contractual work performed on your
house, many ASHI member are qualified to provide expert witness
testimony should the need arise. Of course, most ASHI members
also inspect light commercial properties, historic homes,
multiple dwellings, condominiums, townhouses and cooperative
apartments.
ASHI standards of practice and code of ethics
http://www.homeinspector.org/Standards-of-Practice
ASHI
Links:
American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) National Website:
www.ashi.org
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