Originally Posted By: dbowers This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
58 Years old. Started Inspecting Part Time in 1976, while working as a Project Manager for a 5,000 house a year home and commercial builder. Switched to full time home inspection in 1984. Grew up in a construction family (that built roads, highways, basements, etc). Degrees in both Construction Management and Mechanical Engineering (HVAC Design). Factor Rep for Major HVAC Manufacturer for 8 years.
Licensed for Lead Inspections, Asbestos Inspections, Termite Inspections,
Septic Inspections, and Home Inspections in 2 states.
ICBO, BOCA, ICC Code Certified in Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical and Building; NRSB Certified in Radon Testing; FHA Compliance Inspector; and Certified Moisture Analyst with EDI for Stucco/EIFS.
Once I get some training and hands-on experience, I think I'm gonna like home inspections and be fairly good at it.
Originally Posted By: rfrench This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I’m 71 years old
35 years as a General Contractor. I started Final Inspections 17 years ago and I still walk roofs and check attics and crawl spaces.
I'm doing inspections for kids that I inspected their parents home years ago and am inspecting for clients that have sold the first home I inspected for them and now call me to inspect their new purchase.
I didn't realize I was getting old till I noticed my younger clients asked if they could carry my ladder for me (I still won't let them).
I'm presently grooming my son (he has 25 years experience in all phases of construction) to take over the business as I may retire in 10-15 years.
I have been a member of NACHI for 1 1/2 years.
Good luck to all of you youngsters, it's a great profession.
