New to Home Inspection...........

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Originally Posted By: jackmandeville
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Hello all, yes I am actually a Law Librarian but have recently taken an interest in learning Home Inspections as a part time job for a little extra income. First is that even possible without any construction experience? Secondly, I have a bad back so it would be difficult to inspect attics/crawl spaces, but I understand, thanks to Nick that there is tool I could possibly use for that purpose.


Any information would be helpful. I have excellent writing skills and have the entire State Codes/Laws at my disposal.

Thank You for your time and God Bless.

Jack Mandeville

#2

Originally Posted By: ekartal
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Jack,


Not everyone has a trades background. There are some good schools that will help you get the basics. Then be very patient and get plenty of field training from a mentor or work for a company as a trainee. Maybe you can work as a team with another inspector for those hard to reach areas. (Talk to Russel about inspection teams) I wouldn't rely on the tool to see everything.

Erol Kartal
ProInspect

#3

Originally Posted By: bhendry
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Jack,


Erol gives you good advice.

In addition, you need a good amount of strength to extend and manipulate the SpectoScope to look at roofs. Probably more than a bad back would tolerate.

I don't routinely use it in attics because I prefer to enter. I also prefer to crawl under houses. There are times when I will go back for the SpectoScope to see something in an attic or crawl that I can't get to. Not often, usually an old house, but it happens.

Regards,

Bill

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