My Approach to Inspections 

As I see it, the Home Inspection business is a branch of public education -  the “Surprise Avoidance” branch.  Nearly every aspect of technology ever invented has been applied to homes. No one knows it all, including me, but I do my best to give you an orientation and provide resources for further study.   My job is to give you an introduction to building technology as it applies to your home, and to help you anticipate what to expect from it.

In reports, I describe conditions I think you should know about, define why they may be of concern, and recommend what to do about them – if anything.  A recommendation is just that – a suggestion based on my personal and professional experience as to what is in your best interest in the long term.  Like all home inspectors, I have no authority to “call” conditions or order anyone to fix anything. How, when, and whether to deal with defects a matter of your personal judgment.