Home Inspection with InterNACHI® Certified Inspector

Follow along with Certified Professional Inspector® Ray Kline as he performs a home inspection according to the InterNACHI® Standards of Practice. From top to bottom, and inside and out, Ray covers the SOP step by step on this Colorado home so that you can gain some practical experience through the eyes of a veteran home inspector.
(NOTE: SOP Section 3.1.E. on interior roof inspection and Section 3.6.H. on inspecting sump pumps were not included in this video.)
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[vicktormarlenko]

I passed my state exam and i am certified home inspector with InterNACHI. I took they're courses on line and passed the first try. I got I think 10 or 11 certificates. Ill give you guys and gals this one very important advise. Read everything!! Do not get lazy and skip. I mean read every thing. I studied 7 hrs a day for about two weeks and I was ready for the exam. Not easy. Especially if you don't have a construction background or electrical like me. Good luck!!

[ControllerRejectso]

This is why I joined InterNACHI. Going through my pre-licensing courses for Tennessee, currently. Thanks for the wonderful inspection video. Excited to watch many many more before taking my NHI Exam.

[brendandoherty]

Ray, thank you so much for your inspection. I'm on a course at the moment and it's so beneficial to watch these and look at the process stage by stage. This is also way more interesting and informative than just reading. Thanks again 😊

[WelcmeTo]

Amazing and helpful video! IMO: Upstream GFCI protection is such a pain. It's so much easier to spend the extra money and put GFCI receptacles downstream at every receptacle near water.

[chipfornaris]

Great job, would have been great for new inspectors to see a close up of missing drip edge flashing as it is such a major problem. Some roofers will even argue that they bend the shingles over the gutter back edge and “ create “ the drip edge, wrong. Good subject. Thanks

[lakoncers]

I am a proud member of Nachi been a CPI for over five years. I have your sticker on my car even though I’m a Win home inspector I still typically use your training. I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing that shirt.

[AfGG]

I can’t wait to get my home inspection certificate for ontario in Canada 🇨🇦 and you sir explained very professionally and inspected thoroughly wish you all success 💯

[quartosecreto]

I enjoyed só much your explanations about home inspection... I am brazilian studying english and learned a lot with this vídeo..

[AndyNC]

Is that corrosion on the valve at 1:02:57 something I have to put in the report? He doesn't mention it in that video? Thanks

[ricepropertyinspections]

Thank you, I loved this video. These videos are so great to keep sharp!

[vonkanon]

Soffit venting ... was that an adequate amount? Also that step down from the back patio door is more than 7 inches ... list as trip hazard? One last question, do you perform a pre-walkthrough to take CYA photos?

[samyam]

So do you do the report at the end of the day? And what software do you use. Just passed state exam in Florida

[carlosalbertojimenezreyes]

Thank you for the video, really appreciate it, I'm going to take the exam soon here down in Florida. I'm just wondering if that basement needs a fire safe stair outside the window, by code. Thank you again

[preston]

I'm currently a realtor, planning to become an inspector. I assumed inspectors did more when checking the HVAC system. I helped a buyer recently on a house that had the gas off when the inspector went by. He couldn't make it back so we went by to check the furnace and it kicked on but did not seem to be blowing hot air. Would most inspectors check for that or just say that it is functioning because it kicks on and blows air?

[larryzdanis]

Nice overall inspection, thanks.. One question during end-of-video garage door inspection - I noticed about 1/4 of the garage interior was unfinished, including paper-faced insulation and exposed rafters and roof sheathing - wouldn't these things be an obvious fire-code violation?

[orangeblossomhomeinspectio]

many negative comments here. This isn't FABI FORUMS, is it? Lol... Everyone has someone to add to this industry, EVERYONE inspects differently. He is doing an S.O.P. inspection. Remember that. 8 )

John Grimaldi
CMI and InterNACHI Home Inspector Mentor

[DollarBOB]

Sometimes leaks don't show up in the cabinets from drain leaks or bowl leaks just running the water. Best practice to check for leaks. Fill the sink up with water than release the water. This checks a couple of things. Leaks in the drain(below the sink), possible cracks in the sink. The bottom of the sink where the drain and the sink connects, this test will test if it is leaking. Sometimes just running water won't show that leak. Lastly it will test to see how well the drains do with water. ~Licensed plumber that does plumbing inspections for clients.

[dardanm]

Why not use binoculars for the gutters too? Or just do a drive by inspection?

[deejayvic]

Great job!! Very informative. Thank you.

[chadsadventures]

Im a member and have been studying for my state exam...I'm fine and ready now just to nervous to go take the test...