How to Pick an Ohio
Home Inspector
Watch the video and
read the tips below!
Ohio does not have licensing of home inspectors at this time. So....nearly anyone can print some business cards and be a legal home inspector. Because of this I recommend that you select a home inspector that is certified with a national association.
Years in business is also an important consideration. Approximately 80% of home inspectors are no longer in business after five years. Someone who has been in business for 5 years or longer is more likely to have good business skills and provide a quality service.
Proper insurance is another factor that you should look into. Many inspectors do not carry Errors and Ommissions insurance. This protects the home buyer in the event the inspector misses something major during the inspection.
Use of a computer for report writing. This is important for several reasons. It shows a level of professionalism first. It also makes reading the report easy. I have seen hand written report that are difficult to read and vague. A computer generated report makes the report comments consistent and complete. During an inspection hundreds of items are looked at and there can be thousands of comments written. Using a computer increases the completness of a report and removes the chance of missing items.
Does the inspector use a digital camera? This is important because when the inspector is able to not only write about a concern but also able to show you what he is talking about with a picture this greatly improves the quality of information and the understanding of the issue. A picture is worth a thousand words.
Why Habitation Investigation for your home inspection?
I am Jim Troth, a Certified Home Inspector and the Education Coordinator for the InterNachi Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI ). I have been in business for over 6 years and am a full time inspector. I make great efforts to see that the service provided is excellent. If you have any questions before, during or even long after the inspection I am there to help. You are not just the inspection for the day, but a client to serve for a long time. If you are looking for great service from a home inspector
C all to schedule at 937-205-4758.
Thank you Jim! You're the best!
A.Long Westerville, Ohio
Jim;
It was great to meet you and discuss so many topics while exploring the new home.
Thanks for the great report, it helped us resolve some of the pending issues around the new home.
Marshall W. Marysville
WOW, Thank you very much for your work.
Ron M, Dublin, Ohio
Jim, Thank you very much for the report. It will be very helpful in
getting our home up to the great condition we were hoping for.
Brian M. Columbus, Ohio
Jim,
Thank you so much for all the information regarding the inspection. We thought the inspection was very detailed and we really appreciate that you not only listed some of the items that need attention, but that you also included information on how to handle the problem. I have already given your card to my teaching partner. She is going to be looking at houses in Powell next month. If you need a reference, Mike and I would be happy to refer you!
Christy and Mike, Marysville
After working with a non-professional home inspector for 2 homes (we cancelled the contract on both) we were impressed with your assessment of our home. The inspection was well worth the money and the internet full report was very thorough. I have had compliments on it from numerous family members. Most of all, I enjoyed the pictures that came along with the report, if they were not taken we would have had a hard time figuring out what you were talking about. Everything was done in a timely matter and we felt we received an objective and thorough report.
Thank you for your work and we are glad we could give you business!
-B. P. Hilliard Ohio
Thank you for the thorough and professional job you did for us. We were very thankful to find someone
capable of doing EMF(electromagnetic field) testing. We found you to be knowledgable and helpful.
Thanks!
Erin and Neil P., Toledo, Ohio
"thanks so much for such a speedy return on this. everything looks great and has been very helpful. ill keep in touch with any future business".
John t, Worthington, Ohio
I was very impressed with the thoroughness of the report and your comments were very much appreciated. Thanks for a job well done and I will recommend your services to others in our office.
M.A. of Bellefontaine, Ohio
The report was clear and concise. I felt that you did an excellent job and will refer you to anyone that is looking for a home.
Thanks, Justin, Urbana, Ohio
Thank you for taking time out last evening to do our home inspection.
We feel you were very thorough and are happy with the way our report included pictures. We will definitely refer you to anyone needing a home inspector.
Thanks again, and have a great day!
Jacqueline and Robb, Urbana
Listed on Inspector Seek Ohio Home Inspectors
Listed at Inspector Locator
Based in Central Ohio, Habitation Investigation LLC provides home inspections mainly in the following areas: Columbus, Grove City, Galloway, Springfield, Marysville, London, Urbana, Plain City, North Lewisburg, Delaware, Bellefontaine, Huntsville, Lakeview / Russells Point / Indian lake area, Worthington, Hilliard, Upper Arlington, Westerville, Pataskala, West Liberty, East Liberty, Xenia, Enon, Yellow Springs, any area nearby the above listed. And of course will travel much farther for larger homes and multi-unit building
Member of National Association of Certified Home Inspectors http://www.nachi.org/
Jim Troth, Habitation Investigation LLC, Ohio Home Inspection
Home Inspector
Watch the video and
read the tips below!
Ohio does not have licensing of home inspectors at this time. So....nearly anyone can print some business cards and be a legal home inspector. Because of this I recommend that you select a home inspector that is certified with a national association.
Years in business is also an important consideration. Approximately 80% of home inspectors are no longer in business after five years. Someone who has been in business for 5 years or longer is more likely to have good business skills and provide a quality service.
Proper insurance is another factor that you should look into. Many inspectors do not carry Errors and Ommissions insurance. This protects the home buyer in the event the inspector misses something major during the inspection.
Use of a computer for report writing. This is important for several reasons. It shows a level of professionalism first. It also makes reading the report easy. I have seen hand written report that are difficult to read and vague. A computer generated report makes the report comments consistent and complete. During an inspection hundreds of items are looked at and there can be thousands of comments written. Using a computer increases the completness of a report and removes the chance of missing items.
Does the inspector use a digital camera? This is important because when the inspector is able to not only write about a concern but also able to show you what he is talking about with a picture this greatly improves the quality of information and the understanding of the issue. A picture is worth a thousand words.
Why Habitation Investigation for your home inspection?
I am Jim Troth, a Certified Home Inspector and the Education Coordinator for the InterNachi Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI ). I have been in business for over 6 years and am a full time inspector. I make great efforts to see that the service provided is excellent. If you have any questions before, during or even long after the inspection I am there to help. You are not just the inspection for the day, but a client to serve for a long time. If you are looking for great service from a home inspector
C all to schedule at 937-205-4758.
Thank you Jim! You're the best!
A.Long Westerville, Ohio
Jim;
It was great to meet you and discuss so many topics while exploring the new home.
Thanks for the great report, it helped us resolve some of the pending issues around the new home.
Marshall W. Marysville
WOW, Thank you very much for your work.
Ron M, Dublin, Ohio
Jim, Thank you very much for the report. It will be very helpful in
getting our home up to the great condition we were hoping for.
Brian M. Columbus, Ohio
Jim,
Thank you so much for all the information regarding the inspection. We thought the inspection was very detailed and we really appreciate that you not only listed some of the items that need attention, but that you also included information on how to handle the problem. I have already given your card to my teaching partner. She is going to be looking at houses in Powell next month. If you need a reference, Mike and I would be happy to refer you!
Christy and Mike, Marysville
After working with a non-professional home inspector for 2 homes (we cancelled the contract on both) we were impressed with your assessment of our home. The inspection was well worth the money and the internet full report was very thorough. I have had compliments on it from numerous family members. Most of all, I enjoyed the pictures that came along with the report, if they were not taken we would have had a hard time figuring out what you were talking about. Everything was done in a timely matter and we felt we received an objective and thorough report.
Thank you for your work and we are glad we could give you business!
-B. P. Hilliard Ohio
Thank you for the thorough and professional job you did for us. We were very thankful to find someone
capable of doing EMF(electromagnetic field) testing. We found you to be knowledgable and helpful.
Thanks!
Erin and Neil P., Toledo, Ohio
"thanks so much for such a speedy return on this. everything looks great and has been very helpful. ill keep in touch with any future business".
John t, Worthington, Ohio
I was very impressed with the thoroughness of the report and your comments were very much appreciated. Thanks for a job well done and I will recommend your services to others in our office.
M.A. of Bellefontaine, Ohio
The report was clear and concise. I felt that you did an excellent job and will refer you to anyone that is looking for a home.
Thanks, Justin, Urbana, Ohio
Thank you for taking time out last evening to do our home inspection.
We feel you were very thorough and are happy with the way our report included pictures. We will definitely refer you to anyone needing a home inspector.
Thanks again, and have a great day!
Jacqueline and Robb, Urbana
Listed on Inspector Seek Ohio Home Inspectors
Listed at Inspector Locator
Based in Central Ohio, Habitation Investigation LLC provides home inspections mainly in the following areas: Columbus, Grove City, Galloway, Springfield, Marysville, London, Urbana, Plain City, North Lewisburg, Delaware, Bellefontaine, Huntsville, Lakeview / Russells Point / Indian lake area, Worthington, Hilliard, Upper Arlington, Westerville, Pataskala, West Liberty, East Liberty, Xenia, Enon, Yellow Springs, any area nearby the above listed. And of course will travel much farther for larger homes and multi-unit building
Member of National Association of Certified Home Inspectors http://www.nachi.org/
Jim Troth, Habitation Investigation LLC, Ohio Home Inspection
Habitation Investigation LLC 937-205-4758
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