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All Islands Home Inspections - Home Inspector Licensing Laws!
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Effective July of 2009, Washington State now (finally) has laws that expressly regulate the home inspection industry under RCW 18.280 and WAC 308-408A. Not all home inspectors are licensed or created equal, and these new regulations truly raise the bar and make entry into the home inspection industry much more difficult. This is great not only for the home inspection industry, but also for the consumer and real estate professional alike. All Islands Home Inspections is dedicated to the highest standards of service, conduct and professionalism within the industry.
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Here are some quick facts about the newly regulated industry you should be aware of:
(1) Home Inspectors are now required by law to be licensed by the Washington State Department of Licensing. The Department began issuing licenses in July 2009. Tim Hance is Washington State Licensed Home Inspector #624.
(2) Home Inspectors must complete 120 hours of board approved (not online) home inspection fundamentals course work prior to licensing.
(3) To be licensed, Home Inspectors must mentor with an experienced home inspector for at least 40 hours of field training in addition to the required 120 hours of course work.
(4) Home Inspectors must take and successfully pass the Washington State (4-hour) Home Inspection Exam.
(5) Home Inspectors must pay $680 in licensing fees.
(6) Home Inspectors must complete at least 24 hours of continuing education in approved courses every 2 years.
(7) Home Inspectors are not required to be Structural Pest Inspectors (SPI). Identification of or damage by wood destroying organisms shall be conducted by a licensed SPI. Tim Hance is WSDA Licensed SPI #75011.
(8) Home Inspections and Reports must meet, at a minimum, the Washington State Standards of Practice (WAC 308-408C).
(9) Home Inspectors can not repair, replace, or upgrade for compensation components or systems on any building inspected within one year of the original inspection.
(10) Home Inspectors can not, by law, disclose information contained in an Inspection Report to anyone without the client's express permission.
Effective July of 2009, Washington State now (finally) has laws that expressly regulate the home inspection industry under RCW 18.280 and WAC 308-408A. Not all home inspectors are licensed or created equal, and these new regulations truly raise the bar and make entry into the home inspection industry much more difficult. This is great not only for the home inspection industry, but also for the consumer and real estate professional alike. All Islands Home Inspections is dedicated to the highest standards of service, conduct and professionalism within the industry.
.
Here are some quick facts about the newly regulated industry you should be aware of:
(1) Home Inspectors are now required by law to be licensed by the Washington State Department of Licensing. The Department began issuing licenses in July 2009. Tim Hance is Washington State Licensed Home Inspector #624.
(2) Home Inspectors must complete 120 hours of board approved (not online) home inspection fundamentals course work prior to licensing.
(3) To be licensed, Home Inspectors must mentor with an experienced home inspector for at least 40 hours of field training in addition to the required 120 hours of course work.
(4) Home Inspectors must take and successfully pass the Washington State (4-hour) Home Inspection Exam.
(5) Home Inspectors must pay $680 in licensing fees.
(6) Home Inspectors must complete at least 24 hours of continuing education in approved courses every 2 years.
(7) Home Inspectors are not required to be Structural Pest Inspectors (SPI). Identification of or damage by wood destroying organisms shall be conducted by a licensed SPI. Tim Hance is WSDA Licensed SPI #75011.
(8) Home Inspections and Reports must meet, at a minimum, the Washington State Standards of Practice (WAC 308-408C).
(9) Home Inspectors can not repair, replace, or upgrade for compensation components or systems on any building inspected within one year of the original inspection.
(10) Home Inspectors can not, by law, disclose information contained in an Inspection Report to anyone without the client's express permission.
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Tim M. Hance
360-298-1163
Complete Home Inspections, Structural Pest Inspections. Fire Safety Inspections, Home Consultations.
Rates
Rate: $0.01
Rate Details: Pricing
depends upon size, age, and complexity of property. We charge $375-$450 for 99% of single family residences. Price includes
Complete Home Inspection and Structural Pest Inspection.
Payment
Methods: Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Paypal, Cash, Check, Money Order
Location
Orcas Island,
San Juan Islands, Anacortes, Mount Vernon, Bellingham, Burlington, Oak Harbor
San Juans, Anacortes, Skagit, Whatcom & Island Counties, WA 98221
San Juans, Anacortes, Skagit, Whatcom & Island Counties, WA 98221
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Service Area: San Juan, Skagit, Island, & Whatcom Counties
Years of Service: 4+
Service Type: Real Estate
Market Focus: Top-Notch Complete Home Inspections
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Credentials
College Educated - B.S. University of Washington (1996)
Washington State Licensed Home Inspector #624
WSDA Licensed Structural Pest Inspector #75011
NACHI Certified Home Inspector #7090404
NEFSI / NIFAST / AHIT Certified
Licensed & Properly Insured (including E&O)
Benefits of Service
Top Notch, Professional Home Inspections
Structural Pest Inspections
Prompt, Reliable Service
Thorough, Non-Alarmist Reports & Inspections
Digital Photographs Complement Reports
State-of-the-Art Inspection Equipment
Local & Invested in the Community
Clients
Excellent Verbal & Written Communication Skills
Professional, Presentable, and Non-Alarmist
Weekend & Evening Appointments Available
Easy-to-Read & Understand Inspection Reports
Reports Uploaded to Secure Protected Server or Delivered by Email
Reports Delivered within 24 Hours of Inspection
Sample Report & More Information at www.allislandinspections.com
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