Building inspectors play a vital role in ensuring that residential and commercial buildings are safe, structurally sound and up to code. Using their knowledge of construction technology, building ...

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In this image taken on September 2, 2009 provided by Chimney Safety Institute of America, CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep, Jeffery Peterson, of Potomac Services performs a visual inspection in Sterling, ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – The House of Representatives has passed legislation that would require home inspectors to be licensed by the state. House Bill 1001 would establish statewide standards for the ...

Kyle and Deborah Hellman hired a home inspector before they bought a $200,000-plus house in north Bismarck, hoping to learn about any catastrophic problems with their dream home. A month after moving ...

Prospective home buyers often count on a home inspector to identify problems that could affect the purchase. Until now, home inspectors have not needed a license to work in New York state. But that ...