HomeMedic Home Inspector Training (HIT)

Heat pumps work in certain circumstances. Here's when to look for them and what to know.

Swamp coolers. May they rest in pieces. But you still have to inspect them.

Plumbing systems? Yeah that's pretty important. Here's what you need to know.

OK, so the septic / sewer system isn't really part of a 4 way inspection, but it "goes" here. Learn what you need to know about septic systems so your client doesn't flush you out as a poser.

Water heaters are a pretty important part of the plumbing system. Learn how to know failure modes and advice your client properly

How many homes have private wells? Not many, but you'll inspect some. You need to know what to look for and sound well versed.

Cricket isn't just a noisy insect, and it's not just a weird sport. It's also a pretty important part of the roof.

Ah the attic. The place where homeowners rarely if ever go. What's up there? All kinds of things you need to be able to tell them about.

Chimneys and fire prevention are an important part of a home inspection. Gotta be up to speed here.

Chimney flues are about keeping people in the home from dying. That's good. Here's what you need to know to help them stay that way.

Chimney flues matter. If you miss them and the house burns down, that's bad. Here's what you need to know.

Part 1 of the flashing training. You'll be through it in a dash - kinda.

Flashing for a home inspector isn't nearly as cool as it sounds. But it's pretty important for a home inspector to know about - so there's that.

Asphalt shingles rule the market in most areas, but they're absolutely not without flaws and failure methods. Here's what you need to know.

Gotta love a flat roof. Some say they're the only way to go. They're wrong by the way, but that's beside the point. There are a number of ways that you can do a flat roof, and you need to know all of them.

Ice damming is a problem wherever snow can happen. Here's how to identify potential ice dam problems, even in the summer.

The pitch of a roof has a lot to say about roof life, safety, structural considerations etc. Here are items you need to know

The home inspection isn't just about the home. Tree branches can damage the roof, block the chimney, or be an elevator for critters. It's gotta be high on your radar.

Attic ventilation is pretty huge. If it's wrong, the customer pays bigger bills, replaces their roof sooner and has cracks in the ceiling that look like structural problems. And then there's the worrying about ghosts. Yes that's real.

There are a million kinds of timer boxes. And the client will expect you to have theirs figured out from moment one. Here are some tips so you don't look bad.

How to guide your client forward in the sprinkler system arena

Sprinkler head selection is key to get the yard wet while keeping the house dry.

Brick, stucco, siding, turtle shells - you've gotta know about all of them. Except maybe the turtle shells.

The appliances are the main part of the kitchen, which is a major part of the purchasing for the decision maker - the woman. At least that's what we hear from real estate agents. So if you screw up the kitchen inspection, you'll be the one in boiling water. Here's what to know and check.

The front door. The back door. The slider. What do you check? Here you go.