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Episode 41 Glenford Blanc

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Glenford Blanc
Glenford Blanc

Glenford has been involved in the residential design and construction business since 1985. Started his own business in 1990 part time and went full time in 1998. What began as an architectural career later expanded into the home inspection business, where I spend most of my time. Currently my partner and I operate both businesses, providing architectural design services and home inspections services for potential purchasers.

In our Architectural business we try to provide design solutions that respond to the unique needs of our clients. In home inspections, we have found an opportunity to educate potential buyers. Far too many purchase homes, only to find out after the sale is complete, the things they should have known before hand.

Specialties: BA Architecture & Planning
Level 1 Thermographer
NACHI Member
IAEI Member
New Construction Inspections, foundation, framing, and complete final Inspections.
Residential Inspections
Small Commercial Inspections
FHA/VA approved Inspections and Certifications
NRSB Radon Testing
NACA Approved Inspector
203 K HUD Consultant
Twice Featured onTLC

Experience

Owner/Lead Inspector

PRO SPEX INC.

 – Present (12 years)

Maryland home inspector. Having taught in both high school and at the collegiate level, I try to enhance the home inspection experience by using my experience as an educator combined with my architectural experience, to better educate my customers and not hand them a list of issues. It is our belief that a good inspector is simultaneously a good communicator, who can combine the technical aspects with the non technical, while presenting a complete picture of the customers new home. Glenford Blanc is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector.

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Episode 40 Joe Mishak

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Joe Mishak
Joe Mishak

Home Inspector\Pest Control Tech

Aardvark Home Inspectors Inc. \ Aardvark Pest Control Inc.

 – Present (15 years 6 months)

Purchasing a home is an exciting and often busy time. Let the professionals at Aardvark Home Inspectors take the stress out of this experience by performing an objective evaluation of the home. All Aardvark inspectors are professionally trained, licensed, insured, and participate in continuing education classes

Many individuals do not know how to evaluate the condition of a home, and not one homeowner likes unforeseen expensive repairs. Aardvark’s home inspectors are trained to examine and evaluate all the major components of the home. Our professional home inspectors will likely find conditions that the seller or purchaser may not have noticed.

Joe Mishak is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector.

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Episode 39 Michael Wicklund

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Michael Wicklund
Michael Wicklund

Michael Wicklund is the owner and operator of STERLING Home Inspection Services. Michael began his career in the construction field. He is a third generation carpenter following in his father and grandfather’s footsteps. As a self-employed remolding contractor his focus was on kitchen and bath remodels. With experience in these areas he was continually called upon to bid jobs related to real estate transactions. This work is commonly referred to as real estate work orders, i.e. any item generated from a home inspection or pest inspection.

After seventeen years of remodeling and repairs from other inspector’s reports, and feeling the need for a career change the natural path was for him to become a home inspector himself. With his past construction experience he decided to attend home inspection school, he chose Inspection Training Associates ITA because of their high quality of training in the inspection industry. There he received certification allowing him to become a well-rounded home inspector. In addition, he acquired the necessary licensing from the Washington State Department of Agriculture, which allows him to perform structural pest inspections (WDO inspections). Education is a high priority to Michael; he frequently attends continuing education classes, so he can stay up to date on the most current building practices.

Michael finds great satisfaction as a full time home inspector educating perspective homebuyers.

ITAHome Inspection Training

Inspection Training Associates ITA

Home Inspection Certification

Michael Wicklund was certified as a Master Inspector by the American Institute of Inspectors – A.I.I.™

Home inspectors are NOT created equal! States require little or no educational requirements for home inspection companies. You should choose your inspector carefully.

Michael Wicklund was formally trained and certified by Inspection Training Associates (ITA), a leader in the home inspection training field. Meth SamplerHe is also licensed by the Washington State Department of Agriculture to perform structural home inspections.

Michael Wicklund was trained by Michael Leavitt & Co to safely collect surface wipe samples for the presence of methamphetamine residue in both residential and commercial structures.

Michael Wicklund is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector.
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Episode 38 Bill Collins

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Bill Collins
Bill Collins

Owner/President

UltraSound Home Inspections

 – Present (10 years 8 months)Greater Nashville Area

If you are in need of good home inspection in the Middle Tennessee area or have questions about the inspection process, contact UltraSound Home Inspections. We have been protecting buyers like you in the Middle Tennessee area since 2004 and will help you avoid buying the “money pit”. We will take the necessary time needed to explain each issue found so you will have a better understanding of any possible expenses that may be involved in correcting your new home.
Within a few hours of the inspection you will be provided a comprehensive computer generated report with digital photos that clearly addresses all of the issues we discussed and that were found.
Don’t wait, visit our website today and schedule online or give us a call. We’ll give you the peace of mind you deserve.

Bill Collins is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector

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Episode 37 Jennifer McMurdy

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Jennifer McMurdy
Jennifer McMurdy

Owner

Capitol Home Inspections

 – Present (11 years 4 months)Richmond, Virginia Area

Capitol Home Inspections is locally owned & family operated, serving clients since 2004. We are a full service home inspection company and will guide you through every aspect of your inspection, from scheduling your inspection to answering questions about your report after the inspection is complete.

We are your home consultants for life and will do everything we can to provide excellent customer service!

We offer:

  • A professional inspection by a State and ASHI Certified Home Inspector
  • Immediate, on-site, home inspection reports and digital photos in FULL COLOR
  • Estimated cost of repairs or replacements
  • Convenient appointments to fit your schedule, including weekends and evenings
  • FREE, follow-up consultations by phone, for as long as you own the home
  • Fully licensed, bonded and insured with general and professional liability

Professional affiliations:

  • Certified Inspector with American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)
  • Virginia Certified Home Inspector #3380 000321
  • Member of the Central Virginia Chapter of ASHI
  • 2013-2014 Currently serves as Past President for Central Virginia ASHI
  • 2012-2013 Served as President for Central Virginia ASHI
  • 2011-2012 Served as Vice President for Central Virginia ASHI
  • 2010-2011 Served as Secretary for Central Virginia ASHI
  • 2008-2010 Served as Treasurer for Central Virginia ASHI
  • Sponsor of Habitat for Humanity

Do your homework when hiring a home inspector!!!

State licensing and certification is VOLUNTARY in the state of Virginia…anyone can start a home inspection business and claim to be a Home Inspector!

Be sure to ask several questions when hiring someone to inspect your home:

  1. Are you state certified and fully licensed through the state of Virginia? ALL STATE CERTIFIED INSPECTORS CAN BE FOUND ON DPOR website.
  2. Are you affiliated with a professional organization, such as ASHI? (Please note: There are different certification levels in professional organizations. For example, in order to be a CERTIFIED INSPECTOR for ASHI, an inspector must have completed a minimum number of inspections and passed their exam.)
  3. Can I see a copy of your home inspection report?
  4. Is inspecting homes your full-time job?
  5. Are you insured with professional and general liability?
  6. Do you carry Errors & Omissions insurance?
  7. Do you provide a computer generated inspection report with digital pictures?
  8. Do you provide online access to inspection report with ability to forward report to others?
  9. Will you provide us with an estimated cost of repairs or replacements?

These are a few sample questions to ask when hiring a home inspector. The more informed you are, the better choice you can make when hiring an inspector to meet your needs.

Jennifer McMurdy of Capitol Home Inspections is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector

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Episode 36 About Your House Show

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  • Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Short Description
    Tune In Saturday Mornings from 8-11am on 610 WFNZ.

    Host/Certified Remodeler – Ray Terry

    Resident DJ/Producer – J.T.

  • Phone
    7047124644
  • Website
    http://aboutyourhouseradio.com

    Ray Terry” CR,Certified Remodeler

    Personal

    Born January 27, 1952
    Presbyterian HospitalCharlotte NC
    Married – 3 Kids and 1 Grandchild

    Education
            Barringer Elementary School
    Sedgefield Jr. High
    Garinger High SchoolGraduated 1970

    Army National Guard 1970-1981 Advanced to Staff Sergeant

    Work Experience
             1971 – 1973 Started as Multi-Family Construction Site Co-coordinator .
    Advanced to Job Superintendent.

             1973 – CurrentActive in Design Build Remodeling of Residential
    and Small     Commercial Jobs in the Charlotte Metro Area.

             1996 – CurrentResearch and develop the Almetal Dryer Vent.
                         Installed over 3,000 systems.

                          President of the Almetal Dryer Vent Corp.

                          Proficient at Hands on skills in all areas of construction.

    Professional Community Involvement

              1990-2008 National Association of the Remodeling Industry of
    Greater Charlotte.

                           Charter Chapter President

                           Executive Director

                           Certified Remodeler

                           1995 National President’s Award

                           1998 Squires AwardRecruiting 50 Members.

                           Board Member at Various times

                           Fund Raising Committee

                           Past Presidents Committee

                           Head Special Events Committee

             1994 -1998 House Captain “Christmas in April”

    1998 – Current Central Piedmont Community College Institute
    of Construction     Technology Advisory Board.

              2005 – Current Instructor for “If I Had A Hammer” Program
    in Charlotte     Mecklenburg Middle Schools.

              2005 – Current Member of CIEC”Construction Industry Education
    Coalition”

              2006- Current Instructor for Habitat Humanity’s HIP Program.
    (Homeowners in     Progress)

    2010- Current Developed and Head “Carolina’s Home Improvement

    Pros”  CHIPS

    Ray Terry is intervieing Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector

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Episode 35 Phil LeBlanc

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Phil LeBlanc
Phil LeBlanc

Phil is the founder of ProTech Home & Property Inspections, Inc. and has shifted from doing 500 plus yearly inspections to implementing systems designed to consistently improve the quality service that has made ProTech one of the top building inspection companies in metro Atlanta. Phil’s connection to the building and real estate industries dates back to his early involvement with his family’s real estate and development company in New England. His credentials include:

  • Member / Certified Inspector of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI National & Georgia)
  • Former Director at Large ASHI Georgia
  • Professional Member of the International Code Council
  • 2010 Winner of the MIC International BYB Award
  • Affiliate Member of North Atlanta Metro Association of Realtors
  • Affiliate Member of Georgia State Women’s Council of Realtors
  • Director / Instructor of ProTech’s Georgia Real Estate Commission Approved School
  • Radon Sampling Technician
  • Mold Sampling Technician
  • B.A. from University of New Hampshire
  • Mentor Inspector & Graduate from Inspection Training Associates

Phil Leblanc is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Iinspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector

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Episode 34 Will Misegades

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Will Misegades
Will Misegades

Buyer, Seller, owner or corporation?
At Redfish Home Inspections we will not only inspect houses, we will also teach you about your property and help you look past the distractions to allow you to make a clear and educated purchase! Will is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Home Inspector.

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Episode 33 Arvil Price

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Arvil Price
Arvil Price

Owner

Americas Choice Home Inspections

 – Present (6 years 4 months)

Area Manager

Land America Property Inspections

 –  (2 years 1 month)

Owner

PCH Home Inspections

 –  (3 years 7 months)

Americas Choice Inspections is an inspection company based in the Carolinas, which provides a comprehensive selection of residential and commercial services for buyers and sellers.  We take pride in our work, and with us, you benefit from our experience.  We have performed thousands of inspections since 1999.  All of our inspectors are licensed professionals with backgrounds in many relevant areas including home building, engineering, radon mitigation and pest control.

Our company is diversified.  We have extensive experience training both continuing education for real estate agents and on-site home inspectors.  Our company has been featured on local and national television programs including HGTV.

Please watch our videos to get more detailed information about topics that are important before buying or selling your home.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to make your real estate sale and purchase a better experience.

Arvil Price is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Home Inspector

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Episode 32 Paul Bukeavich

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Paul Bukeavich
Paul Bukeavich

Healthy Home Inspections was established in the fall of 2005 and is owned and operated by Paul Bukeavich. Healthy Home Inspections is an independent inspection company committed to excellence in the home inspection field. Serving northeastern PA: in Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wayne, Bradford, Sullivan, Columbia, Pike, Monroe, Carbon, and Wyoming counties. Committed to be your life long home building consultant.

Memberships/Certifications/licenses

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  • Member of the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI)
  • Certified for Environmental Neighborhood Reports
  • Certified pest/wood destroying insects inspector- PA Dept of Agriculture
  • Certified PSMA/NOF septic system inspector
  • Certified as a Radon measurement specialist
  • Certified Pennsylvania Department EPA Radon
  • Healthy Home Inspections is in full compliance with PA-Act 114 (PA Home Inspector Law) fulfilling all requirements of experience, education, and insurance.
  • Healthy Home Inspections has been serving Northeast Pennsylvania since 2005. Specializing in Residential and Investment Property inspections, Pre-listing inspections, and Home Maintenance

Paul Bukeavich is being interviewed by Preston Sandlin of Home Inspection Carolina and Ask the Charlotte Inspector