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Licensed, Insured, Experienced, and Trustworthy

I am a Certified Member of NACHI, (National Association of Certified Home Inspectors), and am licensed to practice Home Inspection in the State of Illinois. I passed the State of Illinois Pre-Licensing exam on my first try. I am also committed to NACHI's required 24 hours of Continuing Education per year (four times the level of Continuing Education required by the State of Illinois!). In addition to all the required pre-license classroom training and state-required field training, I have also successfully completed the following specialty classes: the NACHI "Ethics Obstacle Course," the NACHI Continuing Education Program on the Standards of Practice, the NACHI Continuing Education Program on Electrical Inspections, and Environmental Microbiology Laboratory's course, "Mold, Allergens, Sampling, and Report Interpretation."  In March 2007 I became IAC2 Certified.

An Intelligent Inspector with a Background in the Trades

I became a home inspector after working as a scenic carpenter and home repair specialist for over a decade.   I worked on my own for many years as a remodeler and handyman; this experience gave me first-hand knowledge of every major system found in the home.  I have also worked as a professional carpenter for North Light Theatre, The Organic Theatre, and Theatre Building Chicago.  I was a welder and carpenter for Northwestern University Theatre, and have been a professional carpenter for local scene shops such as Scenic View and Big City Sets.  I have worked as a carpenter for numerous trade shows, television commercials, and conventions, including clients such as Nike, Sheraton, and M&M/Mars.  I also enjoy cabinetmaking and fine wood working as a personal hobby.