Going Up? Staying Safe When Inspecting a Roof

By Jon McCreath, NPI, Inc.’s Technical Supervisor & Training Administrator As an inspector, your job is to give as much detail about the home as possible. That means going into every nook and cranny you can to try to spot problem areas. However, there may be times when accessing a section of the home just […]

Handling Claims Made Easy

By Bill Erickson, NPI, Inc.’s Executive VP Every inspector fears the day when they’ll have a claim filed against them. Whether it’s clearly your fault or not, it can feel like a giant weight coming down on you. You can quickly find yourself exhausted from spending time and money trying to resolve the problem. However, […]

Flipped Upside Down: What to Expect When Inspecting a Remodeled Home

By Jon McCreath, NPI, Inc.’s Technical Supervisor & Training Administrator Flipped homes are becoming more and more common on the housing market. Nearly 6 percent of all home sales in 2020 were from flipped homes, with many counties and states seeing continued increases. It comes as no surprise with the popularity of home remodeling shows […]