Ohio, like many states have no licensing of home inspectors at this time. So … almost anyone can print some business cards and be a legal home inspector. Because of this I recommend you select a home inspector that is certified by a national association. This shows a level of education and study as the study of home inspections

Years in business is also an important consideration. Approximately 80% of home inspectors are no longer in business after five years. Someone who has been in business for 5 years or more, is more likely to have good business skills and offer a quality service. If you choose someone who has five or more years in the business that are improving their chances of selection of professional quality.

Adequate insurance is another factor that we analyze. Many inspectors do not carry errors and omissions insurance. This protects the buyer if the inspector is lost something important during the inspection. Choose someone who has insurance.

The use of a computer for report writing. This is important for several reasons. It shows a level of professionalism in the first place. It also makes reading the report easier. I saw the hand written report that is difficult to read and vague. A computer generated report makes observations of coherent and comprehensive report. During an inspection of hundreds of articles looked and there can be thousands of written comments. Using a computer increases the integrity of a report and eliminates the possibility of lost objects. Ask the inspector you are considering if they do computerized reports. If they say "yes" then consider them.

Does the inspector use a digital camera? This is important because when the inspector is able to not only write about a concern, but also is able to show what he is talking with a photo of this dramatically enhances the quality of information and understanding of the issue. A picture is worth a thousand words.

When you're at the stage in the buying process in search of a home inspector, be sure to consider all factors. Just because a person has been a roofer for 15 years does not mean who knows anything about plumbing, electrical, etc. Look at all the factors described above and try to use an inspector who agreed with them.