No fluff - Just information
You have a choice. There are several Home Inspection companies in the Alamogordo area. Each may or may not be Nationally Certified Each one can offer different services.
Ask the right questions to ensure you get an Inspector that you want/need.
Current certification/license requirements.
- Until January 1st, 2020 there is no State license or training requirement/certification needed to perform a home or business inspection.
- Starting January 1st, 2020 a Home Inspector will need to be licensed by the State of New Mexico.
- An Inspector can obtain a nationally certification (InterNACHI is accredited by the U.S. Dept. of Education)
- Wouldn't you want an Inspector who is certified?
Are all Inspectors alike?
- As stated already, some Inspectors are certified and some are not. Be sure to ask.
- Some do residental. Some do commercial. Some do both.
- If InterNACHI certified, the Inspector, at minimum, will perform an inspection based upon the national
Standards of Practice.
- An Inspector can exceed the Standards of Practice. This is a personal choice depending upon the item being inspected. But at least you know the minimum Standards of Practice that will be performed by an InterNACHI member.
- In addition to the Standards of Practice, an Inspector may perform other inspections (possibly included in the fee or at an additional cost/fee). These other inspections might be for Mold, Radon, Asbestos, wood destroying pests and more (depending upon licensure)