What is a Certified Master Inspector (CMI)?
Only the best.
Certified Master Inspectors (CMIs)® are the best inspectors in the world. CMI is a professional designation available to all qualifying inspectors in North America who wish to become Board-Certified by the Master Inspector Certification Board. All CMIs are experienced, dedicated to education, and have a proven record in the inspection industry.
EVERY CERTIFIED MASTER INSPECTOR® MUST:
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have completed 1,000 fee-paid inspections and/or hours of education (combined);
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have been in the inspection business for at least three years;
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agree to abide by the inspection industry's toughest Code of Ethics;
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agree to periodic criminal background checks;
You need not be a member of any particular trade association. The Certified Master Inspector® professional designation is open to all qualifying inspectors in the U.S. and Canada.
EXPERIENCED
​All CMIs have completed at least 1,000 fee-paid inspections and/or hours of training and education combined.
EDUCATED
All CMIs have completed professional education prior to being approved.
ESTABLISHED
All CMIs have been in the inspection business for at least three years prior to becoming Board-Certified.
VETTED
All CMIs have agreed to submit to periodic criminal background checks.
PROFESSIONAL
All CMIs abide by the inspection industry's toughest Code of Ethics.
THE BEST
Not everyone can become a Certified Master Inspector®. Hiring a CMI means hiring the best.
WHAT IS A HOME INSPECTION?
A home inspection is a comprehensive visual inspection of the entire home to help home buyers make the best decision in making their investment. With a home inspection you get a complete report that has a home broken down into smaller categories;
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Exterior
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Interior
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Attic
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Crawlspace
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Attached appliances: HVAC, Water heaters, and kitchen appliances.
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Electrical panels
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Pool
WHAT IS A FOUR POINT INSPECTION?
This category of Home Inspections is a visual evaluation that determines the “insurability” of the home. It is the most cost-effective inspection, and is historically mandated by your home insurance company, as well as the lender chosen for a property that requires the approval of a loan.
As opposed to a full home inspection that is more extensive, the 4 Point inspection deals with the biggest risks. Especially in buildings that are more than 20 years old. It gets its name from the four key areas of interest in a home; which are:
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Roof (and structure of the home; what kind of covering; are all shingles attached to the roof?)
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HVAC system, i.e., Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (Any leaks?)
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Electrical (wiring of the home; any bent or damaged wires?)
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Plumbing (water flow piping; what kind of connections?)
WHAT IS WIND MITIGATION?
The Wind Mitigation Report or what we call here at Gem of the Hills “The Hurricane Report” is a state mandated report used by insurance companies to determine the viability of your roof withstanding hurricane winds. It looks at the major components of a roof that can reduce its life expectancy; decking, nails, shingles and age. This a report that your home inspector must be certified for and has to be signed by a certified Inspector. The importance of this report is that most insurance companies that we have encountered, give a significant discount on your home owners insurance. Now we can not guarantee this but I have yet to have one not.
WHAT IS MOBILE HOME ENGINEERING INSPECTIONS (REQUIRED BY HUD)?
The MFD engineering inspection is a report that is sometimes required by Mortgage companies and insurance companies to show how well a mobile home is secured to its foundation via tiedown straps and anchors. This report is required to be verified by a certified Engineer with the proper qualifications. We work in association with a well respected company where we perform the inspection and they certified the report.
WHAT IS A THERMAL INSPECTION?
A thermal inspection is a full inspection of the exterior and the interior of a home where we through the use of a FLIR (forward looking infrared camera) locate areas of a home where moisture can be present but not seen. This is a great tool to scan areas on the opposite side of a wall from a water source like a tub or dishwasher where there may be small leak but no pools of water. This inspection is recommended for our customers if they have been told about a recently repaired leak in the disclosure or if they see areas on their initial walkthrough that may be troubling.