USEFUL LINKS

Tri-State Home Inspections of Wheeling, LLC inspectors are licensed and certified IAW West Virginia State law and proud to be members of NACHI and WVHIA organizations.

West Virginia law: "Certification of Home Inspectors," effective 1 August 2006, establishes procedures to be followed to assure that consumers of written home inspection services can rely on the competence of inspectors, as determined by educational and experience requirements and testing.

The InterNational Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI)

InterNACHI (Website Home Page)
NACHI Code of Ethics
NACHI Standards of Practice

The West Virginia Home Inspectors Association (WVHIA)

Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics

Other Resources

Roofing Information - various sites concerning roofing material, maintenance and repair
Cedar - Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau website
Asphalt - website listing links for different types of roofing material including asphalt

Pools and Spas - Association of Pool & Spa Professionals

Water Safety Checklist - checklist of safety measures for pool, spa, and hot tub owners

EIFS - Exterior Insulation & Finish Systems website, Architectural Consultant

Lead Paint - Disclosure of Lead Based Paint Hazards in Housing

Septic System Principles - principles & design of onsite waste disposal with septic system

Drinking Water - ground & drinking water info from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Appliances - Samurai Appliance Repair Man website, appliance repair help

Insulation - CertainTeed website, leading manufacturer of fiber glass insulation

Waterproofing - information on basement waterproofing

EPA - official website for the Environmental Protection Agency

Chimneys - Chimney & Safety Institute of America website

Electrical Info - Infomation on home electrical systems

Home Maintenance & Repair - website with information about home maintenance & repair

Curb Appeal - information about curb appeal and how to attain it

Water Heaters - troubleshooting info for a tank type gas or electric water heater

Heating & Cooling - website with information about heating & cooling repair and tips