What is Chapter Office?

The American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc. (ASHI) is the longest-established professional association of home inspectors in the nation. Chapter Office members are responsible for advising all parties in real estate transactions as to the structural soundness of building construction as well as functional aspects of the interior and exterior electrical, plumbing, waterproofing, and heating and air conditioning systems. All ASHI Certified Inspectors are required to meet education and experience requirements. Their written reports must conform to consensus industry standards. They have agreed to abide by the ASHI Code of Ethics. Home inspectors who participate in Chapter Office are striving to improve their knowledge and professionalism through regular continuing education programs.

A Membership of Professionals

Chapter Office members come from a wide variety of engineering, construction, business and environmental disciplines. Each has shown a high level of proficiency in the broad spectrum of knowledge necessary to become a member of ASHI. Each member must pass a professionally monitored national test exhibiting the ability to recognize, interpret and explain a wide variety of building, electrical, plumbing and construction concerns and failures. Through chapters across the United States and Canada, ASHI members meet regularly to exchange information and to receive continuing education on every aspect of modern construction practices. The organizational requirement for, and source of, continuing education to the Home Inspection profession helps its members maintain a high level of expertise and professionalism, making it unique within the Home Inspection profession. Chapter Office meets regularly and allows a lively interchange between those attending. If you are involved in, or entering the field of professional home inspection, you are invited to attend our meetings.

Residential and Commercial Expertise

In addition to homes, some Chapter Office members also perform inspections of a variety of commercial buildings: from townhouse offices to strip shopping centers and larger retail stores as well as small manufacturing buildings, Chapter Office members can provide both sellers and purchasers an objective analysis of the structure and major operating systems allow for a more informed purchase decision.