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NCASHI Unveils It’s New Website For North Carolina Consumers and Home Inspectors

May 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The North Carolina chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors (NCASHI) recently unveiled their new website.

The Raleigh Home Inspector is a member of NCASHI

The North Carolina Chapter of The American Society of Home Inspectors

Gary Gentry, owner/principal of Quality Residential Inspections of Raleigh, NC and an NCASHI member, assisted the chapter with the development of the new site. You can visit their new website at www.ncashi.com .

Screenshot of the new ncashi webiste

The new NCASHI website has something for consumers and Home Inspectors alike

On the new site, consumers can obtain information regarding why it’s so important to locate and select an American Society of Home Inspectors Certified Inspector and that can be done from the website using their Inspector Locator. A search for a Certified ASHI Inspector can be accomplished by North Carolina County or by using the Last Name of a member Inspector.

Home Inspectors in the state can find information concerning upcoming chapter meetings; all Home Inspectors are invited to attend and are encouraged to become members. Home Inspectors can also find valuable information concerning:

1) Upcoming Educational Conferences, where NCASHI provides the very best presenters on the most interesting and pertinent of topics, and where Inspectors can satisfy their continuing education requirements. The North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board (NCHILB) requires continuing education for the maintenance of a license. ASHI requires continuing education for retaining a members certification status.

2) Upcoming Peer Reviews where veteran Home Inspectors and novices alike can test their inspection knowledge and methodologies against those of a panel of some of the most experienced Inspectors in the state. While the Peer Review is an educational event, requiring active participation over a rigorous day of inspecting an reporting, the elusive Inspector By Review designation is always there as a reward for demonstrated achievement and performance. You can view a video about the Peer Review program by visiting the NCASHI YouTube Channel.

Inspector By Review logo

The coveted Inspector By Review designation

If you are in need of a Raleigh Home Inspection by a professional Raleigh Home Inspector, then contact Quality Residential Inspections and schedule right here on our website. Or visit NCASHI and locate a competent and professional Home Inspector in your area….either way, you’ll be pleased with the effort and professionalism of your chosen Home Inspection firm.

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Raleigh Home Inspector Suggests Some Music…And Helping Our Local Tornado Victims

May 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment

With the devastation that occurred in our local area last April 16, there are many families that are in need of assistance. Quality Residential Inspections and the Raleigh Home Inspector have donated generously to various associated efforts and we encourage you to do so as well. The best assistance that can be had is that which comes from local people that care.

Rise Up Raleigh Friday June 03, 2011

The Raleigh Home Inspector and Quality Residential Inspections Recommend This Truly Worthwhile Event

On Friday June 03, 2011, The City of Raleigh, NC will host Rise Up Raleigh…a benefit concert to benefit those affected by the recent storms that affected the lives of so many local people. From 5:00PM till 11:00PM on June 03 there will be 11 bands playing their music with 100% of all donations going to non-profit organizations. The event will be held at the downtown Raleigh Amphitheater.

Some of the non-profit organizations that could use a little help in helping others are The Salvation Army of Wake County, The Inter-Faith Food Shuttle,Centro International de Raleigh, and the Helping Hands Mission. The United Way of The Greater Triangle is processing all donations and is not charging any administrative fee to do so….

So get on out and enjoy a variety of music and donate generously….join the Raleigh Inspector in this most worthwhile, fun event.

And a heartfelt Thank You to all of those that have donated and to those volunteers that make it all possible.

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Raleigh Home Inspection Firm Suggests Helping The Tornado Victims…And Have Some Fun Too

May 18, 2011 By 1 Comment

The Raleigh Home Inspector and Quality Residential Inspections have seen, first hand, some of the local devastation that occurred as a result of tornadoes that recently swept through our area. We have donated to the cause on a number of fronts and we encourage you to do the same…the affected people and their families need our help.

Support The Red Cross

100% of Net Proceeds Will Go To The Red Cross To Support Affected Families

You can help, too, and you can have an absolute blast of time in the process.

Support Karting For A Cause

Get Out And Have Some Fun at Karting For A Cause While Supporting A Very Worthwhile Event

This coming Friday May 20, a local business, Rush Hour Karting in Garner, NC, is holding a fund-raiser for the tornado victims; they’re going to donate 100% of their net proceeds from a full day of karting and racing to the American Red Cross…now that’s generous indeed…and we suggest you go out and support them in that endeavor. If you haven’t been to Rush Hour Karting, then you’re missing out on some great family fun!

Click HERE for the details concerning this very generous and special event.

It was Winston Churchill that said “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” and that is so very true. Get out to Garner and Rush Hour Karting…have some real fun…and make a difference at the same time.

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A Raleigh Home Inspection Reveals Fireplace Damage And Some Angry Birds In The Chimney

May 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

During a Raleigh Home Inspection, Gary Gentry of Quality Residential Inspections…your Raleigh Inspector…discovered some fireplace damage that was in need of being repaired. Also, it was noted that some birds had taken up residence inside the chimney. Take a look at the video that was shot on-site (you can readily hear the little peepers chirping away):

Our clients were glad we made the discoveries. Of course, the birds were just doing what birds do… and their nest was not going to be removed until the birds were finished using it. But it was recommended that a chimney cap be installed, once they were gone, to prevent the future entry of not only nesting birds, but also of other critters and rain and snow.

We also recommended that the masonry fireplace should be repaired…and the saved cost of that repair alone equaled more than all of the home inspection and ancillary services combined. Now that’s real savings to our client, the home-buyer.

Quality Residential Inspections provides Home Inspection services throughout the Triangle region of North Carolina to include Raleigh Home Inspections, Clayton Home Inspections, Wake Forest Home Inspections, and Youngsville Home Inspections.

Call today to schedule your Home Inspection at 919-848-4833 or contact us On-line to schedule.

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