Links
American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)
- “Standard of Practice and Code of Ethics of the American Society of Home Inspectors.”
This standard is available at www.ashi.org/documents/pdf/standards.pdf
Asbestos
- Environmental Protection Agency: www2.epa.gov/asbestos
- State of New Jersey, Department of Public Health
Frequently Asked Questions about Asbestos:
www.state.nj.us/health/iep/asbestos_faq.shtml
Carbon Monoxide
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission: www.cpsc.gov//pagefiles/121843/464.pdf
Information
- Journal of Light Construction: www.jlconline.com
(Excellent magazine, good source of information when planning out a project.
The Journal has articles for sale that more than justify their cost.)
Lead in the Home
- Environmental Protection Agency: www.epa.gov/lead
Lead in Drinking Water
- Municipal water authorities are required to test the water they deliver.
Municipal water departments can be contacted to obtain a copy of the test results.
Handyman and General Home Owner Information (Entertaining)
- Glenn Haege: Host of “American’s Master Handyman”: www.masterhandyman.com
Listen to Glenn on WJR Radio 760 AM on Saturdays and Sundays 12 noon to 2 PM.
Leak Detection (under concrete slabs)
- American Leak Detection, Inc: www.americanleakdetection.com 734-433-0000
Licensing
- Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs: www.dleg.state.mi.us/verify.htm
(The State of Michigan does not license or regulate Home Inspectors.
This link is provided so that a Michigan Residential Builder’s License can be verified.)
Masonry
- Masonry Institute of Michigan: www.mim-online.org
- Masonry Institute of America: www.masonryinstitute.org
- The Brick Industry Association: www.bia.org
Modular Homes
- Modular Building Institute: www.mbinet.org
Mold
- Environmental Protection Agency: “A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home”
www.epa.gov/mold/moldguide.html
Odor Control
- Nu-Tech Cleaning Systems: www.nutechonline.com 248-548-5211
(Nu-Tech also sells “Microban”, a cleaning agent used in hospitals and for mold abatement.) Located in Berkley, MI
Paints
- Paint Quality Institute: www.paintquality.com
(Great source of information and color ideas.)
Product Recalls
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission: www.cpsc.gov
Radon
Environmental Protection Agency
- EPA Radon Info Page: www.epa.gov/radon
- EPA Radon Map: www.epa.gov/radon/pdfs/somemap.html#mapcolors
Septic Systems
- Wayne County Dept of Environmental Health 313-326-4966
Matthew Kobylarz, RS - Aquatest Laboratories 248-698-9500
(Septic inspections, Oakland Co) www.aquatestlabs.com
Telephone Numbers
- Detroit Edison: 800-477-4747
- Michcon: 800-942-5571
- Miss Dig: 800-482-7171
- State of Michigan, Builders Division: 517-241-9317
- State of Michigan, Boiler Division: 517-241-9334
- State of Michigan, Electrical Division: 517-241-9320
- State of Michigan, Mechanical Division: 517-241-9325
- State of Michigan, Plumbing Division: 517-241-9330
Termites
- Michigan State University, Department of Entomology: www.ent.msu.edu/Defualt.aspx?tabid=122
Vermiculite (Insulation which may contain asbestos)
- Environmental Protection Agency: www.epa.gov/asbestos/vermiculite.html
Water Testing
- Aquatest Laboratories 248-698-9500
(Water testing, Oakland Co) www.aquatestlabs.com
Window Repair Specialists
- H&R Window Repair (Hazel Park): www.hrwindowrepair.com
Serves the Detroit Metro area. 313-366-8282They can handle most of the Weathervane and Avon wood casements, some of the plastic parts are no longer available. - MMG Services (Howell) 517-851-4120
Mark (owner) All round window repairs, does not travel east of Telegraph. - IWR (Independent Window Repairs): www.independantwindowrepair.com
(Chesterfield Township) 586-749-4449