Certifications

About this badge:

• The National Home Inspector Examination® is the most difficult exam to pass for the home inspection profession.
• Passing NHIE is required in 35 US states and several Canadian provinces for home inspector licensing regulation.
• It is the only independent, psychometrically-sound home inspector exam in the United States that has also achieved independent accreditation.
• Home inspectors who can pass the NHIE are field ready, with proven competence.

To display this badge, a licensed home inspector must:

• Pass InterNACHI’sCertified Professional Inspector CPI® Examination;
• Complete InterNACHI’s Code of Ethics Course;
• Complete InterNACHI’s Standards of Practice Course;
• Sign an affidavit to become a Certified Professional Inspector CPI®;
• Adhere to the InterNACHI Standards of Practice;
• Abide by the InterNACHI Code of Ethics for Home Inspectors;
• Comply with InterNACHI’s Continuing Education Policy; and
• Maintain an up-to-date Membership

Validate my InterNACHI credentials here:
https://www.nachi.org/certified-inspectors/preston-kincaid-141290

About this badge:

• The InterNACHI® Home Inspector Certificate Program is accredited for InterNACHI® members.
• InterNACHI® School (internachi.edu) is an online home inspector college accredited by the national accrediting agency of the U.S. Department of Education and a Member College of the National Association of Career Colleges of Canada.

• We’re an InterNACHI, certified Advanced Radon Measurement Service Provider
• Radon is a radioactive gas that emanates from soil and tends to concentrate in enclosed spaces such as houses, basements, crawlspaces, etc.
• Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer. Second only to smoking. 
• Because there is no known safe level of exposure to radon, the EPA recommends mitigation for radon levels above 4 pCi/L.
• The average indoor radon level is estimated to be about 1.3 pCi/L, and about 0.4 pCi/L of radon is normally found in the outside air. The U.S. Congress has set a long-term goal that indoor radon levels be no more than outdoor levels.
• We’ll install our testing equipment for a period of at least 48-hours and will submit the equipment for lab testing.

About this badge:

• The Certified Water Tester badge is for use by InterNACHI members who have successfully completed InterNACHI’s course “Inspect Private Drinking Water Wells”.

• We’re certified and able to:
  • Understand the steps in water treatment;
  • Identify health and safety hazards in water systems;
  • Collect water for testing;
  • Choose the appropriate form of water testing;
  • Understand and abide by state regulations;

About this badge:

• The Certified Septic inspector badge is for use by InterNACHI members who have successfully completed InterNACHI’s course “Advanced Septic System Inspection”.
• We’re certified and able to:
  • Conduct a directed and independent inspection study performed according to the Standards of Practice for entire septic systems;
  • Develop professional opinions and conclusions to create an inspection report;
  • Advise a client appropriately on condition and/or defects and make the proper recommendations.

Wood Destroying Organisms

• Inspect crawlspaces; basements; and foundation structures by following an inspection checklist and WDO form.
• Make recommendations for the mitigation and treatment of wood-destroying insects & organisms.
• Mold is considered a Wood Destroying Organism

About this badge:

• The Chimney Inspector badge is for use by InterNACHI members who have successfully completed InterNACHI’s “How to Inspect Fireplaces, Stoves, and Chimneys” course.
• We are certified and able to:
  • Follow the Standards of Practice for performing an inspection of fireplaces, stoves and chimneys;
  • Understand how each system and component functions; and
  • Inspect for and report upon defects observed. 

About this badge:

• The Certified Well Inspector badge is for use by InterNACHI members who have successfully completed InterNACHI’s course “Inspect Private Drinking Water Wells Course”.
• We’re certified and able to:
  • Identify and describe types of wells;
  • Report to clients defects observed in a well system during inspection;
  • Understand and describe the strengths and weakness of certain types of well construction;
  • Understand the steps in water treatment;
  • Identify health and safety hazards in well systems;
  • Create an opinion as to a well’s condition;
  • Generate important points about inspecting wells;
  • Understand and abide by state regulations;
  • Troubleshoot common well problems;

About this badge:

A commercial building/property inspection will give you an independent, unbiased report of the commercial property. At Kincaid Home Inspection Services, we’re certified and able to thoroughly inspect and provide a detailed report so that you will have all the facts you need to make an informed decision. We offer commercial inspections for properties such as apartment complexes, restaurants, as well as retail and offices.

Our detailed commercial property inspection will help you:

Fully understand the condition of the property and its systems, so you can budget accordingly.

We are trained and InterNACHI certified to review and evaluate the mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems found in commercial properties. We have extensive knowledge related to typical repairs, remediation, and environmental concerns associated with these systems.

We will provide you with an extremely thorough report that includes photos and video that will document and help you understand the property condition and ensure the quality of workmanship and materials used within the structure.

The NHIE is administered by The Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors (EBPHI) is an independent not-for-profit organization. It serves the public interest by establishing the standard of competence for the home inspection profession.

EBPHI governs and administers the National Home Inspector Examination® specifically to support the regulatory needs of states in identifying the required level of competence to conduct a quality home inspection.

A key component of maintaining the exam is to perform a Role Delineation Study (RDS) every five years. The study analyzes the profession to understand what changes have occurred and updates the exam template from which exam questions are derived.

A National Standard

• By requiring home inspectors to pass the NHIE, states participate in the national standard for the professional home inspector.
• The NHIE addresses the core competencies of home inspection as they apply in all states.
• Many state regulatory bodies also wish to test knowledge of state-specific laws, regulations or standards for a profession or occupation.
• More than 6,800 National Home Inspector Exams were administered in the U.S. in 2020.