Qualifications
Rick Yerger
Rick Yerger has an extensive background in all aspects of residential construction. As a construction field superintendent dating back to 1982, he has successfully scheduled and overseen all phases of construction from ground breaking through completion and owner satisfaction on over 560 residential and multi family units; adding up to a strong knowledge of structural, foundation, framing, plumbing, roofing and all related components of a home.
Licensed Contractor & Professionally Trained Home Inspector
In May of 1990 Mr. Yerger became a licensed California State general building contractor. Rick continues to maintain his license in good standing.
Rick has been professionally trained as a qualified home inspector by a nationally recognized home inspection training facility. In addition he has taken related courses given by Construction Educators Inc. out of Sarasota, Florida. As well as participating in ongoing Association sponsored meeting and seminars. He completes a minimum of 30 hours per year of continuing education, required for maintaining California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) membership as well as 20 hours per year to maintain membership in the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI.) Rick is also a Certified in mold inspection and instructor for the Indoor Environmental Standards Organization. (IESO).
Rick is also Home and Garden TV lead west coast inspector for the program House Detective. He has been featured on Eyewitness news stressing the importance of conducting routine home inspections.
In addition, Mr. Yerger inspected the highest price home sold in Orange County, as well as home for members of the LA Lakers, LA Dodgers, NY Mets, Edmonton Oilers, Olympic athletes, Famous Authors and other well-known celebrities.
In 2008 Rick Yerger was the purchaser consultant on the largest home sold in California. Also during 2008 he was consultant for the buyers of the highest priced home sold to date in Orange County, California.
Our History
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Certified Home Inspector California Real Estate Inspection Association 1998 - Present
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Certified Home Inspector American Society of Home Inspectors ASHI 2007 - Present
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President of the California Real Estate Inspection Association, Orange County Chapter 2013 - 2014
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Vice President of the California Real Estate Inspection Association, Orange County Chapter 2011 - 2012
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California Real Estate Inspection Association Certified Trainer, 2011
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Vice President of the National Association of Home Home Inspectors, NAHI 2000-2001
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Board of Directors National Association of Home Inspectors, NAHI,1998- 2001
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NAHI Certified Real Estate Inspector 1998-2015
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Member California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) 1998 - Present
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Member American Society Of Home Inspectors (ASHI) 2007 - Present
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Member National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) 1998 - 2016
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Member of Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) 1999- Present
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Certified level I and II Mold Inspector (IESO)
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Certified level I and II Mold Instructor (IESO)
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Certified Residential Thermographer (CRT)
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Certified Pool and Spa Inspector National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF)
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California Licensed General Building Contractor. #592614
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Professional Member International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)
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Certified Master Home Inspector, International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (interNACHI) 2021-Present
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Performed Over 8000 Building Inspections
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Host of House & Garden TV “House Detective”
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​Host of Do-It-Yourself Networks “FINDERS FIXERS”