Insight by Carson Dunlop vs Home Inspector Prep

Insight by Carson Dunlop is a unique educational and reference tool for home inspectors. For new inspectors, it's a full apprenticeship in your pocket - with hundreds of components, thousands of defects with illustrations and photos, and exactly what to say in your report for each one. For experienced inspectors it's like having a team of veterans riding shotgun with you. Get help when you need to be sure. Know what to look for with every house component, see what the defects look like, and know how to write them up. Works brilliantly on iPhones and iPads.

HOME INSPECTOR PREP: PASS YOUR NHIE AND STATE LICENSING EXAM The National Home Inspector Examination has a 65 percent first-attempt pass rate. Candidates who fail are most often weak on identifying defects across all major systems, material life expectancies, and standards of practice scope. COMPONENT LIFE EXPECTANCY CHART Roofing: asphalt shingles 20 to 30 years, wood shingles 25 to 30 years, metal 40 to 70 years, tile 50 plus years, flat membrane 10 to 20 years. HVAC: gas furnace 15 to 20 years, central AC 10 to 15 years, heat pump 10 to 15 years, boiler 15 to 30 years. Water heaters: tank 8 to 12 years, tankless 20 plus years. Plumbing: copper 50 plus years, galvanized steel 20 to 50 years, PVC indefinite, cast iron drain 75 to 100 years. Structural: wood framing indefinite if dry and pest-free, concrete foundation 75 to 100 years. DEFECT SEVERITY GUIDE Safety hazard: requires immediate action, poses risk of injury or death. Examples: open junction box with exposed wiring, missing GFCI near water, structural failure risk. Major defect: significant in cost or function, affects intended use of the system. Examples: failed roof with active leaks, non-functional HVAC, damaged foundation. Minor defect or deferred maintenance: routine maintenance item. Examples: peeling caulk, dirty dryer vent, missing cover plate. REPORT WRITING REFERENCE Must inspect: structural system, exterior, roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, insulation and ventilation, interior, fireplaces. Not required to inspect: underground storage tanks, private wells and septic systems, low-voltage wiring, detached structures not connected to main home. Inspectors must disclose any systems that could not be inspected and state why. 1,000+ PRACTICE QUESTIONS STRUCTURAL SYSTEM (15%): Foundation types (slab, crawlspace, basement, pier and beam), foundation defects (cracks, settlement, moisture), wood framing members, structural defects. EXTERIOR AND ROOFING (20%): Grading (slope away from foundation minimum 6 inches in 10 feet), siding types and defects, roofing materials and defects, flashing, gutters, windows, and doors. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (15%): Service entrance and panel requirements, double-tapped breakers, GFCI and AFCI required locations, aluminum wiring concerns, knob and tube wiring, ungrounded outlets. PLUMBING SYSTEM (15%): Water supply materials, drain waste vent system, water heater safety (T&P valve, discharge pipe, seismic straps), fixture inspection, main shutoffs. HVAC SYSTEM (15%): Furnace types and components, heat exchanger cracks (CO hazard), AC refrigerant lines, ductwork, filter condition, combustion air requirements. INSULATION AND INTERIOR (10%): R-value requirements, moisture and mold indicators, bathroom ventilation, stairs and handrail specs, smoke and CO detector requirements. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND ETHICS (10%): Standards of practice scope and limitations, report content requirements, inspector liability, professional ethics, conflict of interest rules. Every question includes a detailed explanation. FREE: 5 questions per day, component life expectancy card, severity guide overview. No account required. MONTHLY ($9.99/month): Full 1,000+ questions, complete Component Life Expectancy Chart, full Defect Severity Guide, Report Writing Reference, reference library, exam simulator, 3-day free trial. ANNUAL ($24.99/year): Everything in Monthly. Save over 55 percent. Best value. LIFETIME ($49.99): One payment. Permanent access. PASS PROMISE: Complete all questions with 80% or higher average, hold active subscription for 3 months, still do not pass. We extend your access by 4 months at no charge. voltexam.com/pass-promise NHIE is a registered trademark of the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors. Not affiliated with EBPHI, InterNACHI, or ASHI. Privacy Policy: https://www.voltexam.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.voltexam.com/terms