Credentials

Lawrence C. Ames

 

2017/2018  President, (10-County of NY)  STAHI – Southern Tier Association of Home Inspectors (Unanimously re-elected for 2019/20)

NACHI Member (InterNational Association of Certified Home Inspectors)

NYSAHI Member (New York State Association of Home Inspectors)

Trusted Service Provider – The Greater Binghamton Association of REALTORS

 

Current Inspection Certifications

  • NYS Licensed Home Inspector #16000075469 (Next renewal date 06/28/18)
  • Certified Professional Inspector #NACHI16061608, International Association of Certified Home Inspectors
  • InterNACHI Certified Radon Tester
  • InterNACHI Certified Septic Inspector
  • InterNACHI Certified Wood-Destroying Organism Inspector
  • InterNACHI Certified Safe Workplace Inspector
  • InterNACHI Certified Chimney Inspector
  • InterNACHI Certified Deck Inspector
  • InterNACHI Certified Roof Inspector
  • InterNACHI Certified Plumbing Inspector
  • InterNACHI Certified Moisture Intrusion Inspector
  • InterNACHI Certified Exterior Inspector
  • InterNACHI Certified HVAC Inspector

 

Education

  • BA, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL (Biology)
  • MSEd, State University of New York at Cortland, Cortland, NY (Secondary Science Education)

 

30+ Years Related Experience

  • Home Inspector, Berkshire/Binghamton, NY
  • Home Repair & Maintenance Contractor, Berkshire, NY
  • Construction Estimator & Project Administrator (Institutional & Commercial), Ithaca, NY
  • Project Construction Administrator (Institutional & Commercial, including Inspection Duties), Ithaca, NY
  • General Contractor Project Manager (Including Inspection Duties)– Binghamton, NY
  • Project Engineer & Architectural Engineer (Industrial, including Inspection Duties) – Endicott & Johnson City, NY
  • Project Construction Inspector, IBM Endicott, NY –  New Buildings Group
  • County Planning Director, Tioga County, NY
  • County Planning Board, Tioga County, NY
  • Town Planning Board, Newark Valley, NY
  • Apartment Complex Maintenance Manager (Including Inspection Duties) – Miami, FL
  • Science Teacher (High School & College – Biology, Physics, Earth Science, General Science, Environmental Sciences)
  • Home Repair & Remodeling Contractor – Cortland, NY & Miami, FL
  • Plumber’s Helper –  Cortland, NY

 

Accredited Inspection Training & Continuing Education

  • NYS Home Inspector Licensing Course (140 hours)
  • Code of Ethics for Home Inspectors (1 hour)
  • InterNACHI Standards of Practice Course  (3 hours)
  • 25 Standards Every Inspector Should Know  (5 hours)
  • Attic, Insulation, Ventilation and Interior (14 hours)
  • How to Inspect Fireplaces, Stoves, and Chimneys  (4 hours)
  • How to Inspect for Moisture Intrusion (8 hours)
  • How to Inspect HVAC Systems  (2 hours)
  • How to Perform Deck Inspections 1 (3 hours)
  • Structural Issues for Home Inspectors  (4 hours)
  • How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections (4 hours)
  • Residential Plumbing Overview (8 hours)
  • How to Perform Roof Inspections (4 hours)
  • Safe Practices for the Home Inspector (4 hours)
  • How to Inspect the Exterior Course  (16 hours)
  • Advanced Radon Measurement Service Provider (28 hours)
  • Wood Destroying Organism Inspection (12 hours)
  • How to Inspect Septic Systems (10 hours)
  • 10 Steps to Performing a Roof Inspection (2 hours)
  • Customer Service & Communications for Inspectors (4 hours)
  • Inspecting Forced Hot Air Furnaces (2 hours)
  • Understanding Homes – An On-Site Tour (3 hours)
  • Grading, Drainage, Landscaping & More  (2 hours)
  • How to Inspect Manufactured & Mobile Homes (12 hours)
  • Advanced HVAC Training for Inspectors Course (21 hours)
  • Radiant Heating Systems (2 hours)
  • Oil Tanks – The Inside & Outside of Tanks (2 hours)
  • Evaluating Electrical Services (2 hours)
  • Water Intrusion & Wood Rot (2 hours)
  • Attics and Ventilation (2 hours)
  • Inspecting Hot Water & Steam Heating Systems (2 hours)
  • Crawl Space Inspections (2 hours)
  • Deck Code & Fastener Review (2 hours)
  • Understanding Homes – An On-Site Tour (3 hours)
  • Fiber Cement Siding (2 hours)
  • Ladder Safety for Home Inspectors (2 hours)
  • Inspecting Foundations (2 hours)
  • Residential Home Performance – Air Sealing & Insulation (2 hours)
  • Inspecting Foundations (2 hours)
  • Ladder Safety for Home Inspectors (2 hours)
  • Fiber Cement Siding  (2 hours)
  • “Decks-How Do They Stand” (2 hours)
  • Garage Safety (2 hours)
  • Inspecting Manufactured Homes (2 hours)
  • Electrical Service and Distribution Panels (2 hours)
  • Inspection & Tour of Historic Hyde Hall Home, Cooperstown, NY (3 hours)
  • Building Science 101 for Home Inspectors (2 hours)
  • Review of NYS Code of Ethics & Regulations for Home Inspectors (2 hours)
  • Oil Tanks – The Inside And Outside Of Tanks (2 hours)
  • Residential Framing (2 hours)
  • Inspecting Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems (2 hours)
  • The Last Gas Furnace You’ll Ever Need (until the nest one) (2 hours)
  • Deck Inspections (2 hours)
  • Understanding and Inspection of Oil-Fired Furnaces and Water Heaters (2 hours)
  • Modern Air Conditioning (2 hours)
  • Report Writing – Getting It Right (2 hours)
  • Understanding Water Wells,Water Testing and Water Treatment Equipment (2 hours)
  • Inspecting Radiant Heating Systems (2 hours)
  • Installation Procedures and Inspection of Fiber Cement Siding (2 hours)
  • Deck Inspections and Avoiding a Deck Disaster (2 hours)
  • The ABCs of HRVs and ERVs (2 hours)
  • Inspecting Forced Hot Air & Air Conditioning Systems (2 hours)
  • Spot The Defect: Electrical Systems (2 hours)
  • Inspecting This Old House (2 hours)
  • Electrical Inspections 101 (2 hours)
  • Water Intrusion and Wood Rot – Wood Rot Damage for the Home Inspector (2 hours)
  • General Design and Inspection of Crawl Spaces (2 hours)
  • Say It Isn’t So; Say It Is! How We Report What We Report (2 hours)
  • Inspecting Outdoor Wood Burning Furnaces (2 hours)
  • Understanding Homes – An On-Site Tour (3hours)
  • Dissecting an Oil-Fired Boiler (2 hours)
  • Spot the Defect: Plumbing Systems (2 hours)
  • ‘How to Inspect Manufactured and Mobile Homes’ Online Course (12 hours)
  • Progression of Building Techniques Thru the Ages (2 hours)
  • Spot the Defects: Heating Systems (2 hours)
  • 2022 Radon Testing Specialist Certification Training (2 hours)
  • Plumbing Supply and Drainage Systems (2 hours)
  • What Home Inspectors Need to Know About Decks (2 hours)
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