In the 1970's, as a builder on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, I was asked by many times a number by buyers of homes to look at houses they were buying to give them my professional opinion as to their condition, and provide professional advice.
In 1974 I became the first home inspection company in Massachusetts starting in Centerville Mass as SEM Home Inspection Service. There was no listing for this type or service so Verizon made a new yellow page heading. In 1980's I changed the name to American Home & Environmental Inc.
As time progressed, customers became aware of environmental issues. I became Licensed as a Lead Inspector, with one of the highest scores recorded,: Licensed De-leading Contractor, Licensed sub surface disposal system inspector, Licensed by the EPA as a licensed lead paint inspector and lead paint removal contractor in all 50 states, territories, and Indian lands. American Home & Environmental is a Secondary testing facility for Radon gas under Massachusetts Division of Radiation Control. I am licensed under the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, (HUD), as a Building Code Compliance Officer. This license is in force in all US states and territories.
American Home & Environmental inspects over 500 homes and businesses yearly.
We go beyond the requirements because we believe the current regulations are limited because most home inspectors do not have
practical experience to know what is not correct in some construction situations.