About Us
You don't want
surprises when you move into your new home.
Why Hire Me For
Your Home Inspection?
Since 1995 I
have inspected thousands of homes of nearly every style, size,
age and condition found in New England. My background and
ongoing experience in renovation construction and real estate
management keeps me in tune with buyers' concerns and up-to-date
on the complexities of the modern home.
As a partner in
three historic restoration projects honored with Providence
Preservation Society awards, I have professionally recognized
qualifications to inspect and report on the conditions, systems
and safety of your new home.
Using Homegauge
software I create easy to understand reports with color photos
and an easy to read summary. Your report will be delivered via
email or over the Internet within hours of completion of your
inspection.
You can have
confidence in a certified member of ASHI. The American Society
of Home Inspectors (ASHI) is the largest and most respected
organization of Home Inspectors in the country. ASHI members
must meet stringent requirements and complete annual education
classes.
Resume
Frank E. Hopton
Education and Training
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Bachelor of
Arts Degree from the University of Rhode Island.
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Licensed in
Massachusetts as a Home Inspector.
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Successfully completed the exam and requirements for the
Home Inspector Certification designation of the American
Inspectors Association.
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Completed
Certification Course of the Professional School of Home
Inspections, Atlanta, Georgia with a cumulative average of
96%.
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Completed
Introduction to Inspections and Inspecting Heating and
Cooling Systems courses at the University of Rhode Island.
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Completed
and passed the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)
training and examination.
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Completed
Home Inspector Training Course certification offered by
HomeTech Inc. Bethesda, Maryland.
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Completed
Pest Control Certification for the State of Rhode Island.
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Successfully completed the Radon Measurement Consultant
course and examination conducted by the Environmental
Protection Agency.
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Completed
extensive training with Jesse E. Perry, the President of
Homespek Inc., consisting of hundreds of actual inspections
of residential and commercial properties.
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Successfully completed the Wastewater System (Septic)
Inspection Course at the University of Rhode Island.
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Attended
the American Society of Home Inspectors "Inspecting Historic
Houses" Seminar in Newport, Rhode Island.
Experience
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Since
September 1995: I have performed thousands of Home
Inspections in the southern New England area.
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2000-present: Renovate and restore real estate including
historic properties in the Providence, Rhode Island area.
Three of the properties won individual awards from the
Providence Preservation Society. As a Partner in these
projects my role was either as the General Contractor or
Associate General Contractor. My responsibilities during
these projects include zoning approval, compliance, project
planning, sub-contractor management and supervision of
construction, carpentry, painting and labor crews.
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July 1985-
September 1995: Associate Construction Superintendent and
Property Manager employed by Developer Kenneth I. Parker of
Nantucket, MA. Mr. Parker’s firm renovated older, sometimes
historic, properties into upscale Bed and Breakfast Inns. I
also managed and maintained rental properties for Mr. Parker
on Nantucket Island and in Providence.
