11 Starter Tools a Home Inspector MUST Have
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Published 2021-02-05
In this video I go over my top 11 must have tools for new inspectors starting out, or for inspectors in general. If you're new to home inspection these tools are must haves to do a decent home inspection.
Here is a break down of the tools and links to purchase them:
1: A Good Phone. I use the Galaxy s10+. Get something with a good camera and a lot of RAM. Here is a Samsung Galaxy s20. amzn.to/3txGihU
AND a good home inspection software, I use Spectora: www.spectora.com/
2. A Receptacle Tester. I have the Klein Tools One. You can purchase it here: amzn.to/2MW2MbJ
Here is my review of it: • Klein Tools Receptacle Tester Review ...
3. A Screwdriver. You can purchase the Milwaukee all-in-one here: amzn.to/3cIBS1M
You can purchase the Dewalt Power Driver here: amzn.to/3rpFsCi
4. A good Flashlight. You can purchase that here: amzn.to/36LbXmq
5. A Moisture Meter. You can get the Extech one here: amzn.to/3rqRzie
6. Voltage Tester. You can purchase the Klein Tools one here: amzn.to/3oSF7WM
Here is my review of the Klein Tools Voltage Tester: • Klein Tools Voltage Tester Review - R...
7. A Tape Measure. You can purchase the craftsman one here: amzn.to/2MFgQ9R
8. A 240+ Volt Tester/2 Prong Receptacle Tester. You can get the Sperry one from this video here: amzn.to/3oSe7Xx
9. Extendable Pole to test smoke alarms. Here is the one I have: smdetpole.com/
10. A Respirator. This is a MUST HAVE. For your health and safety. I use the 3M one, you can purchase it here: amzn.to/36HsgAE
and get filters here: amzn.to/3azR0Mp
11. A 4ft or longer level. You can get the Craftsman one I use here: www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-48-in-I-beam-Level/1000…
Thanks for watching, stay tuned for another video where I go through every tool I have and use for home inspections!
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Zac Knoblauch CMI, ACI
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Rigid Inspections, LLC
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