About Pacific Crest Inspections
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Rick Bunzel is a Licensed Home Inspector with 34 years of business experience. He founded Mountain View Property Inspections in Boulder, Co.in 2002 and founded Pacific Crest Inspections in Anacortes in 2005. Education Experience Rick is the former chairman the national marketing committee for NAHI, chairman of NPSAR's Communication Committee, and founding member of the Washington State Home Inspector Advisory Committee. In the recent past Rick was a founding member and on the board of directors for the Rocky Mountain NAHI chapter. Rick has been a contributor to the ASHI Reporter, regular columnist with the Longmont Times Call and Boulder Sunday Camera. His articles have appeared in the Boulder of Realtor's Review and Longmont Board of Realtors Monthly newspaper, The ASHI Reporter, The Inspector's Journal and NAHI's bi-monthly Forum Magazine.. He also has 36 years experience in the fire service. He is currently a certified Firefighter/EMT and a Lieutenant for the Mt. Erie Fire Department. |
 Certified Inspector # 249557
Washington Licensed Home Inspector #312
NEHA NHRP ID 103127RT |
CRI #200435
Siding Certification Specialist
Licensed Structural Pest Inspector |
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Guest Speaker and Lecturer Rick Bunzel has the unique
combination of talents that makes him an excellent guest speaker. He is
a professional home inspector, and regularly lecturers on Mold, Meth
Labs, Air Quality, Marketing and number of other topics. Rick also provides litigation support for clients with |
Certified Fire Fighter 1 Certified Hazardous Materials Responder Certified Emergency Medical Technician
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Rick Bunzel, is a proud CRI (Certified Real Estate Inspector) member of NAHI, The National Association of Home Inspectors, Inc. NAHI was established in 1987 and after 18 years has established itself as having the highest caliber of professional home inspectors in the U.S.
Through promoting excellence and professionalism in the Home Inspection industry, NAHI now has over 2,300 members in all 50 U.S. states and Canada. The CRI (Certified
Real Estate Inspector) designation is the highest rating that can be obtained
through NAHI. These designations are
only given to those inspectors that have obtained many hours of additional
training and have been tested for knowledge above the already high standards
set for the members of NAHI.
To become a NAHI Certified Real Estate Inspector, the inspector must prove that s/he is proficient and knowledgeable in the home inspection field. Each inspector must pass a comprehensive national exam that was designed according to
AERA, APA, NCME Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing (not an open book on-line quiz like NACHI), have completed over 250 fee-paid inspections, and maintain a minimum of 16 CEU’s of education per year.
Once the inspector has attained the CRI designation, s/he must continue to conduct each inspection according to the strict NAHI Standards of Practice. They must also conduct themselves in a professional manner by adhering to the NAHI Code of Ethics, which prohibits the inspector from having any financial interest in the sale of the property. Each NAHI inspector is also encouraged to carry adequate insurance. In addition to performing building inspections, many CRI inspectors help with analysis and solutions to specific problems, such as Client/Home Inspector litigation support, water intrusion issues, and roofing problems. CRI inspectors are also frequently called upon to review restoration and home improvement plans as well as maintenance specifications. If there is a dispute regarding inspection and/or construction work performed, a CRI can provide expert advice.
The Washington State Department of Agriculture recommend that all home inspections include Structural Pest Inspection. We are licensed and bonded to do these inspections. During your home inspection, your inspector is on the lookout for the presence of Wood Destroying Organisms (WDO), such as termites, destructive ants and beetles, and dry rot in your home. Signs that they are present in your home, or damage found caused by their presence will be noted in your home inspection report. In addition, conditions that could encourage future WDO problems are also noted in the report to enable you to reduce, or eliminate the chances of future problems.
Contact your home inspector if a separate written pest inspection report is required by your lender. If so, an additional fee may be assessed. The presence of nuisance pests, such as bees, mice, rats, birds and spiders are not typically included in your general home inspection report. Discuss with your inspector if you have specific concerns regarding these types of pests.
What is a Residential Measurement Provider designation?
Individuals holding a Residential Measurement Provider for Standard and Analytical Services have demonstrated knowledge of U.S. EPA radon measurement protocols for the placement and retrieval of radon measurement devices. They have also demonstrated knowledge of the proper interpretation of results obtained in residential settings. Furthermore, these individuals possess and analyze radon measurement devices. Depending upon the specific device, this may allow for rapid provision of test results. The testing professional may also be able to characterize trends in radon concentration and determine unusual conditions arising from such influences as weather changes or occupant tampering of a test. To obtain this additional classification, individuals follow strict quality assurance and quality control guidelines and device specific protocols, and calibrate each instrument annually. The classification is specific to devices with which an individual has demonstrated proficiency. Although this classification is specific for measurements in homes, it does not preclude the ability to conduct radon measurement surveys in large buildings or to take samples for radon in water, provided that the appropriate protocols are followed.
