“California does not issue or require a credential called a ‘Certified Deck Inspector’ for SB 326 inspections. Private organizations may issue their own certificates, but consumers should determine who issued the credential, whether the certifying organization is independent of the inspection company, and whether the credential actually qualifies the individual to perform the inspection required by the applicable California statute.”

If you see the term “certified” in any advertising, website or stated orally by a salesperson, owner or company representative, all we can say is “Caveat Emptor” or in plain English, buyer beware.

Great inspection firms don’t need to puff themselves up with dubious certifications no one has ever heard of.

At William Leys Waterproofing Consultants LLC, when we publish that we’ve received a certificate for attending continuing education courses, our claims are backed up with a certificate issued by the Architects Institute (AIA), the International Institute of Building Envelope Consultants (IIBEC) or other nationally recognized non profit groups who promote fairness, ethics and professionalism in their niche.

We invite you to call us and have conversation with me about the elephant in the room, and how to protect yourself from unsavory firms.

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