Idaho Association of Home Inspectors™

The Best and Only Home Inspector Association in the state of Idaho!

Idaho Association of Home Inspectors™

Idaho’s most experienced, professional, and knowledgeable inspectors

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Don’t trust the biggest purchase of your life to just any home inspector. Hiring a member of IAHI gives you peace of mind that you are hiring the very best in the home inspection industry.

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Our Mission

Home Inspections are a critical part of the home buying / selling process. Honest, knowledgeable and experienced home inspectors are invaluable.

It is our mission to self-regulate each other while upholding and exceeding the standards for the home inspection industry. In the old days, there were few standards for training / proficiency and almost anyone could buy a flashlight, a ladder, and print some business cards. The Idaho Association of Home Inspectors provides training and keeps members informed of any changes / updates to local regulations / codes, construction standards, or technology / equipment improvements that may help us serve our clients better. IAHI acts as a voluntary, regulatory association. Our association is compiled of knowledgeable, and experienced home inspectors. Our members are fully insured, have eKey access, and have performed a minimum of 200 paid inspections. Most of the IAHI inspectors have performed thousands of paid inspections during their career.

Our mission is to establish and promote standards for home inspections and to provide access to educational programs / training to help our members achieve excellence in our profession.

How Do I Become An Idaho Certified Expert Inspector©?

Requirements
  • All members have passed the proctored IAHI test in order to receive the Idaho Certified Expert Inspector status
  • Members carry both E&O and general liability insurance
  • Members have performed at least 200 paid inspections
  • Charter members have performed over 1,000 paid inspections
  • Members have eKey access and clearance
  • Members have passed a background check, and provided references
  • The most experienced, professional, and knowledgeable inspectors Idaho has to offer
  • Our home buying clients enjoy the professionalism only IAHI inspectors can provide
  • IAHI does the vetting for you!

Meet IAHI’s Co-Founder/President

Randy Funk
Co-Founder/President

Randy Funk has been faithfully serving the Treasure Valley and beyond for over 15 years and has inspected thousands of homes and commercial properties. Randy Funk Home Inspections provides full-color, comprehensive photo reports on all jobs within 24 hours. Randy Funk Home Inspections offers infrared thermal imaging, radon testing, water testing, lead testing, and meth testing upon request (additional fees may apply). Randy utilizes a proven point check system to ensure that every detail is addressed. Randy is also FHA/HUD 203K Certified and infrared thermal imaging certified. Additionally, Randy is an Idaho Certified Expert Inspector©, a radon and meth testing expert and a former district manager for Roto Rooter. Randy Funk is a US Army veteran and former Dept of Defense employee, who gladly offers military discounts all year long. Randy enjoys time with his family, traveling, and living in Idaho. Randy is well known for his professionalism, clarity and accuracy. He also serves as the President of Idaho Association of Home Inspectors, and he is an instructor for Home Inspector Academy.

“The Idaho Association of Home Inspectors is a great resource! We exchange ideas, address general questions and enjoy camaraderie. The expert guest speakers and meetings allow me the opportunity to ask questions and address concerns that come up from time to time within the industry.” — Jason Hopkins, Guardian Home Inspections

Home Inspections 101

A home inspection is an overall, non-invasive analysis of the condition of a home at the time of inspection. This includes the different systems, such as the plumbing, roofing, exterior, structure, electrical, interior, heating/cooling, insulation and ventilation. All of the mentioned components must work independently, while acting as a single system for a home to function properly. The primary goal of a home inspector is to protect the clients interests…to identify and report on the major deficiencies, unsafe or expensive problems that exist in the home. Once the inspection has been completed, the inspector communicates findings through a written report. If possible, the clients should accompany the inspector during the inspection or at very least come during the end for a walk-thru. This way, the client can ask questions while the inspector educates along the way.

Top 10 things to ask your home inspector prior to hiring them:
  1. What does your inspection cover?
  2. How long have you been practicing in the home inspection profession?
  3. How many paid inspections have you completed?
  4. How long will your inspection take?
  5. How much will it cost?
  6. Do you offer re-inspections on repaired items from your initial report?
  7. What type of inspection report do you provide and how long will it take to receive the report?
  8. Will I be able to attend the inspection?
  9. Do you carry E&O / Liability insurance?
  10. Do you participate in continuing education programs to keep your expertise up to date and / or belong to local home inspection association?