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Your Inspector

Robert Bowser, CCI


CURRICULUM VITAE

SKILLS

Professional Skills: Experienced in diagnosing and correcting a wide variety of building defects and code deficiencies, including: framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical wiring, and moisture intrusion.

Well versed in the California Building Code, the National Electrical Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code, and the Uniform Mechanical Code.

Years of experience communicating with Real Estate agents, inspectors, buyers, and sellers.

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

2004 to 2006: Bowser Property Inspection Service, Certified CREIA Inspector

New Home Warranty Inspections
Home Preservation Inspections
Listing Inspections
Pre-Purchase Inspections

1986 to 2005: Robert Bowser, General Contractor, Lic. No. 489403

Residential-Commercial Repairs and Remodeling
Performed a wide range of repairs and improvements of kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, and siding.
Prepared homes to be put on the market by Real Estate listing agents.
Reviewed, evaluated conditions, and corrected deficiencies noted on Structural Pest Reports, City Resale Reports, Home Inspection Reports, and FHA Reports.
Performed dryrot repairs, corrected code deficiencies, and made other improvements based on negotiations between sellers and buyers prior to close of escrow.
Upgraded low-income apartments for Davis Community Housing.

1982 to 1985: CNC Construction Company, Hingham , MA
Construction, Supervisor

Supervised construction of crews and subcontractors in construction and remodeling. Remodeled and retrofitted housing for low-income home owners aided by government subsidized loans in urban renewal programs.
EDUCATION

TWI Systems Affiliate Training, 2006

The American Home Inspectors Training Institute, Ltd., 2004

University of California , Davis, 1978-1982
Jastro-Shields Scholarship
Graduate studies in horticulture and plant molecular biology

University of Massachusetts , Amherst
BS in Plant Science, 1978, graduated summa cum laude
Minor: Natural Resource Studies, Wildlife Biology
GPA: 3.96

CERTIFICATES and ACCREDITATIONS

2004 to 2006: Over 130 continuing education units completed and Certificates earned in the following specialized areas:

Moisture Intrusion Investigation, PG&E Gas Appliance Clinic, Fireplace and Chimney Inspection, Tile Roof Systems and Inspection, Residential Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, Mobile Home Construction and Inspection, PEX and CPVC plumbing systems, Pool and Spa Inspections, Soils and Drainage, Mechanical and HVAC inspections, Arc–Fault Protection, Garage Inspection, Moisture Relate Building Problems and Indoor Air Quality, Effective Report Writing, Inspection Procedures and Protocols, Building Interiors

We provide home and commerical inspections throughout Yolo County, Solano County, Sacramento County, El Dorado County, and Placer County. Also, the cities of Davis, Woodland, Dixon, Winters, West Sacramento, Sacramento, Vacaville, Fairfield, Placerville, Auburn.