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Carpet Inspector Education

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Carpet Inspector Education Becoming Certified

Carpet inspector education is far too basic and far to easy. To become a truly Qualified and Certified Carpet Inspector is not easy! In fact, very few individuals ever continue their carpet inspector education to that point.

Carpet inspector education required to gain Certification is a short 3 to 5 day class. The student learns how to identify the more common carpet problems, the basics of carpet inspection, basic report writing and what the carpet industry expects of them. If they pass the test and pay the fees they become a Certified Carpet Inspector.

Most newly certified inspectors soon learn that becoming a successful carpet inspector is much more difficult than they expected. It is not just about the carpet but also, industry standards, structural concerns, maintenance and more.  Many are taken in by the ads they read for an inspection school. These ads have them believing that they would become an instant success. After performing a few inspections, they throw in the towel and move on to a different line of work. The few carpet inspectors that find success in the industry, realized that becoming Certified was but a single step towards becoming a successful qualified expert.

A commonality among Certified Carpet Inspectors that are Qualified Experts is that they are educated, have a strong industry background and are knowledgeable in several phases of the carpet industry. The successful Certified Inspector continues to expand their knowledge through experience and continued education. These inspectors become an asset and not a liability to the consumer and the industry.  

Carpet Inspector Education for the Expert

Education for the qualified and certified carpet inspector is on going. Inspectors such as Terry and Kevin Weinheimer, started out with a solid industry background, continue to keep abreast of ongoing changes in the carpet industry, have performed hundreds if not thousands of carpet inspections and continue their carpet inspector education through floor covering associations, manufacturers and schools. In fact, Terry Weinheimer and Kevin Weinheimer are not only Certified Experts, they are the experts that wrote Carpet Inspectors Handbook, a book that has been used industry wide by professional inspectors and experts in the carpet industry. For both the consumer and the industry Terry and Kevin operate the carpetswalltowall.com website where they share carpet information.

The qualified carpet inspector must become a professional student who regularly participates in seminars and courses that enables them to become a better inspector. As a student, the carpet inspector will continuously gather and study trade publications, text books, technical bulletins, newsletters, supplier information and any other floor covering related information that they find in print or on the Internet.

The qualified carpet inspector must have or develop the ability to constantly perform research no matter how knowledgeable they may already be. The carpet industry is ever-changing, and contrary to what some may believe you cannot know everything—but a qualified carpet inspector such as Terry Weinheimer or Kevin Weinheimer of the Weinheimer Group, will know how to find the answer. To contact Terry or Kevin, give them a phone call at 800.621.3427.

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Carpet Claim Objectives and Expectations

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With Carpet Claims Not Everyone Has the Same Objective or Expectation

carpet claimKevin and Terry Weinheimer are often asked the question What are the objectives and expectations of the parties involved in a wall to wall carpet claim? It has been the experience of the Weinheimer Group and other carpet inspectors that everyone involved in a carpet claim from the consumer, carpet dealer and carpet installer to the carpet distributor and carpet manufacturer will most often have different objectives or expectations. [Read more…]

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Who Uses Carpet Inspectors?

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You Too Can Hire Carpet Inspectors

Terry Weinheimer and Kevin Weinheimer Certified Carpet InspectorsAs carpet inspectors that are certified, qualified, industry recognized experts, Terry Weinheimer and Kevin Weinheimer are often asked, Who Uses Carpet Inspectors? The simple answer is, Anyone that needs one including you! [Read more…]

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Carpet Inspector Integrity

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Inspector Integrity a Major Decision

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Carpet Inspector integrity should be on of your major decisions in selecting a carpet inspector.  When an individual or consumer commissions a carpet  inspector they are usually looking to hire a neutral party.  In doing so, inspector integrity needs to be considered. Inspectors such as Kevin Weinheimer or Terry Weinheimer are known to have inspector integrity that base decisions on the facts and not upon who is paying for the carpet inspection

Most Qualified, Certified wall to wall carpet inspector’s do have inspector integrity. When searching for an inspector with integrity, one place to start would be The Weinheimer Group Floorcovering Inspectors. While organizations such as NICFI do not have control over their members they do tend to weed out the bad apples when they are found.

Importance of Carpet Inspector Integrity

Inspector integrity is important for if the inspector does not have the personal strength to rule against the person that is paying their fee – or are of the opinion that they must go after the person with the deepest pockets – they will quickly lose the trust of consumers and those within the carpet industry.

A qualified carpet inspector with inspector integrity will treat every inspection as if it may wind up in court.  Have you ever noticed that it is easier to remember the truth than a lie? An honest inspector that backs up the claim with facts will better be able to support the inspection report for he has told the truth and not filled it with misleading information to please the commissioning party.

At times a Certified Carpet Inspector will find it necessary to provide in court witness against a regular manufacturer or dealer client.   An inspector will occasionally receive phone calls from dealers, installers, consumers and others that they have gone against and they have become very angry with the decision that was made.  If the inspector reported honest facts that they can support, they will find that later on many of these same people will be calling the inspector to handle a different claim for them.

An honest inspector will recognize that while a carpet manufacturer, fiber producer, insurance company, contractor, consumer or floor covering dealer may be paying for their services it is the inspectors responsibility to remain neutral.  As inspectors we may recognize the feelings of others but must not take sides because we feel sorry for them or because another has the deepest pockets.

Unfortunately in the inspection business just like any other business there are a few bad apples that will take the side of the party that is paying for the service.  If an inspector that will shade the truth is the person you are looking for do not use the service of the Weinheimer Group. If you are looking for honesty, knowledge and a company that offers inspector integrity, the Weinheimer Group is the type of company you will want to use.

Terry Weinheimer and Kevin Weinheimer of The Weinheimer Group, Inc are Certified, Qualified, Expert Carpet Inspectors and Floor Inspectors. Terry and Kevin may be contacted by using this Inspection Request Form or at 800-621-3427

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Why The Weinheimer Group?

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Terry Weinheimer and Kevin Weinheimer of The Weinheimer Group, are respected Floor Covering Consultants and Certified Floor Covering Inspectors. Kevin and Terry are experts at preventing floor covering problems, identifying the cause of a flooring problems and claims resolution. Our services are available for most types of floor covering including carpet, laminate, hardwood, vinyl, VCT, linoleum, cork, concrete and most other flooring materials and installation systems.

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Carpet Inspector Services

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About Carpet Inspector Services

Carpet inspector services, what are they and what services do carpet inspectors offer? The major service of most carpet inspectors is to act as the independent eyes and ears for the commissioning party such as a carpet manufacturer or carpet retailer. Many carpet inspectors such as Terry and Kevin Weinheimer, also provide inspection services for homeowners and others.  As the eyes and ears, the inspector will make an onsite visit, gather pertinent information, perform a visual inspection and perform onsite testing. The inspector will usually make a determination as to the cause of the carpet or installation failure. [Read more…]

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The Qualified Carpet Inspector

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A carpet inspector by nature is a unique, inquisitive individual that has and continues to develop both standard and unusual talents in and outside of the carpet industry. A carpet inspector looks at carpet differently than a manufacturer, dealer, installer, cleaner, consumer and others. The carpet inspector is looking at a carpet or other floor covering to determine if the product is performing normally, and if not, who or what has caused the problem.

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When A Carpet Inspection is Needed

Carpet is one of the largest investments a homeowner will make. At times, your expensive carpet, hardwood, laminate or other floorcovering investment will fail.

The Weinheimer Group is here to help you. Many answers can be found on our webpages. When a more in-depth analysis is required, our Nationally Recognized Certified Floorcovering Experts are available to investigate the cause of complaint.

We will visit the installation, perform on-site testing, photograph and document the concern. Following our review of tests results and technical data, we prepare a written report based on the facts.

Our Certified Carpet and Flooring Inspectors are members of National and International Professional Organizations such as WFCA, NWFA and NICFI.

Each inspector holds multiple certifications from national and international associations such as NWFA, NALFA and FCITS.

We service Oregon and Washington on a regular basis. As industry-recognized experts, we are available for travel and consulting throughout the United States.

For more information or to arrange for service, Contact The Weinheimer Group. 800-621-3437

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