Kate from Boston

[kate wi]

Hi, Guys!

I'm taking a home inspection class. I find this website a great source of information and support. There are few women inspectors, I know. Some women practically grew up in the business, but I'm not in that category. It's all new to me.

[Raymond Wand]

Welcome to the forum Kate.

[Welmoed Sisson]

Hi Kate! Greetings from one of the few female inspectors on this board! I'm relatively new to the business as well; I got my license in 2011; my husband started the company in 2003 and I went from doing office support to taking the training. I've gotten a few odd looks -- "YOU'RE the inspector?!?" -- but for the most part gender seems to be a non-issue, thank goodness. The only real "problem" I've come across is that I can't really wear my tools hanging from my belt, as they get "pushed out" by my hips. But it's a minor thing, and I've been working on designing a pair of pants that will have custom pockets to hold my basic equipment (flashlights, circuit tester, etc.).
I'm going to propose a get-together for female home inspectors at the next ASHI conference (Nashville, January 2014). In the meantime, good luck with your training!
--Welmoed

[kate wi]

Thanks for the 'Welcome'!
I realize there aren't many female house inspectors. Too bad, because it's an interesting profession.

[Harry Janssen]

Welcome Kate.

[Brian Hannigan]

Welcome Kate!

If we had enough women here I'd create a "Girls Club" private section.

Take care and I hope you enjoy the site.

[Welmoed Sisson]

Welcome Kate!

If we had enough women here I'd create a "Girls Club" private section.

Build it and they will come!

[Brian Hannigan]

Build it and they will come!

I will do that.

[Scott Patterson]

Hi Kate! Greetings from one of the few female inspectors on this board! I'm relatively new to the business as well; I got my license in 2011; my husband started the company in 2003 and I went from doing office support to taking the training. I've gotten a few odd looks -- "YOU'RE the inspector?!?" -- but for the most part gender seems to be a non-issue, thank goodness. The only real "problem" I've come across is that I can't really wear my tools hanging from my belt, as they get "pushed out" by my hips. But it's a minor thing, and I've been working on designing a pair of pants that will have custom pockets to hold my basic equipment (flashlights, circuit tester, etc.).
I'm going to propose a get-together for female home inspectors at the next ASHI conference (Nashville, January 2014). In the meantime, good luck with your training!
--Welmoed

Look at the pants made by 511, they make great cargo type pants with more pockets than you will ever use.