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Credentials of David J Smith

Thank for your interest in Dryer Vent Cleaning & Service of North Georgia. Because I understand the apprehension of hiring an unfamiliar Contractor or Service Professional for the first time, especially if not by the referral of a trusted friend, I've included this "credentials" page for your peace of mind and so that you can be confident in your decision to allow me into your home. Also click here to read a few of the dozens of referrals and reviews we receive from satisfied Customers and Clients. Thank you again for your consideration and please don't hesitate to contact me personally with any questions you might have. 

Sincerely,

David J Smith

Experience and Education

Education

· J Y Monk Real Estate Academy, 1996
· NRI Home Inspector Certification, 2000
· Georgia Institute for Home Inspectors Home Inspection Certification, 2001
· Council of American Building Officials Residential Code Course, 2001
· Georgia Institute for Home Inspectors Stucco Inspector Certification, 2001
· Georgia Institute for Home Inspectors Mold Inspector Certification, 2001
· Moisture Warranty Corporation Class Action EIFS Inspector Certification, 2001
· Pro Lab Mold Inspector Certification, 2001
· Pro Lab Mold Inspector re-Certification, 2006
· Exterior Design Institute 3rd Party EIFS Moisture Analyst/Quality Control Inspector, 2005, 2014
· Valdosta State University 2007

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Experience

· 30 years in Home Construction & Repair & Building Inspection Industries
· Former Hands-on General Contractor and Sub Contractor in Various Trades
· More than 5000 home, commercial, mold, & stucco Inspections personally conducted since 2001​
· 5+ years dryer vent service & installation experience

· 5+ years crawlspace remediation, moisture management consulting and control, dehumidification, and French drain & vapor barrier installation

· Veteran, USAF, Security Forces/Law Enforcement Specialist/Special Teams

· 3 years armed & non-armed corporate security

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Certifications

· Licensed North Carolina Real Estate Agent (1996, license inactive)

· Georgia Institute for Home Inspectors 5529 (2001)

· International Code Council (ICC) 1 & 2 Family Building Inspector 425S (2001)

· ICC 1 & 2 Family Mechanical Inspector 154S (2001)

· ICC 1 & 2 Family Electrical Inspector 167026-E1 (2001)

· ICC 1 & 2 Family Plumbing Inspector 5167026-P1 (2001)

· Court-approved Dryvit EIFS Inspector (2001)

· National Institute for Home Inspectors Stucco Inspector (2001)

· National Institute for Home Inspectors Mold Inspector (2001)

· Pro Lab Certified Mold Inspector and Pro Lab Affiliate Inspector (2001)

· ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) Standards & Ethics (2001)

· InterNACHI (International Association of Certified Home Inspectors) Standards & Ethics (2005)

· National Home Inspector Certification Licensure Examination (2001)

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