About.

Bob Cooper
Owner and Founder

30 years ago the inspection industry was just blossoming.  A very low percentile of properties were being inspected. Meanwhile Bob and a handful of others were establishing a local chapter of the home inspector’s organization called ASHI.

With an engineering degree, knowledge of construction from two SUNY College degrees and years of hands on field experience Bob starting performing more and more property inspections. He was then hired to consult on numerous phone company commercial projects while continuing to perform inspections. Running a high end home and business remodeling and building company for 10 years along the way was eye opening. The experience showed Bob the importance of good project management and proper field workmanship.  

Today, he offers his clients this knowledge and experience along with the integrity necessary to write truthful and accurate reports.  

Experience

Integrity

• 30 years of inspecting residential homes, multi-family housing, homes that have been converted into small business offices, and numerous combinations of commercial and multi-use facilities within  Central New York
• Affiliate member-Syracuse Board of Realtors for 25 years with lock box access privileges
• 35 years of residential and commercial construction project management
• 10 years experience previously employing up to 18 field technicians performing residential and light commercial building modifications.

• Licensed Home Inspector since the inception of licensing in NY State 
• ELAP Certified Radon Laboratory- We perform the testing in house and   participation in the NY State’s Department of Health accreditation program; 
• Community Involvment: Past board of Directors- Boy Scouts, Community Mission Outreach program, Rescue Mission- fund raising
• 35 years of construction and inspection oriented business experience

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Education

Master Degree in Business Administration – Lemoyne College

• How this helps you:  Heightened technical report writing and verbal communications skills; elevated computer skills, financial management skills that eliminate the strains that can lead to unethical practices.  

 
Bachelor of Science - Wood Products Engineering, Syracuse University - SUNY ESF

•  How this helps you:  A solid understanding of the engineering process and analytical assessment; knowledge of structures, the affects of humidity and water, extensive math and research skills.   

       
Construction Engineering Technology Degree- Alfred State College

• How this helps you:  a technical understanding of soils, concrete, asphalt, architectural drawings, and material properties.​       

Building Construction Technology Degree- Alfred State College

• How this helps you:  Properly trained methods of building construction including installing masonry and concrete systems, building envelopes, and knowledge of how things work and  why things go afoul during or after construction.      

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Additional Training and accolades
OSHA work area safety, Dale Carnegie Management Program,  Dale Carnegie - Public Speaking and Human Relations, Annual ethical training – ELAP program, Numerous non-credits in residential and commercial property inspection; formal course work in building wiring, electronics analysis, and welding.