Construction Industry Expert · Thought Leader · Educator
Scott Zellak, CMI®
Nearly four decades in residential construction. I write and speak about the issues that face homeowners, builders, and inspectors — and the systems that solve them.
Credentials
- Certified Master Home Inspector® (CMI®) — InterNACHI
- Certified Professional Inspector (CPI) — InterNACHI
- Certified Environmental Home Inspector (CEHI) — NAERMC
- Certified Mold Hygienist — NAERMC
- Certified Remediation Technologist — NAERMC
- Certified Water Damage Mitigation Assessor — NAERMC
- Certified Green Indoor Air Quality Specialist — NAERMC
- Certified Green Mold Remediation Contractor — NAERMC
- NAHB RCPG Co-Chair
- Florida Home Inspector — HI15328
- Florida Mold Assessor — MRSA4557
- Florida Mold Remediator — MRSR4627
NAERMC Certifications
Recent Writing
The 7-Year Window: What Every Florida Homeowner Needs to Know About the Statute of Repose
Florida §95.11 gives you seven years of legal protection against latent construction defects. Most homeowners never learn this until it is too late. Here is what the clock means for you.
6 min read
Why Documentation Is Your Best Defense Against Construction Defect Claims
In nearly four decades of construction quality control, the single most common reason builders lose warranty disputes is not the defect itself — it is the absence of a paper trail.
5 min read
The Annual Asset Protect Inspection: Why Your Home Needs a Yearly Checkup
A home is the largest investment most families will ever make. Yet most homeowners never schedule a single inspection after closing. Here is why that is a costly mistake.
4 min readCompanies & Platforms
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