Standards of Practice (SOP) that I adhere to, and follow.
       
     Here is a link to the Standards of Practice as mandated
 by the State of Wisconsin,  as posted in the WAHI website, which all home inspectors, licensed in the State must adhere to.
  
      If your planning on schedualing a home inspections, it would be good for you to read these SOP's and become familiar with just what the inspector is required to observe.  Most home inspectors, if requested, will show you the SOP, so you can read it for yourself.  I personaly carry a copy of the State of WI SOP, the NACHI SOP, and I use NFPA(National Fire Protection Assoc.) 2006 Edition of NFPA 73, Electrical Inspection Code for Excisting Dwellings, as a standard and reference while doing inspections on home electrical systems.

www.wahigroup.com/state_standards

     You also check out the WAHI website, as long as your there.

     Here is a link to the Standards of Practice that all NACHI members follow,
 along with the State of Wisconsin Standards:

www.nachi.org/sop.htm

     The NACHI website is packed with pages of useful content and information for home owners, those that are thinking of selling, real estate professional, and home inspectors.  Please browse the sight, and see for yourself.

     As with all professions, licensed home inspectors have a choice of
many trade associations and organizations to belong to.  Decisions as
to which association to join, include location of meetings, benefits and
 amenities that come with membership, such as classes available, location,
 exposure, and advertising possibilities.    The number of inspections done
in a certain time period, and cost of yearly dues, also play a role in what
 organization a licensed inspector may decide to join. 

ALL home inspectors, licensed in the State of Wisconsin, have to renew
their license every two (2) years, and in that two (2) year period, must
accumulate a minimum of fourty (40) CEU's (continuing education units
or credits), and be able to document the hours.  

    

Types of Inspections

     I'll start with the full home inspection.  It's a complete "snap-shot" of the condition of the building, and all of it's components that are visible to the home inspector, from the shingles on the roof, to the basement floor.  The inspection takes an average of two (2) to three (3) hours, or more, to complete, depending on the size of the building, and the complexity of it's lay-out, structure, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) systems.  It starts with the introduction between the client and the inspector, the thorough understanding, and signing of an "Inspection Agreement", which is the "contract" between the client and the inspector, outlining conditions, terms and payment, and ends with the inspector providing a complete and detailed report as to the buildings condition, at the time of the inspection.  This gives the client the information that is needed to help make a decision as to the next appropriate steps, in the buying, selling, or general maintenance of the building.
     There are other types of inspections that home inspectors may be qualified to perform, and are done as ancillary, or "extra" inspections, which may be negotiated at the time of the home inspection, or as independent inspections.  These include: radon sampling and testing, IAQ (indoor air quality) sampling and testing, mold sampling and testing, well sampling and testing, septic system inspections, infrared imaging (thermo-imaging), structural evaluations (performed by licensed structural engineers), termite and wood destroying insect inspections, EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finished Systems) inspections, inspection of other buildings on the property such as barns, detached garages, and sheds, pre-listing inspections, where you and the inspector go over items that may need attention before you list your property, and some home inspectors may have extra experience in inspections of mobile and manufactured homes and log homes. 
      What ever your inspection needs may be, if I can't perform them, I will help you find a trusted and qualified professional that can.