Mike took classes
in both Architecture and Engineering while in High School and College
with the intent of becoming an Architect. While working for a
steel company as a Detailer (draftsman) he came to the realization
that he preferred to be outdoors.
He entered the
masonry field where he climbed the ladder to become an apprentice,
mason, journeyman mason, foreman, estimator, project manager, sales
representative for various masonry companies and the owner and
operator Bryan Masonry.
In 1983, Mike
became a sales representative and conceptual designer of custom
additions and renovations for Bernard M. Carlton, Custom Home Builder,
in Loudoun County, Virginia. Mike also sold real estate for BMC
Real Estate during that same time period.
During a decline in
Real Estate and building construction in 1989, Mike relocated to
Richmond, Virginia and set up and managed a Richmond Division of
Barnhill Construction performing disaster restoration services for
home owners insurance companies.
In 1992 Mike formed
Bryan Construction, Inc and continued to perform disaster restoration
services for home owners insurance companies.
Mike attended a
home inspection school in 1993 and began to perform home inspections
as a sub contractor for Richmond HomePro. During that time he
formed HomeQuest, Inc which continued to perform disaster restoration
services and home inspections as a sub-contractor. Mike performed
over 2800 home inspections for Richmond HomePro.
In 1997
Mike formed MGB Inspection Service, Inc. where he has performed over
4550 home inspections to date.
A number of local
home owners insurance claims departments rely on Mike to assess the
origin and chronology of residential damage in order to determine
whether or not a resulting loss is covered under an insurance policy.
Mike was certified
as both a Third Party EIFS (exterior insulation and finish system)
inspector and Moisture Analyst by EDI (Exterior Design Institute in
December, 2000.
In summary, Mike
has hands on experience in the following areas of construction:
- Building Design
and Layout
- Footing
Excavation and Installation
- Foundation
installation:
- Brick, Block
and Stone foundations
- Formed and
Reinforced Concrete foundations
- Frame and Trim
carpentry
- Interior
Finishes:
- Drywall hanging,
taping and finishing
- Three coat
Plaster installation
- Kitchen and
Bathroom Finishes:
- Fixture,
Appliance and Cabinetry installation
- Exterior
Finishes:
- Three coat Cement
Stucco
installation
- Brick, Stone
and Concrete Masonry Unit Veneers
- Composition
roofing installation and repair
- Door, Window
and Skylight installation
- Minor electrical
and plumbing installation and repair.
- Home Owners
Insurance Claims
- Damage
assessment
- Estimate of
repairs
- Claim
validity
- Moisture
intrusion
He has attained the
following professional designations:
- American
Society of Home Inspectors ( ASHI )
- National Association of Home Inspectors
- Certified Real Estate Inspector
- North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure
Board
- Exterior Design Institute
- Certified Third Party EIFS Inspector
- Certified Moisture Analyst
- Better Business Bureau of
Central Virginia
- Member in Good Standing since
1999
- Realtor (1984 - 1987)
- Northern Virginia Association
of Realtors
- President (1988 - 1989_
- Purcellville Business and Professional Association
Mike is a big believer in
continuing education and has attended the following training programs
and seminars:
- SEMINARS:
- Pro-ASHI 2000 Fall Seminar,
Pittsburgh, PA
- HVAC
(review)
- Cedar Shake and Asbestos cement slate
roofing
inspection (review)
- Radon and Asbestos
updates
- NCAAC 2000 Education Conference,
Wrightsville Beach, NC.
- Recognizing Air Quality Problems,
- Hydronic
Heating Inspection (review)
- Plumbing Inspection
(review)
- Tech Talk 2000
- Foundations and
Soils (review)
- Shingles roofs and
flashing systems
- Fireplaces,
Chimneys and Venting Systems
- TRAINING
PROGRAMS::
- EDI, Exterior Design Institute
- Third Party EIFS Inspection
Certification Training
- Application of
EIFS
- Types of Systems:
- System Components:
- Sealants &
Flashings
- Specifications
- Model Codes
- Moisture Analysis Certification
Training
- Building Sciences &
Designs Considerations
- Research
- Forensics
- Inspection
Equipment and their use
Mike began his own
publishing company, MGB
Publications, Inc., in 1997. He is the author of four
works: The Guardian Building Inspection Report; The Home Care Guide;
The Zen of Home Inspection and The Inspectors Reference. MGB
Publications, Inc. also owns and operates an information web site,
inspectorsreference.com.
He has also written a
number of articles, some have been published others will be included in reference materials he is
developing.
He is the father
of two boys and three girls ranging from eleven to twenty-eight years
of age and is soon to be a grandfather.
To view and print
Mike's Resume CLICK HERE
To view a list of
references CLICK HERE
