Home Inspectors Skills required: Do you have a solid understanding of the residential construction industry? Do you have strong technical report writing skills? Are you an effective time manager with good interpersonal skills? Then you could become a home inspector. Job Description: • Inspect homes and assess any areas that need repair including structural damage. • Notify prospective buyers of deficiencies and provide cost estimation of repairs. (Verbally and through a written inspection report.) • Ensure that building construction complies with appropriate building codes.