John Biegalski’s Professional Biography
| Inspection, Consulting and Testing Credentials | |
| – | First home inspection performed in 1988. |
| – | ASHI® Candidate Member. April 1996. |
| – | PaDep Certified Radon Testing April 1997. |
| – | ASHI® Certified Inspector. December 1997. |
| – | Alpha Check Inspections started 1999. |
| – | Environmental Solutions Assoc. Certified Mold Testing. October 2002. |
| – | Carbon County, PA Emergency Management Agency C.E.R.T. qualified. August 2005. |
| – | Infraspection Institute Certified Level I Infrared Thermographer. February 2008. |
| – | TriState ASHI® Member since 1996. Board of Director 2004 – 2015. Served as Treasurer, VP, President and Immediate Past President 2006-2015. |
| – | ASHI National Board of Directors 2010-2013, 2014-2015 |
| – | InterNachi member February 2018. |
| Construction Background | |
| – | Started contracting for fee in 1974. |
| – | All phases and aspects of residential construction, renovation and repairs. |
| – | Specialties include all trades: Foundations, Framing, Plumbing, Electrical, Roofing, Finish Carpentry and Finishes. Insulation and energy conservation practices also a priority. |
| – | Restorations concentrated on Historic and Older Buildings (Pre WWII)as well as new construction. |
| – | Projects included: a church, several restaurants, a theatre/playhouse, historic trinity houses and a television studio. |
| – | Renovation projects included custom gut and rebuilds, foundation repairs, Heating/HVAC design and installation and custom kitchens and baths. |
| – | Water/fire damage repairs. |
| – | Custom additions and outdoor areas designed and built. |
| – | Water penetration control and mitigation, basement finishing. |
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| Education | |
| – | BS Degree from Drexel University (Dual Major). 1983. |
| – | Temple Real Estate Institute. 1983. |
| – | Pennsylvania Association of Realtors GRI Designation. 1986. |
| – | Numerous Construction seminars and courses, Real Estate Courses and Investment Programs. |
| – | Ongoing ASHI® and PADep required courses.
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| Real Estate | |
| – | Licensed to sell Real Estate in PA 1983 – 1991. |
| – | GRI Designation, CRS Designee. |
| – | Listed, Sold and/or managed over $5 million in property. |
| – | Member PAR, Phila., East Montgomery County, Suburban West Board of Realtors 1983 – 2018.
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| Property Management/Investments | |
| – | Bought, Renovated and Managed and over $1 million in Property which is/was personally held. |
| – | Properties include 4 single family houses, 8 apartment units and 1 commercial property.
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| Personal | |
| – | EAST FALLS BUSINESS ASSN. Phila. Served as President 2 yrs, VP 2 years, Recording Scty 2 yrs. 1985-1991. |
| – | EAST FALLS COMMUNITY COUNCIL Member 1983-1993. |
| – | EAST FALLS COMMUNITY FESTIVAL CHAIRMAN 1990. |
| – | EFBA/EFCC various advisory boards and committees 1983-1991. |
| – | Center City Proprietors Assn. Member 1987-1990.
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| Consultation Work | |
| – | Various clients in Tri State Area (PA, NJ, Del); Germany; Spain.
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| Litigation | |
| – | Montgomery County Testimony for Defense Regarding Property Purchase. 2000. |
| – | Lancaster County expert witness for plaintiff in construction defect case. 1990. |