Jeff Duncan

Dedicated construction professional with 37 years of trade experience seeking to transition into the home inspection industry. Possesses a deep, practical understanding of structural integrity, plumbing, and electrical systems. Eager to apply this hands-on background to provide meticulous, code-compliant property evaluations.

Carpenter - Carpenters Local 664

(1989-01 - 2026-01)

• Followed strict OSHA and site safety standards, recognizing hazards like faulty roof ventilations, faulty roof trusses and cracked and settling foundations in residential and commercial buildings
• Assessed structural integrity and identified potential code violations in residential and commercial framing, ensuring all work met local building codes
• Collaborated with general contractors and home owners to explain complex construction timelines, material limitations, and repair scopes in clear, non-technical terms
• Blueprint reading knowledge of structural analysis of residential and commercial buildings
• Problem solving under pressure with client consultation in conjunction with time management and detail orientated documentation
• Hands-on knowledge of structural framing, foundations and material defects that translates directly into the field

Edwardsville Senior High (1989-01)

Journeyman Certificate - Carpentry - Southern Illinois Carpenter Apprenticeship Center (1993-01)