Richard J. Panizzi, Jr., Building Inspector/Cost Estimator, has been working for CGP&H since 2008. He has been a New Jersey Licensed Building Inspector (ICS) since 1994 and is also a Pennsylvania Certified Residential Building Inspector. Rick is also a certified Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He is member of the International Code Council and an ICC Certified Residential Building Inspector.

Rick has worked in the construction, renovation and inspection industry since 1981. He has operated his own home improvement company and was a jobsite supervisor for an insurance restoration company. He also worked as a Home Inspector for 17 years.

In his role as a Building Inspector/Cost Estimator, Rick is responsible for comprehensive initial site inspections for housing rehabilitation programs to determine existing interior and exterior code violations and other housing rehabilitation needs; preparing work specifications and cost estimates, reviewing bids, and developing project specific scopes of work that maximize the use of public funds while always successfully conforming to all program rules and funding limits. In addition, Rick conducts lead risk assessments, lead inspections, and lead clearances testing.

Prior to construction, Rick meets with the homeowner and contractor to review the terms of their construction agreement and to witness the signing of program documents. Like all of our inspectors, during construction, Rick meets regularly with homeowners and contractors to inspect the construction work and for processing of contractor payments.

Rick prides himself on his technical knowledge and his willingness to share his experience and expertise with others. In his spare time, Rick enjoys traveling, swimming in the ocean, and taking walks in the woods. Rick is interested in American western history as well as historical American architecture.