About Us

I live in New Prague with my wife who was born and raised in New Prague. Although my daughters are both in college now, they both attended New Prague schools and are NPHS graduates. I know and respect the rights of my clients. As an ASHI inspector, I follow the ASHI Client Bill of Rights. Please read the Client Bill of Rights below and consider these when choosing your inspector.

Education and Training

• I am an ASHI Inspector-American Society of Home Inspectors
• Member, ASHI Heartland Chapter of MN
• Graduate of Kaplan Professional Schools-home inspections
• Passed the National Home Inspector Exam
• Graduate of Kansas State University in the field of radon measurement testing
• Passed the National Radon Testing Exam
• Member NRPP (National Radon Proficiency Program)
• Licensed in Minneapolis for gasfitter and warm air installer
• Licensed in St. Paul for gas burner
• Partner with EMSL Analytical labs to test for mold, fungal spores and asbestos
• Affiliate of Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors

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As a profession, home inspectors have an ethical obligation to the public. This obligation includes integrity, competency, honesty, confidentiality, objectivity and an interest in public safety. Fulfilling this obligation will promote and preserve public confidence in the profession. In recognition of this obligation, we hereby promote and proclaim these rights for our clients.

I. To be assured the inspector is objective in his or her reporting and will not knowingly understate or overstate the significance of reported conditions.

II. To be assured the inspector's opinion is based on genuine conviction within the scope of his or her education and experience.

III. To be assured the inspector stays current with the industry's body of knowledge through continuing education.

IV. To be assured the inspector will not disclose inspection results or client information without client approval.

V. To be assured the inspector has not accepted any form of compensation for recommending contractors, services or products.

VI. To be assured the inspector will not offer to repair or replace for compensation any component covered by the ASHI Standards of Practice for one year after the inspection.

VII. To be assured future referrals to the inspector from real estate agents are not dependent on the inspection findings or the sale of the property.

VIII. To be assured the home inspector has no financial interest in the transaction.

IX. To be assured the inspector is not receiving compensation for the inspection from any other party.

X. To be assured the inspector did not compensate the real estate agent or other party for the referral to the client.