Choosing the right home inspector is essential

A home inspector’s experience goes beyond ticking boxes—it provides valuable context and expert judgment to help you fully understand a property’s condition. This level of insight is crucial when making a significant investment.

Why Experience Matters in Home Inspections

Choosing the right home inspector is essential. Here’s why expertise and motivation make a difference:

Deep Knowledge & Expertise

  • Experienced inspectors have evaluated thousands of homes, giving them a comprehensive understanding of different property types, construction methods, and common issues.
  • Our inspectors have an average of over 10 years of experience.

Ability to Identify Real Concerns

  • A seasoned inspector can distinguish between minor cosmetic flaws and a safety issues, helping buyers prioritize repairs and negotiations.
  • We identify root causes and uncover potential problems that others might overlook.

Thorough & Systematic Approach

  • Years of hands-on experience lead to a more detailed and methodical inspection process.
  • We helped define Minnesota’s home inspection standards and uphold them in every inspection we perform.

Unbiased & Transparent Reports

  • A good inspector provides an honest seasoned opinion based evaluation, not one influenced by negotiations or external interests.
  • Our inspectors are known for their integrity that will help you make an informed decision.

Clear, Understandable Explanations

  • A home inspection report is only useful if you can understand it.
  • We explain findings in plain language, ensuring homeowners and buyers grasp the issues and their implications.

Meet Our Team

Shanna Batchelor

Shanna Batchelor

Customer Service
EDUCATION
Graduated in 1998 from Tartan Senior High, Century College 1998-2000

OTHER INTERESTS
Love being out on the lake in the summer time. Spending time with my son. Vacationing to Mexico or anywhere warm with my family.

Ben Bergen

Ben Bergen

Customer Service
CERTIFICATIONS
National Radon Safety Board Certified Radon Measurement Specialist NRSB1296 24MS074

LICENSES
Minnesota Department of Health Radon Measurement Professional RMEA-00560

EDUCATION
University of Minnesota Business Management

Sabrina Haven

Sabrina Haven

Customer Service

OTHER INTEREST
I enjoy time with my two children and husband.  I love jokes and all kinds of humor so don’t be shy around me!  Getting outside and enjoying our great weather no matter the season is what I enjoy!

Dean Turnlund

Dean Turnlund

Home Inspector

MEMBERSHIPS
Certified Inspector – American Society of Home Inspectors #210611

CITY LICENSES
St. Paul Truth-In-Sale of Housing Evaluator, South St. Paul Time-of-Sale Evaluator

STATE LICENSES
Minnesota Radon Measurement License: RMEA-00120

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, St. Cloud State University, Home Inspector training, Pro-Source MPLS

Todd Kremer

Todd Kremer

Home Inspector

MEMBERSHIPS
American Society of Home Inspectors – Certified Inspector #267516

CITY/STATE LICENSES
Minnesota Radon Measurement License: RMEA-00386, City of St. Paul Truth-In-Sale of Housing Evaluator

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, University of Wisconsin – Stout, Home inspector training courses/exams – American Home Inspectors Training (AHIT), Passed the National Home Inspection Exam (NHIE), ASHI continuing education/training on-going

Jarrod McGill

Jarrod McGill

Home Inspector

MEMBERSHIP
American Society of Home Inspectors – Certified Inspector #258764, Minnesota Society of Home Inspectors

CITY LICENSES
Maplewood Truth-In-Housing Evaluator, South St. Paul Time of Sale Evaluator, St. Paul Truth-In-Sale of Housing Evaluator

STATE LICENSES
Minnesota Radon Measurement License: RMEA-00105

EDUCATION
Home Inspector training course – Kaplan schools, Home Inspector training course – American Home Inspectors Training, ASHI and MSHI continuing education, Bachelors in Social Work from Metropolitan University

Nick Sample

Nick Sample

Home Inspector
Jeff Carlson

Jeff Carlson

Home Inspector

MEMBERSHIP
American Society of Home Inspectors – Certified Inspector #247678, Minnesota Society of Home Inspectors

STATE LICENSES
Minnesota Radon Measurement License: RMEA-00074, Wisconsin Home Inspector License: 4029-106

EDUCATION
ASHI and MSHI Continuing Education, Home Inspector Training – Arizona School of Real Estate & Business, Certified Construction Superintendent – Home Builders Association of Central Arizona, FAA Certified Airframe and Powerplant Technician, Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Rick Glas

Rick Glas

Home Inspector

I am Rick Glas born and raised in Minnesota. I believe that knowing all the facts before a large purchase is a must now days. I can help with process so you can enjoy your purchase. It’s a good chance you will find me on a lake fishing on my days off work. I also enjoy golfing, snowboarding, 4wheeling along with ice fishing.

Bryan Stuckey

Bryan Stuckey

Home Inspector

MEMBERSHIP
American Society of Home Inspectors – Associate Member, Minnesota Society of Home Inspectors

STATE LICENSES
Minnesota Radon Measurement License: RMEA-00075

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota in Political Science, Teaching license from St. Cloud State University

Dan Solberg

Dan Solberg

Home Inspector

MEMBERSHIP
American Society of Home Inspectors – Associate Member, Minnesota Society of Home Inspectors

CITY LICENSES
Minneapolis, Robbinsdale

EDUCATION
Hennepin County Technical College, Residential real estate appraisal classes

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