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Bob Lemoine
Bob Lemoine, the owner and operator of The Residential Inspector of America, has extensive industry background and knowledge. He owned his own home building company in Louisiana prior to founding The Residential Inspector of America in 1989. Bob has over
30 years of industry experience, and is an ASHI, ICC and EDI certified inspector,
as well as a certified termite inspector. Bob is also a Level I Mold Assessor and certified Mold Remediator. He has completed training courses offered through Hometest Laboratories and is a member of the Indoor Air Quality Association. Bob has personally trained each of his inspectors, ensuring that they provide top quality inspections that are characteristic of The Residential Inspector of America. Currently, Bob conducts informational presentations to local real estate offices teaching agents about "hot topics" facing the homebuyer today. While Bob no longer performs inspections, he manages his team of top-notch, quality inspectors and oversees business operations.
Bob Lemoine is committed to making The Residential Inspector of America your best choice for home inspection.
(back to top)Todd Lemoine
Todd Lemoine, Bob's eldest son, has a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Polytechnic University in Construction Management. He is an ASHI, ICC,
and EDI certified inspector. Todd is IBC certified for
commercial properties and is a Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
which allows him to perform Pool and Spa inspections as well.
He is also a certified termite inspector. He is a professional
member of the Southern Building Code Congress and the Georgia
Associations of Home Inspectors.
All RIA inspectors complete about 500 inspections per year.
What people are saying about Todd:
"Todd was great! Super friendly, super thorough. Although I am buying a new home, I am very glad I spent the money to have it inspected. He caught areas I never would have noticed. Great job!."
"This was our first home inspection. I was impressed with the amount of detail in the report and pleased that we decided to have this done."
Todd Lemoine is committed to serving your inspection needs.
Mike Ambrose
Mike Ambrose served as an architectural designer for nine years before joining The Residential Inspector of America. He has experience designing residential, commercial, and institutional site areas and has worked in numerous construction administration positions. Mike has a combined total of nineteen years of experience in the industry and is an ASHI and ICC certified inspector.
He is also a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) which allows him to
perform Pool and Spa inspections. Mike is also a certified
termite inspector.
All RIA inspectors complete about 500 inspections per year.
What people are saying about Mike:
"He was very informative and educated us about all aspects in our proposed new home. He gave us knowledge and helped us prioritize repairs. He took time to not just tell us the problems but to explain how they came about, what was needed for correction, and how to avoid problems in the future."
"It was a new house and Mike made sure he covered every detail, even the ones we knew they wouldn't change. But this gave me leverage for getting attention to the really important items that needed to be fixed."
Mike Ambrose is committed to serving your inspection needs.
Rob Lemoine
Rob Lemoine, also Bob's son, has a degree from the University of Georgia. Rob has been an inspector for over nine years, and is an ASHI, ICC, EDI (Exterior Design Institute)
and Moisture Free Warranty certified inspector. While he conducts all types of inspections, he is considered The Residential Inspector of America's expert on hardcoat and synthetic stucco.
Rob is also a certified termite inspector.
All RIA inspectors complete about 500 inspections per year.
What people are saying about Rob:
"Rob did a very thorough job on inspecting the house and I feel confident that the results provided will assist in negotiating a proper price for the house. His knowledge of the structure and materials was presented in a manner that was easy to understand."
"Rob continued to inspect the house even as we were leaving. His attentiveness is much appreciated. He addressed my questions in a thorough but not condescending manner. We are very happy with the detail in our report."
Rob Lemoine is committed to serving your inspection needs.
(back to top)Jim Duggan
James
Duggan successfully operated his own home remodeling business in
Louisiana before coming to Atlanta where he specialized in older
home renovation. Jim has completed thousands of home inspections since coming on board with RIA during the fall of 1998 and is a certified ASHI and ICC
inspector, as well as a certified termite inspector.
All RIA inspectors complete about 500 inspections per year.
What people are saying about Jim:
"At first I was a little hesitant about spending the money for an inspection but after speaking with Jim after the inspection and learning what he was doing and why he was doing it, the money was well worth it! I'm glad I found out some things that definitely needed fixing before I moved in and encountered problems of my own."
"He was soooo great! He was kind and friendly and knew so much about what to look for in the house! Jim showed me so many different things that I would not have known to look for or ask. You have a great inspector!"
Jim Duggan is committed to serving your inspection needs.
John Boudreaux
John Boudreaux has an engineering degree from Georgia Tech, and worked as an engineer for three years before joining The Residential Inspector of America.
He has over eight years experience as a home inspector. John specializes in residential structural problems and he is an ASHI, ICC,
EDI and Moisture Free Warranty certified inspector. He is also
a certified termite inspector.
All RIA inspectors complete about 500 inspections per year.
What people are saying about John:
"John arrived early for the appointment and was very friendly. In evaluating a 50 year old home, which of course had some problems, he conveyed the items to the buyer in a way not to alarm her but to inform her."
"Absolutely professional and very polite. It was so nice dealing with him. He answered all the questions that I kept throwing his way."
John Boudreaux is committed to serving your inspection needs.
(back to top)Don Norton
Don Norton has a Construction degree from Southern Polytech, and worked his way through school in the building materials industry. He then worked for six years as a project manager for Beers Construction before joining The Residential Inspector of America. He is a ICC and ASHI
certified inspector, as well as a certified termite inspector.
All RIA inspectors complete about 500 inspections per year.
What people are saying about Don:
"Don was extremely friendly. He seemed to know exactly what he was talking about. He was almost what I'd think is too thorough but that wasn't a bad thing at all! I was very happy with my inspection."
"Great job of explaining what was needed and the importance of needed repairs. I am very satisfied with his inspection. I will recommend your company to all my friends who are purchasing homes. Thank you again!"
Don Norton is committed to serving your inspection needs.
Javier Serrano
Javier
earned a Civil Engineering degree from the Colombia School of
Engineering in 1992. He worked on several major construction
projects before moving to the United States. He has completed
thousands of inspections in Spanish and English. Javier is ASHI and ICC
certified, as well as a certified termite inspector.
All RIA inspectors complete about 500 inspections per year.
What people are saying about Javier:
"Javier was very friendly and willing to talk about everything. He was very thorough and looked in places that I would not have even thought of looking."
"I have never had an inspector like Javier. He came on time, explained to me in details about the house condition and checked the house thoroughly."
Javier Serrano is committed to serving your inspection needs.
Bill Dula
Bill Dula moved to the Atlanta area from Asheville, North Carolina in 1982. Bill has gained extensive knowledge about homes through owning his own remodeling and repair business, as well as serving as a licensed Real Estate agent in the past. Bill is an ASHI certified inspector and an ICC code certified inspector.
He is also a certified termite inspector.
All RIA inspectors complete about 500 inspections per year.
What people are saying about Bill:
"Bill was extremely helpful to my clients and explained each aspect of the home thoroughly since they were first time homebuyers. I will recommend all of my future clients to him."
"This is the 2nd house that Bill has inspected for me, and I have no complaints and only praise for his abilities."
Bill Dula is committed to serving your inspections needs.
Chris Kanady
Before joining The Residential Inspector, Chris worked for a residential and commercial sheetwork company for 10 years. He then joined a realty company where he was the manager of field operations for 3 years, covering 700 apartments and 40 homes in the Athens area. Chris has a degree from Piedmont College. He trained extensively under Todd and Rob Lemoine, is member of ASHI
and is an ICC Certified inspector. Chris also conducts stucco
inspections, and is a certified termite inspector.
All RIA inspectors complete about 500 inspections per year.
What people are saying about Chris:
"It was an absolute pleasure to have someone with such extensive knowledge inspecting our new home. I feel assured and confident with regard to the competency of the inspector. I commend your firm for having the insight to employ the best of the best to represent your company."
"I would like to express my thanks to Chris Kanady for all his hard work and appreciate the time he took to make sure we fully understood all aspects of the trouble areas and potential future concerns. He also offered solutions in laymen terms which lessened the anxiety we might otherwise have experienced."
Chris Kanady is committed to serving your inspections needs.
Carey O'Kelley
Carey O'Kelley is originally from Griffin, GA. Before joining The Residential Inspector of America, Carey was employed with Delta Airlines as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician. He received his BS in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. His main interest in home inspections is structural analysis and he plans to pursue his PE license in the near future. He trained extensively with Rob and Todd Lemoine. Carey has completed the testing requirements for ASHI and is working towards his ICC certifications.
All RIA inspectors complete about 500 inspections per year.
What people are saying about Carey:
"Mr. O'Kelley handled the inspection and himself in a very professional manner. He made sure that I understood what I saw, as well as, the things I could not see regarding the house in question. Very nice personality and apparent knowledge for the job. I am sure he is an asset to your company."
"Mr. O'Kelley was very helpful. He took the time to point out the problems in the house that needed to be addressed first. This was very helpful since we could not be onsite during the inspection."
Carey O'Kelley is committed to serving your inspections needs.
Jesse Brown
Jesse Brown earned a BS in Industrial Engineering and MS in Industrial Administration from Purdue University. He spent 25 years in manufacturing and worked for General Electric, Alcoa, and Corning. He has a family history in roofing and HVAC contracting. He moved to the Atlanta area in 2004 from Pennsylvania and operated his own home inspection company before joining
RIA. Jesse is an ASHI and an ICC code certified
inspector, as well as a certified termite inspector. Jesse also conducts Continuing Education classes for The Residential Inspector.
All RIA inspectors complete about 500 inspections per year.
What people are saying about Jesse:
"We learned a lot from Jesse and just wish we had done this when we bought the house that we are selling now."
"He was very helpful and understanding. He made sure he checked everything even though it was a very clean inspection. I appreciate all of his help!"
Jesse Brown is committed to serving your inspections needs.
