About 1st Inspection Services
Not Your Ordinary Inspection Company
1st Inspection Services provides residential and commercial inspection services in Ohio, Northern Kentucky, New Jersey and Georgia.
Every inspection is professional and non-invasive — a snapshot of the observable condition of the property at the time of inspection, reported clearly so clients can make confident decisions.
1st Inspection Services at a glance
- Properties inspected, appraised or reviewed by our senior inspectors
- 24,000+
- Years Experience
- 25+
- States served
- 4
- Local offices
- 12
Our story
Founded in Mason, Ohio. Grown one office at a time.
1st Inspection Services was founded in 2003 by Kal Patel in Mason, Ohio, with a simple idea: buyers, sellers and agents deserve an inspection company that shows up on time, explains what it finds and delivers a report people can actually use.
The company began franchising in 2005 and has grown deliberately ever since — adding local offices across Ohio, Northern Kentucky, New Jersey and Georgia, each run by people who live and work in the communities they inspect.
Kal Patel · Founder
Kal has guided the company from a single Mason office to a multi-state network, with a focus on measured, sustainable growth through franchising.
- 2003Founded in Mason, Ohio
- 2005Began franchising
- TodayOffices in four states
Why we exist
Our Mission
We will conduct a professional, non-invasive inspection of the property, designed to provide a snapshot of the observable condition of the home and related systems at the time of inspection. 1st Inspection Services provides a clear and concise report, in a timely manner, to assist our clients in their decision making processes.
Inspections adhere to the standards of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI), and State Required Standards of Practice as well as our own company standards.
How we operate
Six principles behind every inspection
Standards
Perform to company, state, ASHI and NACHI standards.
Innovation
Technology for inspecting and reporting.
Recruitment
Professional inspectors and staff.
Dedication
Ongoing education and training.
Service
Ensure customer satisfaction.
Execution
On-time completion with quality results.
Ongoing education
Inspectors who never stop learning
Building codes, materials and construction methods keep changing, so we keep training. Inspectors and office teams from every location come together for classroom sessions and case reviews.
- Classroom training on real field findings and case studies
- Classes and conferences attended in more than 45 U.S. states, Canada and Mexico to keep learning
- Shared standards so every office delivers the same quality of inspection and report
- A company conference that brings our whole network together
45+
U.S. states, plus Canada and Mexico, where our team has attended classes and conferences to learn
Our procedures
Schedule. Service. Report.
Schedule
- 7 days a week
- Online scheduling
- Full-time office staff
- Accommodates buyers' and sellers' needs
Service
- Typically two to three hours
- Clients are encouraged to attend
- Comprehensive visual inspection
- Performed to company and ASHI standards
Report
- Checklist and narrative
- Descriptions of findings
- Digital photographs as a visual reference
- Delivered online
Report value
Web-Based Reporting
Reports are produced with the HomeGauge computerized reporting system, which integrates digital photography directly into the inspection report.
- Available to clients and their agents online as soon as the report is completed
- Viewed in any web browser or phone — no special software or plug-ins
- Delivered via a secure link, with no large email attachments
- View and print as often as needed
Expertise
Experience & Credentials
Our senior inspectors have inspected, appraised or reviewed over 24,000 residential and commercial properties.
Memberships
- National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI)
- American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST)
- National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP)
- National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)
Licenses & certifications
- Licensed for radon measurements
- Licensed for termite inspections
- Certified PARR inspector for FEMA housing inspection services
Industry affiliations
Affiliate memberships with the Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, New Jersey and Dayton Boards of Realtors.
Should I attend the inspection?
Attending is a valuable way to learn about the property and ask questions — while giving the inspector the space needed to work effectively.
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4 states · 12 local offices
Ready to Schedule Your Inspection?
Book online in minutes, or speak with our team to find the office that serves your property.
Prefer to talk? Call our team:800.944.7211