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Curtis is the founder of Inspections Over Coffee, a nationally expanding franchise known for its white-glove service, inspector training systems, and streamlined operational workflows.\r\n\r\nWith deep roots in nuclear engineering from his time as a Machinist Mate and Engineering Laboratory Technician aboard two U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, Curtis brings unmatched precision and discipline to every business he runs. He is certified and licensed in home inspection, mold assessment, asbestos inspection, and environmental testing, and is a member of NACHI since 2006. 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Our original company name\u2014HERO Inspections & Environmental\u2014was built on that foundation. We wanted to make realtors into heroes for their clients and empower those clients to feel like heroes themselves by giving them the information they needed to move forward with clarity.  While that story resonated with those who knew us, it didn\u2019t always translate to the average person seeing our name for the first time. Many assumed we were trying to play the hero ourselves, rather than support the client in becoming one. So, we evolved.  A New Name for a Better Conversation  That\u2019s when Inspections Over Coffee was born. We wanted a name that better communicated our values\u2014approachability, collaboration, and thoughtful service. We believe the home inspection process should feel like sitting down with a trusted friend to talk about something important, over your favorite cup of coffee.  The name reflects our mission: to speak with people\u2014not at them, and never around them. We aim to create an environment where clients feel comfortable asking questions, expressing concerns, and understanding the home they\u2019re about to invest in.  A More Human Approach to Home Inspection  In truth, there are no hard rules when it comes to buying a home. You can buy whatever house you like in whatever condition you choose. There\u2019s no requirement that sellers fix things, and there\u2019s no rule that buyers must avoid certain issues. Homes with polybutylene piping, aluminum wiring, or federal pacific panels still get bought and sold every day.  Our role isn\u2019t to tell people what to do\u2014it\u2019s to provide the information they need to make the decision that\u2019s right for them. We don\u2019t create fear; we create clarity. We act as homebuyer advisors, guiding our clients with facts, context, and empathy.  It\u2019s not about alarming people into negotiations. It\u2019s about giving them the knowledge to understand what they\u2019re buying, what it means, and what they might choose to do about it\u2014if anything.  Conclusion: More Than Just an Inspection  At Inspections Over Coffee, we\u2019ve reimagined the home inspection experience to be more personal, more thoughtful, and more aligned with how people really want to be treated. We\u2019re not here to lecture\u2014we\u2019re here to listen, inform, and support.  If you're looking for an inspection that feels more like a helpful conversation than a courtroom cross-examination, we\u2019d love to sit down with you\u2014over coffee\u2014and help you feel confident in your next steps.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Inspections Over Coffee: How We’re Different","item":"https:\/\/homeinspectionsovercoffee.com\/inspections-over-coffee-how-were-different\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]