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Ken Black

Home Inspector since 1985

Ken is the principle and founder of Ken’s Inspection Service of Stephens City, VA. He has been involved in various activities involving construction since 1980. In 1985 he began his career in inspections by working for a Professional Engineer Company doing code inspections in Winchester, Clarke and Frederick counties and then Fairfax county. At that time, his education included an introduction to home inspections being mentored by a PE and an accomplished Building Official. By then, Ken had completed his certifications with CABO, BOCA and NEC.

With building activity making a sharp down turn in 1988-89, Ken’s Inspections Service began. First by assisting Berkeley County West Virginia to startup enforcing the WV Uniform Building code and specifically administering the CABO & BOCA codes within the county. In 1991 Ken’s inspections Service was expanded to include the six or seven county area of Virginia and West Virginia.

Continuing education has enhanced Ken's ability to give quality inspections by completing the intensive PROPERTY INSPECTOR’S TRAINING INSTITUTE, INC. course for home inspectors. It also included the CODE ACADEMY OF VIRGINIA training as well as being involved with Virginia update classes on the Codes. ASHI’s track exams on home inspection have been completed satisfactorily and with other requirements now completed, Certified ASHI Member (#100857) status has been accomplished.

Professional affiliations include:

• ASHI Candidate
• ASHI Standards of Practice
• ASHI - American Society of Home Inspectors
• ASHI and its Northern Virginia chapter
• EPA’s RADON proficiency for testing
• Blue Ridge Association of Realtors
• Past member of Martinsburg Rotary Club
• Current member of Stephens City Rotary Club and Winchester-Frederick Chamber Commerce.

Ken is active in the community through his church The Cornerstone Community Church as Executive Administrator and a member The Gideon International since 1972. Ken and his wife, Kitty, have been married 40 years and have three children. He and Kitty live near Stephens City, Frederick County, Virginia.

Kevin Turner

Kevin Turner recently became an associate home inspector with Ken's Inspection Services.

Kevin majored in Business Administration at Davis & Elkins College and has put this knowledge to good use by operating several businesses.

Kevin has been active in the construction industry since 1984

• He has worked as an electrician;
• Owned/Operated GeorgeBuilt, Inc. specializing in log homes, decks, additions and remodeling;
• Commercial caulking in Northern Virginia;
• Home Inspector with House Master of America;
• Since 1996, Kevin has operated Carpet Outlet, Inc. and currently serves as Vice President.

Kevin has completed home inspection courses through House Master of America, Home Tech as well as monthly technical seminars for continuing education. He is currently studying to be an ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) Candidate and expects this to be completed in August.

Kevin is happily married to Lisette - a local real estate agent - together they have 3 ½ year old triplets and 4 stepchildren. Kevin enjoys golfing, basketball, boating, spending time with his family and small building projects around the house.