Your home safety concerns are of utmost importance to us. We’re a small group of certified, full time, professional inspectors; this is all we do. We take pride in listening to your concerns and helping you address them with professionalism

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Master Inspector, Microbial Consultant, HERS Energy Auditor, Asbestos Inspector, Radon Measurement & Mitigation, Pest Inspector

Ryan Grimm,

Essential Inspections LLC (of Lawrence KS); Founder 2009-present

Remote Mold Consultant; Founder & CEO 2023-present

Remote Asbestos Consultant; Founder & CEO 2024-present

Remote Virtual Inspector; Founder & CEO 2025-present

Training & Certifications

  • HVAC Combustion Inspection: Kansas Building Science Institute 2008

  • Energy Theory, Rating & Audits: Kansas Building Science Institute 2008

  • Blower Door & Duct Blaster Training: Kansas Building Science Institute 2008

  • Infrared Diagnostics – Thermal Imaging: Fluke Corporation 2009

  • National Energy Certification: Residential Energy SVC Network  RESNET 2009

  • Certified all Home Systems: Professional Home Inspection Institute 2009

  • Master Home Inspector Certified: Professional Home Inspection Institute 2009

  • Plumbing, Electrical, Structural, Chimney, Roofing, Exteriors, Drainage, Thermal Imagers, Weatherization & HVAC: NAHI 2009

  • Mold Inspection: Professional Mold Inspection Institute 2009

  • Mold Remediation: Professional Mold Inspection Institute 2009

  • Mold, Fungi & Water Damage: NACHI 2010

  • Commercial Buildings: NACHI 2010

  • Radon Measurement & Inspection: AHIT 2010

  • Foundation & Structural Diagnostic:  AHIT 2010

  • Kansas Radon Measurement Tech Cert: KS Dept of Health & Environment 2011

  • Kansas Radon Mitigation Tech Cert: KS Dept of Health & Environment 2011

  • Licensed Pest Inspector & Applicator: Kansas Department of Agriculture 2013

  • Mold Inspection & Remediation in Schools & Commercial Buildings: EPA 2017

  • Fungal Spore Identification & Counting: Mold Bacterial Consulting Lab 2022

  • Asbestos Inspector Accreditation & Regulations Exam: US EPA, AHERA 2024

  • ACAC Council-certified Microbial Consultant: ACAC Certification Board 2024

  • Annual Continuing Education since 2009

  • MicroMasters, MIT: Principles of Manufacturing

  • Professional Certificate, Harvard Extension: Happiness in Leadership: Driving Team Success