Steve Surette

Father of three girls, Catie 13, Molly 11 & Anna 4.  Married to Cathy for the past 18 years.  We live in a 34 yr. old home in Carmel, IN.

I have spent nearly all of my career self – employed.  In 1991, I was offered to take over and run my Dad’s home inspection business.  In 1976 my father began Dave Surette and Associates, Inc. when I was 14 years old.  My younger brothers Scott and Randy also operate inspection companies in the Indianapolis market place.

I recently served two one year terms as the President of the Indiana Chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).  In that position we formed professional relationships with MIBOR, IAR, BAGI and most recently we finished a five year effort with our State legislatures to enact a law requiring licensing for professional home inspectors.  This began July 2005.  Gibbs Surette Inspect employs full time home inspectors, each inspecting 300 - 500 homes per year. During the past 8 years we have inspected over 3000 multi-family HUD apartment properties for REAC.  We also received a contract Feb. 2003, to inspect 1800 single family home in the Detroit MI city proper during a thirty day period for an investor group that purchased the properties site unseen, then had us confirm the condition of those homes.  The Detroit report was complied and posted on the Internet using Excel & Access software with digital photos.  I am nationally certified to teach the 203(k) FHA single family rehab consulting program and currently work as an Adjunct Faculty instructor at the Indianapolis campus of Ivy Tech community college teaching a 60 hrs pre-licensing course since 2004.  US Housing Consultants recently hired me to perform and train inspectors to provide Capital Needs Assessments on multi-family housing apartment communities in the US.  US Housing Consultants has also asked me to manage the renovation/repair services that these apartment communities need to pass their annual REAC inspection.

When I am not working, I enjoy traveling in our mini-motor home with the family. But most of the time I ride bicycles and have competed in long distance events such as RAIN (Ride Across Indiana). My best ride this year was the Hilly Hundred with my daughter’s Catie & Molly.  We rode a tandem with a tag along.  I seldom had to pedal.  I also started the Indiana Flute Circle for those who play and make Native American style flutes.  We meet at the Eitlejorg Museum monthly and entertain upon request.

Bryan Gibbs
Whether you are buying an investment property or a home for your family…old or new… I will help you to know the condition of the structural and mechanical systems. Is THIS house the RIGHT house? I can provide you with critical information that you need to make an educated decision about your purchase.
I spent 4 years in the United States Navy where I fine tuned my mechanical skills working on H-3 and H-60 helicopters as an Aviation Structural Mechanic. I was involved with many aspects of the air frame structure and mechanical components, as well as troubleshooting and flight line support / operations.

After my Honorable Discharge in 1998, I embarked on a career in commercial and industrial Fire & Security systems. Starting out in installation, I would eventually move up to fill roles in Project Management and Project Development Engineering. These roles would involve me in various phases of large scale commercial and industrial construction and remodeling projects for many leading local businesses. This exposure included me in design planning that would involve local building, electrical, and fire codes. On site involvement throughout the construction process allowed me to become familiar with proper construction procedures, as I would coordinate with various special trades.

I bought my first fixer upper in 2001, and began to become intrigued with the numerous systems and components of a home…how they work, how they work together, as well as how they can fail and the implications of those failures. I decided to pursue a career as a Home Inspector to use my knowledge and experiences to help others better understand the house that they are planning on purchasing, as well as the often overlooked responsibilities and required maintenance of home ownership.

Glen Walters

• Handyman 25 Years
• Past Homeowners Insurance Adjuster

About the Inspector:

Glen has been married 20 years to Sandy. He has three great boys; Caleb 15, Timothy 12 and JB 8 who keep him actively involved in tennis and baseball.

Glen graduated with a BS in Business Management from Purdue University and from Fuller Theological Seminary with a Masters of Theology Degree.

He divides his time between working for SBC and his family. He is actively involved working with his church family at East 91st Street Christian Church. He enjoys reading mysteries and meeting and working with the great customers who use Gibbs Surette Inspect.

To schedule an inspection with Glen,
call our office at:
(317) 844-5334 and ask for Glen.
Contact Glen directly at:
(317) 503-2120 Cell

Josh Krueger

Any investment involves some level of risk.  Buying a home, whether for your first time or last, could very well be your largest investment.  When assuming all of a home’s systems and components the risk can be great and the stakes can be high.  So why not use the tools that are available to assess that risk.  A HOME INSPECTION is one of those tools.  Having me inspect your next purchase will help you break down risk and allow you to make a more rational and wise decision. 

I graduated from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University in 2005.  There, I obtained Bachelor’s degrees in Finance, Business Process Management, and Operations Management.  After school I began a career in Logistics for WalMart.  I currently manage over 50 people as well as operate and care for multimillion dollar equipment.  My schedule at WalMart has allowed me to pursue a 2nd career. 

I knew I wanted to begin a career in real estate.  I just didn’t know where to concentrate.  Then I bought my first home in Avon.  After making numerous repairs and upgrades I realized that home repairs and inspections could be a very rewarding career option. The skills I have obtained through training and spending time with Steve Surette and Bryan Gibbs, as well as skills I learned as a Commercial Roofer have allowed me to thoroughly understand a home and it’s components along with the Inspection and Home Repair Industries.

Together, my fiancé Emily, and I live east of Avon with our 3 dogs: Layla the Boxer, Trey the Rhodesian, and River the German Shepherd mix.  We have plans to get married in Hawaii this next June.