LET COMPASS BE YOUR GUIDE.

Offering Home and Commercial Building Inspections in the Metro New Orleans Area, Northshore, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast

Meet your Inspectors

Ashley has completed more than ten-thousand inspections including residential, commercial, moisture and stucco inspections, as well as thermography. At Compass Inspection Services, we assemble data and create a thorough, detailed picture and narrative report that allows you to interpret our findings. This can include information like repair recommendations and approximate costs to cure.

Ashley Van der meulen

Andrew is a licensed professional home inspector in the states of Louisiana (LHI# 11348) and soon to be Mississippi with past professional work experience in HVAC and water mitigation. Andrew's home inspection career began with Compass Inspection Services, as an apprentice to Ashley. He has since worked on many property inspections including residential and commercial. As a thorough and detail-oriented inspector, Andrew will identify potential issues that may not be immediately apparent to the average person. As a husband and father of two, Andrew understands commitment and responsibility and looks forward to helping you make an informed decision on your next home purchase.

Andrew Demoulette

Gerard was born and raised in Kenner and has been a dedicated Captain with the Kenner Fire Department for the past 23 years. Outside of the fire service he enjoys spending time with his family and has a wide range of interests. He follows New Orleans sports closely, including the Saints, LSU football, and the Pelicans. He has a hands-on, detail-oriented personality and enjoys learning how things work. Whether researching home construction or FORTIFIED Home requirements, identifying HVAC equipment, solving math problems, working on home projects, or learning something new, he tends to focus on getting the details right. He is currently a Fortified Evaluator No. E011474 and is currently working towards his home inspection license.

At heart, Gerard is someone who values his family, profession, community, and continuing to learn and improve.

Gerard Diest

Alvise is a licensed home inspector in the State of Louisiana (LHI# 20036). He brings precision and attention to detail to every inspection, making sure nothing gets overlooked — from the roof down to the foundation. Originally from Italy, Alvise is married to a native New Orleanian and a proud father of a 6-year-old, and he understands firsthand how much a home means to a family. He walks each client through his findings in plain terms, taking the time to answer questions and explain what matters most, so you can move forward with confidence.

ALVISE GIROLAMI

  • We inspect all Commercial Buildings in general accordance with the ASTM E2018 - 15 Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments: Baseline Property Condition Assessment Process. Our PCA (Property Condition Assessment) will create a PCR (Property Condition Report).

  • We want to give you the confidence and assurance you deserve when making the decision to purchase or sell a home.

  • Compass Inspection Services uses the highest quality inspection equipment and techniques to ensure your property’s stucco is protecting your structure from the elements. You can also add this to your home inspection.

  • We use thermographic technology to identify issues like moisture and overheating that general inspections aren’t able to detect. We are committed to identifying any electrical and mechanical that pose a threat to your home. You can also add this to your home inspection.

About Us

Compass Inspection Services was created with each client’s best interests at the heart of the company. We apply our vast knowledge and experience to help our clients make informed decisions. 

Started by Ashley van der Meulen, a licensed home inspector, certified thermographer, and stucco inspector with more than two decades worth of experience and over 10,000 inspections performed, Compass Inspection Services provides a variety of inspection services, utilizing the help of the industry’s most up-to-date technologies.