Andy Stanford — Licensed Home Inspector

Some home inspectors learned what to look for from a textbook. Andy Stanford learned it from a career of working with his hands.

Before joining Acadiana Home Inspectors, Andy owned and operated a successful flooring company — spending years working directly with building materials, subfloors, moisture barriers, and the hidden infrastructure of homes most buyers never think about. Add a civil engineering degree from Louisiana Technical College and 8 years in the US Army Reserves, and you start to understand why Andy catches the things other inspectors walk right past.

What Makes Andy Stanford Different as a Home Inspector?

The short answer: his background. Civil engineers are trained to assess structural integrity, load distribution, and the long-term performance of building systems. Flooring contractors develop a sixth sense for moisture intrusion, subfloor movement, and hidden damage. Andy brings both sets of eyes to every inspection — and that combination is genuinely unusual in this industry.

He grew up in Opelousas and has lived in Lafayette for most of his life, which means he also knows Acadiana homes specifically — the way the soil moves here, the way humidity works into structures, the storm and flood history that affects everything from the foundation up.

Here Is Why You Can Trust Us

Andy's approach is simple: you hired him because this is one of the most important purchases of your life, and he takes that seriously. He keeps you informed throughout the inspection — not just at the end — and his reports are written to be understood by real people, not just construction professionals.

"Being a home inspector allows me the opportunity to help people. I know the purchase of a home can be a stressful time and it is my responsibility to help you, the client, make a well-informed buying decision. To do this for you is very rewarding."— Andy Stanford, LHI #10916

What Credentials Does Andy Stanford Hold?

Andy holds his Louisiana Licensed Home Inspector license (LHI #10916) and is AHIT-trained. His civil engineering background from Louisiana Technical College and his years of hands-on construction experience give him a technical foundation that goes well beyond minimum licensing requirements.

What Do Clients Say About Andy Stanford?

"Andy was very thorough with his inspection and kept me informed throughout the process. He was very knowledgeable and caught some issues that could have easily been overlooked. I highly recommend."— Blake Martel

What Does Andy Do Outside of Home Inspections?

Outside of inspections, Andy is a dedicated father to his son Alex. You'll find him fishing the bayous and waterways of Acadiana or working on his golf game — which, given his attention to detail, he probably takes just as seriously as a roof inspection.