Keith Blanchard — Owner & Lead Inspector

Some home inspectors learned their trade from a training course. Keith Blanchard learned his from a career that started before most of his competitors were working in the industry.

Keith is a Lafayette native — born, raised, and still living in Lafayette Parish with his wife Robin and their extended family of three grown children and two grandkids. His connection to this region and its homes isn't professional. It's personal.

How Did Keith Blanchard Become a Home Inspector?

Keith's path to home inspection started in the late 1980s, when he entered the air conditioning and heating industry after earning his HVAC certification from a local college. Working in HVAC naturally led him to inspect the electrical and mechanical components of homes as part of real estate transactions — and that's when his interest in home inspection took hold.

In the early 1990s his career expanded into the indoor air quality industry, where he spent years diagnosing and improving indoor environments across medical, petroleum, government, and commercial sectors. He traveled throughout the United States and internationally, earning his Mechanical Contractor license and State Mold License along the way. By the time he founded Acadiana Home Inspectors on June 1, 1995, Keith had already seen the inside of more buildings — and more building problems — than most inspectors will see in a lifetime.

What Makes Keith Blanchard Qualified to Inspect Your Home?

The short answer: his experience spans HVAC work since the late 1980s, the indoor air quality industry, and home inspections since 1995. Keith holds his Louisiana Licensed Home Inspector credential (LHI #10752), his IAC2 Indoor Air Quality certification (IAC2-94289), and his HVAC and Mechanical Contractor licenses. He is an active member of the Acadiana Realtor Association and the Acadiana Mortgage Lending Association, and has served as a past board member of the Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors.

That board service gave Keith firsthand experience with the professional standards governing Louisiana home inspectors.

Here Is Why You Can Trust Us

"It is my goal to provide excellent customer service to every client. Our company is built upon the principles of character, reliability, service quality, and 100% customer satisfaction. We continue to attend seminars and conferences to keep abreast of residential and commercial construction."— Keith Blanchard, Founder & Owner

What Do Clients Say About Keith Blanchard?

"Keith Blanchard with Acadiana Home Inspectors did a very thorough and excellent job inspecting our home. He pointed out a few things that would be in our report, just to make sure we understood what he was reporting. He displayed excellent professionalism. Our report was sent to us very quickly that same day."— C.C. Hansen

What Cities Does Keith Serve in Acadiana?

Keith inspects homes across Lafayette, Youngsville, Broussard, Carencro, Abbeville, New Iberia, Opelousas, Lake Charles, Breaux Bridge, Crowley, Eunice, and 11+ cities across the Acadiana region. If you're buying anywhere in Acadiana, Keith knows the neighborhoods, the construction history, and the issues specific to homes in this region.