Kent Sweet, Master Inspector
KENT SWEET
Kent Sweet has the certifications and experience required to conduct thorough inspections and produce comprehensive reports preferred by both sophisticated real estate investors and discerning first-time homeowners.
Kent is approved by the Nevada Real Estate Division to teach Continuing Education Classes.
The Nevada Real Estate Division has certified Kent as a Master Inspector of Structures (IOS.2755-Master). The Division has also approved Kent’s Continuing Education Courses on Building Codes and Inspection Regulations. Kent is President of the Nevada Association of Certified Real Estate Inspectors and coordinates continuing education classes for that valuable trade association and the multistate Spring Conference held in Reno each year. Kent has over 35 years of experience as a licensed general building contractor in Oregon, California and Nevada (#22847).
Kent is a Vietnam era Veteran. He was issued a Top-Secret Security Clearance for duties in the White House, Pentagon and U.S. Capital while he was a member of the Presidential Honor Guard. The United States Coast Guard awarded Mr. Sweet a medal for commanding a motor life boat in the night time rescue, during stormy seas, of two civilians trapped in the cabin of a capsized motor vessel off the coast of Puerto Rico. Mr. Sweet learned to fly at Roosevelt Roads Naval Station. After receiving his honorable discharge, Kent returned to college and graduated from the University of Oregon. He started his construction company while a student in Eugene. Operations were expanded to Nevada in the 1980s. Kent poured the first foundation on the newly approved Caughlin Ranch residential community in Reno. Kent served on the Caughlin Ranch and other community Architectural Control Committees. Mr. Sweet was a member of the blue ribbon citizen advisory panel that orchestrated the Reno Building Department’s move from the general fund, where the department had been running a deficit, to an enterprise fund where the departments were soon running a surplus. In the late 80’s his construction company built a residential estate in California’s Wine Country that included construction of a Cal-Trans and FAA approved airport. By the mid-90’s his company was hired to improve the aviation fuel system at the Ely, NV Airport. The airport work caught the attention of major oil companies which led to a new focus on aviation fuel systems. Kent is a licensed commercial pilot and continues to fly his plane for work and pleasure. Kent founded his inspection company in 2013 as a means of continuing his lifelong interest in construction. His wife, Laurie, manages the office operations.
In addition to flying his airplane, Kent enjoys participating in team trail runs and sprint triathlons.
Kent is a commercial pilot. Shown with his plane used for construction and inspections in rural Nevada.
Call today to put Kent’s knowledge and experience to work for you! You will find Kent’s thorough inspections and comprehensive reports to be a valuable component of your due diligence investigation. We look forward to hearing from you!
Laurie Sweet, Business Manager.
Laurie Sweet
Laurie Sweet, Kent’s wife, manages their home office. In addition to her other responsibilities, Laurie is available to answer the telephone and responds to emails while Kent is in the field. She coordinates Kent’s inspection schedule and maintains an open line of communication with clients.
Laurie is a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University. She was a dental hygienist and has decades of office management experience. Laurie keeps operations running smoothly at Kent Sweet Inspections.
Continuing Education Courses Kent has completed recently:
Municipal Water Systems - May 10, 2023 / Residential and Commercial Garage Doors - April 30, 2022 / Inspection Observations that Warrant Review by a Structural Engineer - April 30, 2002 / Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps - April 30, 2022 / Pool and Spa Inspections - April 29, 2022 / Photovoltaics and Electric Panels for Home Inspectors - April 29, 2022 / Washoe County Wood-Burning Device Rules & Regulations - March 9, 2022 / Components of a Private Well System - January 12, 2022 / Photovoltaic Systems, Water Shutoff Valves and Material Defects - November 10, 2021 / Material Defects - September 8, 2021 / Budget & Schedule Induced Defects in Residential Construction - May 2, 2021 / Nevada Safety Class - May 2, 2021 / Legal Considerations for NV Home Inspectors - May 1, 2021 / Underground Storage Tanks - April 30, 2021 / Foundation Defects - April 30, 2021 / Inspections & Report Writing in Nevada #1 - March 10, 2021 / Underground Storage Tanks - November 11, 2020 / Nevada Safety Class - September 9, 2020 / Budget & Schedule Induced Defects in Residential Construction - March 11, 2020 / Oil Fired & High Efficiency Gas Fired Furnaces - January 8, 2020 / Plumbing - Components & Systems - November 13, 2019 / Indoor Air Quality - September 11, 2019 / NAC & NRS Law Review - July 10, 2019 / Residential & Commercial Electrical Systems - May 8, 2019 / 2018 International Residential Code - May 5, 2019 / Nevada Safety Electric Panels - May 5, 2019 / Risk Reduction & Report Writing - May 5, 2019 / Nevada Law Expert Panel - May 5, 2019 / Residential & Commercial Garage Doors - May 4, 2019 / Roof Truss Systems - May 4, 2019 / Flipped Out Plumbing - May 3, 2019 / Composition & Metal Roofing - May 3, 2019 / UNR Engineering Earthquake Laboratory - May 3, 2019 / Manufactured Housing Standards - March 13, 2019 / Municipal Water Systems