Meet Our Team
MICHAEL LEBAS, PE
Michael leads the team with a history of home inspections, structural assessments, and forensic engineering investigations. As a former licensed home inspector, Michael performed thousands of home inspections and earned an outstanding reputation as a leader in the home inspection industry. As such, he was asked to serve on the Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors and honored to be elected Chairman of the Board for three of his six years of service. Performing home inspections offered Michael a unique opportunity to study failure origins in houses. As a Registered Professional Engineer, Michael assists homeowners with structural engineering assessments and water intrusion investigations helping homeowners identify problems and establish practical repair programs for their houses. As a member of the Board of Directors of a local Home Builders Association, Michael works closely with building contractors and associates to manage governmental compliance matters as well as educate the residential construction industry on the ever changing regulatory demands of the industry.
GORDON MCDOWELL
As a graduate of Louisiana State University Architectural Program with decades of service in the planning, designing, and construction of residential properties, Gordon has achieved a high degree of proficiency in residential house construction and building diagnostics. As a former Deputy Building Official and Senior Plan Reviewer, Gordon administered governmental oversite on residential construction compliance and plan reviews. Through this endeavor, Gordon refined his skills in identifying plan deficiencies while also gaining exposure to the challenges of system integration of residential houses. With this knowledge, Gordon systematically evaluates failures in houses delivering conclusive outcomes to clients. In turn, the clients learn about problems in their house while obtaining a reliable “path forward” to remediate problems.
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Happy Independence Day from HOUSETIPS! 🇺🇸
We know how fun it is to celebrate the Fourth of July by popping fireworks in front of your house. Remember that, although fun, fireworks can damage your home and cause injuries if mishandled. 🧨
To keep your Independence Day celebration safe, here are some firework safety tips:
- Keep a supply of water close by in case of a fire
- Light only one firework at a time
- Store unused fireworks in a cool, dry place away from children and pets
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With storms brewing during hurricane season, knowing how water could affect your home is essential.
Did you know brick and stucco can absorb water? Take a dive into house cladding systems and how to address the potential issues they may cause to your home. Check out the article on the website today: housetips.net/exterior-walls/can-water-get-through-brick-stucco-and-house-siding/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Housetips%2C%20LLC
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Are you looking to sell your home and move before the summer ends?
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Discover how to tackle holes, cracks, and chips in your home with expert advice from HOUSETIPS! Visit our website for valuable insights and solutions: housetips.net/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Housetips%2C%20LLC
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Do you have a crack in your garage or carport slab? Has this made you worry your house may have foundation issues?
If you want to learn more about garage slab cracks and what to do if you find them, visit the HOUSETIPS today: housetips.net/structural-problems/garage-slab-cracks/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Housetips%2C%20LLC
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