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Address: Berks Realty Services
P.O. Box 179
Kutztown, PA 19530
Phone: 610-683-7370
Fax : 610-743-8409
Email: info@berksrealtyservices.com
Ron Ronald Zimmerman - Owner / Inspector
  • American Society of Home Inspectors (Member # 210093)
  • National Association of Home Inspectors (Member # 10-1222218)
  • PA Department of Environmental Protection (Member # 2116)
  • PA Septic Management Association (Member # 56)
  • PA Department of Agriculture (Certification # 705791)
  • American Society of Civil Engineers (Member # 131479)
  • Keystone ASHI (Treasurer)
Experience
Ron is currently the owner of Berks Realty Services as well as the chief inspector. After graduating from Pennsylvania State University in civil engineering in 1978, he spent over 20 years in industry as a civil/structural engineer doing design and construction. His structural engineering background makes him unique, as he is believed to be the only home inspector in Berks County with a P.E. license to offer a structural analysis of a home. Ron has owned real estate for years. He takes pride in his ability to personally improve and repair his properties. Ron has personally done over 2500 inspections. His hands on experience and wealth of knowledge in home improvement makes Ron Zimmerman a great person to hire to do home inspections.
 
Rick Geist - Private Independent Inspector
  • National Association of Home Inspectors (Member #10-14780)
  • Northeast Joint Appeals Board of Maxatawny Township (Member)
Experience
Rick has over 25 years experience as a general contractor. He has done projects of all shapes and sizes in residential and light commercial construction. He has personally done framing, concrete, plumbing, electrical, roofing, kitchens, bathrooms, and mechanical work. As a home inspector, Rick has successfully used his vast construction experience to help new home buyers better understand the home they are buying. Rick is also a Christian minister. He has found that home inspections are a way to help people using the skills and knowledge he has acquired. Rick is a friendly people person that will go the extra mile to ensure you are an educated home buyer at the conclusion of your home inspection.
Jeff Zimmerman - Termite Inspector and Radon Technician
  • PA Department of Agriculture (Certification # 705274)
  • PA Department of Environmental Protection (Member # 2116)
Experience
Jeff has apprenticed with experienced inspectors for over three years. He has attended the accredited wood destroying insect inspector program taught by the PA Pest Control Association. He has also taken radon testing training and has been doing radon testing for over three years.
 
Office Staff

Our office staff is ready and well equipped to meet customer expectations. We know that when you call, you want to talk to a live person. That's why we have multiple phone lines and multiple people available to answer your call. We pride ourselves in quick and accurate customer service.

Shown in the photograph is Wendy Dunkle (Publication Technician and Radon Technician), Lorie Zimmerman (Office Manager), and Amanda Kercher (Publication Technician).
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