Cathy Alexander
I am your first point of contact with our Company! With over 25 years of Professional Office Administration at all levels and also previously running a small bookkeeping business; I am excited to bring these strengths to SMHI.
I have lived in WNC for 28 years and I love the mountains, even though I am a native Florida girl. When I am not taking care of our Clients and Realtors, you will find me in the garden, at an art festival or outside enjoying nature.
As part of the team, I will continue to grow our business and our relationships across WNC. Call me to schedule a home inspection, ask general questions or check availability of our inspectors. 

Call me at: 828-712-6829 
or email me at [email protected]

Josh Garcia*
I studied residential construction trades at Vo-Tech in North East Maryland and graduated in 2001. There I gained knowledge of the many ways building can be done safely. Following graduation, my work experience included: working with a general contractor for 6 years building new homes and remodels; an Amish trim carpenter for 3 years focusing on trim work and decks; and as a chimney sweep handling seasonal maintenance of wood stoves and fireplaces and diagnosing system problems such as inadequate drafting issues.
I have attended the Home Inspector program which is over 200 hours of training and have sat and passed the North Carolina state exam required for a licensed home inspector. I am Home Inspector License #3941 and am insured and bonded.
I’ve lived in the Asheville area for 23 years, have witnessed many changes, and am very happy to call it home. I want to help you do the same.
Contact me via email at:
[email protected]

Sam Douglas*
 I moved from Florida to Swannanoa NC and oversaw the building of our dream house in the mountains in 2007.  I have never shied away from doing things myself. In the process, I have learned the intricacies of many different areas of home construction. I managed the extensive remodel of our 1960’s home in 2015, from adding HVAC, to completely renovating the electrical panel, updating siding windows, and rebuilding a damaged roof. I have overseen several home renovations and projects which fueled my interests in home inspection. I look forward to helping you feel secure in your home purchase.
I have attended a State of NC approved home inspector training course which includes over 200 hours of training and have passed the state exam (License # 4677 ) I am a  Licensed and Insured Inspector.
Contact me via email at:
[email protected]

Samuel Prekrel*
 Having worked in the construction trades for since 2010, and during that time with my experience spanned from being an electrician's assistant to doing carpentry work on remodeling of homes and homes under new construction under for a local home builder; gave me first hand knowledge of the many facets of home construction.  My time with a builder has allowed me to see firsthand the stress that sometimes can be associated with the purchase of a home and all it entails. A home inspection is an extensive look at the workings of a home and I feel excited and proud to be able to supply a valued resource in the home purchase process.  
 I attended The Home Inspector Training Program located in Burlington, NC. There, field work was involved visiting homes with defects abound. The program entailed my participation with over 200 hours of training as well as passing the exam administered by the State of N.C in 2020. I am a licensed North Carolina Home Inspector (license #4705), and am bonded and insured. A home inspection is an extensive look at the workings of a home and I feel excited and proud to be able to provide a valued resource of knowledge in the home purchase process.
Contact me via email at:
[email protected]

Hugh Alexander*
  I have a strong knowledge base of Heating and Air Conditioning, having attended Marietta Cobb Vo-Tech in Atlanta, GA in 1983; afterward working for Moncrief Heating & Air in Atlanta for 5 years as a Service Technician.
The next 10 years I worked for Grainger Industrial Supply as their HVAC Specialist in outside sales, dealing with all HVAC companies in WNC.
Over the next 12 years, I worked as a Territory Manager for The Trane Company; covering Buncombe County, north to Ashe County and east to Caldwell County. In that time I supported HVAC dealers in this geographic area.
In 2013, I went through the requirements laid out by the State of NC for Home Inspections; which included having a minimum of 200 hours of classroom and field training before sitting for the State Exam.I am a licensed North Carolina Home Inspector (license #3311), and am bonded and insured.
The most expensive component of a home is the HVAC system. I am well versed in this field to represent a fair and correct picture of your investment.
Contact me via email at:
[email protected]

* Each Inspector is an independent business owner and self employed.