Protecting Homes. Protecting Investments. Protecting Communities.
State Building Inspection Services provides independent, professional building inspections throughout Central Alabama. With decades of hands-on construction and electrical experience, our team ensures residential and commercial projects meet safety standards, structural integrity requirements, and code compliance — even in areas where inspections are not mandated.
We exist to give property owners and builders peace of mind.
40+
20+
Years of Industry Service
State Licenses For Electrical
Meet The Team
Houston Baker
Chief Inspector | ICC Certified
Herbert “Houston” Baker brings over 40 years of experience in the construction and electrical industry, along with more than 20 years of instructional and training leadership.
He currently serves as:
Electrical Inspector for the City of Tallassee
Building Inspector for the Town of Eclectic
Houston holds electrical licenses in over 20 states and maintains multiple certifications including:
ICC Certification #10318032
OSHA 30 Certified
Apprentice Plumber/Gas Fitter (APP-43106)
Electrical Associate’s Degree
Apprenticeship through Opelika State Technical College
His career has spanned estimating, project management, contract oversight, and inspections across residential and commercial construction.
Houston’s focus is simple: safety, compliance, integrity, and doing the job right the first time.
Codie Mills
Building & Field Support
Codie joined the team full-time in 2024 after completing his Associate of Applied Science in Building/Construction Technology from Crown School of Trades and Technology.
He supports field operations and inspections while continuing to grow in hands-on construction and inspection processes. Codie brings strong technical education and a commitment to precision and professionalism.
Christian Collier
Field Operations | Job Foreman
Christian has been part of the team since 2018, starting as an electrician’s helper and advancing to Job Foreman. With years of field experience, he plays a key role in supporting inspection coordination and job-site readiness.
He is known for reliability, attention to detail, and ensuring work is completed to a high standard.
Travis Nichols
Field Technician
Since joining in 2021, Travis has expanded his experience across residential and commercial electrical systems, service installations, and rewiring projects. His hands-on background supports thorough, practical inspections with a real-world understanding of construction challenges.
Rebecca Summers
Journeyman Electrician | Office Manager
Rebecca has been part of the organization since 2015 and earned her Journeyman Electrician license in 2022. She completed her state-certified apprenticeship through the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship.
She oversees:
Scheduling
Estimating
Inspection coordination
Project documentation
Administrative operations
Her leadership ensures every inspection request is handled professionally and efficiently.
Our Mission
At State Building Inspection Services, our mission is to protect homeowners, builders, and communities by delivering reliable, unbiased, and thorough inspections.
We are committed to:
Safety above all
Code compliance and structural integrity
Honest, detailed reporting
Protecting long-term property value
Whether required by law or requested voluntarily, our inspections help ensure every structure is built to last.