ATK Inspections · Southwest Ohio
HQS and NSPIRE inspections for agencies and landlords.
On-site HQS and NSPIRE. Clear pass or fail.
ATK Inspections provides HQS certified inspections and NSPIRE inspections, protocol support, and readiness consulting for public housing agencies, housing authorities, and landlords. On-site walks, documented results, and the paperwork your program expects.
Who it’s for
Built for housing authorities, PHAs, and landlords.
Public housing agencies, HCV programs, and landlords with assisted units need inspectors who live in checklist-based HUD housing standards every week.
That’s the work: on-site HQS and NSPIRE inspections, plus readiness consulting — clear pass or fail, documented for your program.
- Public housing agencies and housing authorities
- Landlords and managers with voucher / assisted units
- Programs that need on-site pass/fail documentation
HQS
Housing Quality Standards inspections.
HQS inspections check whether a voucher unit meets HUD habitability requirements used by many HCV programs. ATK is HQS certified and performs those inspections on site.
When the walk is done, you have a clear pass or fail. Failures include a plain reason maintenance or the owner can act on. When required, Form HUD-52580 / 52580-A is completed from what was observed on site.
- On-site HQS inspection
- Clear pass or fail
- Form HUD-52580 / 52580-A when required
- Plain reasons when a unit fails
NSPIRE
NSPIRE inspections and protocol support.
NSPIRE — HUD’s National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate — is the standards framework many agencies are moving toward. ATK is trained on NSPIRE and offers NSPIRE-ready on-site inspections, protocol support, and readiness consulting for PHAs, agencies, and landlords.
Results are documented from conditions observed on site. Where your program still uses HQS/HCV forms alongside NSPIRE standards, say so when you book — we follow the protocol you specify.
- On-site NSPIRE inspections under applicable PHA / program rules
- Clear pass or fail against the standards for your engagement
- Documented deficiencies with enough detail to act
- Coordination with your agency’s required forms and reporting path
Systems
Familiar with the software agencies already use.
Field and office work often lands in agency systems. ATK is familiar with Yardi and Emphasys — useful when coordinating schedules, unit lists, and inspection records with PHA workflows.
Consulting
Get ahead of the official date.
Most fails repeat the same issues — life-safety, utilities, egress, surfaces, and unfinished repairs. Readiness consulting walks units before the official inspection so crews fix the right items first.
Consulting does not replace the official agency inspection or guarantee a pass. Pass/fail for HCV is the PHA’s call.
- Walkthroughs before the official date
- Likely fails and fix order
- Field-realistic expectations for owners and crews
Process
How an ATK job runs.
Straightforward steps so agencies and landlords know what to expect before, during, and after the visit.
- Request — Email with city, unit count, and HQS, NSPIRE, or consulting.
- Schedule — Confirm access, utilities, and timing.
- Inspect — On-site checklist under the standard you booked.
- Document — Clear pass or fail; required forms completed from the visit.
- Follow through — Fail lists support repairs and re-inspection.
Area
Southwest Ohio — travel for big jobs.
Primary coverage: Southwest Ohio (Dayton, Cincinnati, and nearby voucher markets). Larger portfolios or out-of-area work when travel makes sense. Include city, unit count, and timing — you get a plain yes or no.
About
Independent inspector. Local HUD housing work.
ATK Inspections is a trade name of ATK Enterprises LLC. Public offer: HQS and NSPIRE inspections plus consulting for agencies and landlords.
Fourteen years in houses. Six years of HQS work. HQS certified. Ohio home inspector license OHI.2019006734. Trained on NSPIRE. Familiar with Yardi and Emphasys.
One inspector on site. Clear calls. Paperwork that matches the unit.
Ohio HI licensed · HQS certified · NSPIRE-ready · HUD-52580 / HCV workflows
Trained on NSPIRE · Familiar with Yardi and Emphasys · 14 years inspecting · 6 years HQS · OHI.2019006734
FAQ
HQS and NSPIRE questions.
What is NSPIRE?
NSPIRE is HUD’s National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate — the standards framework many agencies are moving toward for physical inspections of HUD housing. ATK offers NSPIRE inspections, protocol support, and readiness consulting under applicable PHA / program rules.
What’s the difference between HQS and NSPIRE?
HQS is the longstanding Housing Quality Standards framework used in HCV / PHA inspections. NSPIRE is HUD’s newer National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate. Many programs are moving toward NSPIRE; timing and forms vary by PHA. ATK supports both.
Do you offer NSPIRE inspections, protocol, or readiness consulting?
Yes — ATK offers NSPIRE inspections, NSPIRE protocol support, and readiness consulting for PHAs, agencies, and landlords, alongside HQS work. NSPIRE work follows current HUD NSPIRE standards and local PHA requirements. Training on NSPIRE is not the same as a HUD inspector certification.
Do you hold a formal NSPIRE certification or license?
We do not advertise a formal NSPIRE certification or NSPIRE license. HUD’s inspector-certification rulemaking is still evolving. We are trained on NSPIRE and perform NSPIRE-protocol inspections and readiness work under applicable PHA / program rules. We list only credentials we can show: HQS certified and Ohio HI OHI.2019006734.
Are you HQS certified?
Yes — HQS certified. Ohio home inspector license OHI.2019006734 is listed separately.
Who should request a housing authority inspection?
Public housing agencies, PHAs, and landlords or property managers with Housing Choice Voucher units that need on-site pass/fail documentation or help getting units ready before the official date.
What do I receive after the visit?
A clear pass or fail with reasons you can act on. When required, Form HUD-52580 / 52580-A is completed from what was observed on site. Pass/fail for HCV remains the PHA’s call.
How is consulting different from the official inspection?
Consulting is a readiness walk before the official date. It surfaces likely fails and a fix order. It does not replace the official housing authority inspection on the agency calendar, and it does not guarantee a pass.
How do I contact ATK Inspections?
Use the form below or email shaun.atkinson@outlook.com. Replies are by email. There is no public phone number on this site.
Contact
Email ATK Inspections.
Name, email, and a short note are enough. Include the city, unit count, and whether you need HQS, NSPIRE, or readiness consulting.
Southwest Ohio. Will travel for larger jobs when the schedule allows.
Direct email: shaun.atkinson@outlook.com