Even in commercial real estate — it still means welcome.
Built on a
handshake and
a straight answer.
Veteran-owned · TREC-licensed · ICC-certified · Sugar Land, TX
Serving Fort Bend County, Greater Houston, and the Texas Triangle since 2017.
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Sugar Land, TX
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TREC #23450
Imperial Pro wasn't built
to compete. It was built
to outlast.
Imperial Pro Inspection started from a simple conviction: that the home inspection industry had settled for too little. Checklist reports. Rushed walkthroughs. Inspectors who moved on before the client understood what they were looking at.
We built something different. A firm that brings commercial-grade due diligence to every engagement — regardless of whether the asset is a $200,000 townhome or a $4 million strip center. One standard. No exceptions.
The inspection report is our primary product — not the conversation, not the walkthrough, not the relationship. The report. Because that's what the client takes home, what they negotiate with, what they use to protect their investment for years after we've left the property.
We inspect every home as if we're taking out the loan. With the best interest of the property in mind — always.
Imperial Pro's mission is to provide the highest-quality inspections in Texas, hands down. We excel at our mission because of our commitment to continuing education, technology, ethics, and integrity — and a professional responsibility to love and serve God and others. We're an advocate for our state, our city, our culture, and the prosperity of our neighbors, old and new.
What Sets Us Apart
Foundation expertise built in — not added on
Every inspector carries ZIPLEVEL® precision tools. Houston's clay soils make this non-negotiable.
ICC-certified code knowledge behind every report
We don't just observe — we inspect to building code standards. That's the credential that backs every deficiency we document.
Zero ties to repair companies — ever
Our independence is structural, not a policy. We don't perform repairs, accept referral fees, or share findings with contractors. Our only client is you.
The report is the product
Clear, photo-rich, action-driven reports delivered within 24 hours. The best-looking, easiest-to-read reports in the industry — because what you take home is what matters.
J.R. McKithern
Neil's Pawpaw · Louisiana to Houston He arrived with
almost nothing. He
built a legacy.
This company is dedicated to the late grandfather of Neil Arnold — his Pawpaw, J.R. McKithern. Originally from Louisiana, he arrived in Houston with little to nothing and built a machine shop in his garage that would go on to provide for the entire family.
His approach to business was bold, principled, and rooted in old-fashioned ethics. The model was simple: he'd never screw you over. Known for speaking his mind without softening what needed to be said — always from a place of genuine care.
He was the anchor of the family. A living example of what it looks like to show up with nothing and build something real through work, principle, and loyalty to the people who depended on you. He carried the quiet grit of the American cowboy. Some of his most meaningful business conversations happened with a Schlitz beer in hand.
He'd never screw you over. That was the whole business model — and it was enough to build a legacy on.
Neil Arnold
Founder & Professional Real Estate Inspector · TREC #23450Neil is a proud Air Force veteran and graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio, originally from Humble, TX and now based in Richmond. He began his career in the commercial sector — corporate store planning and tenant improvement remodels for major retailers — before transitioning into property inspections and founding Imperial Pro.
That commercial background is the foundation of Imperial Pro's entire operating philosophy. Neil entered the inspection industry with a due diligence mindset already formed: understanding building systems, reading construction documentation, and translating physical conditions into financial consequences. He brought that standard to a residential industry that wasn't used to it.
His specialty and passion is foundation performance — an area he pursued through direct training alongside top engineers and pioneers in Houston's foundation repair industry. The result is an inspector who understands not just what movement looks like, but why it happens, what drives it in Fort Bend County's specific soil conditions, and what it actually costs.
Now building a team and firm that lives beyond its founder, Neil continues to uphold the values of his Air Force service — integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all he does. He and his wife are raising their three daughters in Richmond, TX with Jesus Christ as their guide.
Integrity First
What we find is what we report. The client's interest shapes every observation — not the agent's timeline, the builder's relationship, or the seller's preference.
Service Before Self
Borrowed from the Air Force. Applied every morning. Every client, every property, every report — regardless of size, price, or ease.
Excellence in All We Do
The standard doesn't change by market, by price point, or by who's watching. The report that goes to a $180,000 buyer gets the same precision as the one that goes to an institutional lender.
What clients say when
the inspection actually matters.
"Neil was extremely professional and did a fantastic job on my home inspection. I was highly impressed with his level of detail — he even included photos to point out areas of concern which greatly helped the buying process."
Google Review"He was able to find code violations and other problems the builder overlooked. Thanks to his findings the builder made repairs needed to make our future home safe and structurally sound. I can't express my gratitude enough."
Google Review"Neil's professionalism, expertise and kindness are unparalleled. He was punctual, thorough and provided the report within an hour of finalizing the inspection. His rates were more than reasonable and he was very flexible with my schedule."
Google Review We're growing.
Join the team or
the network.
Imperial Pro is actively building beyond its founder — bringing on inspectors who share the standard, real estate professionals who want a partner they can trust to represent their clients well, and client experience talent that understands what service actually means.
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