Kevin Vargo joined H&J Freile in 1996 and became its President in 2023 upon the retirement of our owner and founder, Joyce Zimko. Kevin continues to perform home inspections, pool inspections, EIFS/Stucco testing, and indoor air quality assessments including mold, asbestos, and other pollutants. Kevin is a graduate of the Professional Home Inspectors Institute and has a management certificate from Middlesex County College.
Kevin has successfully completed the EIFS Third Party Inspection Certification and Moisture Analysis training program and is a member of the Exterior Design Institute (EDI member #NJ-40) and is certified by the Moisture Free Warranty Corporation for EIFS and stucco inspections (Certificate# 1096). He is a Council Certified Microbial Consultant (CMC), which is a Board-awarded certification through the American Council for Accreditation Certification (ACAC), an organization which provides third party certifications to qualified individuals. Kevin is a Certified Pool Operator / Inspector through the Pool and hot Tub Alliance. Kevin is also a New Jersey licensed radon measurement technician. He is a certified Level 1 Thermographer and is trained in the use of thermal imaging. He is also an EPA-approved Asbestos Building Inspector and is approved by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission as a continuing education instructor for inspection issues.
Kevin provides community outreach and education to those involved at every level of a real estate transaction. Kevin has over 20 years of experience in the construction and building inspection industry. Kevin is actively involved in maintaining the highest set of standards for the home inspection profession and is a three time past President of the Garden State Chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). He presently serves as the Chairman of the Complaints Committee for ASHI at the National level.
Kevin has provided numerous continuing education seminars and classes to home inspectors, attorneys, and real estate agents throughout New Jersey. In 2013, Kevin was awarded the John E. Cox member of the year award for contributions he made to ASHI at the local level. In 2017, he was awarded ASHI’s highest award for service to the home inspection profession, the prestigious Philip Monahan award. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys boating, cooking, and country music concerts.
