Ready for Good provides reliable, affordable main line sewer inspections for homeowners, realtors, and property professionals.

Why in the world are we doing that?

For three years, we've been able to provide job readiness training through our nonprofit furniture store, where youth gain their work experience, develop soft skills, and mature through the guidance of positive adult mentors. But while this experience builds confidence and responsibility, it rarely leads directly to a living-wage career.

The reality is, many of the youth we serve struggle to finish high school, less than 5% complete college, and most don't have the kind of family support that helps with getting a first apartment, navigating vehicle repairs, or finding steady, good-paying work. That led us to ask:

What kind of business could we start that trains youth for a real, sustainable career—without requiring a 4-year degree—and that's practical, learnable, and pays well?

Sewer scope inspections checked every box.

It's a niche service with growing demand, it pays a living wage, and it's relatively straightforward to learn and teach. Most importantly, it gives youth a real shot at financial independence—and that's why we started this second enterprise.

This mission is what sets us apart. Every inspection supports our youth training initiative, Sewer Inspections for Good, affectionately known as "Sewer Rats."

We don't mind a little dirt, and we don't take ourselves too seriously. There's something kind of awesome about turning the grossest, grittiest work into an opportunity for dignity, mentorship, and skill-building.

Through this program, we train 2-3 youth each year in a 6–12 month paid apprenticeship, offering hands-on experience, mentorship, and a pathway into a skilled, high-demand trade.

Our founder Dr. Addison Shockley personally leads all inspections and has youth shadowing him who are learning the trade.

Addison is InterNACHI certified, trained by local inspectors with over 30 years of experience, and mentored by Michael Wicklund, one of the original pioneers of sewer scope inspections in the U.S. He uses the industry's highest-quality cameras and equipment and provides beautiful, easy-to-read reports, delivered within 24 hours of the job being completed to your email. Our reports include clear, high-resolution video and images, plus expert recommendations—so buyers, agents, and sellers know exactly what's going on underground.

And because we're a nonprofit, all proceeds go directly to our mission of youth mentorship and job training. That means your inspection dollars go further when you choose us. You get peace of mind about your sewer line, and you get to help young people build better futures.

Ready to schedule an inspection? Email inspections@readyforgoodks.org, or text Addison at (323) 873-4818 to set one up!

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