IHI Home Inspections
About us
As an Atlanta home inspector, I provide honest and accurate home inspections for the home buyer and seller. When purchasing your new home, make sure you hire a well qualified and trained home inspector to help you make an informed decision on one of the largest purchases you will ever make. We are please to offer radon testing, pool and spa testing, home energy audits and pre listing home inspections. Our job is to make sure that you dont end up with the Money Pit. We help home buyers have piece of mind and we help the home sellers sell their home faster with less hassle in the current Atlanta housing market. Visit http://www.IHIHomeInspections.com to schedule your Atlanta home inspection today! Call us today to find out how we can help you make an informed decision about the home you're thinking about purchasing! It doesn't matter the age of the home, we always find issues that can help you negotiate a great deal.
Business highlights
Emergency services offered
18 years of experience
Services we offer
commercial inspections, home inspections, infrared services, pool and spa inspections, prelisting home inspections, radon detection, recallchek, warranty inspections & roof inspections.
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
4.619 Reviews
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Abbie M.
Oct 2014
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Alyssa M.
Aug 2013
From the staff that answers the phone to the crew coming out to perform the inspection, to the final report - you will not find a better and more caring home inspection company than David Lelak and IHI Home Inspections. When we do decide to purchase another home - we will call no one else than IHI.
Do yourself a favor - no searching needed. Call IHI Home Inspections. We will be passing their names to anyone we know in need of their services.
Thanks David and IHI - we were super impressed!
Aly McLain
Canton, GA
Do yourself a favor - no searching needed. Call IHI Home Inspections. We will be passing their names to anyone we know in need of their services.
Thanks David and IHI - we were super impressed!
Aly McLain
Canton, GA
Jill E.
Jul 2013
I used IHI Home Inspections to have a home I was planning to purchase inspected. They inspected the home, appliances, roof, basement, and radon. They did a full pre-buy inspection. There were numerous small things pointed out in the report that I understood and could fix later. One place I did not go with him was the attic. I bought the house trusting all was well. About 6mo later I had water leaking in the fireplace wall/chimney. I went in the attic, far end of the house where I would have no reason to go otherwise. To my surprise, the inner wall of the chimney had loose brick falling in (well over 100) .Clearly had been braced up. Looked at report from IHI, no mention of it at all. Called him over to look at it and he asked me what I was doing in the attic in the first place!!! Then he sent his daddy over to try and put out his fire. Apparently his dad built chimneys for a living, told me there was nothing wrong and could slap up a board there if I wanted! Basically told him to get out!! Called in a few companies for quotes and had the repairs done. Cost me about $3000. Sent a copy of cost to IHI and was told they wouldn't cover it, even though David said he was insured. I did finally get them to agree to give me a refund for the inspection cost, but had to chase them down for it for over a month!! Numerous calls and emails. I would NOT recommend this company. Just seemed a bit weasley and unprofessional to me.
Robert S.
Feb 2013
First off, due to complications with purchase of the home, I had to reschedule the inspection. Everyone was very easy to work with and I was rescheduled for the following Friday afternoon. David, the inspector, arrived early and got right to work, walking around the house and thoroughly inspecting the front porch which was deteriorating. The entire process was very thorough, far more so than I expected. He got up on the steep roof and walked every square inch, noting and taking pictures of every damaged shingle and fascia board. The rest of the house, from the basement to the attic, was just as thorough. He noted the serial numbers of all the appliances and equipment and provided a list of recalls in his report. As we progressed through the whole process, I asked many questions and even though I know I slowed him down, he never acted irritated or was short with me. He took the time to thoroughly answer each question, addressing my concerns, providing possible reasons for problem areas and things I could do to keep some issues from getting worse. When I thanked him for being so detailed, he responded that he approaches every inspection as if he were buying the house. Despite having a family emergency over the weekend, he still sent his report first thing Monday morning which had every picture he took, with descriptions and even arrows pointing to exactly what he was referencing. I would highly recommend IHI and will use them again for any future inspections.
Response from IHI Home Inspections
"Member, Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your home buying experience. Just wanted to quickly remind you about the RecallChek report that will notify you monthly if there has been any recalls on ANY of your appliances. You can add appliances or delete them for as long as you own the home. If you have any questions about the service don't hesitate to give us a call at 404-788-2580. We really enjoyed working with you!"
Reid H.
Dec 2012
Everything went really well with this company. They found several items that needed to be addressed with the seller of the home before we bought it. The provided a very thorough inspection and would recommend them.
Response from IHI Home Inspections
"Thank you so much for allowing us to provide your home inspection services. Don't forget to be watching for the Recallchek Report in your in box every month. Let us know if we can ever answer any questions for you at all!"
Jason B.
Sep 2012
I used IHI Home Inspections when we had our home inspected. They inspected the home, appliances, roof, and radon. They did a full pre-sale inspection. They did miss a few thousand dollars worth of stuff. It ended up costing me 3000 dollars worth of stuff at closing.
James V.
Sep 2012
I was very impressed with the completeness of the inspection along with the documentation provided, including pictures diagramming everything discussed in the report.
Response from IHI Home Inspections
"We appreciate the feedback. It is always rewarding to know that what we are providing, is indeed, helping our clients."
Keith J.
Sep 2012
Making the appointment was easy and enjoyable- the person I spoke with was cheerful and amusing. The inspector met me at the home and spent about 5 hours there. The current owner was home and said he was very thorough. He called me with the highlights of the report that afternoon and we had the full report emailed to us by the next morning, complete with photos of the issues found. The report was very detailed and informative. I would definitely recommend IHI and use them again.
Response from IHI Home Inspections
"Cheerfulness is definitely a plus! Thank you for responding, Member. We try to maintain a level of customer service that allows the client to feel... right at home."
Elizabeth P.
Sep 2012
The owner-operator of this company is a very nice and personable man. However, the actual home inspection was very poor. There was very, very little communication. During home inspections, an inspector should be letting you know what they are finding, seeing, etc. The only comments I received were that everything looked great and just before they left, he told me that the heater didn't come on. I expected to see only the heater on the inspection report, but instead found tons of things in the report in a format that was definitely the worst I've seen out the five home inspections I've had for homes I've purchased.
I honestly wish I had not hired them as I felt I would have had an easier time with the inspection repair addendum had I understood the report better. They were also the highest priced inspection company, which I paid thinking I would be receiving a higher level of inspection from this former 'contractor' owner. I was very mistaken.
Regarding the report itself, it is extremely basic. The picture descriptions lacked any detail and the 'stock' checklist under them were not detailed and actually difficult to match up to the pictures.They told me nothing about the appliances or estimated life expectancy of them, which most other inspectors will do.
I definitely would not use them or refer anyone I know to use them. They are extremely nice people and I wish they would go to a better report format as well as communicate during the actual inspection. I kept hunting him down and all I was told is that things were looking 'great.'
The assistant with him was a very young woman...maybe a daughter? She was young and I did feel this was very unprofessional to bring an assistant. I've never had an inspector bring someone with them, let alone have them looking at things in the home while they aren't around.
I honestly wish I had not hired them as I felt I would have had an easier time with the inspection repair addendum had I understood the report better. They were also the highest priced inspection company, which I paid thinking I would be receiving a higher level of inspection from this former 'contractor' owner. I was very mistaken.
Regarding the report itself, it is extremely basic. The picture descriptions lacked any detail and the 'stock' checklist under them were not detailed and actually difficult to match up to the pictures.They told me nothing about the appliances or estimated life expectancy of them, which most other inspectors will do.
I definitely would not use them or refer anyone I know to use them. They are extremely nice people and I wish they would go to a better report format as well as communicate during the actual inspection. I kept hunting him down and all I was told is that things were looking 'great.'
The assistant with him was a very young woman...maybe a daughter? She was young and I did feel this was very unprofessional to bring an assistant. I've never had an inspector bring someone with them, let alone have them looking at things in the home while they aren't around.
Response from IHI Home Inspections
"Member, We are sorry that your experience did not seem to equate to those of other clients we have had. We appreciate your feedback. We do want to clarify that David's assistant on your inspection would be thrilled to know she appears young enough to be his daughter. Given her small stature, we can see where this might have been an assumption. She is in her late-thirties and a proud mother of teenage children. She is considered an assistant at this time, as she is a "home inspector in training" with David. While we do not know how your other home inspectors operate, we do feel that a second set of eyes can help in the detection process. We are glad to know that you do appreciate the importance of obtaining a home inspection prior to purchase of a home, and hope that you find the perfect house to call home."
Gilbert P.
Apr 2012
David Lelak, the owner, did a great and thorough job of our home inspection. He went through each item, good and bad, with me and explained the work that would need to be done. He was extremely professional, and was on-site about 15 minutes early. I highly recommend IHI and David to anyone needing a thorough home inspection!
Response from IHI Home Inspections
"Member, we appreciate your kind words. It is always helpful to know what we did during the process that in turn helped you make an informed decision. We enjoy helping people, and are glad that we were able to help you!"
Michael C.
Apr 2012
On the day prior to the original appointment we had last minute conflicts, IHI Home Inspection was very understanding and prompt to reschedule for the upcoming weekend. Our appointment was set for Saturday 4/14 at 3pm, on the day of the inspection, the inspector showed up at 2:30pm and got started right away. He was dressed in clean work clothes, with all the equipment necessary. Very friendly and kindly responded to my questions. He was very thorough and systematic on his approach making sure not to miss any details; from electrical all the way to cosmetic details. As a female I was very pleased of his level of professionalism, I did not feel unsafe nor uncomfortable around him. Given that it was a SAturday we assumed the report would not be ready until Monday or Tuesday but to our surprise we received it today(4/15)! The report included detailed pictures of all the findings as well as recommendations on what actions to take, he also handed us business cards for professionals in the area to take care of anything in need of repair.
We had requested an air quality test, instead of performing a test he believed not necesary and make a profit from it, he explained he did not feel it was needed given that the house did not smell like mold and he had not seen any evidence of water damage. For payment he accepts cash (preferred), check or credit card. He gave us a 10% discount for being prior military!
We had requested an air quality test, instead of performing a test he believed not necesary and make a profit from it, he explained he did not feel it was needed given that the house did not smell like mold and he had not seen any evidence of water damage. For payment he accepts cash (preferred), check or credit card. He gave us a 10% discount for being prior military!
Lisa D.
Mar 2012
David did a fabulous job from beginning to end and did a great job explain the result of the inspection.
Response from IHI Home Inspections
"Member, we appreciate your response! We are glad that we could examine and explain the results with you. Thank you!"
Lacey P.
Mar 2012
I was overly pleased with the service. They did a thorough job and were very timely. I would highly recommend them.
Response from IHI Home Inspections
"Thank you, Member! It was a pleasure to provide our services for you. We appreciate your review!"
John G.
Mar 2012
The experience was fine overall. He did a good job and gave a good report.
Response from IHI Home Inspections
"Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback."
Christine B.
Mar 2012
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Response from IHI Home Inspections
"Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We are pleased to hear that you will recommend us to your friends. Let us know if we can ever be of help again."
LYNNE F.
Jan 2012
They were fine. They were very prompt with their service and responded with a timely manner.
Response from IHI Home Inspections
"Thank you for trusting us to provide your home inspection services. Price seems to come up a lot especially when it comes to home inspections. We find that it is very hard to compare especially since most people only have one experience with a home inspection. Our typically inspection usually averages 3 to 4 hours on site, with an additional couple of hours writing the report."
Sheila E.
Jul 2011
Very detail oriented and it took about 5 hours. Very good company and great service.
Response from IHI Home Inspections
"Thank you for allowing us to provide your home inspection services. We pride ourselves on being thorough. Please feel free to recommend us to friends and family."
Christine B.
Jan 2011
I have the highest marks. They are very professional, friendly, and thorough. Wonderful, wonderful experience! I highly recommend them.
Response from IHI Home Inspections
"Thank you so much for the kind words! We appreciate your trust in us to provide your home inspection services."
Christopher S.
Dec 2010
David contacted us several days before the inspection, and requested permission to begin the roof and exterior pass early, before meeting us. We agreed, and planned to meet him at 10AM at the property. The neighbors told me later he got there almost 2 hours early, and spent most of that time walking the roofs of house and unattached studio, checking the soffits, etc. and taking photos. When we met him at 10, he was extremely pleasant, proffesional and fast to get to work. He popped on some boot covers to keep the floor clean and kicked off some of the longer running tests; dishwasher run, oven heating cycle. He then began 'The Inspection', which probably should be capitilized when David is involved. He has an methodical approach that borders on Crime Scene Investigation (which I liked); a clockwise run starting right beside the front door, covering the whole house. I accompanied him into the attic, where he identified several minor issues. I then wished him well as he suited up and entered the crawl, spending about 35-40 minutes in there with camera and pad. Upon exit, we completed the assessment of the Studio building. Once done there, new booties go on, he got his laptop, uploaded his digital camera and began a photo review of his findings with Christine and I. His circular approach I mentioned earlier made it easy to 'keep track' of the photo progression and where things were in the house, roof and crawlspace. This lasted 30-45 minutes, with David patiently answering our questions, and indicating how these things would be presented in the report. The report arrived electronically in less than 48 hours, and it was a detailed report over 40 pages, and a photo summary report about half the size, which is great for a quick refresher of his findings. I really like the fact he doesnt overstep his role; when it comes to detailed electrical/plumbing matters, he is very capable at identifying code violations, but consistently recommended proffessionals be called in to evaluate the true cost/impact of the situation. We had both electricians and plumbers come out as a result of his findings, and had the costs of both (and repairs) covered by the seller. Since he let us know this the night of the inspection (that we should get experts before moving forward), we were able to schedule electricians and plumbers immediately and get everything done in a 10 day due diligence window in mid-December. What wasn't covered by the seller will be my To-Do list for several months to come. Christine and I are extremely pleased all around.
Response from IHI Home Inspections
"Thank you so much for such a great detailed review of our services. We are humbled by your kind words. We are so pleased that you enjoyed working with us for your home inspection. It is nice to know that we did the best job based on three home inspections!"
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FAQ
IHI Home Inspections is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
IHI Home Inspections accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
No, IHI Home Inspections does not offer free project estimates.
No, IHI Home Inspections does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, IHI Home Inspections does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, IHI Home Inspections offers emergency services.
No, IHI Home Inspections does not offer warranties.