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Preferred Property Inspections
Complete Home Inspection, Appraisal Real Estate Service, Radon Gas Testing,
About us
All inspections are performed by myself to make sure they are done correctly, completely and accurately. Always encourage the home buyer be at the inspection if possible but not required so that they can get all their concerns answered prior to the home purchase. My inspections are always performed to protect the home buyer from making a costly mistake. Payment is either cash or check, no credit cards are accepted. Each inspection is performed after the client signs a standard contract for doing the work. I have been licensed since 2007, license number is 103444. I also perform radon tests using Sun Nuclear 1027 radon monitors that must stay in the home for at least 48 hours with the results known when the equipment is picked up and taken back to the office. alternate websites: www.preferredhomeinspectionslondonky.com www.preferredhomeinspectionscorbinky.com Additional Service Areas: Portions Adair, Madison, Rockcastle, Taylor & Cumberland Counties.
Business highlights
18 years of experience
Services we offer
Home inspections; radon testing
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Reviews
5.081 Reviews
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Ibad R.
Apr 2022
It went better than I had hoped. He checked everything he possibly could (more than I expected) and has quite a bit of knowledge on everything. He explained things to me in a way I could understand and answered all of my questions. The inspection was in the morning and I had the report before the evening.
Response from Preferred Property Inspections
"Great customer to work with. He wanted to know everything about the property and was willing to stay with me during the inspection and wanted to learn."
Elsa D.
Aug 2021
Wonderful--Charles was delightful to work with and lead me through his inspection of the house, teaching me things to look for in the future myself whenever looking at future homes. He is a talented man whose expertise is undeniable. Punctual, polite, and definitely first-time homebuyer friendly. I would recommend his services to everyone I know in the Somerset area.
Response from Preferred Property Inspections
"Great customer and great person to work with. Loved helping her make an informed decision. Hope to help her again in the future."
Misty T.
Jun 2021
Mr. Collins is one of the most thorough inspectors I’ve seen.
Response from Preferred Property Inspections
"It is easy to help people that want help with their home purchase."
Brittany G.
May 2021
As a first time home buyer I had concerns and questions regarding the entire process of potentially owning a home. Charles went above and beyond to walk me through his entire process, why he did what did and what he looked for. He is very thorough, very professional and genuinely made me feel at peace with choosing him for the job. I would highly recommend him!
Response from Preferred Property Inspections
"Enjoyed working with this customer and spending time with her. She wanted to know everything she could about the property she wanted to purchase, something you do not find in many home buyers today."
Stanley S.
Feb 2021
Mr. Collins inspected a lake home we are looking at purchasing, and I am glad he did. (53-page detailed report) Mr. Collins is exceptionally detailed and will take the time to make sure it is done correctly. I would hire him again.
Response from Preferred Property Inspections
"I love working with a home buyer that is willing to spend a day checking out a property before making a purchase. The buyer was very informative and asked pertinent questions about the property."
Mark K.
Feb 2021
He was very thorough, and explained everything step by step.
Response from Preferred Property Inspections
"Great customer to work with. Wanted to know as much about the property as possible."
Jimmy R.
Aug 2020
I thought the inspection was very thorough and very professionally done . We would recommend Mr. Collins to anyone.
Response from Preferred Property Inspections
"It is always nice to have the customer at the inspection to get all of their questions answered. Very good customers and very nice people."
Rosa W.
Jul 2020
Our home inspection went great! Charles did an amazing good and educated us about issues he found. He was very personable, very knowledgeable and took his time explaining his findings. We would definitely recommend him. It was like meeting a new friend, he has already helped us out with local knowledge, as we are just moving to the area.
Response from Preferred Property Inspections
"It is easy to help people that know what they want and are willing to take the time to be at the inspection to truly find out what they are buying. Great customers that I truly enjoyed meeting."
Chester S.
Mar 2020
GREAT. Definitely recommend
Response from Preferred Property Inspections
"I appreciated that the customer could be at the inspection and that he was so knowledgeable concerning the construction of the property. All home buyers should be more involved in the home inspection process and trying to find out about the property they wish to purchase."
Scott L.
Jan 2020
The inspection went as expected.
Response from Preferred Property Inspections
"I really like helping customers especially this customer find out all the information they need to make an informed decision about the property they want to purchase."
Kim P.
Oct 2019
Mr. Collins with Preferred Property Inspections (PPI) did an exceptional job, and I'm very pleased with his thoroughness and dedication. He takes his job very seriously, and his goal is to make sure you have full knowledge of potential issues and have no surprises. However, his approach is not be for everyone. IF you're the type of homeowner who wants to have thorough, detailed knowledge of everything that could be an issue with your home, call PPI. If you appreciate conscientious, meticulous home maintenance and work ethic that does not include cutting corners, call PPI. If you just need a quick, cheap inspection pass move along to someone else. However, the highest recommendation I can offer may be the fact that real estate agents and lenders recoil in horror when you mention he's inspecting a home. You may hear an agent or lender squawk loudly that he "scares people" and "ruins deals," but take this with a grain of salt and consider the source. He's looking out for you, the buyer. The lenders and agents ultimately are looking out for themselves and their bottom line. The more you pay for a house, the more they make. PPI is looking out for your interests only. Other home inspectors will spend a couple hours and not even ask if you want to be present. Mr. Collins prefers you attend the inspection with him. He spends much more time than other inspectors and explains everything as he goes. And if there's a problem I'm convinced he'll find it. I have no doubt that many a purchase contract has been renegotiated after his inspections. I, for one, would much rather "ruin a deal" so I don't end up with a problematic house.
Response from Preferred Property Inspections
"What a great review, I really appreciate your message to anyone willing to take the time to find out the type of person they want to do their home inspection by checking out reviews or testimonials from other people that have gone through the home purchasing process. I really appreciated the fact that my customer was willing to be at the inspection and ask pertinent questions during the process. Thank you very much."
Eric E.
Oct 2019
This is my first venture into purchasing a home, and I couldn't have asked for a more informative and thorough inspection of the property. Before I had questions Mr. Collins gave me answers. Through the inspection we were able to find potential issue that could grow into larger problem, and Collins was able to offer solutions and comments on the condition and age of the home. I would certainly approach Collins for another inspection for the future. Worth the cost of the inspection, and gave me more information to return to the seller with.
Response from Preferred Property Inspections
"Buyer was able to be at the inspection which I always recommend and was very easy to help. Thanks for letting me help you with this home purchase."
Jim V.
Sep 2019
As a buyer the inspection is the only mechanism to make sure the house is what you hope it is. A bad report on a house is not a bad thing but a good thing. It was good to find out we have someone with our best interest in mind.
Response from Preferred Property Inspections
"The price was high because there was a detached building with a partially finished living area on the top floor. The customer was great to work with. I hope they find the house of their dreams and that I get the opportunity to help them make an informed decision about the property."
David T.
Sep 2019
Charles arrived just as promised, and exceeded my expectations. He was very thorough, and I felt he examined every accessible areas, as well as those that were not easy to access (roof, attic, under stairs, etc.) I felt like I had a very complete picture of the condition of my future home, and was able to take the issues that were uncovered in the inspection to the home sellers, and request that the issues be fixed. Charles has answered every call and email when had questions. I would use him again without hesitation, and highly recommend him to those in need of a competent, reliable home inspector.
Response from Preferred Property Inspections
"Mr [Member Name Removed] has been great to work with. he has contacted me anytime he had a question. would love to N have had the opportunity to meet him but he could not be at the inspection."
Jennifer W.
Aug 2019
Charles was very easy to work with. Answered my call immediately and was there next business day to inspect the house. He was very detailed and worth the money.
Response from Preferred Property Inspections
"It would have been nice to have the customer at the inspection but sometimes they can't make the trip. I try to give them more detail and more pictures to make sure they get all the information they need to make an informed decision. Great customer to work with, always need more customers just like this one."
Kathy G.
Aug 2019
Great, very informative.
Response from Preferred Property Inspections
"Buyers could not be at the inspection but I really appreciate them trusting me to help them with their home purchase in Kentucky. Very good customers with very good questions. Glad I was able to make a difference in their lives."
Elizabeth B.
Aug 2019
Fantastic! Mr. Collins was super nice and allowed us to meet throughout the inspection to go over his findings. He showed us personally what needed fixing, offered his recommendations, and people to do the job. We have already been working with his recommendations which have been outstanding. His report with pictures was thorough. We would definitely recommend to others.
Response from Preferred Property Inspections
"Great customers to work with, glad they could take the time to be with me during the inspection. It is always better for customers to be at the inspection to ask questions, it does take longer but I am there to make sure the customer gets all the information they need to make an informed decision."
Lorraine V.
May 2019
This is the 2nd time I have retained the services of Preferred Property Inspections. Charles is professional, on time, provides immediate feedback and an excellent report with photos, the same or next day, which is amazing. He is genuinely concerned, detail oriented and helpful. I highly recommend his services and would hire him again.
Response from Preferred Property Inspections
"I want to thank this customer for her support and the business she has sent my way. I always want to help my customers make an informed decision before they purchase any property."
Frank K.
Nov 2018
Great! Showed up on time an was started when I got there.
Response from Preferred Property Inspections
"It always helps when the customer is willing to be at the inspection so that all their questions can be answered. Happy to help someone that wants to know all about the property they want to purchase."
Christine S.
Sep 2018
Excellent. We are moving from out-of-state, and needed a fair and expert opinion on a home we wished to purchase. Mr. Collins was an answer to prayer; he gave us an expert evaluation, fast and thorough, and I do mean thorough, not a dust bunny or other problem was left out. He did an outstanding job, answered all our many questions with patience, humor and much knowledge.
Response from Preferred Property Inspections
"Great customer, very interested in finding out all aspects of the home they were interested in purchasing. I want to thank them for their business and the opportunity to help them make an informed decision."
Leslie H.
Jul 2018
Charles is very professional and thorough. He encouraged me to be there during the inspection so he could explain his findings. I appreciated the knowledge he shared with me. I would definitely recommend his company.
Response from Preferred Property Inspections
"Very nice women, very interested in finding a home without issues that could not be addressed easily. Home buyers that are willing to attend and spend the time to find out about the home they are interested in buying are the type of customers I respect."
Paul E.
Jul 2018
Best experience possible! This gentleman was recommended by a lady my wife works with. She used him for a home inspection prior to purchasing her home. She spoke very highly of his methods, professionalism, and thoroughness. We were certainly not disappointed! Very punctual and professional. He said he was thrilled to have me with him as he did the inspection as he intended it to be a learning experience for me and he encouraged me to ask lots of questions along the way. He went over every possible inch of the home inside and out. His report is as thorough and complete as it could possibly be. He made it clear that he worked for me. Not the sellers and certainly not a real estate agent. Everything he did was in my best interest. I cannot recommend this inspector more highly! Do yourself a favor and contact him as soon as possible if you are buying a home.
Response from Preferred Property Inspections
"Anyone buying a home should have a home inspector that works for no one else but the buyer. I have always done inspections as if I was doing the work for myself and I always want to know everything possible about the home before making a huge investment in time and money. I only do one a day so that I do not have to rush through the inspection and take my time to make sure the customer has all the information they need. Great customer to work for, very eager to learn."
Helen M.
Jun 2018
My elderly uncle hired a contractor to perform some remodeling on his home. The contractor repeatedly asked to be paid the balance on the work without having actually completed it. I live in Florida and the home is in Kentucky. I hired Preferred to do a home inspection with particular emphasis on the remodeling work. The inspection was completed promptly and very thoroughly. When I explained our situation, he accepted the assignment and traveled quite a distance to inspect the home for us. His report was completed and sent to me the same day. I was treated very well by Mr. Collins and he helped make an unacceptable situation much better. I highly recommend him for any of your home inspection needs.
Response from Preferred Property Inspections
"This customer was certainly taken advantage of by her contractor as far as I could tell by the quality of the work that was done. It is a shame that we have contractors that will do this to older people but it happens all the time. Very glad I had the opportunity to help and work with a very nice lady and family."
Shondra N.
Jun 2018
My husband and I have used Mr. Collins twice during our home buying process. He does an excellent job explaining problems with the home as well as what needs to be done to repair the home. If the second home falls through due to needed repairs we will hire him to inspect the next home we attempt to purchase!
Response from Preferred Property Inspections
"Love working for customers that are willing to attend the home inspection and ask appropriate questions to find out all the information that they need to know before investing their money on a [Member Name Removed] property. Great customers and great people to work for."
Dennis M.
Jan 2018
Mr. Collins is very professional and knowledgeable in the inspection process. Mr. Collins wants to make sure that you understand any defects he finds and the proper way to correct the defects.
Response from Preferred Property Inspections
"Second time that I have gotten to help this customer find a home to purchase. Love working with them and hope to again in the future."
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FAQ
Preferred Property Inspections is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.
Yes, Preferred Property Inspections offers free project estimates.
No, Preferred Property Inspections does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Preferred Property Inspections does not offer a senior discount.
No, Preferred Property Inspections does not offer emergency services.
No, Preferred Property Inspections does not offer warranties.