High Tech Home Inspections

They performed an inspection for the buyers on the home we are selling. I question the general knowledge of Mr. Donnelly who performed the inspection, or they were working in conjunction with the buyer to get a price reduction. Some of the items noted were a non-working lantern. It's a candle holder. For a wax candle. Not sure why we would need a licensed electrician to repair it. They also noted that our garbage disposal was working fine but would recommend that we have a licensed plumber disconnect it since we shouldn't have one with a septic system. And that is correct. Which is why we don't have one and never did. Interesting how it was working correctly. Our brand new smoke detectors were also cited for not meeting the standards of the new law that went into effect last year. When I purchased them I brought them to the office of the State Fire Marshall to make sure they met the new code and they did. When I saw that in the report I was concerned and took one right away to our local firehouse and they assured me that they are correct. So either he didn't really look at them, or he doesn't know what he's talking about. Also cited was that our ridge vent was not properly installed and there was tar paper blocking it. I just had a roofing contractor come out this morning and he was completely perplexed. He took pictures to show me that what the inspector deemed as a blocked ridge cap, was in actuality the underside of the cap and screen mesh. I could go on and on, but I think my point is clear. While there certainly were some issues, (what home doesn't have some), it was hard to trust anything that was in the report. We lost the sale because we refused to fix things that were not an issue. If a future buyer chooses this company they will be told to find someone else, as this company will not be welcome back on our property. MP

Scott was very professional and detailed in the home inspection. He told me all of his findings in great detail and who to contact if there were any major issues. Because of Scott's great detailed inspection, I found all the major issues that my potential house had and I decided not to purchase the home. I am grateful for Scott's attention to detail and his professionalism.

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