FLETCHER INSPECTIONS LLC

I have used Fletcher Inspections three times over the past nine years. Twice for homes in Michigan and most recently for a home in Ohio--yes, Fletcher can inspect in both states! Fletcher once saved me from buying a bad home--he found mold, carpenter ant damage, and water damage! In the two homes I purchased, with a clean bill of health, Fletcher thoroughly inspected the homes and wrote a very detailed and well documented (with many photographs) report. He also provided great advice on home maintenance. It's also great that the owner, Jeff Fletcher, peer teaches around the country--he and all his employees know their stuff! There is no one better!

Great. Thomas was a very thorough and friendly inspector. He was patient and answered all of my questions as a first time homeowner. Would recommend him.

It went well - detailed and thorough job.

Tom C. did an awesome job, he was really thorough and took his time to show us and explain different things. He didn't see any mold, so didn't do any of the testing but explained the radon tests and was very knowledgeable. I couldn't be happier with the service.

Kenny did a very thorough inspection of the home and provided us with a lot of helpful feedback and a comprehensive report. Far better inspection than we experienced during our last home buying process. Would highly recommend. Was also willing to schedule the inspection on very short notice.

Jason did an excellent job overall. He was punctual on that day and did the pest inspection beforehand. Then he inspected the whole house thoroughly. He had a lot of insight about different issues in the house and explained to me. He is pretty cautious about some potential issues and suggested us hire a contractor to further analyze. Overall, I am satisfied with his inspection.

Provider did a pretty thorough job of looking around and through the house, and formatted information pretty well, by both showing me all of the notes he had on potential issues with the house as well as photographing them and providing a pdf describing all the issues with photos. My problem has mainly to do with how his opinion of the severity of issues has panned out since the inspection about a year ago. Namely, the inspector insisted that none of the issues he'd described would require and quot;major repairsand quot; meaning repairs costing in excess of $1,000. However, Getting a new electric panel, which he'd said I should do and I did within the first couple months, cost over $1,000. Additionally, the molded-out hole in the ceiling of the garage, which he'd also mentioned as an issue to look at, was indicative of a leak in the roof I got fixed (along with the ceiling); only an isolated part of the roof had to be replaced, but all told that repair cost over $1,000 as well. Further, an issue that he pretty much glossed over is looking like it will cost me soon. The seller installed two skylights in the house, and this seems to have been done imperfectly, as the seal between the skylights and roof is not tight. As a result, the slight leaks around the skylights may force me to replace the whole roof soon (within a year from now) as opposed to when the roof would normally need replacing, not for another 5-10+ years at least. Given the poor job estimating the costs of repairs necessary for the home, I wouldn't recommend going with this provider.

see the above description. it was a terrible result.

Had a great experience with our inspector. He was prompt, thorough and provided tons of insight into my questions. He found little repairs that were important and we were very happy with the entire experience!

TERRIBLE. Jeff Fletcher performed the inspection of the home and found nothing wrong. We ended up buying the home and had to COMPLETELY GUT the home. There were numerous severe roof leaks that should have been obvious from the lack of flashing throughout the rooftop and many black water stains on the ceiling of the attic. The ceilings and walls were full of mold and mildew. In addition, there was an obvious issue with the overhead ceiling beam. Jeff Fletcher said it was cosmetic. The whole ceiling had to be removed because it was a major structural issue. We trusted his professional knowledge and boy were we taken... Jeff Fletcher drives around in a fancy truck advertising his inspection business - don't buy it: he hasn't a clue what he's doing.

Very punctual and professional for our house inspection

Patrick showed up on time. He wasn't afraid to light a hot water heater or put up an electrical panel for safety. He pointed out issues such as lead based paint and asbestos insulation. He gave cost estimates on fixing problems and wasn't afraid to give his opinion on what his views were on the house or neighborhood or how to deal with the bank. Really the only negative at all was the price. I had misunderstood the price quote initially and thought it included radon and pest. Turns out those were in addition to the price. After re-reading the email correspondence I realized it was my mistake. Since Patrick was the first home inspector I had used in Michigan, and based on my experience with Patrick, I decided to go with a much cheaper inspector when I had another home inspector. I was sorely disappointed, even though the second inspector was about half the price of Patrick; it was not worth the price. I spent $450 on the second home which was much bigger and Patrick had quoted me $800. The $450 on the second home was only worth about $50 and I'm sure I would have felt like I got my $800 worth with Patrick. Don't make the same mistake I did. Pay the money, it's worth it.

I previously had and quot;The Buyer's Inspector, LLCand quot; perform a home inspection on a house that due to the inspection I ended up not getting. The house I had and quot;FLETCHER INSPECTIONS LLCand quot; inspect was much newer and the price was much cheaper than and quot;The Buyer's Inspector, LLCand quot;. I figured how bad could it be, they get good reviews on Angie's List and they had good certifications. Well I can say that it was $450 flushed down the toilet. The quality of work would be what I would expect from a home inspector that a Realtor recommended. He was not through at all, would not turn on circuit breakers due to and quot;liabilityand quot;, did not check to see if the dishwasher worked, did not check toilets (I discovered later that the master toilet was very loose), did not check water pressure, did not go into all the attic, did not inspect the furnace (discovered that besides the electronic filter there was a 10 year old filter in the furnace that was forgotten on install), hot water heater, or any mechanicals in the basement (I discovered later that the water softener had a broken drain port). The inspection report was not complete (items not marked), about the only useful information that I received from the inspection was that I had a bad outlet and how to clean marks off the counter tops. This is my worst experience ever with a home inspector. Please do yourself a favor and pay the extra money for and quot;The Buyer's Inspector, LLCand quot; at least you won't feel like you just wanted the money.

I was extremely pleased with Derek's services. He performed a very thorough inspection and made sure I knew of all the possible pitfalls of this serious "fixer upper" I'm purchasing. He even found two gas leaks which were immediately reported. I would HIGHLY recommend Fletcher Inspections.

I used Matt St. Lawence for my inspections and he was a great guy to work with, you never felt like he was pushing you around on any questions or concerns, exremetly knowledgeable. Inspection normal takes about 2 hours they gove over every inch of the property. Looking for anything that might come up in the next few months to next few years. They give you a great report that shows everything that is wrong or needs attention. Price is a little high but you get what you pay for. It is worth every pennie.

Dan Potter did a great and thorough job. He explained everything he was doing and answered all my questions. However, although they offer a pest inspection they are not exterminators and although they identified some possible wood boring insect activity they could not identify exactly what was causing the problem or the extent of the problem. SO then I had to have a separate pest inspection anyway. Based on this experience I would suggest hiring a separate pest inspector in this case or in any case. Lesson learned.

From the beginning to the end, Fletcher Inspections and in particular our home inspector, Dan Potter, was excellent in every way. He arrived before we did and had already started the inspection. He took his time with us (4 hours) and showed us step-by-step every problem in the home. He answered all our questions and educated us about future maintenance needs. As first time home buyers, his expertise, professionalism and eye to detail was greatly appreciated. I highly recommend Fletcher Inspections and know that you would be very satisfied selecting them as your home inspectors.

Jeff was punctual and very professional. He was meticulous, and found several issues that directly impact my home purchase. He went out of his way to explain all the repair options in plain terms, and provided a detailed electronic report. Best money ever spent.

They were very professional. I was very happy with them.

Full Disclosure: I am a first time home buyer. I was given the names of several home inspection companies by my real estate agent and started to do some research online. I really liked the setup of Fletcher Home Inspection's website, which provided a list of not only their services, but a page which provided pictures and names of their inspectors, along with a brief bio on each inspector. I gave them a call after 5 or 6 and a friendly lady answered the phone and walked me through what all goes on with the home inspection and answered all of the questions that I had. I was concerned because they are based in Saline and the house I was looking to get inspected was in Royal Oak. She assured me that the distance was not a problem and was able to schedule an inspection for only 2 days later; she even told me the name of the inspector who would be doing the inspection. Our inspector, Derek, showed up a few minutes before the scheduled time that afternoon, which was great. He was incredibly knowledgeable and likable. The lady I spoke to previously at Fletcher let him know that I was a first time home buyer and did not know what all to expect. He said that he was going to try to make the inspection fun, and jokingly warned me that he was going to give me more information than I had anticipated. He encouraged me to ask questions and he was able to explain everything in a very understandable way. He took me through every aspect of the inspection process and showed me everything that he found in his inspection, along with how to fix the problems that were there. It might sound surprising, but I actually had a good time during the whole inspection process. The inspection was around 3 hours, I think. At the end of the inspection, Derek reviewed his report on the house, which was on his laptop computer. When he was done reviewing the inspection with me, Derek gave me some extra literature to take home. After the inspection was over, I felt a lot more confident about the house and far more knowledgeable than when I woke up that day. The next morning, Derek emailed a copy of the inspection to me. The report was very detailed and complete with color photos to detail the inspection notes. A few days later, I received a hard copy of the inspection along with other helpful information. I had a great experience working with Derek and Fletcher Home Inspections as a whole. They made this process very enjoyable and educational. If I ever need to have another inspection done in the Metro Detroit area, I will not hesitate to call them up again.