CITIES' INSPECTION SERVICE INC

Doug arrived early and got his ladders and gear in place so we could start off right away. He gave us many tips on the differences between new construction like this and the old homes we'd always lived in before. We learned what things to inspect for annually, how to increase ventilation, what to do if the heating felt uneven from the first floor to the second. He knew the latest codes and approaches to home building. He was very thorough. In addition, he was fun and personable. We received our written report in less than 24 hours. For one of the issues he found, I needed to find another service provider. I did not receive any referrals from Doug--I found this place on my own. When I explained the problem, they asked who had done the original inspection and I said it was Doug Hastings. The reply was, and quot;I know Doug. If Doug said there was a problem, then there is a problem.and quot; This tells me he is highly regarded by his peers. I would highly recommend Doug to anyone looking for home inspection services.

Doug has inspected two potential homes for us, one of which we actually purchased. He enjoys what he does and it shows in the quality of his work. He is thorough, complete, and very punctual. He provides a comprehensive report of the inspection and takes the time to make sure you understand it. Additionally he is very knowledgeable about the housing and construction industry in the Twin Cities and can be a reference for other services that we can trust. We've enjoyed working with Doug and recommend him to anyone!

Doug went through the house, thoroughly inspecting every aspect of the
house from the foundation up to the roof. Doug was very knowledgeable
about current codes and about what is considered safe for the
homeowner. We wanted to make sure that there were no issues with the
home that would affect the sale, or the homeowners who chose to purchase
the house.
Doug's knowledge, thorough attention to detail, and calm manner put me at ease.
He took his time to explain in detail to me every aspect of the
inspection, so that I would understand and be knowledgeable myself!
They
offered online scheduling, and I could access my reports and pay my
bill online, which were all extremely convenient for me as well. I
can't say enough good things about Doug, as well as Julie (who works
behind-the-scenes to keep his schedule and all communication flowing,
which was also tremendous).

Doug was recommended to us by our realtor. He performed an inspection of the home we had agreed to purchase. We received a 30-page report outlining all aspects of the structural and mechanical features of the home. Doug's report was incredibly thorough, and provided us a to-do list of things to address with the seller before closing. We would definitely recommend Doug.