Gregory Allen - Buyers Protection Group

With our 12 month new home warranty soon to expire, I reached out to several home inspectors that rated well on Angie's List. Due to a short turn-around time requested and it being the week of Memorial Day, several inspectors weren't available, or their costs were astronomically high (nearly double of what Greg charged). 

From start to finish, Greg was both professional and personable. He is very knowledgeable and made suggestions to better maintain the house.  He was extremely thorough and meticulous, spending 5 hours on his initial visit (all the while apologizing for taking so long, but I reassured him I was very appreciative of his level of detail and insights, and indulging in conversation).

Coincidentally, the same day of the inspection our A/C stopped working on the first floor of our house. Greg was genuinely concerned for our welfare (given the heat in NC), that he offered to and followed-up to return later that afternoon to try and diagnose the issue, even though that was out of scope for his inspection. 

In terms of the report, it was provided later that evening, as promised. It was straight-forward to read, succinctly written, and included photos of the problem areas.

I would highly recommend Greg and consider his services top notch.

Greg was awesome!  He was professional, punctual, and affordable.  He spent hours going through every nook and cranny of the home we were purchasing.  He was extremely knowledgable and incredibly thorough throughout the entire inspection.  He delivered the report within 24 hrs (on a Sunday no less!).  The report was detailed with descriptions, photos, and recommendations.  Truly a great experience!!

It was very easy to schedule our appointment.  Mr. Allen inspected every part of the house inside and outside.  We were happy with the home inspection and are closing on the house on Monday.  We would definitely work with Mr. Allen again.  Thank you.

Exceptional customer service.  Mr Allen arrived a few minutes early with everything needed to accomplish his job.  He was very professional and knowledgeable.  Based on Mr Allen's findings (termite and water damage, and multiple unprofessional repairs under the house), I decided not to purchase the property; saving myself tens of thousands of dollars to correct the problems.  I highly recommend Mr Allen and fully intend to use his services in the future.

On quite short notice we were able to schedule a home inspection of a very old home. Greg arrived on time and spent 6 hrs (yes six!) going through the home meticulously. He was very thorough and patient in explaining all the issues of concern. He also was very clear about the limitations of his own expertise, suggesting that we hire a structural engineer to evaluate several issues that he noticed. The report was thorough and timely, and the illustrations and descriptions will be helpful to us as new homeowners of an old home.

Greg arrived early and started with the exterior of the house. When I got there he showed me his finds up to that point. He was always very willing to answer my questions and also gave me good recommendations for the general maintenance of the house. You can tell he has a lot of experience and he was very professional during the whole process. I'm very satisfied with his service and I will easily recommend him to friends and family.

Greg inspected our rental property and I was very pleased with the results.  I found him to be responsive and professional.  The reports were detailed and timely.  The price per house was much more reasonable than other estimates I received.  At the end of the work, we sat down to discuss overall findings.  Greg offered to answer any questions I had moving forward.  I highly recommend him and wouldn't hesitate to use him again.

To be honest, Greg wasn't our first choice.  We had a tight timeframe to get an inspection done, and our first choice wasn't available.  We were purchasing a home that was 16 years old  and wanted to make sure the home was searched over with a fine toothed comb.
We called Greg, and he was very responsive and was able to fit us in.  When booking the appointment, you have to go through a call center which made a little leary at first (I was thinking big company = bad service), but Greg made himself available which made me feel much better.  When asked how long will you stay, he responded, "until you are happy."  Strong words, and he did exactly that.
Greg showed up early to our appointment.  He had already started and caught me up to what he had looked at prior to my arrival.  He checked nearly every inch of the house, and answered all of my questions.  I know some of them were stupid, but he treated everyone equally and always made sure I understood his answers.  He spent extra time looking at things that we had previously noticed while looking at the home.  Before we left, we recapped issues that we had found to make sure that notes I had taken matched his.  In total, he spent 6 hours inspecting the home.
He issued his report within 1 day of the inspection and gave the opportunity to proof the report again to make sure the report matched up to the issues found.  His report was detailed, contained color pictures, and left little room for misinterpretation.  As mentioned, he wasn't our first choice, but he was the best choice.
We would and have recommended Greg to friends, and we would definitely reccomend his services to others.

I had Gregory come out to do an inspection on a $3000 sq. foot new construction home.  He was extremely responsive and provided thorough inspection and full report to me promptly after morning inspection.  Moreover, I was doing my walk through of the home during the inspection and he offered valuable advice, insight, and encouragement.  He was a consummate professional and I wouldn't hesitate to call on his services again when necessary.

In the new home buying process, this was a breeze. For starters, he answered the phone immediately on the first call, no back and forth on messages. Following the call, he sent a .pdf outlining everything and we scheduled the inspection. This was on a new construction, so luckily not a lot had to be corrected. However, Mr. Allen was walked us through everything he found. Later that evening, I had a detailed report with photos in my email waiting for my review and to send to the seller. It was great! If you are in need of a home inspection, this is the way to go. Quick, simple and very affordable.

Greg Allen did a fantastic job and we would recommend him to anyone.  Greg responded promptly and thoroughly to my request for a quote.  He provided his agreement ahead of time so we had plenty of time to read it (it was quite reasonable).  He was very thorough and patient during the inspection making sure that we both understood both basic maintenance and safety items as well as all problems he observed.  The inspection was very detailed and Greg explained every step.  We learned a lot about our new home in the process, such as where shut off valves were, how the electrical circuits were routed (which outlets were controlled by which switches, etc.)   The inspection included both a home and a large commercial type building and Greg was comfortable with both.  We received the report the next morning and it was thorough and easy to understand.  Greg gave us a chance to review the report to make sure we agreed and understood everything.  While remaining completely professional, Greg was very pleasant to work with throughout our experience.

Responsive from start to finish. Greg gave us an estimate & scheduled an inspection on a home that did not work out. when we did find another property he was available w/o hesitation. We were able to schedule on our availability with ease. He allowed our questions during the examination & provided a lot of valuable information. The final report was thorough and prompt.

It was wonderful. Greg was already at the home when we arrived for our meeting. He did a very thorough job, spending 3+ hours on the 1400 Sq Ft home. His report was extremely detailed and included pictures for every issue. We will definitely use him again for any home inspection needs.

Gregory came out and performed the home inspection with clarity and was very thorough. He took the time to explain everything and was very easy to deal with. I had the choice to pay online. I got the inspection report with written details and pictures online as well. He performed a radon test for $125 additional which was optional. I wanted it done. I definitely would recommend him. Also, too the home inspection was performed on a Friday, within a few hours after the inspection was complete I was able to get the final report that same day!

This is my second home inspection in a month. The first was by First Step Home Inspections on the house I am selling. I was very happy with their services, but they were not available for a prompt inspection in the time frame set forth in the purchase contract for the house I am buying. Greg was highly rated on Angie's List, so I gave him a try and was not disappointed. The inspection was thorough. He climbed a ladder to check roof and gutter condition. He checked operation of most windows, found rotten wood in a number of places (not unusual), identified and photographed several little things the house needed fixing. Nothing major turned up in the inspection. Greg was personable and helpful to explain what he saw and give recommendations related not just to things he inspected but also to things we should consider with the house moving forward. He provided an online report the evening of the inspection which I printed to PDF with CutePDF. The report did not note the hot water temperature or a missing closet door we noticed, but noted a great many other things from bad light bulbs to necessary caulking, to minor roof damage. Because the report noted that there was no inspection of the water heater and made no mention of hot water temperature, I e-mailed and asked the temperature. I also asked about a missing closet door we'd observed when we were looking at the house pre-offer. He promptly arranged to return for an additional look at those things and within an hour after the follow-up inspection, had amended the report to indicate that water temp "is greater than 120 degrees." And he recommended lowering the temp to 120. He also added a picture of the space where a door is missing and noted the missing door.

Late Wednesday afternoon I called around for quotes on inspections for a 2300 square foot home built in the early 1900s. Quotes ranged from $300 to over $500. We chose this company because of the price and because they were available to do the inspection quickly (Thursday or Friday), which was critical. Right after we booked the appt, I received an email confirming everything, with an invoice and NC inspection agreement attached. On Friday morning, he was there right on time. We went around the exterior first, then into the basement, attic, out onto the porch roof, and throughout all rooms. Gregory pointed out all the issues and discussed them with us as we went. The inspection took 2 1/2 hrs. A few hours later, we received an email with a link to the inspection report online, where we could pay by credit card before reviewing the report (very convenient!). The report contained all the info we had discussed earlier, with lots of pictures. The website also had the option to print the report. I would definitely use this company again. Gregory was very professional and thorough, we received the final report very quickly, and the convenience of viewing the report and paying online was nice.

Things went very well overall. He also gave a discount for Angieslist member.

The full 36-page report included digital pictures to accompany all major observations, and includes much detail beyond the basics requiring repair. The report can be picked up directly from the 1st Choice web site, and can be paid for online, or you can pay by check. Gregory was prompt in making the report available within a few hours of the inspection, and he made a minor edit to the report quickly when requested. Overall I recommend 1st Choice for home inspections in the Triangle area, and I think other customers will find Gregory to be a thorough, professional and personable inspector.