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This Ole House Home Inspections

About us

Complete Home Inspections.I do all the inspections myself and I guarantee that I will give you my very best effort. That, along with my 100% Satisfaction Guarantee is my pledge to you. My reports are narrative in nature and written in plain language along with pictures so they are easily understood. Besides being Licensed, I am certified by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors and the American Association of Home Inspectors. Experiance and quality matter. Please see my website for more details - www.olehouse.com

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
21 years of experience

Services we offer

Complete Home Inspection Services.

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.929 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
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Prassanna S.
Mar 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
unknown

Bharat R.
Jun 2014
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
unknown

Anthony L.
Feb 2014
3.0
$650
asy to work with.  He at property before we arrived and just starting his inspection.  We walked with him & he commented on what he was observing.  We ran into outside HVAC equipment that he was hard-pressed to evaluate accurately and he suggested we should get a HVAC "guy to evaluate more accurately.  He did not go up on the roof, making his comments based on what he could see (with some device) from the ground.  Felt the roof should be evaluated by a roofer.  And the chimneys (noted some indications of problems he could not evaluate well) shoud be evaluated by a chimney guy.  Consequently never observed the state of a unobservable(from ground) roof that turned out to be a real problem.  He did spend several hurs here during which he had a pest guy and a pool guy (that was my added expense...and it was expensive) check those areas of possible concern while he continued to walk thru the home noting normal inspection items.  All in all I felt (having purchased & sold some 12-13 residences) that he was not much more sophisticated than I and, in many instances, not as well-informed as my son-in-law who is in insurance and has some experience in evaluating buildings.  All in all probably best in the less unique homes and  helpful to first time buyers. 
Response from This Ole House Home Inspections
"[member name removed], I’m sorry that you are not completely satisfied with the inspection I performed on your new home last July. I wish you had contacted me immediately since I work hard to have satisfied clients and a conversation may have helped you better understand the details in my report. A home inspection is a visual, NON INVASIVE evaluation of the performance of components in a home. The written report includes a description of any defects and recommended actions. It recommends any repairs that should be made and sometimes recommends that further evaluation be done by a person who specializes in the area of concern. (A good analogy is a physician who refers a patient to a specialist when further evaluation is indicated.) The additional evaluations can provide accurate estimates of needed repairs so you can negotiate and make informed decisions before you close on a property. I believe that my inspection went well beyond standards and my report provided pictures and concise recommendations and urges clients to take the recommended actions or consider their costs prior to the expiration of the contingency of your home purchase agreement. The following are direct comments to your review. Since for ethical reasons I cannot publicly quote items directly, I will summarize my recommendations: REGARDING THE HVAC SYSTEMS, the outside unit was natural gas fired and the heating element was housed under a cover to protect the flame from wind. Evaluation would have required removing parts of the unit which would be invasive. The section of the report dealing with your other HVAC indicates that these systems could not be evaluated since they were fuel oil fired and the fuel oil supply system was not functional. Further evaluation of all these systems was required. REGARDING THE ROOF, I did not go on the roof since I found multiple defective areas from my ground inspection (using binoculars) which negated any need to do so. That section of the report included a picture and stated that there were multiple sections of the roof that required evaluation by a roofer THE EXTERIORS OF THE CHIMNEYS showed extensive damage indicating potential problems in their interiors. Chimney interiors cannot be evaluated without special equipment. Few home inspectors have that equipment and none of them will perform that inspection without extra charge. Pictures which showed the extensive exterior damage were included and further evaluation was recommended. We had a preliminary phone conversation prior to your contracting for my services. At that time I explained that no home inspector performs pool inspections and recommended that you have it done to protect you from expensive pool repairs if any major defects were found. You agreed and hired the pool inspector yourself. I also said that I do not perform a wood destroying insect inspections and as a matter of convenience, I often schedule a third party to do them. You requested that I schedule that inspection. While some inspectors do wood destroying insect inspections, they charge an extra fee for this service. All my literature, including my Angie’s list profile, states that I have a 100% satisfaction guarantee and had you voiced your concerns at the time services were preformed, you did not need to pay me."

Kim C.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$475
Jim Rizzolo was on time and extremely thorough. He was very patient explaining things to me and even made recommendations for cost saving measures. He quickly turned the report around within 24 hours and took time to debrief with me to ensure all my concerns and questions where addressed. I will definitely use him again and strongly recommend Jim for anyone needing a thorough home inspection.

Louis E.
Dec 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Jim was there right on time and got right to work. He was very professional and courteous. Jim likes to talk a lot but it's words definitely worth listening to. He is extremely knowledgeable and can answer any question you have, the man is a walking home encyclopedia. We had the home report within 24 hours, which was extremely detailed.  I would hire him again in a minute and recommend him to anyone!

NAVED M.
Aug 2013
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Well

Emin E.
Aug 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Erin M.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$570
Jim performed a buyer's inspection for us and did a wonderful job.  He was thorough in his inspection and took the time to explain things to us along the way answering any questions we had.  Jim is not an alarmist, which helped tremendously because as first time home buyers, we were very nervous.  Jim does the inspection and radon, and had arranged a wood destroying insect inspection for us with Termite, Inc. Tom Ginefra performed the inspection and he was great as well.  We received reports from Jim and Tom the following morning after the inspection.
Unfortunately we are not moving forward with the home purchase, but we will definitely contact Jim for any future inspections.

Sathishkumar S.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$545
Jim was very prompt and professional and did a very detailed inspection.  Did a great job in helping me understand the aspects of the house and explained in detail the maintenance required to keep the property in good shape. Will definitely recommend.

Baraa A.
May 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$545
Good, Jim is great, he is very detailed . He takes his time and checks everything, he was great help in informing about everything he noticed, he explained to me what needed to be done to address all the issues he found. he sent the inspection report in very timely manner, he was on time and I am glad that I had him inspect my house.

Chris B.
May 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Antwaun C.
May 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$545
We hired Jim to do a home inspection on a house we were looking to buy.  We were a few minutes late for the inspection and Jim was already inspecting the property when we arrived.  Jim was great in walking us through the house and explaining things in a way in which we could understand.  He never made us feel like we were bothering him when we asked all our questions. As promised we received a detailed inspection report on the next day full with pictures and a Attorney Summary section.  He was very response to emails afterwards when we needed some advice on what to "push" for to have the sellers repair.  I would diffidently recommend Jim to anyone looking for a home inspector.

KAUSHAL P.
May 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
Excellent service! He was very knowledge, friendly and professional to work with, well priced and did a great job inspecting the house, plus he provided a very clean yet detail oriented report. Would certainly recommend him to others.

Pallavi P.
Apr 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
This was my first time buying a home and Jim was very patient as well as
knowledgeable. He was also not overly "excitable" about unimportant
things. he was quick to tell me that certain things weren't critical. He helped us understand what the consequences of getting something fixed versus not would be.
Our radon test was accidentally tampered by the seller's kids. Jim was kind enough to do it again at no additional cost.
He was very thorough in his report yet used simple language. I would recommend Jim.

Nancy L.
Apr 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$545
First time home buyer here and a nervous wreck as one can imagine. Jim is excellent!!!! Very knowledgeable, patient and kind! His review was very thorough. Loved that he strongly recommended my husband and I be there. We learned so much about our future home. He talked to us in a way that we could clearly understand what he inspected.He was not an alarmist which was great because first time homebuyers certainly can panick! The final product - his report - is excellent. Wonderfully formatted and very detailed. It will be our bible for the next few months. Hire Jim again?? without a doubt and I will recommend him to family and friends buying a house in the future. Thanks for making this process a little easier Jim!
Response from This Ole House Home Inspections
"[member name removed], Thank you for your kind words. Good luck in you new home"

Dana J.
Apr 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$545
Home Inspection

Ongeri O.
Apr 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$570
Jim arrived at the property a few minutes before the scheduled time and immediately began scoping the exterior of the property and the roof. Thus began a thorough analysis of the four bedroom colonial we were interested in buying. Jim spent roughly three hours going over all the systems, providing lots of feedback and advice along the way. Very personable and wise, he was really easy to work with. A very detailed report was issued electronically a couple days ahead of schedule, complete with pictures and all the recommendations that were mentioned during the inspection, giving us valuable information that we could use in our negotiations with the seller. Overall, he is in my opinion, what all home inspectors should be; prompt, thorough and honest. I would happily use his services again.

Sandra W.
Mar 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
My 21 year old daughter was purchasing a condo. We needed a home inspection asap as the closing date was pushed forward. I called 3 different companies that were referred. Not one bothered to call back even after repeated attempts on my part to contact them. It finally occured to me to try Angies list as I was a relatively new member & had not need such services before. 'This Ole House'was rated very well & was nearby. I call & got Mr. Rizzolo who was on a call with another customer. He assured me he'd call back as soon as he finished his call. I hung up expecting him not to call. However within a few minutes he called apologizing for the wait. He was so decent & knowledagble. I explained our situation & he promptly made an appointment for us within a few days. He was prompt in keeping his appointment.My husband, daughter & I met him at the condo. He inspected the condo & explained many things to my daughter. He gave us many useful tips concerning appliances, furnace etc. thru out the inspection. He quoted us a price & that was the price we paid, no surprises in that area. Also, something that was very important to me,he was a decent, nice man.No condescending remarks or rude behavior. It is rare for me to have someone in my home to do work & actually be a decent person. I would use him again in a heart beat. He just seem to really care about doing a good job. . I highly recommend 'This Ole House' & Mr Rizzolo.

Rachna P.
Feb 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
I had a wonderful experience with This Ole House Home Inspections. The inspector was really experienced and he really did a good job.

Mark L.
Feb 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$525
Jim was on time and process too kabout 3 hours to cover the whole 4 bedroom 3.5 bath house built in the 1930's.  He was very knowledgeable on all aspects of the house from the outdoors and drainage to indoor plumbing, heating and overall construction

Saurabh G.
Jan 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$420
Good work. He was punctual and did a thorough job.
Response from This Ole House Home Inspections
"Thank you for your kind words along with your review. I really appreciate your comments"

Marvia B.
Dec 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$325
After reading the positive reviews of Jim Rizzolo on this site, we hired him to perform our home inspection. Just as the other reviewers reported, he was friendly, punctual, and professional. We could not have had a more positive experience.

Heather A.
Nov 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$560
Overall it went very well and we are happy we chose This Ole House Home Inspections.  Jim did a much better job on this home inspection than our last home inspector did when we purchased our last home.  We would use him again and recommend him to anyone buying a home.

Michelle O.
Aug 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
Jim Rizzolo arrived and immediately got to work. He was very professional and thorough and did not get annoyed by all the questions I had. He even gave me very useful tips! The inspection took about 2.5 hours to complete. Within 2 days (granted my inspection was done on a Saturday), I received the very detailed inspection report which highlighted all the issues that JIm recommended be addressed. I would definitely recommend this company - Jim was great.

Janet S.
Jun 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$430
about every problem that needed attention.  He was also very understanding about my limited physical abilities (I have M.S.) and made allowances.  I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing a home inspection.
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This Ole House Home Inspections is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

This Ole House Home Inspections accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, This Ole House Home Inspections offers free project estimates.

No, This Ole House Home Inspections does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, This Ole House Home Inspections does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, This Ole House Home Inspections offers emergency services.

No, This Ole House Home Inspections does not offer warranties.