Top Line Home Inspections, LLC

Home inspection, Plumbing, Radon Detection & Reduction

This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.

About us

We deliver accurate, thorough, home inspections and total customer service to the Central Ohio area. We are members of the American Society of Home Inspectors, and adhere to their Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Angie's List members get $50 off all home inspections.

Business highlights

8 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

We offer complete home inspections (from foundation to roof and all components between) with fully illustrated report for reference, as well as radon testing and termite inspections (actually includes all wood-destroying insects).

Services we don't offer

We do not inspect pools or spas.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Reviews

4.9139 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
98%
4
1%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 51-75 of 139 reviews

Natalie W.
08/2020
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Sherman at Top Line was amazing. He was very responsive, easy to work with, and extremely knowledgeable. I would definitely work with Sherman again, and I highly recommend him.
Description of Work: home inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$780

Heidi R.
07/2020
5.0
pest control, home inspection, plumbing, structural engineer
  + 2 more
Top Line did my home inspection for a home I was buying in Columbus Ohio while I was living in New York The report I received was from a nail to the roof .Everything I needed to know about the condition of the home I am buying.Thank you Sherman from Top Line
Description of Work: Home inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Emily N.
07/2020
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Great. Sherman was on time, friendly, knowledgeable, and explained things well/thoroughly. I felt like he had my best interest in mind.
Description of Work: Home inspection, radon testing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

David S.
05/2020
5.0
pest control, home inspection
  + 0 more
Sherman was very professional & knowledgable- he was very meticulous in his review and pointed out all items large and small- including recommendationss. Timely in his written report,
Description of Work: Inspection of home being purchased- including radon testing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$715

Katy S.
04/2020
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Could not be more pleased with Top Line Home Inspection. Sherman did thorough work and clearly explained every finding to us in a way that we could understand. His reports are clearly organized with pictures and descriptions, and he provides excellent reasoning for his findings. Sherman is a professional through-and-through and we are so glad to have worked with him. We have no regrets for buying the add-on inspections (radon, energy score, etc) because they gave us information we were not expecting and helped us make a clear decision on purchasing the home. In addition to the actual inspection, the scheduling process was super easy and his office staff were incredibly friendly. Highly recommended!
Description of Work: Home Inspection, Radon Inspection, Home Energy Score, Termite Inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$717

Ginny B.
04/2020
5.0
pest control, home inspection
  + 0 more
Very thorough, detailed report. Costs include inspection, insect inspection, radon testing.
Description of Work: Home inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$618

Morgan L.
03/2020
5.0
pest control, home inspection
  + 0 more
I think he was extremely timely, nice and efficient!
Description of Work: Home inspection before purchasing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$518

Heidi M.
03/2020
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I 100% recommend Top Line Home Inspections. The home inspection was very thorough. Sherman discovered all of the underlying issues that this property had and, I was able to save myself from a very costly mistake. I am out of State trying to buy a home in the Columbus area. To feel confident that you have someone who is working for you and making sure that your interests are being protected is a great feeling to have. Thank you Top Line Home Inspections.
Description of Work: Home Inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$518

Kristi S.
02/2020
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Wonderful! We used Top Line Home Inspections, LLC to inspect a new home for my mom. Scheduling was very simple using the scheduling service, along with follow up emails. Sherman was extremely knowledgeable and diligent, spending over 2 hours checking the home (and this is a smaller home with no basement or upstairs). He explained things throughout the process and always asked if we had questions or concerns. We received a detailed report that evening. We are very confident that any and all issues were found. Considering the outstanding quality of service we received, Top Line Home Inspections was very reasonably priced. We absolutely recommend to anyone purchasing a home!
Description of Work: Home Inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Jon D.
01/2020
5.0
pest control, home inspection
  + 0 more
Sherman was very professional and thorough during our home inspection. He walked us through the entire process and explained any recommended repairs. In addition, his report was comprehensive and easy to follow. I would highly recommend him for your home inspection needs.
Description of Work: Home Inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$620

Yaskara A.
12/2019
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
It went excellent. They are very professional, timely and provide thorough detail explanations. I HIGHLY recommend this company for home inspection.
Description of Work: Condo Indpection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Chelsea S.
11/2019
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
We hired Sherman to do a home inspection for a house we were in contract on and he did a fantastic job! He was very thorough, explained things clearly, and was happy to answer any questions we had. So when we had to terminate that contract, we knew we wanted to hire him again when we found another house. The second time around he was just as thorough and still made sure to explain everything he saw. We hired Top Line Home Inspections to do a radon test as well the second time around, and when it came back high, they we were able to help us find the resources we needed to get that taken care of. We would definitely use Top Line Home Inspections again!
Description of Work: Home inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$385

Sarah C.
10/2019
4.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Good. Sherman is very knowledgable. His final written report was extremely detailed. The inspection he completed allowed us to prioritize repairs in a home we are purchasing.
Description of Work: Home inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ben S.
10/2019
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
This gentleman was not only an incredibly thorough inspector (unbelievably so), he was also really nice and fun to be around. I would use them again in a second.
Description of Work: Home Inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$618

Anika R.
10/2019
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Sherman was very friendly and professional. We are first time homebuyers so the process was very new to us. He made us feel comfortable immediately. He explained everything well in terms we could understand, and let us be a part of the process. I felt very comfortable asking him questions. I would definitely ask him to do a home inspection for us again.
Description of Work: Home Inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Geoffrey J.
08/2019
1.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
On March 23, 2019, I had Top Line (Sherman Hall) inspect a house my wife and I had under contract to purchase in New Albany, OH. Our realtor gave Sherman access to the house around 9am and we were requested to come after about 3 hours to hear what he had found in the home. Sherman is a very likable guy and seemed to do a fantastic job. He walked us through the list of findings and all were fairly easy fixes or stuff you expect in a 15 year old home. As my realtor said, he even used one of those moisture sensors to check for moisture. After a couple days, we receive a report from Top Line / Sherman that confirmed these were all fairly easy stuff to fix. We closed on the house April 29th. A couple weeks later, my dad came for a few days and we put him in a guest room we hadn’t entered since move-in day. At night, he likes to sleep with the window open. As he opens the window, he notices the window sill (bottom part of window) is completely rotten and the hardware for the window is essentially floating in place. It was Springtime and this was the first time we opened the windows and there were white wooden shades that were down for most of the windows in the house. We then begin to check out more windows. ALL of the casement windows (ones that swing out / not double hung) had issues. This is about half the windows in the house. Furthermore, opening the windows felt like they hadn’t been opened in a long time. Like they were stuck from the previous time they were opened and not opened recently for the inspection. In the inspection report, Top Line / Sherman noted “All accessible windows were operated and appeared functional at the time of inspection.” I specifically told him during the inspection to check the windows since New Albany is notorious for bad windows. I contacted him and he said he’d come to re-inspect the windows. June 4, 2019 Sherman comes out again and he inspects all 15 of the casement windows. He opens them all and admits he simply missed the windows during the inspection. To be fair, he offered to return my payment, but said the cost to repair them would be substantially more than the payment I gave him. This is where the situation goes horrible. During the initial meeting, I signed a lengthy document that I skimmed at best. It’s like reading an Apple waiver. In the document, there is a clause that limits my ability to recoup damages at 2x my payment to Sherman / Top Line. Sherman had his insurance company contact me and they said my damages are capped at 2x the payment. I have an estimate for the amount to replace the windows and its ~$35,000. Needless to say, this amount of money would have significantly influenced our purchase of the house and we were mislead by the inspection report. I am not sure we’ll end up going to court over the windows but I feel I have been taken advantage of by Sherman, Top Line and his insurance company. We are not litigious people and we expect certain things to pop up (like the $850 for the sprinkler that couldn’t be tested because the water was turned off or the AC unit that had no Freon and was $700 to fix). I would advise anyone using Top Line or Sherman to not sign any document that caps your damages. Pictures attached. Please note, these are some of the worse windows but how you could miss this is baffling to me. The last one is actually missing the bottom of the window. The previous owner just cut it out. Never mentioned in the inspection report.
Description of Work: Home Inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$700

Response from Top Line Home Inspections, LLC
I am sorry you are going through this, and I am truly sympathetic to your frustration. No one wants anyone to end up with an unexpected expense. I won't argue you point by point, because it won't help anyone, but I feel that since this is a public record, it's worth illuminating some of the limitations to the inspection process under which the inspection was conducted, and the report written and delivered. This was a visual inspection, conducted according to the Standards of Practice of the American Society of Home Inspectors, and while windows were indeed tested, they were not opened fully---they were opened enough to check that the mechanisms were functional, and during that process there were no visible indications of deterioration from the inside or outside. This is typical and customary, as exhaustive testing of components is simply logistically impossible during a home inspection---even a five hour inspection on this nearly 7000 square foot house. I do not have control over what a seller may be attempting to conceal with paint and patching, or what they may exclude from a disclosure statement, nor is that part of what any inspector is able to do. It is, however, a large part of why there are limitations on what I can reasonably identify during a home inspection. When we spoke in person at the re-inspection more than two months later, I indicated it MIGHT have been possible to see some of this damage IF accepted practice was to fully open all casement windows (and of course, if it had not been concealed by paint at the time of inspection). I did, and I do, feel badly that this is not something I was able to see. I know this is no comfort, and that me saying "I did what we agreed I would do" does not help you, but the reason the agreement is as exhaustive as it is---and the reason it points to the Standards of Practice that I follow---is to illuminate these very limitations of a visual inspection. Disclaimers are not satisfying, especially when you are on the spending end of window repair. No one wants to read lengthy agreements (mine is two pages) during an already hectic process of home buying, but some of the verbiage in that agreement and the associated Standards of Practice is to protect me and my business when the terms and limitations are not read or understood ahead of time. This is an unfortunate reality of many business transactions. Surely, we will not agree on this, and I do wish that I had been able to see this during your inspection, but I hope that you will try to understand that this was not negligence, but an unfortunate reality of what can be reasonably expected of a home inspection.

James N.
08/2019
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
We had a tight timeframe to have a home inspected prior to purchase. Sherman worked with us to meet our deadline. He was extremely professional and pleasant to work with. He explained his observations and concerns to us without treating us like idiots or geniuses. His inspection was very thorough and comprehensive, and I truly feel that his price was very fair.
Description of Work: Pre-closing house inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Rachel Z.
08/2019
5.0
pest control, home inspection
  + 0 more
Sherman did a wonderful and thorough inspection on our new home. He was an excellent communicator during the inspection, talking us through everything he did and explaining what we did not understand. The written report came very quickly and was clear and easy to understand. He was personable and professional and it was an overall pleasant experience.
Description of Work: Home inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Donna L.
08/2019
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Sherman was very professional and worked very hard to check out our new home. He talked with us during the inspection about any issues and what we need to do to resolve the problem. He was great. We had the inspection plus termite and radon inspections so those were extra.
Description of Work: Home Inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$568

Susan B.
07/2019
5.0
Every detail of the inspection was available to me ongoing verbally with the tech showing me how to find, operate, and potentially fix issues with items in the home. Pictures and final report were very detailed in explanation. You can see that the tech is into his job and 100% engaged in the work. No detail is overlooked.
Description of Work: Fully Home Inspection prior to purchase.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

elizabeth S.
06/2019
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Sherman was very professional and thorough in his inspection, he even came early! He explained everything in ways that we would understand. We asked for some advice on some remodeling we planned to do and he gave us advice on how to do so cheaper but still with quality.
Description of Work: Home inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$479

Response from Top Line Home Inspections, LLC
It was great to meet you guys, and I'm glad you got a lot out of the inspection process. All the best in your new home!

Matt M.
05/2019
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Our inspector, Sherman, was prompt, professional and willing to answer all questions. We would use him in the future for inspections.
Description of Work: Inspection of home, radon and pest

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Response from Top Line Home Inspections, LLC
It was great to meet you and your family, and work with you in understanding your new home. Wish you all the best!

D. S.
05/2019
5.0
home inspection, plumbing, structural engineer
  + 1 more
Sherman did everything that was agreed to and answered additional questions along the way. Very personable and professional.
Description of Work: Inspection for a home being purchased

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Top Line Home Inspections, LLC
Thank you very much! I wish you all the best in your new home.

Jen H.
05/2019
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Sherman was incredibly thorough, professional, and helped me to understand everything that he was looking at in my new home. I would recommend him a million times over.
Description of Work: Home inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Top Line Home Inspections, LLC
Thank you! And congratulations on your new home. Don't hesitate to get in touch with any questions along the way.

Damien M.
05/2019
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
The process went very smoothly. Sherman was punctual, precise and very good at explaining each item on his report.
Description of Work: We needed an inspection for a new home we are purchasing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Top Line Home Inspections, LLC
I'm glad you got a lot out of the process. Good luck in your new home!

Contact information

895 S. Roosevelt Ave, Columbus, OH 43209

www.toplinehomeinspections.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
2019004704
Trade License Locale
OH
Trade License Authority
Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing
Trade License Expiration
08/21/2025
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Home inspection,
Plumbing,
Radon Detection & Reduction

FAQ

Top Line Home Inspections, LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Top Line Home Inspections, LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Top Line Home Inspections, LLC offers free project estimates.
No, Top Line Home Inspections, LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Top Line Home Inspections, LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, Top Line Home Inspections, LLC does not offer emergency services.
No, Top Line Home Inspections, LLC does not offer warranties.
Top Line Home Inspections, LLC offers the following services: We offer complete home inspections (from foundation to roof and all components between) with fully illustrated report for reference, as well as radon testing and termite inspections (actually includes all wood-destroying insects).
We do not inspect pools or spas.

Contact information

895 S. Roosevelt Ave, Columbus, OH 43209

www.toplinehomeinspections.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM