AMERISPEC HOME INSPECTION SERVICE INC

I needed an inspection for a quick mortgage closing and AmeriSpec was able to complete the inspections in a timely fashion. If I needed an inspector in the future I would call AmeriSpec.

Rich and Nick came to do an inspection for a property my husband and I were planning on buying. This included the septic tank, pest inspection, and general home inspection. Due to his thoroughness and professionalism he found every problem there was, minor and major. While it wasn't the house for us, we did find a great inspector who we will use and trust as we continue our house hunt. Thank you Amerispec!!

Although they strongly encourage you to attend the inspection so you can get a hands-on explanation, I unfortunately was out of state. Within a couple of days of the inspection, I received a 29-page report by email that seemed very complete.
Along with explaining exactly what the inspection covers and doesn't cover, it included sections for General Condition, Exterior, Roof, chimney, garage, basement, plumbing, electrical, heating/gas, AC, water heater, interior, kitchen, bathroom, attic and crawlspace. For example, in the Exterior section, it listed: Driveway, walkways, exterior wall cladding, wall cladding condition, pics of areas not sealed, trim, windows and frames, gutters/downspouts, exterior doors, electrical, electrical/main service, gas/energy supply, exterior faucets, lot/grade drainage, foundation/type, retaining walls, porch, deck, fence/gate, plus exterior comments. That's just one section. On issues needing repair/replacement/further evaluation or improvements recommended, there were color pictures with red arrows showing exactly where and what the problem is.
They also give their clients a big printed Maintenance Manual. In my report, they referenced how-to repairs using the manual -- for example, repairing minor cracks in plaster walls.
Other handy info: what year an appliance such as a furnace was installed or manufactured (this collaborates the Seller's Disclosure info -- or not), manufacturer, age of equipment if known and it's remaining life expectancy, location of the water shut-off, gas shut-off, evidence of past leaks, safety issues, etc.
The report is very concise and professional -- not wordy. I'm lucky this house is in really good condition, but I'll be referencing the report for years to come because it has valuable info in it that I would never have known. While they seem to be very busy (good-- I don't want to use someone who the locals know not to call!), they are very nice and responsive people to talk with and made sure I had all the info I needed and questions answered.

The inspector and my agent arrived about 15 minutes before I was able to get to the house. When I arrived he was already at work checking our the appliances in the kitchen. I let him look around the house the house, and followed him around for most of the inspection. When we was finished he then give me a "guided" tour of the house and pointed out all of the issues (all minor) that we had. He pointed out some electrical issues, a small gas line leak, a minor siding and roof problem. He asked if I had any questions or wanted him to look at anything else. I asked him to look at the wooden steps outside and the garage and he did without hesitation. He also performed a radon test. All results were submitted to us electronically which made it very easy for to share with my father-in-law (a general contractor) for my agent and I review together. Rich was very easy to talk to, and explained everything so that I could understand it. I will definitely call him the next time I need a home inspection.

Their inspection was a model of professionalism and customer service.