HOUSE EXAM INSPECTION & CONSULTING

Adam arrived on time, let me know as much as he could about my house, and just all around seemed to be a very honest guy

If you're short on time and can't read the whole review, this is the summary: Victor is AWESOME. Book him, you really don't have to look anywhere else. Here's the long version. My wife and I put in a contract on a house in Bedford, and we were faced with the daunting challenge of a shortened option period (7 days) that just happened to be over Memorial Day weekend. We called around a bit, and no one that we called was available to come out on such short notice. Then we hopped on Angie's List and found Victor of House Exam. He had stellar reviews, and we were able to see his schedule online. Lo and behold, he was open in the morning on the Friday before Memorial Day weekend (5/23). Woo hoo! We booked him online on May 20th for a home inspection with insect inspection, and we received emails and follow up calls to confirm that same day. We informed the House Exam team about our shortened option period, and they said it would not be a problem. Setting everything up was easy peasy. On the day of the inspection (5/23), Victor was on time and started his inspection immediately. He was extremely thorough, pointing out all sorts of things we'd have otherwise missed and taking pictures along the way. In fact, since the home was recently remodeled and in good condition, we were surprised at the amount of items that Victor found. He noticed some slight rotational cracks trailing around the bricks near the master bath, and he explained that in a home of this age (built in 79) there would likely be some shifting, but that rotational cracks that creep up towards the roof and "zig-zag" back and forth could indicate a foundation issue. He looked around our patio area and found LIVE, ACTIVE termites after poking around with his screwdriver a bit in suspected areas- he even took a video of the little buggers chomping away! He noticed some blistering and damage to the roof shingles due to trees, as well as some roof sagging due to insufficient supports. There were several items of note on the electrical panel, and the garage door had several issues as well. Victor patiently walked us around the house and explained everything in detail, interjecting a bit of humor as he went. He was extremely nice and very knowledgeable, and we could tell he had been doing this for a long time and knew what to look for. When it was time to go, Victor said that he would get the report to us ASAP because he understood about our shortened option period. And lo and behold, we received the report around 4pm that very same day. It was 25 full pages long with photographic evidence to back up the items listed. Because Victor was prompt with his inspection and report, it really saved our butts in terms of negotiations with the seller of the house. We were able to provide a list of repairs and to negotiate everything within the option period. Now we're scheduled to close on June 30th, and we feel comfortable with purchasing this house because we know what we can expect thanks to Victor. Victor, thanks again for being so prompt and thorough. We'll recommend you 100% to anyone we know who needs a home inspection!

When I arrived to the property Victor was getting off of the roof. He was very curtious and walked me through what he had already found on the property. When I walked in the house all the lights were on and cieling fans were running. The water was also running and he was running the dishwasher. He let the water run for at least thirty minutes. This made me comfortable bc there was no leakage or problems the entire time. Once he finished his inspection he carefully walked me through what he was going to list in his report. He answered all my questions thoroughly and gave me tips on how to maintain my home (I've never owned a home before). Victor was a very pleasant man to work with and I would highly recommend giving him a call.

Adam was arrived early, if anything, and was already busy with his inspection when we arrived. It was an awkward situation because the sellers had chosen to stay during the inspection. He took about 2 and half hours inspecting the property and nearly an hour going over the report. The house is fairly new, so there wasn't much to be concerned with. He showed us in person everything significant that had been noted during the inspection. He even made sure everything he said was out of earshot of the sellers so as to not hurt our ability to negotiate. When he was through going over his findings we asked for his overall opinion about the house, and what he might recommend in terms of repair requests. He freely offered his insights and they were a great help. Overall House Exam provided a detailed inspection report that included color pictures, repair recommendations and very clear wording. I would use them again.

It went really well. They arrived on time and the inspection was completed in a timely manner. The inspection report was given to us very promptly as well.

We are considering buy a 10 year old home in the DFW Area. As first time home buyers, I was very nervous about getting an honest and an experienced inspected. Which lead me to signing up to Angie's list and then lead to HouseExam. Victor and his wife were very accommodating as we needed to get the inspection done within the week and got us scheduled within two days. Victor called us 30mins before he finished up, enough time for us to get there to go over the report with us. He also walked us around the house to show the problems/areas of concerns. He was very thorough, professional and friendly. We had a termite inspection, pool inspection, thermal imaging and regular house inspection. We received a very detailed 30 pages report with images of areas of concerns, also comments and recommendations. The report was very easy to read and understand. Would HIGHLY recommend Home Exam Inspection and Consulting. GREAT SERVICE!!!VERY PROFESSIONAL!!!VERY FRIENDLY!!!

Victor did a thorough job, given we had him out on a bad weather day to do an inspection. Due to the cold, there were many systems he wasn't able to fully inspect, like the A/C, sprinkler, and up close inspection of the roof. We were under a time crunch and he got to us very quickly, just unfortunate it was such a crappy day.

House Exam was outstanding! They provided a very detailed home inspection. Victor walked me through and pointed out everything listed on the report. He answered all my questions honestly and provided useful information. I felt he had my best interest as his priority. He also conducted a termite inspection. I recommended House Exam to my family and will use them for my future needs.

House was tenant occupied and HouseExam was very flexible with us getting scheduled through the listing agent/owner/tenant. Adam showed up on time, and did an outstanding job with the inspection. I was not able to be present for all the inspection but Adam called me upon completion and filled me in on the details. The full report was available the next morning and contained the information I need to make a much better informed decision on the property. The inspection was well worth while.

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- arrived on time - was very thorough and careful - very professional - pointed out things I wouldve never seen - inspector was knowledgable and was able to convey information in a way that was easy to understand - answered all my dumb questions and I never felt that he was in a hurry - a thorough inspection report was sent same day - I would recommend them to anyone needing a home inspection

Victor is very thorough and detailed oriented. He not only documents items in need of repair but takes the time to explain why he has flagged the item for repair. Many of the repairs they have flagged have been expensive and well worth the cost of having a true professional complete the inspection. One of the repairs was a very expensive foundation issue that we would have not caught otherwise. I would highly recommend House Exam and will continue to use their services in future.

The inspection was done much quicker than I expected. Inspector did not actually enter the attic, I guess he won't balance on joists. He did find evidence of rodent activity by just shining his flashlight around while on a ladder standing through the access. Didn't help me with what the wiring looked like in the attic. He did find that the house had aluminum wiring, which can be very difficult to insure. Was a bit unhappy with only a visual inspection on the foundation. The last inspector I had actually measured to find how out of level the home was (he was not available for this inspection). Apparently this company doesn't do that. Overall, the inspection was good enough so we knew to back out of the contract. But if some things were iffy, I would have had to get someone to check the foundation and the electrical, which would require an extension on our option period. Price is a bit high compared to thoroughness of the first inspector I found on Angie's List.

He performs a very thorough inspection and a nicely crafted report with photos detailing all the problems and issues on the prospective house. He also includes suggestions for ameliorating the problems. I showed up towards the end of the allotted time and he walked me through the home's issues, so that I could understand what was wrong and ask any questions. He is very personable, professional and clear. This is the second house inspection he has performed for us. I would and have recommended House Exam to others.

Our home in Ft. Worth is 22 years old. It is currently being used as a rental property, and we are ready to move on from being long distance landlords. So we asked Home Exam to do a home and termite inspection so we could fix any problems before placing it on the market. The inspector showed up on time, was very friendly and professional. He was so thorough and explained the items on the list after completing the inspection. We also received a written copy by e-mail and it was easy to read and understand and was well documented with pictures of problem areas. I was in town and at our rental property while the inspection was taking place and I couldn't have been more pleased with the entire process. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this company to anyone needing a home and/or termite inspection. Thanks again to Home Exam Inspections and Consultants ----- SUPER JOB WELL DONE!!!

He was very thorough in his inspection and gave me a 21 page printout on what he found! He was friendly and even helped me to spray chemicals to kill wasps that were on the outside of my home.

leaking. These both should have been found upon initial inspection.

Adam was very professional and courteous. He called us 1 hour prior to being finished so my husband could meet him at the home to go over his findings. He walked my husband through the home and pointed out areas of concern. He was very detailed and went above our expectations. We will definitely use them again and will recommend them as well.

Very well. Would recommend.

All I can say is Thank You Thank You Victor and Angie List. I recommend anyone who looking to purchase a home get an inspection first and foremost I didn't realize how important it is for your safety and finances. Victor and staff is AWESOME!!!!! and to think he came though for me at the very last minute Thank You. Now my husband and I have to make the decision on if we want to purchase the home since the inspection our mind can now be a rest because of the home inspection.

My husband and I had some work done by a contractor that we thought was good. We had issues with the way the contract installed the siding and painted the back door they installed. I called and spoke with both Adam and Victor who were very very helpful. They gave us tips and advise that was very useful. Even though we did not use their actual service I was so impressed with how willing they were to help us out over the phone. I would recommend this comany to anyone needing help with a home inspection of any kind!

Great! They were detailed and prompt. They found a number of issues that I would not have.

When Adam, from the House Exam Inspection and Consulting firm, came to do the inspection; he told me I could follow in as he made the house inspection, allowing him to point out issues as he saw them. Since I was aware of an existing electrical issue with the house, due to a previous electrical inspection the week before, I informed him of these issues. His review was very through and complete. We had purchased several homes in the past, and were familiar with this process. Adam was true to his word; he did explain his observations as we proceeded with the inspection. The only place I did not follow him was into the crawl space of the pier and beam house. After Adam had completed that part of the inspection, he spent 15 minutes giving me a summary of the house. The written report of the inspection was sent to me a little bit later than he told me it would be sent. This delay was very minor, and caused no issue with the house purchase.

Victor was prompt and thorough. The report he gave my builder saved me several headaches down the road. I'm currently booking him for a follow up home warranty inspection.

On both inspections the inspectors (different for each: Adam #1 and Brandon #2) were experienced professionals., not young teenage wannabe learners. Was able to stay as Brandon completed his inspection and he took the time to patiently explain a few questions I had. Both Adam and Brandom instill confidence in their ability to unearth things you would miss on your own. The first inspection resulted in us retreating from the deal within a 14 day window without spending additional for the structural engineer. The second inspection didn't send us fleeing, so we will have the foundation engineer do his calculations before we make a final decision. The money spent is well worth what may be saved. The lengthy report (with some pics) is ready that evening for download. Would not hesitate to have them provide inspections for me in the future. Am very pleased to have used their services, but I forgot to ask for the Angie's List discount. Don't forget that!