Affordable Home Inspection, Inc.

About us

Affordable Home Inspection, Inc. provides comprehensive residential and commercial building Inspection Services. We have been in business for over 10 years, and are fully licensed by the State of Virginia, and the County of Henrico. We are insured and bonded for over two million dollars. We guaranty the absolute lowest rate possible for a quality home inspection, completed by a licensed an insured Home Inspector. Our Home Inspection Reports are extremely thorough with copious notes and documentation provided covering the following system of your home: The foundation, crawlspace, and basement, roofing, attic framing and sheathing, all exterior components of siding, drainage, doors and window components, etc. All of the interior components are thoroughly examined including all of the electrical system, wiring, breaker panel, circuitry, and every receptacle in the home is tested to verify that it is a safe and functional electrical system. All plumbing supply piping, valves, fixtures and waste pluming are thoroughly tested to ensure good working order. The HVAC Heating and Air Conditioning systems and ductwork are thoroughly inspected. All kitchen appliances and equipment which convey with the sale of the home are also thoroughly inspected. In addition all of the interior walls, floors, ceilings, storage areas and attic spaces, etc. are completely examined. A professional 35 page Home Inspection Report is provided, including a complete Home Maintenance Guide and thorough documentation of conditions are captured via digital photographs. Full copies of the report are available on site and through electronic e-mail transmission. All reports also have a thorough cost analysis in the summary, and each individual item which requires repair or replacement has a cost provision included within each section of the Home Inspection Report. All reports are completed on site and delivered via electronic mail within 24 hours. References are gladly provided upon request. Fully Licensed and Insured Member of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI), Board of Directors Member of The Virginia Association of Real Estate Inspectors (VAREI), and Accredited by the Central Virginia Better Business Bureau. Our credentials include: LICENSURE: •Full Licensure via the State of Virginia, and the County of Henrico: •License numbers: 0611583-6 & A04070001. •Fully Insured via a Two-Million Dollar Business Liability Insurance Policy:(Nationwide Commercial Liability Insurance). •Accredited by the Central Virginia Better Business Bureau for the past 10 years. •Qualified, tested, and certified member of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) for the past 8 years: License #: NACHI05050383. •Also a member of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (INTERNACHI), •The National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI). •Board of Directors Member of the Virginia Association of Real Estate Inspectors (VAREI). EXPERIENCE: 2000 – Present. Over 12 years of experience as a Professional Residential and Commercial Building Inspector; Owner and Primary Inspector of Affordable Home Inspection, Inc. 1993 – 2005. Previously employed for 12 years by the State of Virginia, at Virginia Commonwealth University and the Medical College of Virginia; in charge of Building maintenance supervision, contract administration, and commercial code inspection and enforcement. 1990 – 2012. Over 20 years of experience in Home Renovation, Remodeling and Repair Contracting. EDUCATION: Master Degree Program, in Architectural History, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1995 - 1997. Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts, in Photography and History, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1989 - 1994. Written references and endorsements available upon request. Our Home Inspection reports are extremely thorough, concise and written in a no no-nonsense straightforward and o...

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
25 years of experience

Services we offer

Asbestos, Mold, Water Quality, We also offer Numerous Environmental Testing Services such as :Lead Paint, and Radon testing services.

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
2.04 Reviews
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Stephanie R.
Sep 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
Super detailed inspection & report. Best prices of any home inspector in Richmond.

Jinxing Y.
Oct 2014
1.0
$250
unknown

Thao C.
Oct 2014
1.0
$600
He was recommended by our relator and we used him because the person we wanted to use was booked. We realize now we should have waited because although he was nice and seemed thorough' at the time..we know now after living in the house for a few months that was not the case. We asked him at the inspection to please be thorough because the house was at our max budget so there was no room for repairs. The only thing he really said were "major" issues were a few electrical outlets, one window sill, and the water heater, although was not leaking at the time, needed to be replaced eventually because of the rust. The rust was from the well water..at least this is what he said. We moved into the house about a month after we purchased it and the problems start. That non leaking water heater was actually leaking through the subfloor and that rust was a result of this. He missed it from underneath too because the water heater had leaked through the subfloor and it was rotted through with wet insulation. We only found this because we were trying to be proactive in replacing it before it started leaking. We hear a squirrel one morning in our attic and called someone only to find we have extensive electrical damage and gapping holes along roof line that was "old" because it was so extensive and there were areas the previous owners attempted to repair so this was missed. I called him about this and he never called me back. We can see daylight in our walk up attic because the wall is pulling away from the brick chimmey and there is a crack where this joint is supposed to meet.. How did he miss this???? There appeared to be a leak in the roof in the attic which he tested with his fancy device, which must not have been on because now we have a leak from that exact same spot. I hear dripping and go into the attic to find a puddle on the floor. We remove the refrigerator to see that there was an old leak from the water line that was not repaired and where the water was just turned off. The subfloor is damaged here also. These are only the things we found within a month's time. I am so frustrated and I wished we would have used someone else because it would have made us reconsider. Things just keep adding up and everyone who comes to discover the problem keeps asking us how did your home inspector miss this???

Thao C.
Apr 2014
1.0
$375
After living in the home for only a 5 months, we have discovered all the things this inspector MISSED. We have since replaced subfloors, replaced all of our quest plumbing, purchased a new roof, and the water box from a previously leaking refrigerator. I cannot say how dissappointed and upset we are from all of these misses. We were already at the very top of our budget when buying this home and with the inspection, felt like it was ok to proceed because the home was sound. We were so wrong and the more we live in this home, the more we realize what a money pit it really is. Save your hard earned money and find someone who will do a better inspection.

Licensing

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FAQ

Affordable Home Inspection, Inc. is currently rated 2.0 overall out of 5.
Affordable Home Inspection, Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, Affordable Home Inspection, Inc. offers free project estimates.
No, Affordable Home Inspection, Inc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Affordable Home Inspection, Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Affordable Home Inspection, Inc. offers emergency services.
No, Affordable Home Inspection, Inc. does not offer warranties.

Contact Information

1930 Mill Rd, Henrico, VA 23231

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