House Inspection Associates

"Thank you [Member Name Removed] for your comment. I understand that a basement floor drain had a small clog, we unfortunately can not inspect underground drains since they are not accessible or visible. Licensed plumbers offer sewer scope service, which we recommend in our report, but the cost is around $400 - $600, which exceeds the $440 fee we charged for the entire home inspection. Also, we can not bring water through the house and try to pour it down that drain since it is still owned by the seller. A home inspection is "visual" in nature, which is explained at start of each inspection. We always try to access the roof either with a ladder unless the house is very tall and our ladder doesn't reach, or if it is unsafe, such as when the roof angle is very steep or if made from material such as slate, which could be damaged by walking on it. Flat roofs our usually accessed through a hatch at the attic, but sometimes those are drywalled over. Not making excuses, but a home inspection is general inspection in nature, so we don't have all the tools that for example a licensed electrician, HVAC contractor or a licensed plumber would have on his truck. Same is true for roofers, they carry much larger ladders than we do and then they have to attach a rope and a harness to the roof in order to avoid a fall. That said, we did inspect the front of the roof, which is slate and mentioned in the inspection report. We always try to improve our services and that is why we now also use drones as a last resort to access the roof, chimneys and gutters."

"Thank[Member name removed] for a great review! We always strive for a great experience and thorough inspection. We also keep adding to services, such a new 5-year, $3,000 roof leak protection plan."

"Thank you [Member name]! As mentioned in the review, we don't offer just home inspections. We also offer Radon, mold testing, termite inspections, indoor air quality testing and infrared scanning."

"Thank [Member Name Removed]! We are little higher priced than some other inspection companies in Virginia, but the reason is that Virginia still DOES NOT require a license to perform home home inspections, hence there are many low cost, poorly qualified home inspectors. That will most likely change soon. We are state certified company, which at this moment is only voluntary. Another difference between us and most other companies Norberto briefly mentioned is that we add the following for no extra cost: • 100% GUARANTEE- If you are not 100% satisfied at the end of your home inspection, you will pay nothing. • FREE 90-day Home Warranty ( $0 deductible ) • FREE 90-day Sewer and Main water line warranty • FREE 90-day Mold warranty • FREE 5-YEAR Roof leak protection coverage • FREE RecallChek – identifies recalled appliances (potential fire hazard) • FREE Home Owner’s Network membership (tech support for the house) • Drone roof and chimney inspections • FREE Phone consultations • Infrared thermography shows hidden problems • ONE-STOP SHOPPING: Radon, Mold, Indoor Air Quality testing & Termite Inspection"

"Thank you [member name removed], hope you are enjoying your home now. Let us know before your 1-year warranty is expired for a follow-up inspection."

"Thank you [Member name removed]. We try our best to find every defect or potential problem during the inspection. If some issues arise later, we now have a 90-day warranty for mechanical, structural, mold, main water and main sewer line."

"Thank you [member name removed]! When I was considering adding David to our company a few years ago, I wasn't sure if he would be as detailed oriented and thorough as I have been as an owner of the company, BUT now I am extremely satisfies as his Angie's List reviews show. Thank you,"

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"Thank you [member name removed]. We have provided a pre-drywall inspection, final stage inspection and a Radon test. We have found many defects during our first inspection after which the builder changed the supervisor on site. The final inspection went much smoother as the new supervisor was very detail oriented and was able to finish the home in a much better workmanship. He also repaired the items we found. The Radon test came back higher than EPA allows and the buyer was able to remediate the problem before finishing the basement."

"Thank you [member name removed]. Pre-drywall inspection is very important these days. It is not like buying a new car. The county inspectors are understaffed, and they are not able to spend several hours at each site as a private home inspector can. Most builders appreciate the report we prepare so they can make necessary repairs before the walls are covered with insulation and drywall. Then the problem areas are hidden from view and any repairs in the future will be costly."

"Thank you [removed member name]. Was pride ourselves for being very thorough. As a result, large majority of our home inspections more than pay for themselves. On average, we find needed repairs around $3,000."

"Thank you (name). We inspect the main components of a home such as structure, foundation, roof, heating/cooling systems, electrical, plumbing, etc. and don't report on smaller cosmetic issues unless it is a new construction. We also try to help out our clients by offering additional services, such as Radon and mold testing or termite inspection. Since our company isn't licensed in pest inspections, we arrange for a pest company to come out at the same time when we are inspecting the home and then add that report to our home inspection report. We charge only $10 over what the pest company charges us to cover our administrative cost. This $10 fee is not an important source of revenue, only a convenience for our clients not to have to call and schedule other service on their time."

"Thank you [removed member name]. Definitely inspection worth every penny. In fact, large majority of our home inspections more than pay for themselves. Among many defects found, there was also asbestos found, mold and termite damage."

"Thank you (removed member name). A large majority of our home inspections more than pay for themselves. Especially homes that are being "flipped". Many times the contractor doesn't have to answer to a homeowner and performs the minimum to get the house sold with many hidden problems. We offer FREE 90-day Home Warranty, FREE RecallChek – identifies recalled appliances and FREE Home Owner’s Network membership."

"Thank you, (removed member name). Most of our home inspections more than pay for themselves, even new construction. The county inspectors are understaffed and are not able to spend the same amount of time on each home as we do to uncover all of the deficiencies. We also always include FREE 90-day Home Warranty, FREE RecallChek – identifies recalled appliances and FREE Home Owner’s Network membership."

"Wow, thank you [removed member name]. I really enjoy my work and many times I feel like I sound like Mike Holmes. I just can't believe at all of the "crappy workmanship". An electrician, plumber or HVAC installer has to concentrate ONLY on their trade, AND THEY STILL GET IT WRONG! We have to know everything from foundations, to electrical, roofs, appliances and environmental hazards and inspect homes from the 1700's to new construction. We can't make mistakes as that can lead to a life hazard. We also always include FREE 90-day Home Warranty, FREE RecallChek – identifies recalled appliances and FREE Home Owner’s Network membership."

"Thank you [member name removed]. Most of our home inspections more than pay for themselves, especially when the homeowner that has no experience, attempts to add or repair items around the house. Many times we are left scratching our head trying to figure out what the homeowner was trying to attempt and then have to recommend for a licensed contractor to repair it. We also always include FREE 90-day Home Warranty, FREE RecallChek – identifies recalled appliances and FREE Home Owner’s Network membership."

"Thank you (removed member name). We always strive to be as thorough as possible on all parts of the home; however, the material or the pitch of the roof will sometimes prevent us from safely walking on the surface. In those instances, we use binoculars, view the roof from a ladder or a window. When a roofing company works on a roof, they use safety harness attached to the roof which is not something we are able to do. We can't alter / damage the roof when the house still belongs to the seller. We of course also view the roof from inside the attic area, looking for leaks, structural issues, etc. We also always include FREE 90-day Home Warranty, FREE RecallChek – identifies recalled appliances and FREE Home Owner’s Network membership."