Spencer Home Inspection

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 I contacted the home inspector via email, upon the recommendation of my buyer's agent and the presence of a report here on the list. While this company was not the most reported-on,  nor was it the nearest to our new flat, I trust the opinion of my agent.  The inspector did not disappoint me. He responded quickly to the email, arranged a schedule very quickly and within half a day afterward a professionally prepared 22 page report was in my email inbox.
Prior to engaging his services I had done a little homework. I read http://homebuying.about.com/od/homeshopping/qt/hirehomeinspect.htm for general tips, and I found that the county government had published some inspection guidelines for renters to use for inspecting a new apartment, which I thought were helpful in judging the result of the inspector's work for my new home. I also read an article from The Art of Manliness called "Keep Your House in Tip-Top Shape: An Incredibly Handy Home Maintenance Checklist" which helped me to know what I should expect the inspector to be checking, based on what usually breaks, wears out or fails in due course.
His comments dealt with the specific condition of the items and areas he found in the flat. He did not give advice about the property's value, as indeed I think he should not. It's his job to inspect critically, but not to pass judgment. The buyer (me) is the judge.
His report was thoroughly detailed, with many notes and closeup pictures of areas he found interesting, including some remarks about the normally expected condition of certain parts of the property given the age of the place.
I am entirely pleased with the results. I recommend Spencer Home Inspection highly. 

I have worked with Spencer on multiple occasions on home inspections including my very own home. I find him to be very professional and efficient. He always has his reports emailed to me the very same day. His reports are always thorough and detailed. Will definitely work with again.

I had my home inspected in 2004 before I purchased it.  Bruce from Spencer Home Inspection came out to do the inspection.  He was clean and appeared professional, but seemed to spend a lot of time talking (to my dad) about 'other' stuff.  I did not think too much about it at the time, and was pretty forgiving, but now, when I an having to replace my roof, I have discovered that there is (and has been) all kinds of (pre)existing damage.  I do not think that Bruce even looked!  If he had noticed this, I either would not be in the (unfortunate) position that I am in today, or I probably could have taken several thousand dollars off the original asking price.  There were several other (small) things that he either did not see or did not mention.  I am pretty disappointed. I guess it just goes to show that good work pays and even many years later bad work doesn't go away.