Not sure what I paid for but this is what I got - our insurance company required this inspection…read more The man that came out knew little to nothing about cedar shingle roofs(ours was new). He did not understand the unique nails at shingle above the gutters (they are epoxied ribbed nails). He also was creepy and took pictures of our interior and bedrooms. Why when he was only supposed to look at our roof. Weird. Our insurance dropped us! I tried to call DH Home Inspections and talk to them about it and they refused to call back. So here is the review!

Do not waist your money! I paid for this home inspection for my new condo. My condo has 14 windows…read moreand a sliding glass door. When I moved in it rained and 9 of the windows leaked on to the walls and floors! The sliding glass door was pouring rain inside! The condo also has air conditioners, one of them leaked water in the closet and across the bedroom floor! All of the windows and doors need to be sealed or replaced, wind and rain comes right in! None of this was mentioned in the report! Also there were 2 guys, one was doing his job, the other one kept talking about his prison time! Not cool, shut up and do your job.

I used East Oahu Home Inspectors to inspect our home we purchased in Kailua. They did what we…read morethought was a thorough job. It turns out they missed something that should have been included in their inspection. There was a visable water pipe running the length of our property that had no mention in the inspection. They mentioned several items around the pipe, but not the pipe. The pipe it turns out is the water main for a house behind ours and now we are stuck with trying figure out how to deal with it. They haven't responded to use after emailing them about it. That is the same thing i read in another review below. I would never have left this review if they would respond and have a conversation with us about it.

As a first time home buyer, you really depend on your realtor to lead the way and luckily ours lead…read moreus to David! David's thorough and detailed inspection report was enough to let us know the property we were looking at was NOT what we wanted. And when we found another property, we asked David to complete the home inspection for us again and thankfully the second time was a winner! He was was patient and didn't mind us joining him at the inspection, although we did try to wait to let him do the majority of it uninterrupted. I'm confident that I'm going to be moving my family to a safe place thanks to David!

UPDATE 7/14/14 - Charles, the owner of RAM, contacted me to discuss this review. He expressed…read moreconcern that my review is dissuading people from using his company. Initially, I wrote he "missed" some items, namely the plumbing valves. He pointed out that his contract does not call out for him to check the valves. Therefore, how can he be responsible that they were deteriorating if he didn't look at them? In addition, he explained to me that stand alone appliances (like my washer/dryer) are not included in the home inspection. In other words, although he said he inspected the washer/dryer, he wasn't contractually obligated to do so. As he simply stated, it was an unfortunate coincidence that the washer broke and leaked on the first use. I have some experience in real estate (I've bought and sold 8 properties), but I have never been told of these standard practices before. He pointed out that everything is on his website. But in my case, my realtor hired him so I really didn't look into it. I guess I was just really lucky on my other purchases not to have things break on me the first time I used them. My advice to other buyers is to do your homework and check reviews online, etc. before simply hiring whomever. It's good to know exactly what is covered and what is not before you have a major flood in your kitchen!

I'm a first-time home buyer. I was looking to buy a slightly older home (built in 2001) and I…read morewanted to make sure everything was in good working condition. After requesting quotes from my realtor's list of approved inspection companies, I decided to go with the lowest-priced company, RAM Inspections Hawaii. In this case, low price didn't mean low quality. Charles Haverty, inspector with RAM, was extremely responsive to all my requests. He was very flexible & accommodating as far as scheduling the actual inspection. The inspection itself took about 2 hours. Charles was as professional and knowledgable as they come. In addition to thoroughly going over the inspection report with me in layman's terms, he pointed out many other helpful things that were not in the report. Although these things were not technically part of the inspection, I asked him to include them in the report so I would remember them in the future, and he did. Charles was super-patient in answering my many questions. Within 24 hours I had the PDF report via email. Hardcopy followed in the mail soon after. RAM carries a liability policy and Errors & Omissions insurance - apparently those are very good things :) From what I learned, not all of the inspection companies have this coverage. Charles really put my mind at ease by pointing out the minor flaws in the property. He's just an all-around gentleman, very easygoing & a super nice guy, too. He's one of the many angels that I have crossed paths with during my journey as a first time homeowner! Mahalo a nui loa, RAM Inspections & Charles Haverty!

I've worked with Oahu Home Inspection on several recent purchases for my clients, and they have…read morebecome my go-to inspection company. They are extremely reliable, professional, and very accommodating with scheduling, which is especially important in fast-moving transactions. Their inspections are thorough and detailed, consistently covering items that many inspectors often overlook. I want to specifically mention Gindi, who has been outstanding to work with. She is knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and takes the time to clearly explain her findings. I've also worked with Gindi and Joe together, and their teamwork is excellent, making sure nothing is rushed or missed. My clients always feel informed and confident moving forward. I 100 percent recommend Oahu Home Inspection to anyone looking for a dependable and professional home inspection team.

As a realtor, I use many vendors. I worked with Gindi French from Oahu Hm Inspections recently and…read moreI was very impressed. She was detailed, knowledgeable and very helpful with questions. IF there is something that needs fixing during the inspection, she can also provide an approximate cost basis for repairs. Call Gindi IF you need a thorough, honest inspection of your home ! You'll be happy you used her.

We were referred to Frank from a good friend and he did not disappoint. Frank was easy to…read morecommunicate with from the beginning. He was prompt and very professional knowing we only had one hour in our unit to conduct the inspection. He was able to point out deficiencies we could never have known and was polite and courteous to the condo representative. Awesome experience and we will be definitely be using him again in the future. Highly recommend Frank!

Buying a home for the first time can be both an exciting and scary experience. Aside from the many…read moreheadaches from dealing with various escrow deadlines & loan approvals, new homeowners can also get hit with another obstacle - finding out that your dream home is a complete money pit, a financial nightmare. No one wants to buy a seemingly perfect-looking house, only to discover that there's a lot of serious structural or hazardous issues, ain't nobody got time for that! I knew right off that bat before I signed any contracts, that I needed my potential new home inspected. Like most, I struggled with the idea of hiring a home inspector because I knew it was going to run me at least $500 or $600+, a typical inner struggle when you're trying to cut any additional costs. I've planned on being on a stict ramen diet budget after buying this house, so I was really dreading the idea of spending additional money on an inspection. But realistically, I knew it had to be done. I didn't want to get stuck with a house with many flaws and up end having to pay thousands of dollars to repair things. Frank Dugger was introduced to us by our hard-working real estate agent, Mai Gregory. He has a reputation for being very thorough and very honest. He was friendly, professional and not intimidating at all. If all the real estate agents trust him, then I trust him. For 4 hours, Frank did the entire home inspection all by himself. He inspected everything from the inner wirings of the house to the very details of a suspicious single roof tile. His only assistant was this kick-ass drone that he used to inspect my roof and solar panels. Efficient and high-tech, love that! http://bit.ly/1lcvz99 Going over the inspection report was a breeze, we went over everything page by page on his laptop, all 72 pages. - The very first page showed items highlighted in red, indicating potential hazardous items that he recommends to repair (or to ask the seller to repair prior to us signing the contracts). http://bit.ly/1Rqi1CQ - Then he went over everything that's usually included in a home inspection like the plumbing, gas, electrical, foundation etc. http://bit.ly/1LRfnip http://bit.ly/1N69Oi6 I appreciated how every item listed came with pics to support his findings. This man did not miss a single thing. He even found a huge crack in the shower tile that we missed during our house tour. This would've caused huge leakage or mold problems in the future. http://bit.ly/1NsXdsF I paid on site $785, very reasonable and cheap for the thorough job that was done per my agent. I knew going in that this house was going to be a couple hundred over the usual fee because there were both a hot tub and pool to inspect in addition to the two-story. http://bit.ly/1OACYKs Overall, I'm really satisfied and relieved that there was nothing serious with the house. We forwarded the must-fix/potential hazardous list to the home seller and guess what - he agreed to fix EVERYTHING! Amazing job! Thanks, Frank! You're the best!! http://bit.ly/1LRfmef

Working with Paradise Inspections was an absolutely wonderful experience. My clients ordered their…read moreservices for a Home Inspection and a Sewer inspection on a home they were purchasing in Mililani. Kohl and Shandon were on time for the appointment, extremely professional, and very thorough while inspecting the home. Their rates are very fair, and I will definitely be calling them for the next home purchase. Thank you so much for your help, and professionalism! Best wishes and aloha~ John Keoni Welch Real Estate Broker

Excellent and fast service, report provided on the spot at the end of inspection, no waiting is…read moreneeded, and price is right cheaper than other company!

Reid is a fabulous home inspector. His inspection of the condominium was very thorough. Reid was…read morevery thoughtful, courteous, and professional. During the walk through, he clearly communicated his findings. He politely answered all questions. He provided the report on the same day of the inspection. The report was organized well. It communicated the details with pictures and language that was easy to understand. Jasmine, who answers the phone, was also very helpful. Both people are a pleasure to work with. Overall, I am very glad I hired this company to do the inspection. Mahalo Sunrise!

Finally got around the home inspection with them before my 1 year home warranty ended. The…read moreinspection was very thorough (4 hr home inspection) Reid was great and very friendly. He more than just inspected the house, he troubleshooted and tried to replicate scenarios to find the source of the problem. I brought up my concerns and Reid was able to address them and provided knowledgable tips. Jasmine was the point of contact prior to the home inspection and she was very easy to communicate with. She was on top of her job. She made sure everything was in place prior to the home inspection so there were no hiccups. Overall, very pleased with the experience. If you live in the Hoopili area, I strongly advise you do business with them. If you live elsewhere, I still strongly advise you do business with this company! Thank you Reid and Jasmine!

The tech from Coastal Home Solutions conducting my home inspection did a great job. Since I am…read morebuying my home before arriving at the location it was important to me to have it assessed by a professional. He was very thorough and took the time to provide me valuable input through both a video and a very detailed report. All this information made me feel completely sure I was purchasing a home with very few issue. I am very grateful to Charles and his team of professionals.

Coastal home solutions is top notch across the board. Punctual, professional, thorough & detailed…read morein their inspections & reporting. Highly recommend them.