The inspector arrived on time, introduced himself, and clearly explained what he would be doing. He…read morestarted with the exterior inspection before coming inside. He was thorough, professional, and answered all of my questions. I highly recommend Zac and ProTec Inspection Services! I also received my report within three hours after the inspection was completed. Scheduling was easy, and they were able to accommodate a time that worked best for me.

My realtor recommended them and Erik was fantastic. He was very knowledgable, friendly, and patient…read morewith my questions.

Requested a mold inspection. The company came out within forty eight hours and took a sample of…read moreboth the outdoor and indoor. Good value.

Great company good experience. The inspectors report was quick and thorough. I really appreciate…read morethe responsiveness of the customer service team.

Our inspector, Jed, was top notch. He tool the time to thoroughly inspect and answer my questions…read more He ensured that I knew the systems in my home and how they worked.

Professional. Easy to deal with. Thorough. We were on a very short time frame to get an…read moreinspection completed and Pro Spex was the answer we needed. i recommend them highly.

Absolutely terrible. We have done a lot of real estate transactions, and this was by far the most…read moreridiculous home inspection we encountered. Some of you may feel that a strict inspector is important as a buyer's advocate (in a sense), and that is reasonable... but this inspector was incompetent, and caused real problems with the transaction. You do not want that in an inspector, you want someone who will FAIRLY and CORRECTLY identify real problems. So, first of all, he noted roofing problems, so we had a professional roofer come inspect (and give estimate). His quote was, "I have never seen a case like this; it's like he made up a problem. There are no repairs needed on your roof at all." We had to get the roofer to provide a signed statement disputing inspector's claim, and had to pay for that roofer's time. Second, he did an absolutely bizarre test of the home's fifth bathroom in the basement. He turned on the sink faucet at the same time as the shower and noted that when both were running, it was as if the sink faucet controlled the shower. Well, this was a ridiculous test, because there was no conceivable way that anyone would need or want to use the bathroom in that way. Again, this is the small, fifth bathroom in the house, not the master bath. Without running the sink simultaneously there was no issue with the shower (even if a sink upstairs was running). Not a real problem, just a way to shave a few bucks off the selling price for the buyers. Third, he claimed that the garage door safety mechanism was not working, since he could place a thin piece of cardboard (literally a few sheets of paper in height) under the door and it wasn't detected. How did I know that was his test? He left the cardboard as litter on the ground there. Well, he didn't recognize that the safety mechanism for the door would not recognize that, since it was an eye across the path of the door. This is the better safety mechanism anyway, since it accounts for kids running under a door. In other words, he cited us, but he himself did not recognize how the door worked. All in all, I found him to be highly unethical, to the point that I was considering reporting him to the attorney general''s office. I have been through lots of home inspections with competent and fair professionals. This guy was completely incompetent. EDITED (because I remembered more): The inspector claimed that gas lines to the fireplace were not consistent with code. Not true, they were replaced and inspected by the county. The inspector recommended that a self-closing door be added between the kitchen and garage. We have seen many, many homes... none ever had such doors, and no inspector would have recommended that, except one looking to help his buyer clients get over on a seller. EDITED (in response to business owner's reply to my google review): Business owner snidely "apologized for my disappointment in his commitment to industry standards." Nice try. I have information about those standards. On the bathroom issue, section 6.2 of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Standards of Practice states that "inspectors are not required to measure water supply flow and pressure." It's fine if you do it, but your test and video evidence of it was non-sensical and misleading; you never showed that under normal conditions it behaves as expected. On the garage issue, the US Consumer Product Safety Commision issued rules in 1992 about garage door safety. They require that ONE of the following devices be enabled for safety: photoelectric eye (what we have), OR door edge sensor (what the inspector attempted to test), OR a constant contact door button. Again, those regulations only require ONE safety feature which we have. Of note, the inspector's test using cardboard wouldn't work for the door sensor test. The standard is to put down something substantial like a 2X4. So, he not only did the wrong test, he did the wrong test the wrong way. These regulations are published on the Commission's website: https://www.cpsc.gov/content/safety-commission-publishes-final-rules-for-automatic-garage-door-openers .

We used Bob for a Ryan Home's new constructions and couldn't have been happier. Bob is very…read morethorough and took his time explaining everything he was going to do and did. He is more than happy to dumb down industrial jargon. He was very courteous and professional at all times. We used his services for our pre-drywall and final walk-through. For the final walk-through he even went up in the attic to inspect the insulation. Not only did Bob provide the findings within 48 hours, but he was happy to explain the report and provide his professional opinions to the post-report response from the builder. We highly recommend him.

Rick was not only very thorough with his inspection of my future home, he took the time to answer…read moreany questions I had. He's also very personable and went out of his way to let me know about local places and things to do since I'm new to the area. He also had our report back to us the same day. I highly recommend Rick for your home inspection!

Rick was very efficient and knowledge. He took time to answer all of our questions and explain his…read moreinspection process. He arrived on time and was extremely thorough during the inspection. We found his prices to be very reasonable. Additionally, we received the report within 3 hours of the completion of the inspection. It included pictures and videos. I highly recommend Rick!!

Jason is thorough, knowledgeable and very professional. He is easily approachable and open to any…read morequestions. He provides lots of additional information. Would definitely recommend.

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John and Sterling at LodeStar Inspection Service were absolutely outstanding during the inspection…read moreof our soon-to-be home. Their inspection was incredibly thorough, detailed, and professional from start to finish. They were efficient, informative, and provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire process. As first-time homebuyers, we really appreciated how much time they took to educate us along the way. They welcomed all of our questions, concerns, and inquiries with patience, kindness, and genuine professionalism. We never felt rushed, and it was clear that they truly cared about helping us understand the home and make informed decisions. Shameika was also excellent. She thoroughly checked for lead and was able to give us confirmation in real time, which gave us added peace of mind during such an important process. On top of all that, the report for the entire inspection was ready the same day, which was incredibly helpful and impressive. We truly could not have asked for more diligence or a better experience during such an important step in our first home purchase. We highly recommend John, Sterling, Shameika, and the entire LodeStar Inspection Service team to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, thorough, responsive, and customer-focused inspection team.

The inspection was done promptly and efficiently. A Thorough and detailed report was given with…read morehelpful suggestions

I am in the process of purchasing a house and did not know where to find a great home inspector. I…read moredecided to give Yelp a try since I have used it in the past to get quotes for other things. I got a response from Mark on 05/11/24, and we talked on the phone for over 5 minutes to discuss the location of the house, the best time to do the inspection, and the prices. He was patient as I asked many questions, and I never felt rushed. We decided to the home inspection on 05/13/24. On 05/12/24, it rained very hard, and I was concerned about the new house since it is located next to a drainage system. Fortunately, Mark was doing another home inspection in the area and dropped by to take some pictures for me, mind you, I did not even ask him to do so. He just thought it was a good idea to do so since he was in the area. He sent pictures and confirmed that the basement was not affected. I appreciate this so much as it gives me a peace of mind. On 05/13/24 Mark, my realtor, and I went to the house for the home inspection. Mark is very thorough and meticulous with everything. He took his time to explain everything to me and answered all my questions. He even spent around 5 minutes on the roof to ensure there is no problem with it. He also did the radon test for me. I am extremely satisfied with the services provided by Mark. I highly recommend him.

Everything went well. The owner was attentive and responsive. Would like to hire again if needed.read more