Requested the home inspection, and it was done so quickly and seamlessly. Inspection was very thorough.

I did not appreciate the inspector showing up at my residence 1 hour early at 8am just because he is in a different time zone. Even with a lack of communication, it should be understood that this home is MINE, and does not belong to your inspectors. They are not entitled to come in my home any time just because they were hired by buyers. I did not appreciate that he had no respect for PRIVATE PROPERTY. The inspector allowed the buyers to bring a group of family members in four separate cars into my home. They treated my house like a public facility--using my personal toiletries, towels, and bathrooms without permission. I did not appreciate that no one was told to STAY IN THEIR CAR. How many onlookers does your staff need in an inspection??? I did not appreciate the said unwanted family members scraping their boots on the sidewalk before entering MY CLEAN HOME as if the home was already theirs and they could come and go as they pleased. They were obviously not helping the inspector with anything, they were just at my home to relax and invade my privacy. Most alarmingly, I discovered at 7:00 PM that my refrigerator/freezer had been shut off at the breaker. This level of carelessness could have resulted in significant property damage / food loss. When I was finally able to read the end result inspection list to my home buyers, it was noted that 2 breakers in the kitchen were not working, The inspector, Mark, shut the BREAKER OFF TO THE WHOLE KITCHEN, then requested that a licensed electrician come and fix them. I AM AN ELECTRICIAN. Wow ! Is this how you drive away home buyers ??? With stupidity? I am a licensed IBEW electrician. Would I honestly live here 11 yrs with broken outlets ??? And I really did not appreciate the inspector, Mark Ballge, allowing his clients, the buyers, and added family members, who did NOT OWN MY HOME, to come in and make themselves comfortable, forcing and wasting another extra hour of time into MY heavy schedule. They were not invited by ME into MY HOME and I should have been warned about this set up thru my realtor. Once again, they should have BEEN TOLD TO LEAVE. You have hired DISRESPECTFUL AND INCOMPETENT EMPLOYEES; disrespectful to HOME OWNERS, incompetent to home buyers, and I would never use your service or recommend it. read more

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This review is costing me $600, as I refused to sign what amounts to an NDA for my silence on a bad inspection. The company admitted my experience warranted a refund, but only if I contractually agreed to be silent. NO THANKS. . It calls into question how many bad reviews they may have suppressed to artificially inflate their positive ratings Here is a timeline of my nightmare experience: * Missed Major Defects: While touring the property with the inspector, I noticed the water heater in the finished basement was missing a drain pan. When the report arrived, it wasn't listed. When I called the inspector, he admitted it technically needed one, but said he didn't list it because "sellers get mad for listing those things" * Confusing Properties: The inspector noted moisture on the ceiling via infrared camera but DID NOT verify it with a moisture meter (standard procedure). When I asked about it, he texted me saying "water is coming from the pipes." When the sellers demanded proof of a pipe leak, the inspector chuckled on the phone and said, "Oh never mind, I got my houses confused. Yours were not leaking. I will need to confirm at the reinspection". * The impact: I lost all confidence in this report, which is meant to protect me from unseen issues on one of the biggest purchases of my life. I quickly had to find and pay for a second company to re-inspect the home (they found MANY items Aardvark missed, including organic material in wood beams in the roof, bathroom fans venting to closets, roof flashing damaged. All issues Aardvark did not document at all). Not only did this cost extra money, it forced me to ask the sellers for an extension during closing to have time to reassess. A delay is the last thing you want when closing. * The Cover-Up Contract: When I complained to Aardvark's management, they agreed the service was not up to standard and offered a refund with a catch: They presented a contract prohibiting me or anyone else specifically from writing a negative review. Worse, they included an indemnity clause making ME 100% financially responsible for THEIR legal fees should they ever got sued over this subpar report. If I wanted my money back, which they admitted I was due, I would have to assume this liability. If a company stands by their service, why hide behind a legal wall to silence their customers? Avoid this company at all costs. read more

Had a house inspection done on a property as a potential buyer. My inspector, Jim, was very professional and knowledgeable. Thorough, answered my EXTENSIVE list of inquiries, and was amicable to shadow him during the process and learn more. 2 hours of detailed analysis, 1 hour briefing after is what the contract calls for. We'd gone over every inch of the house together. Gave suggestions along the way on how to improve present issues, as I'd like to handle things myself (but a novice). 77pg itemized breakdown, easy to read and understand. I'd certainly recommend Jim if you're in the market, or have concerns. read more

Kevin was early and began on the outside of the home right away. He was kind, patient, and very thorough! He took his time and inspected all visible areas and documented every level of attention or repair that was needed, even minor fixes for improvements. The inspection was complete by 4:30pm and I had the report in my email by 7. Highly recommend asking for Kevin when calling Aardvark! read more

One week post inspection (on a brand new build home) and inspector failed to find- 1. Shower that has plumbing issues and does not drain. 2. Toilet that has plumbing issues and does not drain. 3. A shower that has the hot and cold dial flip flopped. 4. ANOTHER shower that has the hot and cold flip flopped. 5. A brand new dryer in which the drum does not rotate correctly and makes an eerie/loud noise (still not sure of the cause yet). 6. Ventilation that should be fixed to the property -(was hot glued). 6. A major faucet leak in the main bath. Not to count so many more. When I called to simply speak to someone about this (most problems should be fixed from builder), the receptionist was uncooperative and nosey and would not let me speak to a single person without explaining all of my issues to her-for some reason?! HORRIBLE COMPANY AND HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. STAY FARRRRR AWAY. read more

Aardvark did my home inspection. He explained to me all the services they offer with the inspection, all the partnerships they have with various services and such that I could take advantage of by having chosen Aardvark. He explained to me what he does and doesn't do as an inspector, and he took my around showing me various issues with the house and answered my questions about them. He was using a new system for reporting and so I got my report back very quickly on my phone. I had an issue with something and contacted the owner about it. He resolved the issue to my satisfaction. He clearly cares about customer satisfaction and service. I think that's a big part of getting a good inspector, like Aardvark. read more

Cameron & Dave at Aardvark are very professional and responsive. The inspection report provided by Aardvark was very thorough and easy to understand. I will certainly be recommending and using them again! read more

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From the home buyers perspective, amazing. Great communication, timely response and a thorough report. Cam was great to work with. Thanks.

Had a home inspection done. Everything seemed thorough efficient and helpful. I will certainly use aardvark again in the future.

Jim did an excellent job inspecting the home we are considering purchasing. He gave thorough explanations of all the findings and recommendations to avoid future problems. I would definitely recommend Aardvark for a home inspection. read more

I was referred to Aardvark Home Inspectors for a home we were purchasing. After closing on the home, I was pulling up carpeting and notice the flooring was discolored from what appeared to be moisture. I went into the crawl space which is well lit, only to find that the dryer was vented only about 2 feet into the crawl space. There was no vent beyond the 2 feet. There were other missed details as well. After an email and 2 calls leaving messages for the owner to contact me, I gave up. Poor quality and poor customer service. On a positive note, the staff were pleasant. read more

I've used them every time. The one time I had a slightly negative experience with them was a miscommunication with my loan officer. First time home buyers speed bumps. read more

Thorough, responsive, reasonably priced and great follow-up! They handled everything seamlessly including arranging the inspection with the real estate agents and turning around the full report the same day. Highly recommend! read more

Professional report generated; fully comprehensive from roof to basement. Excellent service. Wouldn't hesitate to use them again.

This is my second time using Aardvark for a home inspection and they were even better, if that's possible. They are incredibly thorough and take time to explain everything they saw. read more

I had a house inspected in Paw Paw and unlike the other two reviewers there was no realtor involved and no insurance involved. Simply me wanting to buy a house for sale by owner. They were able to make it a time I needed so I could meet the inspector after work and go over things there. I know the current home owners and they said the inspector did his "due diligence" going throughout the house, on the roof and in the attic and even checking the drainage situation around the house/yard. The inspector even brought up items that were $5-$50 fixes, but that could be important for keeping the home protected from Mother Nature and simple aging of the home and save me money in the long haul once I bought it. I found that very helpful and will make sure those things are implemented. I was surprised there were only two reviews on this page and both of them very bad as they are highly rated on other pages, but I know often the only people doing reviews are the unhappy ones. I would recommend the Kalamazoo gentleman who did my inspection in Michigan and will be glad to change it in the future if I find he didn't do as good a job as I thought. But for now I would definitely recommend Eric for a home inspection and know he came highly recommended to me by a realtor I know. read more

the inspector missed the fact that we had mold in the basement of the house we were buying. he made no notations and the areas were visible. they also did not want to take any responsibility to remedy the situation. will never use them again for any services. read more

One of their home inspectors caused $1,000 worth of damage to my bathroom vanity and I have called several times and the owner has never responded I have no other option than to take them to court read more

Aardvark was a referral from a friend who highly recommend their service prior to purchasing a older home. Kevin Barns was the company representative who was on time, very professional, and thorough. His report included detailed photos and explanations of the homes highlights along with areas of concern. Kevin pointed out a few items that required immediate attention that should be corrected prior to closing. The value of the report alone is worth the investment. However, Aardvark does not stop there. They also supply links, discounts, and coupons to other services related to your upcoming move. I would not hesitate to recommend Kevin Barnes and Aardvark Home Inspectors when considering your next home purchase. read more

I have purchased several properties in the past and by far this company provided the best service. I had questions about a couple noted areas in the report so I called them. They explained in great detail the areas I wanted more information on before completing the purchase. They were a great resource in deciding on that property. read more

Matt did a great job. He was very polite and helpful. He answered all of our questions patiently. He gave us insight into the urgency of different repairs and made recommendations about the method and scope of repairs. While we valued his straight-forward report, we also appreciated that he gave his personal insights when asked. We were very pleased with the job he did, and would happily recommend him to anyone. read more

I have used Aardvark twice in the last two months for home inspections prior to purchase, and worked with two different inspectors Jim and Kevin. In each case, the inspector was courteous, knowledgable, and explained their findings well in very clear terms. I could not be present during the second inspection, and had a few questions to ask after receiving the report. Kevin promptly returned my call and provided helpful information that clarified his findings. In each case the reports were completed the same day as inspection. Aardvark excels at customer service, and I would highly recommend them to any homeowner. read more

I needed a quick turnaround home inspection and Aardvark had come highly recommended. They worked me into their schedule and provided feedback quickly. Report was very thorough. Highly recommend. read more

Had Aardvark do a home inspection recently. As we were unable to be present, they called afterwards and went through the main points. Then, I received a detailed report with pictures. I feel that this was detailed and complete. I'd use them again. read more

Aardvark and Caitie helped us get an inspection done with a tenant which had scary dogs and was not easy to work with. They helped us get an objective assessment of the house's condition. read more

My wife and I are buying a home in the Marshall County. I Googled home inspections and Aardvark came up as well as many others. After reviewing a few I decided on Aardvark. Our inspectors were Kevin and Jose. Jose was there to collect a water sample (shallow well in farmland) and to set a Radon test. Kevin was there for the long haul. He spent hours clinically moving through his inspections step by step. It took him hours! at the end he went through an equally thorough report with us, delivered it via email to us and our realtor. A big part of this is the advanced software and inspection process that Aardvark lays for their team, but without amazing people like Kevin Barnes it would all mean nothing. Kevin has the perfect personality to do his job effectively and thoroughly. He spent the time to answer our questions at the end of his inspection process. I always wonder if I'll get fair value, and I spent over $500 for a number of different tests and services. WELL WORTH IT! Aardvark and Kevin knocked it out of the park. Thank you. read more

Matt completed my home inspection yesterday. He was very punctual arriving 5 minutes early for our appointment. We sat down in the dining area and he went over the contract, what would and would not be inspected, terms used in the report, and appropriate expectations. The inspection was well over two hours in length and very thorough. As we came across an area of concern, Matt would make appropriate recommendations for the situation. All appliances we operated and tested. He gave a us a detailed, thorough report to work with. Would definitely use him again. read more

My home inspector was Jim, and personally I think he went above and beyond for both inspections he completed on the same house. Throughout the initial inspection and the re-inspection process he was very thorough and communicative and really took his time to make sure that he explained everything so that I could understand what I was really looking at as far as potential problems as well as highlighting all of the good things. He really left me feeling like I was going into the process being able to make an informed decision. He was definitely coming from a place of education and thoroughness and you can tell clearly takes pride in what he does. If I need to have a other home inspection done I will definitely be calling them again and requesting Jim personally, but I am sure Dave has a great team all around. They go above and beyond, and that's rare to find. read more

I could not have asked for a more reliable and thorough company. The inspector was so kind and explained everything to me, sometimes twice! Thank you for your wonderful service read more

My husband and I are looking into buying a very large commercial/residential property that is 4,800 square feet. Per a recommendation from the realtor, we chose Aardvark Home Inspectors to complete the inspection. Two gentleman met us at the property to perform the inspection, and we honestly have nothing but great things to say about our experience! Eric and Doug did an exceptional job. They were very thorough and allowed us to ask a million questions throughout the process. They were extremely helpful in helping us determine if this was a project we really wanted to take on, given the current condition of the building. They spent a lot of time with us that afternoon and made it a point to make sure that all of our questions were answered. Eric even followed up with me after the inspection to see if we had any more questions or concerns! This will be the first property/home that my husband and I will be buying together. Needless to say, we are both really excited about the process, especially since there is so much potential with this particular property because there is just so much you can do with it! Both Eric and Doug also took the time to talk with us about our vision for the property, and even made some suggestions about things that we could do with the place. Overall, it was a very personable experience and we enjoyed the inspection process very much- which is something in itself as home inspections tend to cause a lot of anxiety to begin with. The fact that they took the time to help us envision our dream home was exceptional and we would recommend them to anyone needing a home inspection! read more

I lived in an apartment complex for 5 years. Never had bug issues. The last year 2019 as people moved out and others moved in I began to find periodically a cockroach here and there, more than one at times. Between talking to management at the complex to talking to Aardvark it was like I couldn't get anywhere with either. 10 months of dealing with this. I'm not a dirty person, I did everything I was told to do from keeping the counter tops clean, to not using my kitchen trash can, taking the trash out every night to bagging up any opened boxes of food. I even bought sticky traps to show the Aardvark guy that I did have cockroaches. The slogan "if we can't kill them we will eat them" didn't seem to appetizing to the tech even though I put the sticky trap with the roaches in a baggie on the counter. Their method of spraying solely the one apartment with roaches is ridiculous. Every unit that backs up to you should be treated whether reported or not. Thank God I'm out of there but I'm still friends. with one of the tenants in my old hallway. They say they are still seeing roaches. Avoid this company read more

Aardvark Inspections of Mishawaka/Elkhart Indiana wrote a deliberately false report slanted to facilitate the sale of a property with major defects. In 2017 I bought a fixer upper in South Bend as an absentee buyer and counted on Aardvark Inspections to perform a competent and objective inspection. Aardvark's inspection report painted the property as needing minor work when in fact there was major structural damage and rot throughout. The Aardvark owner came by after the heavily flawed report was issued to defend his actions and stated that they were never in the attic to see the sagging beams and knob and tube wiring, yet the report clearly shows photos taken inside the attic! WOW what a Liar! They WERE up there and missed sagging rafters, extensive rot, and knob and tube wiring - really? This house has now been re-listed as partially renovated as I have run out of money having paid out all my funds for structural repairs. I have lost $15K of personal money and now cannot pay the mortgage due to the direct actions of this incompetent company. The owner will defend his position but I will GLADLY meet with anyone considering using them to show him or her Aardvark's photos and report to compare them with what I found that CLEARLY shows Aardvark's owner is bold faced liar! This company buys realtor's lunches to court their business and this is the reason he slants reports in favor of the seller to get the house sold even though he was paid by the buyer. If you use Aardvark or even recommend them you are opening up yourself up for liability. Do you really want that? Find someone else! I am not a flipper or investor and planned on living in the house. I do not have funds to properly finish this property and now have nowhere to live as a direct result of the owner of Aardvark. This individual even promised to refund his fee (an admission of guilt) and failed to do so.The house is now vacant and I am unable to live in it or pay my private mortgage due to the deliberate lies causing me to buy into a white elephant. read more

Writing this review just so others don't experience what I have. I've spent months fixing things on my recently purchased house that were not mentioned on the inspection report. Lots of water and structural damage to the foundation, clogs in the main plumbing line, leaking pipes, improper plumbing ventilation, etc. It may be "reasonably priced" but you definitely get what you pay for. Very frustrating when statements like "limited crawl space access" is made in the report but I can go down into the crawl space (keep in mind I am not getting paid hundreds of dollars to do this) and immediately identify standing water in the area that supposedly had "limited access". It was simply a matter of the inspector being lazy and not wanting to crawl in a tight but definitely accessible area (I am 6'4 and was able to do it with ease).This has now turned into my headache and lots of money spent. I have many other instances I could talk about, but the point I am trying to make is use another home inspection company. Please. read more

Matthew Kirsch completed two inspections for me and was awesome! Extremely thoroughness knowledgeable and went above and beyond. I would highly recommend Aardvark for both sellers and buyers of existing and new home construction houses! read more

My wife and I recently purchased a home and had Aardvark do the inspection because our realtor recommended them. I'm very disappointed with the amount of good information the inspector was able to provide for us. For anything that is really going to cost you down the road, the inspector simply gives it a passing grade and puts that they "recommend a professional" look at it after them. I guess their inspectors aren't qualified to do actual inspecting? Need plumbing looked at? Hire a plumbing professional. Need the roof looked at? Hire a roofing professional. Need the foundation looked at? Hire a foundation professional! These guys can tell you if the fridge is working or if the faucet has running water. So if you are willing to pay upwards of $300 dollars for an inspection you could have done yourself, look no further. For the rest of you, I implore you to find a better option. This is basically robbery. Our roof received a passing grade, yet when I hired a professional to look at it because shingle tabs were falling off into the yard, suddenly I'm quoted for a $11,000 roofing job because there is barely any life in the shingles at all. Thanks Aardvark! read more

Used Aardvark for a home inspection. The inspector was thorough and explained everything to me. The written report was completed quickly. the company was easy to work with - completely professional. read more

Matt Kirsch Home Inspector with Aardvark did our home inspection of our home we were purchasing. He was kind, personable and thorough. Purchasing a home can be stressful and he helped put our mind at ease after going through everything in his very detailed and professional report. I would highly recommend Aardvark Home Inspectors. Matt Kirsch is a great asset to this company. Thank you. read more

Had a great experience with Aardark! Matt Kirsch was very friendly and explained everything he was finding to me in an easy to understand way. I would definitely recommend Aardvark to anyone looking for a while home inspection!! read more