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.

As a military spouse, I've had a few home inspections, some better than others. My ProTec…read moreinspection was by far the best experience. The inspector, Sam, arrived early and was both professional and friendly. It is important to me to fully understand any identified issues and to identify key home components (water main shut-offs, sprinkler bypass, etc.), so it was a relief that Sam didn't mind my inquisitiveness and was happy to provide information throughout the inspection. He is clearly very knowledgeable and did a thorough inspection, specifying which issues would require professional attention. The inspection report was completed the same day and was accurate, with an appropriate level of detail and photos. Home inspections can be very expensive, but will frequently save you significant amounts of money if they are done properly. The inspection provided by Pro-Tec was excellent and I highly recommend them. (An additional note: several people mentioned receiving calls and emails about home security systems. It has been a couple of weeks since my inspection, and I have not received any emails. I received one call, politely declined, and have not received any more. I didn't find this to be a problem.)

Harry was great to work with. He did a pre-drywall and pre-closing inspection in our newly…read moreconstructed home in Frederick. He was able to find a number of items that we would not have seen, all of which the builder has said that they will correct. Harry's explanations of the items that he found were extremely clear and helped us in relaying the issues to our builder. Harry was able to add a significant level of peace of mind to a very stressful process and I cannot thank him enough for his help.

He was nice at the time and spent several hours there on a holiday, but unfortunately missed the…read morebig leak in the bathroom from the soaker tub that was graphically discovered the first time I used it. Raining in kitchen below was so fun! He also didn't get the radon testing done in time we needed. I am just stating my experience and am not a relator so have no vested interest either way. Edited to remove the pool leak and crack since he says he doesn't inspect pools (didn't realize that at the time or would have addressed it then, but buying a house with a pool has been a learning experience) :)

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.

Completed the inspection and answered all questions. He gave me the timeframe for pumping out the…read moreseptic tank and reviewed the dos and dont's of the septic system.

From the owner: At JW Boone Septic Inspections, we combine expert knowledge with genuine care for our customers and…read morecommunity. Our inspections are thorough, honest, and reliable—ensuring your system runs smoothly and safely. With years of hands-on experience and a commitment to excellent service, we’re here to protect your home, your wallet, and your peace of mind. Choose JW Boone for septic service you can trust.

Bob seems to have a routine and can't deviate. The inspection was on a circa 1895 house and he…read moremissed many defects. Yes you are presented with "this is how things work" but he glossed over or did not cover many things that we had to fix post settlement. The house is heated by gas steam heat so he lit the boiler - then it was "ok that works". I had to suggest we leave the heat on to see that it actually delivered heat to each radiator - something that takes a while. In fact several radiators needed new valves. Like an upper porch railing that was not attached at the bottom and therefore just hanging by upper supports. Like a rear faucet that was not freeze proof and an uninsulated copper pipe under the porch that did not drain and required replacement by a plumber. And it was completely visable to the naked eye. Five missing locks on windows - steam a pipes in basement uninsulated - $2,900 to have insulated. He doesn't lack in confidence that's for sure. And it's misplaced. The agents involved felt that his process was cumbersome. Post settlement I received a "happy now you are a homeowner" email. I responded with a list of the things that he had missed and indicated that we were very disappointed. Guess what - never heard a word back. I was prompted to write this review 2 1/2 years later when I read today that his business is relocating to Frederick - our home town.

I recently had a home inspection, on an older house (it was built in 1900) in a rural area…read moreperformed by Bob (aka Mr.Bob) of Inspections by Bob. Bob, as promised, arrived on site about 23 minutes early for our 10 AM appointment time, which was perfect for me, because I was ready and waiting for him, and he promptly started his inspection after having introduced himself. I have a strong background, in terms of graduate level university studies and degrees, as well as actual work experience, in both the sciences and engineering, and this extensive technical background proved very useful and helpful in understanding many of the technical items and issues that Bod pointed out to me during his inspection of this admittedly very old house. Interestingly, it turns out that Bob too also has a strong engineering background, just as I do; he got his original Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronics engineering (EE) and a minor in mechanical engineering (ME), and with some additional training in lots of related areas. I found Bob to be very detailed and thorough in his inspection, and to be very knowledgeable as well on a wide variety of topics related to the inspection of a home. I was very impressed with his work. Bob was also very personable and friendly, and took plenty of time to explain many of his findings very carefully and succinctly. BTW, the price that I paid for the inspection was one that I feel was very fair and very reasonable. Incidentally, he spent 4.5 hours on site with me, far more than the nominal one hour that the company's website cited as the average visit time for inspection of a 3BR/1BA house, and he then spent several additional hours writing up his report, which was delivered to me via email in a PDF file format by 6 PM on the day of the inspection. Overall, Bob was great at his job, and he delivered more than promised and more than expected. His final report was also excellent and comprehensive. Would I choose this company, and Bob, again if I needed another home inspection? Yes, I would, in a heartbeat!

Was very efficient with inspection. Great quality work, and very kind! Will be working with again.read more

From the owner: I perform a comprehensive inspection from roof to foundation for every client. I also provide…read moreservices such as mold, infrared imaging, wood, destroying insects, sewer scope inspection, and radon testing. When you book an inspection with my company, you will receive your report the same day.

As a homeowner. I often run into listing agents, and insurance brokers. However, I rarely run into…read morea structural engineer and home inspection agent. I would not know what to expect if I meet a structural engineer and home inspection agent. I needed an engineer to evaluate my home. I reached out to Kemp Home Inspections. Mr. Kemp showed with panache!! And communicated well with me. He took time to explain to me what was going on with my roof and what can be done to mitigate the situation. He had to come to my house the next day. He was on time (8am) and showed up in style. It was a good working experience. He is very knowledgeable. Friendly and has great taste in antique cars. I was impressed with his professionalism, depth of knowledge and personal engagement. What should you expect when you book Kemp Home Inspections? Great service with style!!!

Amazing! Melodie was wonderful helping me schedule the inspection. And Will did a thorough job. He…read morealso got his detailed inspection report to me quickly. Great organization to work with!

Cross-posting this from Google Reviews…read more The short: Prices are more than reasonable, he's incredibly professional, efficient, quick to respond, and was incredibly helpful to someone like me who has little background in housing. If you're looking for an inspector, look no further. Use Arnold's Home Inspection Services, LLC. The longer version: I am working to buy a house quickly. The inspection was something I worried about because I have read plenty about how many inspectors will sort of... not do their job particularly well. For example, I read an article recently where they hired a variety of inspectors to check out a house with a set of specific faults. Most of them missed even obvious things like a clear water stain in the main room. Knowing I needed to get an inspection quickly, I didn't have a great deal of time to sift through different inspectors and go into a lot of detail, so I had to trust my gut. My gut said Arnold's, and I am glad it did. He was able to schedule the inspection within 2 days. Responsive. My realtor (a former construction worker and construction contractor) and I showed up on the dot and he was already there looking around the exterior. Punctual. We met back up and he told us about what was going on on the exterior. Now, my realtor knows a thing or two about construction while I don't know the first thing. My realtor was able to ask questions that I wouldn't think to ask, but if I had any question, Arnie had no issue answering those thoroughly. We went through the entire house, he checked everything that I could think needed to be checked. This wasn't a case of an inspector checking a single faucet or window and going "Yeah, looks fine" and saying that applies to the entire house and moving on. Arnie took the time to be thorough on each room, talk about what he saw in each room, and told me where to begin addressing those issues. After we were done, he also remembered that there was an outstanding question that we had all forgotten. He came back and we handled that one as well. He could have just left and I'd not have known the difference, but he did. It is clear he puts the work in that he'd like to receive if he were in my shoes. On top of it all, while driving home, my realtor said that Arnie is clearly in the top inspectors he has worked with. He explained that, in his experience, a lot of inspectors out there say some stuff that just doesn't quite add up or shows a lack of actual understanding. At no point did Arnie get anywhere close to that. Everything was logically sound, reasonably stated, well articulated, and thoroughly reviewed. It says something that this was worthy of remark without me provoking that in the conversation. Seriously, I highly recommend Arnold's Home Inspection Services if you need an inspection. You'd be hard pressed to find better.

Mr. Arnold performed a very thorough inspection and was very clear as to the minor issues the…read moreproperty had. He answered all questions asked by me and gave me an in depth explanation as to why the issues occurred . The report is/was very helpful in attaining the results I wanted in regards to the minor repairs my new home will need. Please pass on my most sincere appreciation to Mr. Arnold. My Family and I are greatly appreciative of his attention to detail and unbiased opinions and recommendations. I defiantly will be recommending your company to my friends and family that are in the process of purchasing their own home.

Incompetent, not punctual uncourteous, inept, untruthful. Not considerate of others' time and the…read moreappointments they set. Total rip off. Services not performed to satisfaction. Poor customer service.

Until my most recent experience, I would have given Alban five stars, based on over ten years of…read moreusing them occasionally for lead paint inspections. But everything changed when I called my usually friendly and reliable contact Tina, about a mold inspection. I told her I would need to see the inspector's COVID vaccine card. At first, that was no problem. Then Tina told me the inspector ("Roberto") had lost his card. "I need to see proof," I said. Within a day, he found the card. Except that the name on the card wasn't Roberto. "He goes by his middle name" Tina explained. "That's why the name is different." I paused. Thought about it. "Please have him send me a photo of his drivers license," I requested politely. That was when Tina began shouting at me. What do you think? True or false: Tina was lying all along. He was never vaccinated and she knew it. He lied to her and she was caught in the middle. She was completely justified. I was asking for too much. Nobody dies of COVID. She never liked me and WANTED to lose me as a customer.