Terry was AWESOME, he inspected a home for us several weeks ago and found some major issues that…read morewould have cost us at least $30k to fix. We ended up backing out of that deal. We just had him inspect a different home for us the other day and his work was impeccable! Please use this company they are great!

Nick was great. Super efficient and easy to work with. Very thorough and I feel good about my home…read morepurchasing experience. As a first time home buyer, I am clueless about the process. TK has a good relationship with my realtor, and their services are outstanding, done with the same care and precision as they would if they were inspecting a home for their own family.

Price was high and the inspector put a screw through wires in the electrical panel. I heard him…read moreyell because of the shock. He said that everything was fine. When my son put the electric bill in his in name for the the condo, he was told to flip the main breaker. It would not fip back and we called our electrician to fix it. He needed to splice wires, it was a simple repair but the bill was $260, for travel, parts time etc. I'm going to bill the insurance company for First In but he also missed a lot of expensive repairs needed. My son was a first time buyer, he is smart but never knew what to look for in his purchase, trusted the realtor (and he is an ok guy but needed to make the sale, my son acted too quickly and I really dislike the unit, others in a similar price range seemed well maintained and updated. He was shown 3, told that was usually the way it is done and never negotiated anything (he's a scientist and pretty much focused on little else, needed a roof over his head and acted too quickly.) So he passed up places that had newer windows, updated kitchens, etc in the same price range . I'm also looking for a condo so I saw those choices but he'd already started the process (he's an adult and I wasn't involved but I have bought real estate before and knew a little bit about what to look for when "investing in a home".) He didn't have a clue and grad student places are what he was used to so here we are. I'm unhappy with the inspection because I immediately saw things that weren't mentioned so here we are. He'll lose money when he sells because it's not worth it for him to update or replace torn screens but it really needs new windows and doors. And flooring. Sigh. He'll live with it until he gets married and sells. Oh well. I'm the one who fixed everything in here so I learned by my mistakes. He'll do the same.

This was actually the most expensive of the three my realtor suggested, but they're all…read morefirefighters and I've seen no other bad reviews so I paid the extra $100. The report was very long and detailed, so I thought everything was fine. Then I moved in and couldn't use my upstairs bathroom because of a leak so bad that a wall needs torn out and stained (hopefully didn't mold!) the brand new carpet), and I didn't have a stove for months because of electrical issues. He did mention capping the gas line right next to it to use electric but completely neglected the outlet so electric wasn't possible. We wasted money on a second stove initially thinking the first was the problem. There are also still two bad breakers!

Avoid at all costs. The inspection report provided little value. We moved into our home to find…read morethat the AC system was almost entirely dysfunctional and that we were at serious risk for carbon monoxide poisoning due to improper ventilation and a faulty AC system. Zero mention of any of this in the inspection report. We had five different AC professionals come through who pointed out that the way the system is venting is illegal and that the home has fake duct work above the first floor. Of course, no mention from Watch Dog Property Inspections. Strongly do NOT recommend if you are moving in the Cleveland area.

Could not be more satisfied! Courteous, timely and professional. I would highly recommend Chris, he…read moreis thorough and concise with the inspections and goes above and beyond to ensure the client is both happy and informed!

Justin was a great to work with! He was thorough in his explanation of the several projects he's…read morecompleted for me. His knowledge in every aspect of buying, selling, upgrading, and maintaining properties has been priceless!

From the owner: Hi, I'm Justin, the founder and lead inspector at Cuyahoga Valley Inspections. As a Certfied…read moreProfessional Inspector (CPI) and a seasoned real estate investor, I bring a unique perspective to every home inspection. With over 20 years of experience in the construction, inspection, and real estate industries, I've made it my mission to help homeowners and buyers make confident, well-informed decisions about their investments. My dual expertise allows me to not only identify potential issues in a property but also understand the long-term value and investment potential of a home. Whether you're a first-time buyer, a seasoned homeowner, or a fellow investor, I provide thorough, honest, and easy-to-understand inspections that empower you to protect your investment and ensure your home is safe and sound. At Cuyahoga Valley Inspections, I believe in building trust through transparency and professionalism. My goal is to give you the clarity and confidence you need to move forward with your real estate decisions. When I'm not inspecting homes or working on real estate projects, you can find me exploring the Metroparks and National Park with my Son and my Partner Jessica, or tackling DIY home improvement projects. I'm proud to serve the Northeast Ohio community and look forward to helping you with all your home inspection needs. Let's work together to make your home journey a confident and successful one!

They were really knowledgeable and helped me out a lot. They recently inspected a home I'm moving…read moreinto soon and it all went very fast. So thankful for their help

This company is professional and mindful of the issues at hand. I did not have to wait for them to…read morecome out and start the process. We were very stressed and worried about the home buying process during this time but, they put our minds at ease with their understanding and compassion. They walked us through the entire inspection process and answered any and all questions we had. Even when we called them after the inspection about a question they had no problem taking their time to not only answer my question, but, also throughly explained it to me in ways I understood.

We use Brett and Bruce at 1st Alert for all of our Well & Septic needs. Bruce has been in the…read moreindustry for over 30 years and is an expert in the field. A lot of people buying a home with well & septic have never had those systems in their home before and these guys help give them the knowledge to make an intelligent decision about their new home.

I used Brett and Bruce for my recent home purchase inspections. Before even coming out I can tell…read morethey knew there stuff. He communicated Everything to make the process as easy as possible. When they arrived for my inspection they saw problems in the first five minutes and they recommended we stop to save me the money on an incomplete inspection. After all the work done so far in my opinion they insisted to put me before their business. What are rare thing to find someone treating you with human compassion in an already stressful event of buying a homeg. With all of their knowledge and guidance and expertise I knew right then to back out of this current home purchase and pursue another one. Obviously this has saved me thousands of dollars before purchasing and spending thousands more. So obviously I knew who I was using on my next home I found. Brett let me know as soon as he had the septic report come in and it confirmed that we would have not been in a good situation with that has after all. We made a great call with the help of these two. Within two weeks I was able to secure my next home purchase and had Brett come out right away. He had no problems coming right out and within two days I had all the info I needed to proceed with my new home. I wouldn't recommend anyone else. I found these two through the BBB website. I hope this helps anyone looking for a father and son team with the knowledge and background to back it up.