If this is your first time buying, I highly recommend going with Maury.Drummey. He came highly recommended by my realtor and did not disappoint. He was so knowledgeable about all areas of the home and took the time to explain everything he was looking at. As a first time home buyer, he made sure to walk me through any and all areas that concerned him and explained WHY they concerned him. My fiancé and I fell in love with the near east-side suburbs like Hyde Park and Mt. Lookout, but the older homes that populate these areas are full of money pits if you don't know what you are getting yourself into. We highly recommend Maury Drummey for your next home inspection, especially if you are a first time home buyer...the education alone is worth the cost! read more

Buying a home can be really scary. I felt super nervous about the whole thing especially the home inspection. It all comes down to the home inspection so you really want to get someone in there who is willing to take their time to really explore the imperfections of your home. I asked a few friends and someone recommended that I look into using Greater Cincinnati Housing Evaluation Service, Inc. This business is run by one hard working man, Maury Drummey. Maury was great on the phone and answered all of my questions about the inspection and what to expect. He was very flexible and got me on the schedule for the day and time I wanted. I had a good feeling right away from talking to him. On the day of the inspection Maury arrived early and ready to work. When we pulled out he was already in work mode preparing for the inspection. During the inspection Maury was wonderful. He took his time and really paid attention to every detail of the house. He made sure that he did not miss anything. When I asked questions, he was very patient and was willing to explain himself 3 or 4 times if that is what I needed. He really made me feel like he was there for me and he valued my business. It isn't often that you get that type of service. He was not shy about discussing his opinions and sharing his wisdom. As a first time home buyer, I really valued his input. After the incredibly thorough inspection, he made sure that he submitted the report to me in a timely fashion. He repeated and confirmed with me as to when I should be receiving the report. I was blown away by his professionalism. He also called me after sending me the report and made sure that I did not have any questions. After the inspection was said and done, I really feel confident that I know everything there is to about my new home. If you are looking for this type of service, I beg you to use Greater Cincinnati Housing Evaluation Service, Inc. I believe that I was so lucky to have this recommended to me. I could not be any happier with Greater Cincinnati Housing Evaluation Service, Inc. read more

I contacted Greater Cincinnati Housing Eval as a second choice, and I'm really disappointed. I had a home inspected by Dan Scheurman a few months prior and Dan was thorough and detailed which was great. Maury on the other hand charged the same price and was in the house 3 hours, compared to the 7 Scheurman had spent on the other house. The result - a lot was overlooked, the report wasn't specific so the few repairs the seller agreed to didn't all get done so I still need to pay for 2 window seals since the report was vague. Furthermore, there was rotting wood in the soffit area but it was explained to me as the vinyl soffit needed repaired. However if they had spent time looking at why it sagged you could see that the wood was rotten beneath. For a basic, rushed nape tip. There service is fine. But if you want thorough, attention to detail I highly recommend Dan Scheurman. If he wasn't on vacation he would've been hired this time. read more

Excellent experience. Was not suggested to us by our agent. We found him based on other sources. The places that were suggested to us have either had bad reviews or I have had a bad experience with. He has a reputation for being meticulous. Some have said too picky. As a buyer in the process, I prefer to have an inspector who will find every issue no matter how minute. It is then up to me to choose which ones are worth holding up the closing for. The process took about 5 hours for a large house, but was well worth it. He went over everything with us at the inspection and his formal write up was just as detailed and sent to us within 24 hours of the inspection. What was most impressive was that his inspection and process of performing the inspection were geared to ensuring our comfort and protecting us from an investment perspective. While everyone else in the real-estate process has an interest in the property closing quickly, he has in interest in providing you with a thorough inspection so you have no surprises after closing. He is not certified for septic, termite, or radon. Also, while extremely thorough, I would be cautious about requesting repair of every item he finds. Anyone buying a house that is not newly built should expect some wear and tear. Just my opinion. Overall, I am thrilled with the service he provided. If we ever buy or sell again we will be using him. As the owner of the company he takes pride in the company's reputation and it is clear in his work. read more

We were first-time buyers without any experience in home maintenance, or home inspections. We went with GCHES on whim because we didn't know any reputable inspection companies in the Cincinnati area... It turned out to be the biggest surprise of the entire home buying process. Our inspector took the time to show and explain to us both the big problems and nit-picky minor upgrades that he recommended. He was friendly, personable, honest, and considerate of our best interests. If you are in need of a home inspection in the Cincinnati area, we would highly recommend GCHES. -Mark & Katelynn read more