When it comes to home inspections, finding an honest, meticulous, knowledgable, trustworthy, and friendly inspector can be daunting, considering the investment of buying not only a house, but the right one. Scott Carpenter from Integrity Home Inspections takes it a step further and wants to make sure you're not just buying a house, but a home.
Privately owned and operated, Scott is a Whidbey Island resident who prides himself in his work and has a "home town" feel to his inspections. He doesn't show up in a flashy commercial truck and put a sign on the street announcing who he is and what he's doing; on the contrary, he shows up on time and ready to work, and is very professional in appearance. His website details his credentials, and this honestly was what sold us on calling Scott for our home inspection.
I wanted to make sure Scott was okay with me accompanying him during the inspection, which he was. For the next three hours, I followed and watched as Scott climbed under, over, and on top of every part of the house he could. As he went about his inspection, he took a good number of pictures and made notes on a tablet for the report. He also explained what he was looking for, and was always willing to show me what he deemed a problem and why, then would follow up with a solution for repair, if needed. Scott also made sure to hit all areas of the home so he could give a full, confident report. It didn't matter that the roof was wet from rain or that the attic was dark; he approached every aspect of the home and inspected it to his satisfaction. If there was an element of home construction I was unfamiliar with, Scott took the time to explain everything to me so I could understand how it fit into the structural element of the home, and why (or why not) it was important. This, to me, was great, personalized service.
Scott was also very respectful of the homeowner's space and privacy, always sure to shut everything off and close all doors and drawers he had to check. He ensured he covered his footwear when entering the house from outside, and left the house exactly as he found it. Another thumbs up from a homebuyer's perspective.
Lastly, Scott's prices are beyond reasonable and include a very thorough, comprehensive report complete with pictures and recommendations based upon professional experience and opinion, as well as industry standards. His report is easy to follow, detailed, and well worth the money we spent to get the home inspected.
Integrity Home Inspections made the right choice by naming the business so. Scott Carpenter embodies the true meaning of integrity, and we strongly recommend him for home inspections in the greater Whidbey/Skagit/Anacortes and surrounding areas. He is truly an industry professional in every sense of the word. read more