Art does a great job! Very thorough and explains things in detail to the clients ! He goes step by…read morestep through the inspection to help everyone be on board!

Art was very nice and explained a lot of things when doing the inspection but missed a very big…read moreissue. We had the home inspection at the end of July 2019. We could not take possession until the first week in September. After we moved in, I heard noises from the fireplace. We contacted an exterminator who told us that a colony of bats had inhabited our attic for at least a year because of the quantity of bat droppings in the entire attic. And because of the quantity of bat droppings, we must have the attic cleaned, and all of the insulation has to be replaced. All of this is costly and left us feeling very dissatisfied with the home inspection. Looking back, we recalled that Art had inspected the attic. You would think that any signs of bat activity during a home inspection, would be noted in the home inspectors report and that they might suggest a review by a qualified pest control specialist. Art was contacted and said that he would call back on Friday to let me know what time on Monday he would be able to come back and look at what was found. No callback was done until Monday which by then an appointment was made to have the entries and exits repaired so that the bats could leave but return therefore Art would not have been able to see for himself. When Art did callback on Monday all he could say was "I wish you would have waited." Why Art so more bats can come into the house? I hate giving bad reviews especially when the person was very nice, but I feel that if I would have known about this issue, I would have negotiated a better price or had the problem taken care of before the purchase of the home.

Awesome service. Dropped off sample after hours in a drop box and received results the next day.read more

We had a mold problem after our basement flooded and my wife mentioned the possibility of black…read moremold and so we wanted to be safe and make sure it wasn't anything serious. They took an air sample, pronto, a few days later they sent us an informative report diagnosing the molds right down to the genus! turned out not to be the bad kind, whhhhew! Thanks!

Very thorough inspection, found multiple safety issues that could have been dangerous. Ryan helped…read moreus all the way through the buying process and answered all of our questions. Highly recommend

From the owner: Thumb Home Inspection provides a thorough, non-evasive, visual inspection of the structural and…read moremechanical systems found in and around the home. My job is to find deficiencies or potential issues within the home and convey this information to you. My inspection report will identify items in need of repair to help you make a more informed decision moving forward. Along with a standard home inspection we offer: mold inspections, well inspections, septic inspections, radon testing, lead paint inspections, asbestos inspections, indoor air quality, pool & spa inspections, HUD foundation certifications, pest inspection, termite inspection, water testing, and more!

New home purchase. My whole house inspector was Marvin B. I specifically looked for an inspector…read morewho could do other tests, such as using a thermal camera and testing for radon. However, right before my inspection I found out these other services could not be provided. My home inspector provided great pictures and a lot of issues were in the report. However, my home inspector missed a lot of big concerns. The electrical was all messed up and needed rewiring (not too expensive to fix but this was a missed fire hazard). The new furnace was installed incorrectly and the furnace venting was too small ($5,000 bill). The electrical outlets weren't even grounded. How does a home inspector missed that?? It literally is just putting in a cheap testing device into the outlets to check them.

Craig at Martin Structural Consultants was friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and thorough. We had…read moreput an offer in on a house with a unique structural feature and we felt the need to have a structural engineer take a look during the inspection period. Craig reviewed the structure and gave us the information that we needed to have the confidence to proceed with the purchase. He also knew a lot about the neighborhood history and the plants and trees on the property which was an unexpected bonus. Our experience with Craig was so positive. I highly recommend his expertise and professionalism.

We bought our late 90s built home in 2012, and it only had a standard (at the time) 6-inches of…read morepink BATT insulation in the attic. So, our furnace has been working harder and more frequently to keep the house adequately heated for the past several winters. We finally got fed up of this lack of additional barrier between us and the cold outside. I was inspired by Consumers Energy offering a rebate check when insulation is upgraded by an approved vendor. I found AEE as the only Gold-star rated, licensed and insured installer in my area and approved by Consumers Energy. They earned their stars and stripes. I set up a free quote with the straight to the point and knowledgeable company owner, John. He explained his recommendations for adding about 11-12in.of fiberglass/wool blend blow-in insulation into the entire attic for a total of 17-18in., as well as having his field manager and caulk expert Mark seal all our windows and doors. He left me with a competitive quote and let me take long as I wanted to think on it and get other quotes. After a few quotes - my gut instinct gravitated me to AEE. I wanted to 'Art of the Deal' a bit with John to bring his quote closer to another competitor's. He was fair in working with me. We struck a deal. His 2-man insulation team came to our home around 10am and worked until about 4-5pm thoroughly insulating my attic. His field manager and caulking expert Mark did a great job sealing all the windows and doors for air leaks in a matter of 1-2 hours tops. They went above and beyond my expectations and were honest fellows. At one point when they realized they slightly undershot the amount of product needed for the job - they went and got more product to complete the job. John was a man of his word - he honored the contract without trying to work in the marginal unforeseen product and labor. They were thoughtful enough to blow some extra insulation into the space above our toddler's bedroom - which is definitely the problem area with our climate control. The workers used slip covers on their shoes and used towels to keep hoses from damaging walls. They vacuumed and cleared all waste after their work. Fast forward a week, and I will tell you that this was one of the best upgrades we have done for our home. The disparity in climate and cold drafts in different areas of our home is way better now. Upstairs is improved, the den stays toastier now, and the kitchen side of our house now holds heat better. A marked difference in the radiant heat comfort throughout the house. It is no placebo effect. The furnace is able to drive the temp up quicker, then the temp holds better and drops slower. So the furnace does not have to stay on as long of duration, and the interim between it firing up has increased. Savings on gas, and less wear and tear on the furnace too! Wish I had done this back when we bought the home. Better late than never. Highly recommend AEE. Just follow the simple steps I detailed above, get the work done, and get that rebate. You will have a top notch upgrade, at a great bottom line price. Two thumbs up!

AEE engineers came to my house and identified areas of improvement that I frankly would never think…read moreare a problem. I had an extensive energy audit performed, indoor air quality check, insulation installed, window caulking, rim joist seal/insulation, thermometer replacement, and various other home improvements. This was after the cost vs. benefit was explained to me with the supporting data. Once everything was completed, they walked me through the utility company rebate and tax credit process to ensure I received the full benefit of all work performed. Ultimately, I made money from the inspection and walked away with a house that was significantly more energy efficient with lower utility bills. It's a shame that it's so rare to find great companies with great people nowadays. AEE (John and Mark in particular) were super professional, friendly, polite, and extremely knowledgeable. It was an absolute pleasure working with them and I was able to learn quite a bit. These guys are not your typical salesmen, they are subject matter experts and come with only the highest of recommendation from me!