Michael has done two home inspections for me recently, and did a really great job. On the first…read morehome inspection he found several electrical issues that were not only going to be costly but were also of a huge safety concern. I would definitely use him again.

From the owner: At Brick by Brick, we provide a detailed inspection of your home from top to bottom. Our reports…read moreare second to none with highly detailed descriptions and photos of every issue we find, large or small. We show you how to operate your home including how to turn off major utilities such as electricity, water, and gas in an emergency. A home is quite possibly the largest investment you will ever make, and it is our duty to inspect every possible inch to ensure you know the ins and outs of your new, existing, or future home. Let us put your mind at ease by calling a friendly neighborhood home inspector today. 260.969.8660 Office 707.527.2277 Cell Schedule appointments online at brickbybrickfw.com

I was selling my house and needed a home inspector and my realtor suggested I call this company…read more The inspector that came out to my house was very knowledgeable and professional. He was friendly and allowed me to be present and answered a lot of my questions. The report I received looked really nice and was easy to read.

Highly recommend Andy. EXTREMELY thorough. Actually took the time to walk us (the buyers) through…read morethe house post-inspection just to show us everything he found. Showed us even the smallest details and took the time to teach us ways to prevent issues down the road. Very friendly. Use this company!!

Andy was recommended to me by someone my family tremendously respects in the real estate industry…read moreand who values "consistency". Andy was extremely accommodating and professional. There was a scheduling issue that was beyond my (home buyer) and Andy's control and Andy rearranged his schedule to help. He was also very quick to respond to texts or phone calls and made it clear that no matter what the circumstance at the home, that he would do a thorough inspection and the quality of the inspection would not be hindered. He clearly explained everything he did and found at the home to me. The finished report was even more detailed and sent to me the same day of the inspection. I am completely satisfied with Andy's work and would use him again. Highly recommend!

Missed a faulty installed and actively leaking custom window, a large item, and several other items…read moreincluding safety issues during my inspection. Then, brushed them off as he just didnt see them when I inquired wouldnt it be something that would be reported.

They were at my home to inspect crawl apace and were very efficient. Price was good and report…read moreincludes write up and pictures. Would use them again. This inspection will resolve a job that was not done completely. I am thrilled to have the answers that I needed.

David Rust was the home inspector asked to do a home review. His work is questionable. He took…read moreoff two window screens and left them in closets without replacing. He dropped and did not put back insulation from a closet ceiling attic. He left open a fire place screen, changed a furnace filter that was his to replace while leaving the old filter and plastic wrappers on the floor, and left a faucet dripping in a bathroom. Not very tidy or respectful of his privilege to do work in a home. He also refused to supply a copy of his report to the owners of the home. If his inspection was as detailed as his clean up, be forewarned.

We have used David twice now on homes we've purchased. He's done a great job and is timely in…read moredelivering the written inspection. We always like to support small business owners when we can. I Would recommend David to anyone needing a home inspection.

The one star is mainly for Danielle who answered the phone on Feb 12, when i had questions/issues…read moreabout the pest inspection report that I got back from Aardvark. But, not just that.. Basically, information i should have received from Aardvark BEFORE ordering the report was not provided until after i submitted payment in order to view the report. Specifically, 2 things: - the attic space, and - the crawl space (arguably, the 2 most important spaces to inspect, of any home) Neither were inspected. Also, several parts of the main home and garage were not inspected. Which surprised me. When i asked about the attic and crawl space, i was told by Danielle that neither were accessible. This is objectively incorrect because the home inspection company (home inspection was done by a different company, thankfully) was able to get into the attic and inspect the space, and a crawl space specialist i ordered was able to get into the crawl space. Crawl space specialist said the crawl space entry was standard size - he gave me this info in writing, via a text message, after he checked the entry. About the attic, i was told that the attic needs to have a pull-down ladder for the Aardvark inspector to check the attic, but i was only told this AFTER i had already ordered and paid for the pest report from Aardvark (this is not something i even knew i had to ask about because the attic IS ACCESSIBLE, it just doesn't have a pull-down ladder; instead, it has a panel that you just push up and move to the side/out of the way; the size of the entry to the access is fine. Back to Danielle.. She would not let me finish even a single sentence that came out of my mouth. For example, i'd say "it says you weren't able to access the attic.." and then she would explain why..and then, when i would try to give her additional information or ask a followup question (like, "did the inspector even ask for a ladder available at the home?"), she said (her *EXACT* words), "it doesn't matter". This type of exchange between the 2 of us went on for several minutes..She tried to hang up on me several times after cutting me off mid-sentence. I told her: I asked another pest inspection company about getting into the crawl space, they said they could get in. I am going to pay this other company for a pest inspection of the crawl space from this other company. She said "That's fine." I didn't even come close to my original goal of the call, which was to give Aardvark a chance to make things right by refunding my money so that i could pay for an actual inspection instead of just a report that basically says: "Several spaces, including attic, crawl space, several parts of the garage, main home, and exterior are inaccessible, but what we could see looked fine". Danielle was unbelievably rude. She should not be in a position that has her dealing with customers directly. EDIT (Feb 14): i was offered a refund by Aardvark, but this happened *only after* i showed them the inspection report from the 2nd Pest Inspection company that i hired/paid for (2nd company was able to get into the crawl space) AND **on the condition that i take down my 1-star review of Aardvark**. I think it's important to let others know what they might be in for, based on what i experienced, so i'm leaving the review up, even though it means i won't be getting my money back for a worthless inspection report. PS. The other inspection company that came out found an active infestation of powder post beetles in the floor joists of the crawl space (NOT an insignificant finding).

As a first time homebuyer, I wasn't sure what to expect from my home inspection. However, Aardvark…read morewas so easy to work with and explained every step along the way. I had Tom as my inspector and he was wonderful! He went through the home extremely thoroughly checking every nook and cranny as well as letting me know important utility and servicing information, any items to be aware of plus what items in the house should be updated versus what items are natural wear and tear and can wait a bit. Plus, they made the payment and also reporting process simple as I received my report later that evening. Overall I had a great experience with Aardvark (shoutout to Tom, a great inspector!) and would highly recommend them to anyone needing a home inspection.

After working with Steve many times, I now refer him to many of my clients for their home…read moreinspections. Steve is methodical and thorough and has always done a stellar job. My clients are happy with his work, as am I...

Steve recently inspected a home I'm purchasing and not only did he point out issues I wasn't aware…read moreof, but he also did a great job educating me on how everything in the house worked. As a first time home buyer, I really appreciated the time and detail he provided to help me understand the house I was buying. Early the next morning, I had the inspection report, and was so excited to see that he had told me about all the potential issues while we were in the house too. He also spent extra time trying to investigate the crawl space under the front porch, as we were having trouble finding out what was in there. What makes Steve extraordinary at his job is that he's just a joy to work with. Who else can say their inspection was fun? I was smiling the whole time. Not just because my future house is super cool and has a lot of character, but also because Steve made me feel valued as the client. When we did encounter a minor issue, like getting some wood on the front door fixed, he provided me with recommendations on who to hire to get the work done.

Very friendly and GREAT to work with. Pays attention to detail and explains everything.read more

I did not appreciate the inspector showing up at my residence 1 hour early at 8am just because he…read moreis in a different time zone. Even with a lack of communication, it should be understood that this home is MINE, and does not belong to your inspectors. They are not entitled to come in my home any time just because they were hired by buyers. I did not appreciate that he had no respect for PRIVATE PROPERTY. The inspector allowed the buyers to bring a group of family members in four separate cars into my home. They treated my house like a public facility--using my personal toiletries, towels, and bathrooms without permission. I did not appreciate that no one was told to STAY IN THEIR CAR. How many onlookers does your staff need in an inspection??? I did not appreciate the said unwanted family members scraping their boots on the sidewalk before entering MY CLEAN HOME as if the home was already theirs and they could come and go as they pleased. They were obviously not helping the inspector with anything, they were just at my home to relax and invade my privacy. Most alarmingly, I discovered at 7:00 PM that my refrigerator/freezer had been shut off at the breaker. This level of carelessness could have resulted in significant property damage / food loss. When I was finally able to read the end result inspection list to my home buyers, it was noted that 2 breakers in the kitchen were not working, The inspector, Mark, shut the BREAKER OFF TO THE WHOLE KITCHEN, then requested that a licensed electrician come and fix them. I AM AN ELECTRICIAN. Wow ! Is this how you drive away home buyers ??? With stupidity? I am a licensed IBEW electrician. Would I honestly live here 11 yrs with broken outlets ??? And I really did not appreciate the inspector, Mark Ballge, allowing his clients, the buyers, and added family members, who did NOT OWN MY HOME, to come in and make themselves comfortable, forcing and wasting another extra hour of time into MY heavy schedule. They were not invited by ME into MY HOME and I should have been warned about this set up thru my realtor. Once again, they should have BEEN TOLD TO LEAVE. You have hired DISRESPECTFUL AND INCOMPETENT EMPLOYEES; disrespectful to HOME OWNERS, incompetent to home buyers, and I would never use your service or recommend it.