Listen to what the other reviews mention - Mark Thomas is the best and is well worth it…read more I recently purchases a duplex down in Bayview and he was recommended to me by my realtor, Norm Terapak (Terapak Realty), as being the best. After calling up and speaking with his assistant about his rates and time, I noticed that it was a little more expensive than other home inspectors. She did mention that it is since he is the best, has the best reports, gets on the roof, and takes his time going through. I took Norm and her word for it and had Mark take a look at the property. His assistant called to let me know that he was running late due to traffic yet he still showed up on time, which is always a plus. We spent more than 4 hours looking through EVERYTHING, and I mean he looked at and tested everything. I have been told that most inspectors don't go up on roofs anymore yet Mark got up on the roof, snapped pictures, and was checking it out for 15 minutes. Mark uses a digital camera to take dozens of pictures and has a laptop on site that he uploads them to right away. He puts together his digital report as he goes. In all he provided a digital PDF copy of the report that was 37 pages long with so much detail. Not only did it include a few pictures on each page, descriptions, but also diagrams of how to correct it or what it should look like. Mark also knew I was a first time duplex buyer and would educate me along the way, show me various items, and explain things in detail so I would understand and know for the future. He was very educational and helpful. He may be a little more expensive than others yet what he found I was able to get some serious money knocked off the price so it was money very well spent. Highly recommend Mark and will be using him in the future.

Another happy camper with Mark Thomas's work. He came highly recommended and scheduling with his…read moreassistant, Nicole, was as fast and as easy as could be. All of the other reviewers are right, he is incredibly thorough, describes things in a way anyone could understand and goes over the report with you on-site. He says some inspection places don't do the report on-site and I think that would be really inconvenient. As we were talking he mentioned some things that I then asked him to include in the report and he was happy to do so. What a drag it would have been to go over it all myself and ask for changes later. You can't go wrong here if you need the best.

We used Dave Helling to inspect a home we are now in the process of buying, and the whole process…read morewas great. Every step of the way, Dave was extremely polite and answered questions. I like to think of myself as being reasonably handy, and he was a great sounding board for developing methods to fix the issues he did find. The actual inspection was a breeze. Dave took somewhere around three or four hours to go through the entire house, including the garage and the exterior. Every now and then he would touch base and bring issues to our attention. While going over the inspection report, he made sure to bring special attentions to areas where deficiencies were seen. He was extremely knowledgeable and ready to answer any question I could throw at him. I would recommend Helling in a heartbeat to anyone who needs home inspection services.

Dave Helling has inspected two of my personal properties. Excellent job and very thorough. I'm also…read morea local real estate agent that refers lots of customers to Dave. They all have nothing but good things to say about him. Choose Dave and you won't be disappointed

Jay was seriously invaluable! My fiancé and I are first time…read morehomebuyers, purchasing a 100 year old home, and relatively inexperienced when it comes to handy work. The mere concept of a home inspection was very overwhelming as we just don't know very much about homes or the process. My grandparents, who have done a lot of DIY in their homes and were landlords for a time, came with to offer insight and make sure we knew what was going on. Jay explained everything at a level that I was able to understand, and then walked through what the fix would look like in regards to how severe it really was. He would show us pictures and demonstrate what was wrong each time and really gave us clear and open communication throughout. My grandparents (who have bought and sold 20+ properties in their day) were also very impressed with how he explained everything and how thorough both he and his report were. They were there to make sure we were understanding everything appropriately, but honestly we would have been fine even without. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a home inspector that will really make sure you understand what you're purchasing!

Jay was absolutely great! He explained everything in great detail was very very thorough with his…read moreprocess. The house has hard wood floors and he wore different shoes for inside of the home than what her wore for out doors. I ask a lot of questions and he was very patient and answered them all. Very very knowledgeable. I would recommend anyone to use him and I will use him again in the future. Highly recommend!!

Inspector was unethical and lied on condition report, saw some caulk on the window from manufacture…read moreand boldly assumed window wouldn't open. Stated furnace was not maintained but missed the paper above his head that says it was serviced less than 6month ago. Not an inspector that pays attention to detail. I highly suggest using someone else.

Todd was great to work with, identified a bunch of issues and added a bunch of context for me in…read moreperson, and fairly priced. Would definitely work with him again.

Colin was personable, patient, and, above all, extremely thorough. He is clearly very knowledgeable…read morebut explained everything he saw in a way that was easy to understand for someone without the requisite background. He didn't just point out what was wrong, but explained the why and available remedial measures. He went above and beyond to wait for me to show up (late) from work, after he had already spent so much time with my husband, just to give me a chance to hear the results of his inspection and see the house again. We are so thankful to have been recommended Highland Home Inspectors, and will absolutely be recommending Colin to all of our friends and family! Thank you, Colin!

This was a great experience in the hassle of the home buying process. Colin is very thorough,…read moreextremely knowledgeable and dedicated to your safety and health. I would highly recommend Colin to anyone needing these type of services.

Scot came recommended from a prominent real-estate attorney. My husband and I needed someone…read morequalified to inspect a 1930s era property, where a large house had been built on the site of an old farmstead and still included the stone ruins of a barn. We were impressed with Scot's huge number of positive Google reviews and his evident commitment to helping people buy, inhabit, and improve historical properties (both landmarked and "vintage"). Our hopes for a thorough and helpful inspection were realized. Scot listened to our concerns and he answered all our questions as we walked through and looked at the property. He also asked our realtor what questions she had. We learned a great deal about the house from our walk-through with him. Most important, Scot emphasized the actions we should take to remedy the problems he discovered. He was able to suggest reputable tradesmen and specialists who could solve the problems he identified. His manner was encouraging and motivating rather than pushy. He gets high marks for that. Scot is a local treasure. I would definitely recommend him to anyone in the process of purchasing an older home or a newer home that needs a lot of work off the bat. I came away from the inspection with a clear action plan and confidence in knowing the condition of the property.

Yelp rating for 2 starts is "Meh" so I'd give my Scott a C+ for passing but not recommended. I've…read morepurchased 4 homes in three different states and his inspection was the least detailed and most expensive. Therefore, from my experience he over prices and under delivers. I chose him because I thought paying extra was going to get me a better inspection. I compared prices and he was actually the most expensive of the three inspectors I was considering. If his inspection was much cheaper then I'd give him an A but since he is charging a premium price but not providing a premium service, he gets a C+. I waited 2 years to write this review after having another home inspection by one of his peers in the Milwaukee area. I was out of state when he did the inspection and he said the would be more thorough and add more pictures because I couldn't be present which was very far from the truth. First he tried to send his assistant to do the inspection whereas all of the marketing materials on his website mention Scott and his experience and don't mention his assistant. He missed many issues that should have been obvious to an inspector but have been costly to repair. He didn't mention the Asbestos-Contaminated Vermiculite Insulation or the Asbestos titles or rotted floor joist, which other contractors mentioned immediately upon visiting my home nor a serious basement issues which later cost $12K to replace. He only put 61 photos in the inspection whereas an inspection I did recently in Milwaukee by a less expensive inspector provided 139 photos and much more details for $100 less. The inspection report was not detailed and clearly from a template with every other statement saying "get a specialist to check out the basement, the roof, the chimney, electrical, etc". The whole report appear to be designed to deflect any blame for missing so many things.

As a real estate agent who provides services to veterans, I was concerned when new legislation was…read morepassed that requires a termite inspection in order to receive financing through a VA mortgage loan. The VA loan officer referred me to Extensive Home Inspections. Extensive Home Inspections did an excellent job! Fast, courteous and at a very reasonable rate. Not all inspectors are licensed for pest inspections and the "big name" inspection companies charge quite a bit more. I highly recommend Extensive Home Inspections for anyone needing a general home inspection but especially for those who need a termite inspection for a VA mortgage loan.

My wife and I recently purchased our first home and our Realtor, recommended Kelly and Extensive…read moreHome Inspections. The sellers wanted to close within 30 days so it was imperative that we found a home inspector asap. I scheduled our home inspection with Kelly on their website around 8 pm on a Saturday. Within 15 minutes, Kelly texted me thanking me for booking with Extensive and told me he would call tomorrow morning. In talking with Kelly the following morning, I was confident I had made the right choice. Kelly met with my wife and our Realtor at the home later that week and was incredible. He knew we were first time home buyers and went through and explained everything he was doing to my wife. He showed her several things that most first time home buyers probably wouldn't have known about and explained everything to her in a very easy to understand way. Kelly was very thorough throughout the inspection. The next day, he sent us a binder with everything he inspected which was extremely helpful. He also told us that if we ever had any questions throughout our time owning this home, we can call him. I was thrilled with Kelly and Extensive Home Inspections and would strongly recommend him to everyone!

Dan Reik recently inspected a property for us in Ozaukee County. We were incredibly happy with how…read morethorough Dan was with the entire on-site inspection, follow-up, and accessibility for questions afterwards. During the inspection, Dan took the time to describe to us what exactly what he was looking for and finding. After the inspection we received a detailed report via email with all the findings plus photos and very clear explanations. I cannot recommend Sherlock Inspections enough! Very happy with their professionalism and expertise.

Dan was punctual, professional, thorough, and just a real nice guy to work with for my home…read moreinspection. He left no item uninflected it seamed. He really helped me feel assured in the value of the home we are buying and not having to worry about it being a money trap. On top of that he is a veteran of this wonderful nation and this thanks can't be enough for his work ethic and values. Best money I have spent so far on my new home.