We live out of town and are buying a condo on Hilton Head. Rick was recommended by my realtor and I…read morecouldn't have been happier with the inspection. Rick was unbelievably thorough and provided lots of pictures to illustrate all of his findings. Plus, he was able to get us on his schedule very quickly. That's really important when you are trying to negotiate a deal! I've contacted Rick since the inspection with a few questions about local contractors and such and he always replies quickly and with good information. I would definitely recommend him. Joe Gallagher

We hired Rick to do a pre-purchase home inspection of a resale property in Sun City. He was quick…read moreto respond to my inquiry and schedule the inspection. The inspection was extremely thorough. His report arrived less than 2 days after the inspection (1 of the days was a holiday), so technically the report arrived within 24 hours of the inspection. The report was detailed and photo's provided of each area of the home inspected. The seller and her dog were at home throughout the inspection which isn't typical, but he gained her trust and was able to complete the inspection. Rick is your go-to guy if you want a thorough unbiased inspection of your home in the Hilton Head area. He works for you! Don't hesitate to call him for your next home inspection.

I suppose this gentlemen's qualifications to perform a thorough home inspection are adequate ,,, my…read morebelief is that one should stick to their of expertise. Mr. Hopkins performed a home inspection on house that I am under contract in Sun City and provided some level of detail that would make any buyer feel they received their moneys worth. The issue is he indicated that my 2 year old AC was not performing to the Manufacture's specifications. I then paid a Carrier Certified Licensed Technician to perform a "qualified" assessment. The Carrier Certified Tech found no issues and the unit was performing to SPEC. THE AC Tech indicated that its happens quite often when a NON Qualified wanna be HVAC impersonator tries to impress their clients with bogus results. STICK to what you know ...

I've worked with several home inspectors over the years. I contracted with Ed Hopkins from Pillar…read moreto Post to conduct a new construction final inspection. My experience with Ed And Pillar to Post was superior to all other inspections. Ed's inspection took about three and a half hours to complete for a 3100sq ft home and I feel that he was exceptionally thorough. I accompanied him through the inspection and he was very happy to describe the various features of the property, to point out each of his areas of concern, as well as to describe key maintenance points that I should be aware of. I received the written inspection report the same day as the inspection. The inspection was thorough with clear write-ups of each area of concern or noted defect. All noted defects were accompanied by photographs in the report. I have already scheduled a follow up inspection with Ed at my one year anniversary. I highly recommend Ed for any home purchase inspection.

Doug answered the phone immediately, committed to a very quick turnaround and on top of that,…read moreshowed up on a weekend when no one else would. He was courteous, early and professional. His report came back immediately and it was easy to follow and read. So glad I found him and will recommend him to all my clients in the Charleston area. His rate was very reasonable compared to some other quotes I received. I can say he is the BEST home inspector I have worked with.

Doug was very professional friendly and very knowledgeable. He answered all my questions and went…read moreabove and beyond my expectations. His report was completed in a timely manner and it was detailed, easy to read and included photos that showed the exact areas that needed my immediate attention. As a veteran myself I really appreciated Doug's attention to detail and most of all his honesty. I give him 10 stars and highly recommend his service. C Rembert

Beware if you use this service because they sell your information to 3rd parties and you will get…read morecontacted multiple times a day. Also, they missed important findings in a crawl space.

Excellent Service from the first phone call to set up an appointment to the finished report. Kyle…read morecalled to let us know he might be running late due to an accident on the highway. He still arrived on time and did an exceptional and thorough inspection. The pictures and detailed explanation for all the main areas of concern were very helpful and eye opening as potential buyers. He covered every square foot of the home and then some. The cost for the inspection was very reasonable knowing the time spent at the home and preparing the report. Would highly recommend this company and cannot say enough good things about Kyle.

Coastal Home Inspections causes undue stress to buyers who receive pages and pages of items that…read moredon't require repairing. We sell to many out-of-town buyers, and it is a shame when the inspectors report items as not working when, in fact, they do. Not only is this stressful to the buyers, but I have found that sellers have to pay for a contractor visit for items that are in working order. Having worked with numerous inspectors and having closed over 700 properties, I wouldn't recommend this company.

Highly recommend- thorough, friendly, reasonably priced and even after a dispute we had with…read morehomeowner they were available to step in, and give their advice. We're relieved we made such a great choice by going with them.

Highly recommend Marc and Peoples Choice. Communication was superb. And Marc's insight helped us…read moreknow exactly what we were getting into with our house purchase!

Marc was very thorough and had great recommendations for next steps. He has a software tool for the…read moreinspection report that allows you to select which repairs you want the seller to consider and generates a summary of those items with photos and recommended repairs - very efficient and helpful. Great experience!

I hired Jacob because of the run around I was getting from a home builder that we were purchasing a…read morehome from. His inspection revealed damage not properly repaired. He is very thorough and easy to work with. I highly recommend!!

I've bought and sold a couple homes in the past, I'm familiar with the inspection process. Jacob…read morewas an exceptional inspector for the old farm house we're considering purchasing. Very thorough, really good service, never rushed, shared great stories and explained everything simply so everyone understood clearly where we stood. Thanks! Will recommend.

Save your money.....you could do a better job inspecting it yourself! I purchased a condo, sight…read moreunseen, and my realtor recommended this inspector. I paid almost $400 for a 757 condo inspection and he missed a long list of things, that I found as soon as I closed. Two of the three windows don't close properly and don't lock (thank God I'm not on the first floor), shower head leaks when turned on, base of kitchen faucet leaks when turned on, slow tub drains, very low water pressure in master sink, electrical outlet that sparks and shorts out when you try to use it...along with other things. I sent an email, detailing everything that I found and they didn't even bother to respond. I'm a realtor in another city and use home inspectors all the time.....this company just plain sucks! I would never recommend them.

As part of our due diligence in purchasing our home we hired Southeast Inspection Services Inc,…read moreBluffton SC, in September of 2017 to perform a home inspection. The inspector wrote up copious items but never identified or made any reference to have a major structural issue, a 1 1/4" deflection in the floor in the center of home spanning 75% of the total width. I hired a structural engineer to evaluate the issue and their report identified following: "Our observations of the first-floor framing system show there was a triple 2x10 beam located under this wall. The end bearing condition of the beam observed was a 2x2 ledger nailed to the side of the triple 2x12 girder. This type of connection does not meet current code, and based on our observations, is the root cause for the excessive deflection. In each location observed, the ledger is approximately one-quarter inch below the bottom of the main girder. The ledgers were rolling in toward the center of the beam. There was also approximately one-half inch between the subfloor and top the triple 2x10 beam. CEG has performed an analysis of the triple 2x10 beams and triple 2x12 girders. The bearing conditions of the triple 2x10 beams and the size of these beams are both contributing factors in the amount of deflection that was observed." When I confronted the business owner and asked why he never mentioned the slope in the floor in his report or recommend further evaluation he said the insulation under the house concealed the discrepancy. He further stated we purchased an older home with a crawl space and should expect uneven floors. Let me tell you a 1 1/4" deflection is more than just an uneven floor; after further discussion he told me to sue him. Although the framing under the house is concealed by insulation the Engineer and two reputable licensed contractors stated obvious visual indications of structural concerns are visibly present that should have been identified during the home inspection. Two contractors stated the 1st floor framing needs jacked, beam shoring/ledgers need replaced. All floor joist need leveled and joist hangars installed. Residual damage from jacking the house "will occur" that cannot be fully predicted. Potential damage includes, drywall cracks, hardwood flooring damage, molding damage, door/frame issues, window breakage, roof damage and more. Initial repair cost estimates, not to include residual damage, exceeds $25,000. Read their contract carefully. Don't waste your money and find an inspector that doesn't hide behind weasel clauses.

We were away for six months and hired a home watch professional to look after our house--and he was…read moreabsolutely outstanding. He came by every other week, checked both the inside and outside, and always sent us photos so we had total peace of mind. We also forwarded all of our mail to him. He would send us pictures of anything that arrived, and if something looked important, we'd ask him to open it and photograph the contents--which he happily did. Whenever a problem came up, he handled it right away. He has reliable contacts for electricians, plumbers, and other trades, and took care of all the little issues before they became big ones. We couldn't have asked for better service. If you're going to be away and need someone trustworthy and proactive to keep an eye on your home, I highly recommend him!