Ken was very thorough, answered our questions and his detailed inspection report helped in discussions with the construction team working on new home for bringing up various issues that still need to be addressed. Would definitely recommend using his services read more

Kenneth Larson was fantastic. I've been a real estate investor, part time, for about 10 years and this was one of the best home inspections I've gotten. He said he would show up at 1:00, he was there at 1:02 (this is rare- so many inspectors are constantly LATE.) You can book him online, I was able to get him to come to my property the next day, which was great because he was booked solid for a week, and we needed an inspection immediately. That I could see when he was available and schedule him while I was at work, without a dozen back and fourth calls, was a complete win. His inspection was very thorough, and when I asked him questions, he was incredibly knowledgeable about everything. Between being in the industry for 10 years, and being a fourth generation contractor, I know when people really know their stuff or can just talk the talk, and Ken really knows his stuff. As a side note, and something I very much enjoyed, Ken was great at explaining things at my level. I'm ass-ignorant about electrical (it's the only system in a house I can't completely tear down and rebuild by myself), and he was able to answer my questions so I knew exactly what was wrong. On the things where I know a lot, he adjusted the level of his explanation. He also assumed I was competent and didn't do any of the "you're just a little lady" crap that you can get from men in the trades, especially of a certain generation, when you're female. I know most of them don't even realize they're being patronizing and perhaps decades of exposure has made me oversensitive, but I didn't get a whiff of that from Ken. He said he would have the report up on his website within 24 hours, it was (even though it was Saturday- I didn't have to wait all weekend, although 24 business hours would have been reasonable). Yes, you can get a cheaper inspection elsewhere, but I don't think you can get one this good at this price elsewhere, and I don't think you can get the kind of service that Ken gave for this price elsewhere. I will be using him again. read more

Ken Larson's home inspection was professional, thorough, and saved me thousands of dollars. I would definitely use his services again, and I highly recommend him to anyone buying a home or condo in Austin. I was buying a new construction condo in Austin, and wanted a good home inspector to walk through the unit with me prior to my official walkthrough with the builder. After reading reviews on Yelp, I decided to call Ken. His appointment system was very simple- I scheduled online at least 48 hours in advance. Ken helped me find over 50 (yes, fifty) problems with my condo, from small things like (unsealed exterior junction boxes which can collect moisture if not sealed), scratches, non-working electrical outlets, defects around some lights...to large things like a safety hazard with the stairway railings and 2 windows were too hard to open. Ken explained everything to me on-site, wrote everything in his report, and provided me with photos that I provided to my builder for the official punch list. The builder was reluctant to fix any of the major issues at first. "They are big windows, they should not be easy to open," said my builder. I argued, "they are 'windows.' By definition, they should be easy to open. I also have a report from a licensed inspector telling me if the windows are not fixed, the stress could cause major damage to the frames." I was able to back up my statements by showing Ken's report, and finally, the builder agreed to fix the windows and all the issues. Two tips to help everyone: 1) Ken's work is very thorough, but I do recommend that you show up BEFORE Ken arrives, and make your own list of issues that you found. That way when you walk through the unit with Ken, you can combine your efforts to find as many problems as possible which will all go into the report. 2) If you are buying a NEW home, schedule Ken at least a day BEFORE doing your official walkthrough with the builder. It will take Ken about a day to email you his report, and you want to provide that report to the builder during your walkthrough to ensure they have a complete list of everything you want them to fix. Many builders may schedule a walkthrough the same day as your inspection hoping you will ignore or not have an inspector's list of defects, but I suggest you insist they move the walkthrough AFTER Ken can inspect your unit. I had a LOT of issues that would have gone unnoticed if it were not for Ken. I would guess it would cost me $2-3K to fix everything myself after closing, and if some of the major issues continued to have gone unfixed, eventually could have lead to structural damage that could easily lead to over $10K in repairs. Thank you Ken. I have been living in a beautiful new condo for 4 weeks now, with no issues whatsoever. read more

Quick service, friendly and informative! I flip houses for a living and I meet with dozens of contractors. I can't express how impressed I am with Austin Structural Home Inspections. I look forward to giving them business for years to come! read more

Kenneth is the best inspector you can find. I've used him for two home purchases now. He's the only one I know of that measures your foundation with a special device to see if it might be shifted too much and therefore the home might not be a good purchase. After buying three homes over the years, I've learned not to go real cheap on inspectors. They can save you years of high electric bills, costly repairs or from even buying a lemon-of-a-home. The first inspector we used didn't tell us that only one of two heating coils was turned on in our home. After several years living there, we paid consistently $180 per month to heat a 1300-sq. foot home. That's why I turned to Kenneth. He's the man to go to! read more

Ken Larson was our inspector and did an absolutely amazing job. The appointment was easy to set up, he went over every inch of the house, had special equipment to look over the roof and walls for leaks. He was extremely knowledgeable and gave great recommendations. He is efficient and kind. We will forever be using him and this company for all home inspections we need done. Thanks Ken! read more

I'm a REALTOR and I've worked with many inspectors over the years and Ken is one of THE BEST I've ever seen. He is thorough, easy to work with and will explain things to you so that you understand what you're getting. I love his online scheduling system and the fact that he also checks your foundation. These are extras I don't typically see with other inspectors. He will also climb onto the roof (even on two stories) and get into the attic and crawl spaces to check out the house. It's really been a pleasure working with Ken every time I see him and I am confident when one of my clients use him that they will have excellent service and valuable insight regarding their home purchase. read more

We hired Ken Larson from Austin Structural Inspections to inspect our new home before we close on it, and we were very pleased with the service he provided. Ken showed up early, thoroughly inspected every inch of the house from the roof to the foundation, and identified a number of issues that needed attention from the builder. He took the time to explain everything and even threw in some pointers and home ownership advice. Ken was very knowledgeable of current building codes and house construction, and he was friendly and professional. He promised a report in 24 hours, and we actually received it in much less than 24 hours as well as more useful home ownership tips. We highly recommend an inspection by Ken if you are looking to purchase a home. To echo what others have said, if you are buying a new home, try to schedule your inspection before your walk-through with the builder so that you can point out to the builder any issues that Ken identifies. Ken charges a very reasonable fee for the service he provides, especially considering the thousands it can save you in future repairs and the peace of mind of knowing that an expert who is working for you (not the builder/seller) has inspected what is likely to be the biggest purchase in your life. read more

Ken was very knowledgeable, thorough, and prompt. I selected him after reading reviews and exploring his website. Booking online we fast and easy, He went above and beyond in the inspection and had gadgets to do thermal scan and check foundation which really made me feel confident in my home purchase. His report was clear and received fast as he committed. He was pleasant and professional. I'd definitely recommend him to others! read more

As a first time homebuyer I considered not hiring a third party inspector during the framing portion of the building process since I heard codes in Austin, TX are a little more strict than other areas. Fast forward to today and I am SO glad that I did. Better yet I am very grateful I hired Ken. He was beyond helpful. He did find some things that were crucial and had been missed by the building company's inspector. Or as they put it "were not missed and passed inspection just fine". Needless to say I did have to put up a fight to have them go back and address everything Ken had found. I also contacted Ken after my inspection asking him for some advice on a foundation issue he had found and he responded very quickly and was very informative. I will always send people his way if I get a chance. Worth the money, very professional, and knows what he's talking about. read more

Ken Larson is amazing. We are first time home buyers are were very afraid of the whole process. We had put in previous offers and found out there was foundation issues and didn't want to go through that again. Ken Larson is the only home inspector we could find that actually measures the foundation (instead of just walking around and doing a visual inspection). He was booked solid for two weeks when we first called, but he took the time to find an open spot for us with one of his canceled appointments. His report was really detailed and he spent time with us explaining the costs of repairs for everything. You could tell that he takes a lot of pride in his work. If we move again in the future we are definitely going to use him again. read more

Ken provided a great inspection and report. Very helpful and provided great insights. Would hire again

I can't believe anyone would be comfortable purchasing a house with an inspection done from ASI. There was not one postive comment on the report and everything negative was in bold red print - it scared us off. When we later reviewed the report, had a second opinion,and specialty repairmen come out, it was not as bad as it first seemd. There is a difference in a lemon and just normal wear on a home. read more