We had Sean as our inspector for our first home inspection and he was phenomenal! Very thorough, kind, and explained any and all questions we had. As first time home buyers this was great! He did such an amazing job we're using him for our second inspection this week (we didn't end up picking the first home). It's so important to have an inspector who knows what to look for and what they're taking about and that was him! Whenever we called the receptionists were so kind and helpful as well! We even booked our second inspection online which was so easy to do on our phone. It truly is a great company. read more

fraud inspection company. do not use them. roof started leaking next month after their inspection with no concerns on roof.

This was the second time I had them inspect a house. The first time it was great. He found all that was wrong with the house. Bi didn't buy it and felt that I could trust them. The second house review did not mention all the major issues. To make the list ng story short. I got a lemon and stuck with thousands in major repairs . If I don't sue them it would be only because of my health issues and being exhausted by the repairs. The warranty they have is for 90 days. Their warranty company covers only $500 in structural damages. That is to bring a licensed person to do the job. Pay for it and submit the bill. Not a nice setup. read more

Leon was prompt and worked efficiently. He answered all of my questions at the end of the inspection and took extra time to show me odds and ends. I told him he should write a how-to book for First Time Homeowners! Great experience with Be Sure; highly recommend! read more

This was my first time using this company for the sale of a home. My clients report was very thorough and well prepared. Easy to understand and the inspector, Sean DeClercq, was very good at explaining things. Very conscientious in taking care of area of his inspection to be sure that there was no mess left behind for the Seller to be concerned with. They appear to have an excellent warranty plan as well. I will recommend them again and let people know to ask for Sean. read more

Sean inspected our home. He was nice, seemed to be thorough, and was patient to answer any questions I had. That said, a few months later we had a problem arise (which the inspection didn't find, so they were supposed to fix it), but they never answered my calls and ignored my voicemails. A year later, a water guy came to the home and recommended our ancient pipes should be updated eventually. Six months later, a plumber in our home pointed out that our gas pipes were not fully supported and are a total fire hazard (this ENTIRE time!) In summary, while Sean was thorough with some things, other major issues went completely unnoticed, and Be Sure ignored my follow-up calls. read more

We got our house inspected in December by Be Sure. The inspection recommended that "the damaged siding be repaired/replaced as needed", with 8 pictures of the siding boards that needed to be repaired/replaced. We are in August (6 months later) and ALL the siding needs to be replaced because it swelling and falling apart. We will spend $30,000.00 to fix it. Why didn't the inspector saw that the siding is even soft to touch and warned us about that? He also missed that the deck was freshly painted but underneath the paint the wood is all rotten. Once the snow hit our deck in February, the holes in the wood started showing. Why do we pay the inspection if they can not see where the house has problems? We are living a nightmare. read more

Very happy with my Aug 2021 home inspection! Extremely thorough report. My father in law, a contractor for 40 years, was also very impressed w their report. Very little impresses him, but they managed to do so. They also let me know about a recall in one of the major appliances. Would definitely use them again. read more

Sean was knowledgeable, thorough and friendly. He offered lots of information about my new home during my inspection. I am very satisfied with the work he did. read more

We used Be Sure to inspect our new home in Michigan. Since were in another state, it was crucial to get the best. Called on a Saturday and the inspection was all set for the following Tuesday morning. We got the mobile number of the actual inspector and we're able to talk to him later in the day regarding specifics our realtor wouldn't have known. Late that same day, we got the actual report, easily downloaded. Photos of everything mentioned in report were clear and precise. Although our realtor provided several choices, we felt really good about Be Sure. Our realtor was so impressed by the attention to detail our inspector, she's going to recommending Be Sure as the first choice for future clients. We are seasoned buyers and this isn't our first rodeo. Highly recommend Be Sure, without hesitation! read more

Sean just did a home inspection for a condo in Ann Arbor for me. Sean was prompt and incredibly thorough. I peppered him with questions about the property and general home maintenance, and all were answered with great patience. Every appliance and outlet was tested. Every faucet was run. All the shelves and cabinets were checked. Throughout the inspection, Sean helpfully explained what he was looking for and helped me understand what might be an issue from what should simply be expected as buildings and appliances age. I feel very well informed to proceed to the next step in purchasing this condo. I also received a measuring tape and binder full of info for new home owners and a full suite of warranties included with my inspection purchase. In addition to a thorough knowledge of the property I'm about to purchase, I'm looking forward to the utilities concierge service and the peace of mind that comes with the included warranties. You might be able to find slightly cheaper inspectors, but I think Be Sure is an exceptional value. read more

We had Shawn come and inspect a prospective home we are purchasing. He was awesome. Down to earth and made sure we understood everything he was inspecting, and what he found. He encouraged us to ask questions, and always came to find us if he found something and we were not in the immediate vicinity. The price was reasonable, even with adding the sewer cam. We received a nice extensive 20+ page review not even 24 hours after the inspection was complete. It was also fairly quick, but thorough. I would definitely recommend Be Sure to anyone looking for home inspectors. read more

Sean was prompt, professional and super helpful. As a single woman who hasn't owned a house in a few years, I wanted to be sure I knew what I was getting into so I tagged long for most of his inspection. He was very informative and patient. Now I am confident that the house is solid and safe. What a relief! Thank you Sean and Be Sure Home Inspections! read more

Sean and Harvey we're incredible. They were knowledgeable, Sean has experience in construction of homes and electrical which was very helpful! Sean arrived early to the appointment and let me follow him around and explained everything in a way that I understood. I feel confident in his inspection of my new home. The report was sent promptly to me, same day as the inspection. I would 100% refer them to anyone who needs an inspection and I would use them again. read more

Sean performed my home inspection. He was knowledgeable & very friendly, even answered some "dumb" questions from me. I'd use him again in a New York minute! read more

Harvey/Be Sure Home Inspectors was well worth the money for his services. For $404 you get a 30ish page fully detailed report with full color photographs and proper explanations in plan English. The inclusion of a Radon test (For the $404 total) will help prevent your family from getting lung cancer later down the line and will hold the sellers accountable for making sure a anti-radon venting system is installed. Harvey has inspected two properties for us; his first inspection revealed gross negligence on the behalf of the first property owner. This person installed electrical incorrectly (no grounding, outdoor outlets without GFI protection), a double-tapping of an electrical panel that was also overloaded (dangerous, illegal), did their own roof job (which resulted in leaking and large damage to trusses) and revealed large amounts of mold damage to the attic in this dwelling. He literally saved us from making a $125,000 mistake. At the same time he was professional and presented things to us in a factual, unbiased manned - he did not insult the sellers or put them down. Harvey is very detailed. He checks ALL outlets for grounding, removes and inspects the electrical panel for code violations, checks all faucets and pipes, sump pumps, foundation etc. He goes up on the roof and inspects eaves, venting systems and fireplace chimneys. He goes into the attic, crawl spaces and checks anything and everything; in particular he is very adamant about water damage and mold. "Water is the enemy" he said on multiple occasions. His appliance recall service, which is free of charge with an inspection, will notify you of potential recalls automatically for the life of you owning your home. This is normally $100ish by itself separately. On the second inspection Harvey showed up early and was on top of things. It is worth every penny to make sure you have a home inspector to check the property. We would have had to sink probably over 10K in the first property if we bought it. The inspection report gave us the legal right to walk away and the knowledge to the seller that their house was not safe (for a respiratory standpoint) to live in; they now know they must eliminate the mold to sell the property. The second property inspection also found mold, but the house was in way better shape otherwise. With his thorough, detailed, professional inspection we now have the legal muscle to insist that the seller eliminate the mold and to make the property perfectly safe for us to live in. We will see if they (the sellers) will agree to our terms, but regardless his services kept us safe and saved us from a potential money pit. In Michigan it is important to note that it is not required by law for an inspector to be certified or have particular licenses or accreditation by the state. You need to choose an inspector that has passed a major home inspector certification course, they have experience in the home renovation/construction field and that they have licensing and insurance. Harvey is licensed, bonded and insured .He has passed both the American Home INspectors Training and the National Association of Home INspectors certification tests. Not all inspectors have this. Harvey also has well over 10+ years of home repair experience on his belt. You are in good hands with him. If this deal turns bad I will definitely be hiring him again to inspect a 3rd property. read more

I would recommend this company to anyone who needs a home inspection. We received great service from a knowledgable home inspector. Harvey took the time to explain the issues with the house we are purchasing and for us being first time home buyers, this was very important. Because of the level of detail we received we feel comfortable with our decision. Definitely top notch service at a great price, that we will use again in the future! read more

Amazing job. Super thorough and couldnt be more pleased with the process and the report. Thank you!

Sean was very clear on everything he inspected, he looked into the smallesg details and he even brought chairs for us to seafood while he was inspecting. Excellent and quick response at the phone. read more

Sean DeCercq did a great job with the inspection. He was very throughout and helpful about any issues he came across.

If you are looking for an inspector that is honest, thorough and well informed look no further than Harvey Meadows at Be Sure Home inspections. We had him inspect a 1940's home that was completely remodeled and added on to in the 1990s. Harvey spent as much time as he needed looking at every detail so we were well informed for this major purchase. 100% reccommend Harvey and his expertise, you will not regret it. read more

Sean did a very thorough inspection of my new home. I greatly appreciated his ability to explain things clearly and patiently, as well as his meticulous approach to the inspection. I feel very confident that I've made a good decision on this home, thanks in part to Be Sure Home Inspections solid work. Would highly recommend! read more

Sean DeClercq was awesome! I am going through the process of purchasing my first home and Sean was informative and I was pleased with the binder and measuring tape provided. He searched my potential home through and through and gave me personal tips and pointers on the home! He was 100% thorough and I recommend him and this company to any and all. read more

Sean was beyond friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. He took the time to explain things to us, answered all of our questions, and gave us great insight on issues and other things we migjt want or need to know. We were also able to meet the owner who stopped in at our inspection, and he too was great!! I was also very happy with pricing. It was a GREAT experience overall and we will absolutely be passing along referrals to friends and family. Thanks, Be Sure Home Inspections, for making this such an enjoyable part of the house buying process. read more

Be Sure Home Inspections just inspected our new house we just purchased in November. The owner of the business was actually the one who did the inspection. Overall, we found him to be very honest and forthcoming. On the day of the inspection, he showed up early and had everything he needed. We have had plenty of service experiences where the guy showed up late, unprepared or under qualified. This guy, however, was the opposite. He had everything he needed, knew what he was doing, and did an excellent job explaining everything we needed to know. The most important thing we noticed was that he was very honest, good or bad, not just helping the realtor sell the property. For example, he let us know that our house was a great house for the year and was well kept, but that it would need a roof within the next five years and that the water heater was older and should probably be updated as well. This to us was actually appreciated, as we had heard stories of inspectors just giving a property the OK because the realtor suggested them and the inspector was helping the realtor. Overall, I would give Be Sure inspections five stars. We greatly appreciated the honesty, knowledge and effort that Harvey, the owner, put into our home!! read more

I had a really great experience with this company. I was amazed at the time and effort put into my home inspection. I'm confident that everything on the property was addressed and thoroughly inspected. The price was fair and the inspector was curteous and I wouldn't think twice about referring a friend to them. read more

So I am a first time home buyer and as many are aware, the market is rough right now. Lucky for me I was able to get an acceptance on an offer and needed a home inspection. I was sure at first since Harvey and his team was a recommendation from my agent, but I was very impressed with his service. Though I am a first time home buyer, I actually have had the luxury of having worked with a home inspector in the past. Report and expertise will vary between inspectors. You can set up the appointment and pay online (a convenience that is not always available). I requested a general-full home inspection with radon testing. He was on time and came with a trainee. The trainee did most of the inspection but Harvey assisted in various parts to ensure that it was being done right. They caught a number of issues of which is why you pay for a home inspector. They talked to me about what needed to be maintained and what was a major issue. After all of the one-on-one education and interaction, I even got my report super fast (I had only a few days to submit it per the house contract). This report was available to me online. His price seems to be the average across the west side of Detroit. Ultimately, was this a good recommendation.... yes. Would I recommend his services to others... yes. read more

We were neither buying nor selling our home when we called "Be Sure Home Inspections." We had just had a flooded basement/cracked foundation issue occur in our barely two year old home in Northville and wanted to have the rest of the build inspected by someone knowledgeable. Harvey came to our home during a very chaotic time and did a very thorough home inspection for us. He was professional, polite and provided us with a full, multi-page, booklet showing the items in and around our home that require attention. We were grateful for his honest opinions as to the condition of our home, as that has been hard for us to come by. Due to our flooded out and very wet basement, we were unable to get a radon test done. We will be calling him back for that once this mess is cleaned up! We would definitely use him again and highly recommend him if you're buying/selling your home. read more

Sean was very thorough and informative. Having not owned a house before this inspection, I was able to learn a lot from Sean by watching him work, asking him questions, and observing all the minute details he checked. He explained many aspects of the furnace, fireplace, range, etc. and happily answered all my questions. He sent me his report in about a day, which was also greatly appreciated. I would definitely recommend him to anyone else looking for a home inspection. read more

Sean was able to fit us in on short notice, did a thorough inspection and turned the report around within less than two days! Great work!

The inspection report cited items NOT found to be a REAL problem, nit-picking to extreme. They cited the roof as being in the second third of a 25 to 30 year life span and it was new 7 years ago and done by a reputable local firm. They cited the stove as being without a device that would prevent it from being pulled over on a child...the stove can barely be pulled out let alone pulled over on anyone. The point being this inspection appeared to be a case of the inspector justifying his existence. Furthermore they wanted a 9 AM appointment on a SATURDAY and showed up 20 minutes early, left the house with doors open and water standing in a sink. I do not recommend this firm. read more

This is the second time we have used Be Sure. Harvey is a constant professional and was very thorough with his findings. Anything big or small was pointed out and he kept me updated during the entire process. His services come highly recommended and he takes the guesswork out of what to expect when buying a new home! read more

I'm a first time home buyer and really appreciated how thorough Sean was while inspecting my potential new home. I requested to have my sewage scoped after the inspection had already started. Unfortunately, he did not have his camera with him but offered to go get it after the inspection was completed and come back out that same night to complete the scope. I had my completed inspection review emailed me before 7 am the next day. If in the future I need to have another house inspected I would absolutely use this company again and would recommend these guys to any potential home buyers! read more

My first experience getting an inspection and Harvey Meadows was great! He explained everything in details that I would understand and answered all my questions and concerns thoroughly. He gave me a book to referenced ,that had the details of my inspection and the coverage Be Sure Inspections provide for me. Along with extra warranty options of I choose to have them. He was very friendly and gave me some advise on the house and some tips and tricks that would be useful to me. I was very impressed at the details he gave and the pictures that he took and that were in the report that I received the next day. Thank you Harvey you really made this a great experience for me. read more

Excellent experience! I felt comfortable with the inspection. I was there and was pointed out the items that needed to be addressed ( they weren't major) and also recommendations for regular maintenance on my future home. Harvey was very professional and gave excellent information concerning my home. read more