Great business all around, They're easy to schedule and thorough, worked quietly while tenants were home then promptly provided a full report, inspector even called me to break down any issues and provide suggestions where needed, if you need this service these are your people read more

Chattanooga Home Inspector - Home Inspectors Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

This inspection company missed so many items in the inspection that cost us money. Inspector's attitude was everything was cosmetic or maintenance - nothing major. Here are a few of the larger items: 1) water heater pressure regulator was faulty and not regulating the water pressure coming into the home (saw this same item in another review was missed) 2) water heater was not getting hot water in a timely manner to any area of the house (5 to 10 minutes to warm up) and tankless water heater was suspected by our plumber to have never been maintained and could clog our pipes if we did a maintenance flush - ended up replacing tankless water heater AND regulator AND circulation system installed 3) back outside faucet not functional - no water comes out of it (still not repaired yet). Also, downspouts on house that went underground and terminated only 5 to 6 feet away from house --one crushed, one clogged with toys. Had to install two expensive french drains to drain water away from house due to wetness around foundation. We don't know if this was something in the scope of the inspection but it was major and costly. Other more minor items missed, and we are discovering more everyday. We have no confidence in the reliability of the inspection reports from this company based on our experience. read more

Scott was amazing and friendly! Very thankful he took time out of his weekend to do our inspection. He was very thorough and honest. I would use Chattanooga home inspector again in the future! read more

Very professional & efficient process to engage their services, conduct the inspection, and provide the inspection results. Very thorough inspection & well organized report. We've had several home inspections done in the past & this by far has been the best experience. Definitely recommend Chattanooga Home Inspector if you need a home inspection done! read more

USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!! I was very disappointed by the inspection and associated report from CHATTANOOGA HOME INSPECTOR. Within a month of purchasing a new home, I had to make a repair to a major appliance (Frigidaire 4 ton package unit) that they missed on inspection. They could have tried the function of the heating system, or opened the access panel and visually inspected the burners....but they did neither. It is clearly demonstrated in their report that they do open up items to perform inspections. For example, they accessed the attic and the crawl space to inspect. But more importantly, they removed the front of the breaker box and inspected the wiring. So, they demonstrate in their own report that they do remove panels for inspection. A simple visual inspection of the heat exchanger would have revealed the pitting and cracks that caused flame rollout and safety concerns with regard to carbon monoxide. I called out The Lee Company when I was left without heat and was surprised by their report and documentation - they were obligated to secure the gas to the unit, which they did, due to safety concerns. I would also like to point out that the outside temperature is not a valid argument for their failure to check the functionality of the package unit. The thermostat is inside the controlled envelope of the home, not exterior. Their inspector turned down the system on cool to ensure that system was working and went from room to room. On that same thermostat, you are able to turn to heat and adjust thermostat to maximum heat to test the same system. As long as both systems are working inside the envelope of the house, it does not matter what the temperature is on the exterior of the house. The thermostat is not reliant upon outside environment - only the environment inside the envelope of the house. I gave them more than one opportunity to remedy & address the errors and omissions. This organization does not stand behind their work. Pray they do not leave you with a unit that is omitting carbon monoxide from their failure to inspect. read more

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Honest, efficient, and thorough! They'll have my business for all future inspections!

Look no further than Chattanooga Home Inspector! This was our second time using CHI. We had such a good experience with them the first time, it was a no brained to call them this time. We were able to attend most of the inspection. The inspector went out of his way to point out the pluses and minuses of the home and answer our questions. Buying a home, especially a 100+ year old one, is a huge decision. Using CHI is a great partner in helping you feel confident about your decision. read more

Joey was great, however some minor things that he didn't check costed us after we moved in. The fire chimney was not tall enough. The expansion tank on our water heater and the water pressure reducing valve were both busted (causing a leak in our kitchen causing us to rip up our flooring and replace it). Thank goodness for our home insurance. Very disappointing. read more

Tom did a good job on my home inspection and he was very personable, I recommend him if your looking for a home inspector.

We had a great experience with Chattanooga Home Inspection. They were very prompt to respond to all our questions and concerns. Our inspector, Jeff, was very professional and thorough with our inspection and took the time to explain everything to us in detail. They gave us confidence in the home purchase we have mad and helped us understand ways to improve and maintain it. Thank you. read more

I am currently in escrow selling my home in Chattanooga. I am on my second escrow as the first sale fell thru due to financing. I want to tell you guys reading this to STAY FAR AWAY from this company. Because this is the second escrow process, this company has come out twice to do a "home inspection". The first inspection was just over a few weeks ago. The first inspector (A male, not sure his name) did an ok job. He claimed some things on there I would disagree with but overall, no big deal. The problem arose with this company when they sent out another inspector for the next deal (A female, not sure her name). She came to the house and claimed we had MAJOR foundation issues. Now, if you have ever sold a house, when the inspector tells the buyers that there is major foundation issues the first thing they do is walk away from the deal. Saying major foundation issues is an INSTANT DEAL KILLER. Now, I knew she was full of baloney and had no idea what she was talking about as we have had no foundation issues while living there. The buyer was going to walk from the deal costing me money, making the house unsellable as I would have to disclose this to the next potential buyer. I was forced to hire a structural engineer out of my pocket to inspect the foundation. He FOUND NO ISSUES with the foundation and sent us a clean report. The sale is now processing thru. I am writing this because of the complete lack of knowledge of this inspector who nearly cost me my sale and did cost me 350.00$ for the structural engineer to come out. It is not uncommon for inspectors to be clueless on certain aspects and if you claim certain items are bad in the house with no evidence you are fraudulently lying. Inspectors regularly get sued in civil court because of the  drastic effects the inspector has when they claim false things. Either this company needs to be sued or this inspector needs retraining. I have spread the word to my agent who will also be advising against using this company. STAY AWAY if you want your house sold, with an HONEST inspection. This company does not provide that. read more

Very good service and they explained everything regarding the house, very professional.

Can't say enough good things about these folks. Professional, thorough and very easy to schedule and work with. Neil was my inspector, he answered all my questions. On top of everything else, I needed to answer a question regarding my chimney/fireplace during contract negotiations and Neil answered my text at around 8pm which was going above and beyond. I would hire these guys again in a second, and I've tried a few different inspectors in Chattanooga these guys are the best by far. read more

Great home inspection. They do a very thorough job and take a lot of photos. They made me and my family feel safe about moving into our new home. Everyone was super helpful and kind. They answered any questions we had with pleasure and seemed genuinely concerned about our happiness and safety. We are moving from about 5 hours away and the inspection papers were so detailed that we felt like we were there for it. read more

CAUTION: Don't buy a used home (even 2 years) if you can't attend the inspection personally and the final walkthrough. I didn't because I'm 74, handicapped, lived across country and didn't have a covid vaccine. Our realtor attended and gave the ok at walkthrough, but builder and inspector were not responsive to our written complaint that a licensed contractor had agreed our windows had inadequate flashing and interior home window damage visible in Jan. when daughter arrived. Damage in the thousands $$$ Builder was Will Morrison Construction and TN liability is only 1 year! We paid full asking price and they know we can't make them do what they should, so they wouldn't even come to look or answer the letter. Inspection didn't address condition of windows inside or outside. They claimed difficult to see due to personal affects in the way, but that wasn't true of the kitchen and back door windows or the flashing on the outside of the home. It appears they don't want to offend the builder, whom we were told by next door neighbors had the same issue with windows from Will Morrison Construction. Yet he has the nerve to have our home on his ads! Cahoots? Lack of ethical or moral consideration for new residents? My only legal recourse is for items in the contract, which if I do enforce, my new neighbors may be unhappy because they were friends with the previous owner who wouldn't admit there was an issue.. So, BEWARE! See sentence 1 above. And don't expect your realtor to identify issues at an inspection or walk-thru, as they can't be held liable; go yourself or put off the purchase until you can attend yourself. Use a different Home Inspector and don't buy a home with windows by Will Morrison Construction. Sandy Bayles read more

Chattanooga Home Inspector - Flashing is inadequate and daughter had to improvise to keep rain out.... - Home Inspectors Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Words can not express my gratitude to this company and Neil Scott! Prompt, professional and patient with me (being a first time home buyer) They truly go above and beyond any customer service I have ever experienced. I HIGHLY recommend to everyone when considering a home inspection service in this area! read more

Scott Smith and CHI inspected our home today and did a phenomenal job. Thorough, professional, friendly.. just all around great experience. Thank you Scott! read more

Just don't have the words to say how much I appreciate the hard work, professionalism, and knowledge that these guys brought with them. They left no stone unturned, communicated all their findings in great detail, and took tons of pictures while they crawled into places in my future home that I pray I never have to go. I thank Joey Higgins, and the rest of the staff at Chattanooga Home Inspectors for giving me a heads up on many potential issues and saving me lots of future headaches and money. read more

If you are looking for completely professional folks that are highly skilled and knowledgeable then Chattanooga Home Inspectors is the business to choose! I received the same type of service in their office from Kylie! Very professional yet very helpful! Thank you! read more

Malcolm and Joey always do a thorough inspection and communicate the findings very well to the client without causing alarm. Another great job guys! Thank you, Shannon read more

We moved to Signal Mountain from Chicago in December and we really didn't know any home inspectors in the area. We reached out and requested to work with someone who lives on Signal and Chattanooga Home Inspector set us up with Michael. Michael and his apprentice showed up to our house early, fully prepared to do the job and identified a LOT of issues. Michael and his team were methodical and communicative as they identified more and more problems including significant mold and fungus throughout the basement from consistent and neglected water damage. Michael shared with me the facts, allowed me time and space to speak with contractors over the phone while he was providing me with information and that information led us to the right decision. Michael then came to our second home inspection and even though the home was far newer and in much better shape than the previous one, he took even MORE time to inspect it thoroughly. The second inspection was done over facetime as well and he was very accommodating. The entire process was seamless and I would recommend Michael and Chattanooga Home Inspector to ANYONE in the Chattanooga area. read more

My response to the owner: I did receive the letter from your resolution manager dated June 4, 2019 (see below); however, as I said he did NOT respond to any of the items I brought up. Regarding my question of the thoroughness of the inspection, my last point about the hot water connection leaking is telling. That connection is PLUMBED within the walls of the home; however, it did not even rise to the level of mentioning concern on your company's part. Here is the letter I received: June 4, 2019 Wanda, Thank you for the response and I absolutely appreciate the feedback on how we can continue to improve our processes! I am sorry that my letter came off wrong as that was not my intention. I appreciate the benefit of the doubt and again apologize for the issues that you have faced since moving into your new home. I hope that everything will be taken care of soon and please do not hesitate to reach out if anything comes up in the future. Thanks! Neil Scott Chattanooga Home Inspector 423-580-9608 Here is an example of a letter I would have preferred to receive: Wanda, Thank you for taking time out of your day to contact us with your concerns. We are speaking with the tech that performed the inspection and addressing each item you mentioned. Sometimes when we are focusing on the big stuff such as plumbing, electric, gas, foundations, etc., we can miss the forest for the trees. As for the washing machine connections that is a valid issue that we are taking into consideration and discussion on our inspection checklists. Please be assured we take these matters seriously. I never intended to sound dismissive and we are looking into ways to ensure that the little things don't get overlooked. Again, THANKS for your valued feedback. We hope to be of service to you or yours in the future. Sincerely, ............ Chattanooga Home Inspector As I mentioned, this was not the first time I used your company during my home-buying process, but it will be my last. First because I hope this is my forever home so I won't need your type of service and second because there are other companies that provide this service. Saying your customer is "always right" and making them feel that way are two completely different things. I did not and do not feel that you feel I was "right". Here are some links for your customer service improvements: https://www.zendesk.com/resources/customer-service-skills/ https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/customer-service.asp https://www.thebalancesmb.com/rules-for-good-customer-service-2948079 read more

Moving to the area and building at the same time is challenging, Chattanooga Home Inspector relieved me of some of that! I appreciate the thoroughness and friendly manner of the inspectors! read more

If you want nothing but the best for you money, Chattanooga Home Inspector is the way to go!! This company is top notch in all aspects! Kylee had wonderful customer care and quickly scheduled me an appointment. Jeff did an extremely thorough inspection and even took the time to call and speak to me for several minutes answering all my questions since I was a first time home buyer. I felt comfortable and informed at all times! I would recommend this company to anyone and will use them again! read more

I work as a transaction coordinator for multiple agents around the Chattanooga area. My agents' buyers frequently use Chattanooga Home Inspector. Malcolm Godwin and his team are very responsive and give great service. I would recommend them to anyone. read more

Great inspectors! Thorough, meticulous and patient. Very professional and personable guys to work with.

I've never seen such a thorough and informative home inspection review before! Joey was personable, exceptional helpful and super responsive. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you guys to friends. Thank you SO much! read more

Great service! Very thorough! I feel confident that all issues were found. Great detailed report that gave a lot of pictures and explanations. read more

Malcolm was AWESOME! My experience with Chattanooga Home Inspectors was nothing less than the best. His team is always available and accommodating in finding you an appointment that will fit your deadlines, even if it means a late night or an early morning for them. They were very thorough with their inspection and report. When they showed us the defects, they were realistic with the severity and they helped us find reasonable solutions without causing alarm. Great customer service from Kylie as well. Will use them again if ever I have the need and will definitely be recommending them! Thank you so much! read more

Malcolm was an excelent inspector. I chose to meet with him during the inspection time to have a "hands-on" experience. During our time, Malcolm was very thorough with his findings. I was fortunate to not recieve any bad news from him, but with items he did address he gave me solutions for each fix. He also gave me advise about possible discounts I could receive given my circumstances and his personal opinion when asked. Malcolm was generous to give me some extra time after inspection to roam around and have the time I needed to observe the house. Malcolm was there not only to do his job, but he was kind and genuine during our meeting. he gave me a sense of comfort as if I had known him for a litle bit. I definitely recommend Chattanooga Home Inspector. read more

Had a wonderful experience with this company. Our inspector, Joey, was very kind, knowledgeable and thorough. He provided a detailed report the same day of inspection and also took extra time with me to explain all issues as well as show me al areas of the house. Would definitely recommend! read more

This was my first home inspection and the inspector was perfect he showed me things about the house to save me time later I will definitely use them again read more

We called Chattanooga Home Inspector when we had an unexpected, desperate need for an independent home inspection - mid-build, with a very tight timeline. We are not TN residents (yet) and despite not having worked with them before, we were treated like family - even when they had to work a miracle to fit us in. Kylee helped get us scheduled and her communication/follow-up was thorough, timely, and ensured all questions were answered. Our inspector, Jeff Gill, is hands-down one of the most professional, knowledgeable, and personable people I've worked with. He spent hours at the property, inspected every detail and painstakingly photographed each and every item. Throughout the process he was understanding of our questions/concerns and took great care to provide explanation to us onsite for some of the more significant items, and further detailed them on his final report, which we had in-hand the same day. The service and experience was exceptional. We have since (and will continue) to recommend Chattanooga Home Inspector as they truly are a first class company that puts the customer first. read more

Very personable and thorough. We finished the walk-through around 5:45pm and my inspector went back to the office to get the report in that night. I had a great experience with Chattanooga Home Inspector. I will definitely recommend to others! read more

I was very impressed with both gentlemen that conducting my home inspection. They went thru the list of items with me completely and made sure I saw what they were talking about so I would know how to address. They were very patient and encouraged my additional questions so that I could be a completely informed home buyer. I would definitely recommend this team. read more

I'm a very thorough person, and I was impressed with this team. They found some problems that would have been very costly if they had gone un-noticed, and they did a great job of communicating everything and giving a detailed report. read more

So, I put an offer on a different house and brought these guys back out to do my inspection. I wouldn't have had it any other way. They are thorough and genuine. It was nice to go on this journey with my inspector, Joey, who got to see me go from bidding on a house that needed A LOT of work to a house that was in impeccable shape. Thanks for the support in my journey! read more

Chattanooga Home Inspector was on time and precise. Malcolm answered all of my questions and went above and beyond my expectations for a home inspection. I highly recommend this company and their friendly inspectors/office personnel. read more

I was a loan officer for 15 years, so I have dealt with 1000's of home inspections. As soon as my realtor ordered the inspection we received an email. Shortly after that the inspection was scheduled, and we were also notified of the date and time it would take place. Unfortunately, since we are moving from out of state, we couldn't be there, but Malcolm called me on the way back to his office to go over everything that they found. Within hours, I received a completed inspection report by email. This level of service is unheard of in this industry. Did I forget to mention that we were able to pay online? I would never consider using another home inspector after this experience. Great job and thank you! read more

Joey, from Chattanooga Home Inspectors, was very knowledgeable and professional. He was able to answer all my MANY questions during the inspection as well. Can't think of anything better that he could have done. THANK YOU! read more