During my first home purchase, I simply went with the inspector the realtor recommended. Big mistake, the home ended up having a huge amount of issues that should have been discovered. It ended up costing me a lot out of pocket long term.
Second home, I hired my own inspector - Land Made. Danny Land showed up on time, professional, polite, and performed an inspection that was far more complete than our previous inspector. Unlike our last inspector, Dan was not afraid to get dirty, climbed in grungy attic and access ways, checked every pipe, electrical circuit, beam, stud, and shingle. I'm convinced we purchased a sound home after his careful inspection. Money well spent! read more