Vigilant home inspectors unnecessarily panicked our buyers, which prevented negotiations on remedy…read morerequests, and led to our home sale falling through. They appeared to lack understanding of modern building practices and code regulations. When we offered to provide information on the energy efficient upgrades we made to the home, they were not interested, then listed these value-added items as problems. The remedy request stated recommendations as requirements, stated only certified plumbers, electricians, or carpenters could make repairs, which is untrue, and made several suggestions that were both unnecessary and would make the home dramatically less practical to live in. Nearly every item in the remedy report was stated in a misleading way. Their focus on radon mitigation system upgrades appears to be an attempt to generate additional business for their sister company, which installs radon mitigation equipment. The radon levels in our home have repeatedly tested well below the EPA's recommended level for mitigation and there is a fully functioning mitigation system in place, yet changes were recommended. This company's report appears to lack useful information on the important attributes of the home that other inspectors will often provide. The "vigilance" Vigilant Home Inspectors provide appears to be misguided, worrying potential buyers by focusing on items that will likely never be problematic.

This inspector told me my crawlspace was "a spiritual journey" and that the foundation "probably…read morealigns with Mercury." He also rated my gutters a "solid B+." I asked him about the furnace, and he just whispered, "She's shy." I've never been more confused in my life. My house may fall down tomorrow, but at least I feel like I went to a very weird TED Talk.

Jon W was smart, knowledgeable, thorough, and very responsive to my questions about the things he…read moreuncovered in the home we were buying. I would highly recommend him.

Jon was super conscientious in his inspection, pointing out both defects and things to monitor. His…read morereport was detailed, with plenty of photos to illustrate. He was extremely patient with our post-inspection follow-up questions, even those relating to assertions from potential contractors rather than to the inspection itself. He is highly, highly recommended.

Kyle was great. He's obviously extremely knowledgeable and doesn't sugarcoat things. A man of few…read morewords, but leaves nothing out. Scheduling on the online portal was extremely easy and he was transparent about his prices on his website before booking. Fantastic attention to detail and his report was prompt and thorough. I never would have caught the roof leak he found. I also appreciated that as a single woman in my 20s, he explained things, but NEVER talked down to me or tried to "mansplain". He answered my questions and spoke to me as his peer, which meant a lot. The pre-inspection steps he sent to me and post-inspection book he gave me were great steps to make the process painless and straightforward. I would recommend him in a heartbeat.

Very thorough and competent inspection of new home. Would recommend and use again. Kyle was…read moreresponsive to inquiries and knowledgeable about all aspects of home.

We had a rough time in the busy market last year, but we had a wonderful experience with Top Choice…read morewhen buying our first home. We had multiple homes inspected before we found "the one". John is an incredibly thorough and straightforward inspector and gave us very detailed reports on each property. We're very happy we had a Top Choice home inspection and love the home we ended up in.

Having to move to another state where we don't know one contractor from another was stressful. But…read morewe were very impressed with John and Top Choice Home Inspections. For one, they have a website which is rare in that area. Secondly, John was quick to respond to our request for a home inspection since the home is so old. He was very thorough and detailed with his inspection and reporting. And like promised, he completed the inspection in the morning and did the report in the afternoon; we had the report the next day. We're very grateful for the things he could which will be repaired right away. We highly recommend Top Choice Home Inspections.

Bob is amazing. Very thorough and explained everything. He was quick to respond to all my…read morequestions. So helpful. I highly recommend!

From the owner: Most thorough report in an easy to understand format! read more

Not worth the money. Inspection is bare minimum and you will over pay for something you can do…read moreyourself. Don't waste your time.

From the owner: Bastian Home Inspection offers a comprehensive home inspection by a dedicated and experienced…read moreinspector. We serve all Buyers, Sellers & Owners of Real Estate in addition to Financial & Business Professionals. At Bastian Home Inspection, our background of 30+ years in property restoration and construction will provide you with the experience and knowledge of understanding your respective property. In addition, you will receive a detailed professional report within 48 hours of the home inspection. The Bastian Home Inspection report includes: foundation and framing, exterior areas including wall coverings, doors, decks, balconies, skylights, chimneys, roof drainage, interior walls, plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling, garage, insulation, fireplaces, chimneys, and more. We will provide a report within 2 business days of the initial inspection. Don't hesitate to contact us! We look forward to hearing from you.

LeRoy Holm from TriState Inspections was outstanding. First, he was thorough. Nothing was left to…read morechance or guesswork. Second, he provided grounded and no nonsense assessments of everything he did. He insured that we understood what he was talking about and allowed us to ask questions about anything we did not understand. LeRoy removed any concerns we had about our new home purchase. We absolutely recommend him without reservation!

From the owner: I am a Certified Master Inspector serving IA, MN and WI since 2008. My inspections are a though…read moreinvestigation of the home from top to bottom including the electrical system, heating/cooling systems, gas detection, CO testing, combustion testing of gas appliances and thermal imaging of the home. I will provide you with a detailed report of the condition of the home usually the same day. I also provide mold, environmental and radon testing at additional cost, discounted with a home inspection.