Very happy with the professionalism, patience and level of detail Scott provided. I almost walked into a disaster of a house. ALMOST! Every dollar spent on Scott's work was worth it. He knows the ATX area well and issues that come with it. He treats houses as sick patients. Essentially, every patient is sick, the degree of it matters though. Knowledge was empowering for me. Thank you, Scott. read more

Excellent service, very detailed report, and great communication. My inspections were for two condos and I'm so thankful the inspection caught very old crusty tiles, 45-year-old HVAC, and more. I appreciate the thorough report and communication is key when purchasing real estate. You want this servicer! read more

David spent 5 hours at our property and sent a detailed report within 24 hours. Highly recommend

We scheduled a property inspection for home purchase recently and Scott Phillips and David were great from the get go! David was very detailed in his reporting and did a phenomenal job going through the house during the inspection. I would highly recommend hiring PPI for your inspection, detailed report/pictures and peace of mind as a home purchase can typically be stressful. read more

Professional, responsive, organized, thorough, and friendly is how I would describe Scott. Very happy that we chose him to inspect our house before we put it up for sale. Communication with Scott was very quick and easy. His inspection was VERY thorough. He was at my house for almost 4 hours. I was working the entire time and I would have never known he was there until he inspected my office. When his inspection was complete he gave me a very detailed summary of his findings. He pointed out which of his findings were maintenance issues, safety issues, and most importantly the issues that would affect the sale of my house. He answered all of my questions with great detail and with suggestions on which ones I should fix myself and which ones for which I should hire a pro. Payment with a credit card was quick and easy. He wore a face covering the entire time and left the house exactly the way he found it. He provided the detailed report with photos the next day. Excellent experience with him from start to finish. If you want a true professional hire Scott. This is the guy you want inspecting your house. read more

Great Experience. Scott was requested to conduct a full exterior inspection of 16 apartment buildings that were impacted by the March 2021 freeze. He was also asked to provide a detailed list of repairs with photos, so I could submit to my client. I was please at both the service and quality of product Scott delivered. Thanks again Scott! read more

I recently purchased a new home in south Austin so the very first thing to do is get a house inspection. I came across Scott here on Yelp, read the other reviews posted, and reached out to him. Scott luckily had a previous cancellation, so he was able to get me booked on the same week. I contacted him by email and his reply back was very quick. Scott reviewed this house while I was at work. I met him up at the end of his review. He took very detailed photos of all the things he inspected. Certainly found a few flags on the house he brought to my attention. He saw noticeable rust on a furnace, some slight roof damage, and issues with an outdoor patio roof overhang. I felt Scott did a very detailed review of the property, went over stuff that needs to be addressed, and also went over all the main aspects of the house. He went through a very long list of photos of everything he observed. I would do some Q&A over stuff we discovered, and his detailed explanation was spot on. He also does an included termite inspection check on the house. If you are reading this review, you are likely considering an home inspector. Obviously the housing market in ATX is beyond crazy. There is certainly a large amount of housing inspectors to find in the area. I have to say Scott is a true professional at his job, is easy to talk with, gives very detailed information, and I felt very comfortable with his rate of service and what he provided. I know down the line, if I ever have the need for any type of inspection again, I will certainly reach out to Phillips Property Inspections again. read more

Found Scott through Yelp of course! Came up on our 1 year warranty of a brand new build. Scott came out and spent half a day thoroughly inspecting every nook and cranny of our home inside and out. Did a FANTASTIC job and explained all of his findings. He sent his report along with photos within a day so we could include in our warranty requests. He found things and crawled into places we would've never thought to check! Thanks to him we've had our builder repair roughly $15k in repairs while under warranty. Knowledgeable and experienced! HIRE this man!!He's been referred to almost all of my neighbors and they've all had great experiences as well. Responds to inquiries fast! Thanks Scott!!!! read more

Scott did an excellent and thorough job on our inspection! definitely recommend. thank you Scott!

Scott was awesome to work with. I needed a 60 year old home inspected in short notice and he really delivered. I am a first time home buyer, and am buying a home nearly 3 times as old as I am. Scott let me tag along for his 3+ hour inspection, patiently and thoroughly answering every question I had. I didn't follow him when he crawled under the house, but he tool plenty of pictures for me so I could really get a good idea how all the pipes on my older house were doing. Thorough last minute Saturday inspection, had the report in my email inbox at 6am the next day, I would recommend Scott all day long if you are needing an inspection in the Austin area. read more

My contract was just about to be signed, so I called Scott on Monday around noon and left a message. He quickly returned my call and we setup an appointment for the next day (today) at 2PM. Today, he called me just before 4PM to let me know that he was about 30 mins from the end of his inspection, so I left work promptly and met with him and my realtor. He reviewed all the problems he had found (quite a few actually, so now I need to really negotiate with the seller). His explanations were clear and made complete sense and he showed me all the areas that had issues and I wanted to get clarification on. He prioritized the problems during his discussion with he and gave me a sense of what the cost to repair the main issues was, even though he obviously cannot give precise quotes. So it's really key to meet with him at the end of the inspection for the best possible experience. He promised me his report for 11PM tonight, but I actually got it right after 8PM, with all the necessary pictures, giving me and my realtor enough time to discuss how we were going to present this to the seller. I'm very glad I used a professional inspector like Scott. There is a reason he came recommended by my experienced Realtor. Note: he prefers cash or check and will, if necessary, also take Credit card or Paypal payments. read more

As a home inspector with 35+ years experience I really wanted to be at my daughter's home inspection, but the crazy short timelines in Austin make it impossible. I found Scott Phillips of PPI and was happy with his work, and I'm tough to please. It was obvious Scott was concerned with doing good work. He allowed my daughter to video him with her IPhone, as he should, while he was inspecting. He was thorough. He crawled though the entire crawl space. He went into the attic. He answered questions after the inspection. I highly recommend him. Only problem is he doesn't have companies that he can refer to you for good repair work, such as plumbers, foundation repair, roofers, etc., which can be very helpful. There are very few good home inspectors, I feel lucky to have found Scott. read more

Ultimately we went with a different company, but the customer service with these guys was great. Really appreciated the quick replies.

As new home buyers, we were unsure what to look out for in the older homes in our area. Scott took us through the inspection, step by step, and gave us extremely detailed explanations of what to look out for. From what cracks to worry about in the walls, to the dangers of an old cast iron plumbing system, he shared his expertise about it all. We also explained to Scott the purpose of buying the home and what we wanted to add/renovate. He was able to tailor his inspection to focus on the important areas relevant to us. I don't think you would have this personalized experience with some of the more corporate home inspectors. Ultimately we did not go through with purchasing the property due to the outcome of the inspection. We feel this money well spent, not only to prevent us from having a home that wouldn't work for us but for Scott's invaluable knowledge. We will definitely be a repeat customer for our next inspection. read more

Scott was so thorough, easy to work with, and super patient with us as first time homebuyers! The inspection was scheduled easily and we feel so much more confident in our purchase after receiving his report. He patiently walked us through his entire report, giving us tips, context, and suggestions and answering every little question we had. Would HIGHLY recommend!! read more

Working hard for his money. Scott is friendly, approachable and thorough. Not sure you could ask for more (Brad Pitt maybe?) In addition to getting an appointment pretty quickly (important when you have a 7 day contingency), communication was excellent. I know from experience that pointing out deficiencies without heightening paranoia is a difficult task, Scott does this well. In going over his findings, he was clear regarding which items were safety issues and which were "sloppy" issues. He walked the entire roof structure, leaving me with complete confidence he's done his job. (our last inspector didn't get on the roof because it was windy...geesh) We received our report the same day of the inspection (my email time stamp noted 11p.m.--seriously? Get some sleep dude!) Great photos, professional tone, thorough explanations and suggestions for cure. Perfectly done. read more

My business partner and I hired Scott to inspect a single family home in East Austin. As first time real estate investors, we were cautious about what we were getting ourselves into. On top of that, we expected this property to have major issues since it was priced to sell. At our request, the selling agent had given us 2 of the previous inspection reports from previous buyers that had backed out, but we wanted to have someone we hired to do due diligence. Scott came in and did an extremely thorough inspection. He caught several big things that were overlooked entirely in 2 prior inspections, and of course did not miss a single thing that the previous inspectors saw. His work was on a totally different level from the 2 inspectors that had looked at the house previously, and for future properties, we can't imagine asking anyone to do the job without asking Scott first. Could not have had a better experience. read more

We went into our home inspection expecting normal feedback about things that needed to be addressed: insulation, exterior things, electrical, etc. But Scott was so thorough as to let us know the toilet was loose and there wasn't caulk around the sink. Those little details and solutions to the problem really gave us the full picture of what was needed to say the house was in good shape. He was really friendly and clear in his description and walk through and answered all of our questions on the spot. We felt like we were in really great hands. He even let us know to call upon him to review the repairs by the seller afterward. Highly recommend. read more

Highly recommended. Scott was able to squeeze me in last minute with good grace and humor. David did a thorough inspection on the house we had under contract so that we could know what we were dealing with during a short option period. Thanks for the excellent service! read more

Philips's work was commendable. I was there for the last 30 minutes of the inspection and he gave a really good summary of all the things he found. He categorized it real nice into things that are critical in nature need to be definitely fixed and that are minor and can be fixed it ourselves. I am really glad that I hired him and I am sure I will do it next time too :) read more

Scott is very good at his job. Extremely thorough from the big things down to smaller cosmetic details.

I just got the house that I'm planning to buy inspected by Scott about an hour ago and I am beyond pleased. He was extremely thorough, easy to work with, quick to respond, and he had no problem answering my questions in a way that I could understand. He was good about helping us prioritize the things that we should first on the house. He also pointed out every single little thing that could be fixed, but let us know about the things that would be easy or inexpensive repairs so we didn't walk away feeling freaked out. Bottom line: When you're planning to buy a house in Austin, I would highly recommend using Scott for the inspection. He's inexpensive, honest, thorough, responsive, and easy to talk to. read more

5 stars all the way. Thorough, precise, took photos, walked me through everything, and sent me all the photos post inspection. He appeared to leave no stone unturned. Will absolutely use him again on future properties :) read more

The short of it is that Scott is incredibly thorough. The long of it is that not only did he take time during the inspection to walk me around the property and point out things/give advice. He also was more than willing to talk to me on the phone about various questions I had about the report. His report was so thorough it blew our real estate agent away, and she says she looks at a ton of reports each week. The detail he put in to it really helped us decide what other service professionals needed to come look at the house before we got out of our option period. It really took the stress out of the rush rush nature of that week. If we buy another house in the future, Scott will be the one inspecting it for us. Hands down. read more

Scott inspected a house I was interested in buying, providing me with a detailed written report and lots of pictures. I was out of town so I couldn't be there during the inspection, and Scott was concerned enough about a couple things he found that he called me halfway through the inspection to let me know. After I got the final report, I had some follow-up questions and he replied to my email promptly--on a Sunday. I like that his website clearly lists his prices, which are entirely in line with market rates. read more

When looking for an inspector, one's best bet is to ask for your real estate agent and trust they will help you find the right one for you. Our agent recommended Phillips Property Inspections. Phillips Property Inspections gives you the confidence "no stone will remain un-turned" and every aspect/issue you might think of (and also those you might not) will be considered, inspected and evaluated to your best interest. The inspector we selected, Scott Phillips, has the experience, knowledge and skills to provide a detailed and professional inspection report as well as the ability to communicate in common language to address all concerns you might have at the spot, or after reading the report. Our inspection gave us the chance to see any issues at a glance and learn about the structural and cosmetic needs the house needed and will eventually need in the near future. The report offered clear language and detailed photos of all areas involved in the inspection worth further exploring. It also offered recommendations and valuable information and comments. We highly recommend Phillips inspections. Work done professionally, responsibly and on time. Cristian M. read more

I have used other property inspectors in the past, and I found Scott to be the most insightful, knowledgeable, and helpful by far. He is extraordinarily thorough in his inspection, identifying many items that I suspect property inspectors I have used in the past would have missed. He also does a good job of explaining to you which items for correction are a big deal versus which aren't necessarily a big deal but simply should be fixed. One of the things I most appreciated about Scott is how willing he was to thoroughly answer my follow-up questions, which I had a fair number of - he was very patient and went out of his way to provide me with additional information over and above what I asked for to help me better understand the issues we were talking about. I consider hiring Scott to be a great investment that likely saved my family significant time, money, and attention we would have had to spend on repairs and corrections after our move-in. I would recommend Scott to anyone, and I certainly plan on hiring him whenever I next buy a house years from now. read more

Scott provides honesty, insight and expertise in his home inspections. As a first-time home buyer, I was petrified of buying a crappy home, and that I wouldn't know it was crappy until after I had purchased it. Scott reassured me of my purchase, pointed out the flaws (including estimates of how much they would cost to fix), but advised me to move forward with my purchase. He bundled everything up into an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand package of information. He's a nice guy, easy to work with, and comes from a construction, remodeling and contractor background, so he knows his stuff. He was an absolute pleasure to work with, and I will continue to recommend his company for my friends purchasing homes. read more

Scott was awesome! We are buying our first house from a thousand miles away, so we needed someone who would be responsive and patient with our questions. Scott was so thorough with his inspection and responded to all my texts and calls. I sent the report to my mom, who has bought many houses, and she said it was the most thorough report she's ever seen. Can't say enough good things about Scott! read more

I needed a home inspection fast. Scott was very quick to answer my phone call and spent three hours reviewing the home at the appointment. He did answer the questions I had post appointment and followed-up with the seller about why I was asking for an amendment. Pros: Timing, Thoroughness read more

As with all of the other reviewers, I couldn't have higher praise for Scott. Due to his great work, we actually backed out of our first home purchase. He helped us get a clear picture of the issues with the house, how extensive they could be, and what sort of unknowns we could still be looking at. He took his time, explained things as thoroughly as we were interested in, and made us feel incredibly comfortable during the process. He was just as helpful as we tried again with another home, and we ended up going through with the purchase. We'll be recommending him anywhere and everywhere that we can. read more

Scott was extremely thorough and professional in his documentation as well as during his walk-through after inspection. As a first time home buyer, I was completely ignorant of the inspection process. He was patient with explaining every notation, the reason for concern, plus he helped put needed repairs in perspective for us so we were able to prioritize what needed to be fixed now as opposed to what we could wait on. I would highly recommend Scott Philllips' inspections to anyone. Bravo. read more

I was blown away by how thorough and knowledgeable Scott is. He went above and beyond, crawling into the tightest spaces in the attic, walking the entire roof, digging into everything. On the business side, he has everything together, organized, responsive and on time. An easy 5 out of 5 stars read more

Scott was great. The best possible home inspector we could imagine. As first time home buyers we were overwhelmed by the home buying process, but after an extremely thorough inspection by Scott, we could rest easily that we were investing in a quality property. We called Scott with short notice and he made an appointment for two days later. He showed up and completed a 2-3 hour inspection and catalogued everything. Upon review, he walked us through every detail of his report, showed us areas of the house we didn't even know existed and even took multiple high quality photos to show us unreachable areas. Scott was friendly and extremely approachable, and took care to answer all of our questions with easy to understand explanations. Within 7 hours, he followed up with a detailed inspection report and photos of major and minor issues. We did not have any major issues, but a number of minor maintenance issues. Not only do we have peace of mind, but we also have a comprehensive list of items to help us maintain our new home and keep it in top quality. We would absolutely encourage an inspection by Phillips to ensure attention to detail and peace of mind. read more

The knowledge, passion and service Scott has for his craft is best-in-class. I have used him multiple times, have recommended him to others and I fully plan on using him again for future purchases. The home inspection was helpful, insightful, he took the time to explain his findings, and made sure I understood. As good as it gets. read more

Scott Phillips was recommend by my Realtor to do our new home inspection. He was prompt, courteous, patient, thorough and detailed. I couldn't have asked for better service than what I received from him. No question goes unanswered, no detail is too small. An absolutely fantastic experience, I highly recommend him and Phillips Property Inspections. read more

Our realtor has worked with Scott Phillips in the past and recommended him for the inspection of the home we were purchasing. He arrived promptly, asked if we had any questions or concerns, and gave us an overview of the types of things he would be checking throughout the house. He was very professional and courteous, and did a very thorough job inspecting every inch of the house. Within 24 hours of the conclusion of the inspection, we had his full report (with photographs). I highly recommend Phillips Property Inspections to any buyer looking for a quality inspection on their prospective home. read more

As first-time home buyers, we were a bit nervous about the whole inspection process. Luckily, we hired Scott Phillips to do our inspection! He was professional, thorough and responsive. The report he sent mere hours after he completed the inspection was thoughtfully annotated, but not overwhelming. The pictures he provided in his report helped us clearly see where there was need for concern, He called us back promptly and talked through all of our questions and concerns. With his advice, we now feel confident moving forward with our closing. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Phillips Property Inspections! read more

Scott came highly recommended by our realtor, who also recommended two other inspectors for us to contact/compare. Scott was very personable and professional on the phone, and he offered comprehensive service for a very competitive price (others wanted to charge more for the sprinkler system or a termite report). My gut told me he was our guy. As a first-time home buyer, I wanted to be present for the entire inspection, to soak up as much info as I could. Scott arrived at the house ahead of schedule and was already set up when I got there. He was patient with me, throughout, and was happy to answer any/all of my questions. His investigation was incredibly thorough, and his report ultimately included numerous photos. As other reviewers have mentioned, he was great about not only sharing findings but also explaining the implications. His background in construction/contracting is a huge asset. I'm not always easy to please but would highly, highly recommend Scott to anyone in need of a timely home inspection. I know I'll definitely use him again, if/when we buy another home. It's worth noting that I don't often write reviews, so that should say something, too. Cheers! read more

This review is way over due. I was buying my first home at the end of 2014 and just a mess with all the new things I had to learn about the home-buying process and taking the plunge. Phillips Property Inspections came recommended by my boyfriend's coworkers and I'm so thankful we were able to book Scott during our option period. He was so thorough and took amazing notes and photos of the issues he identified with the property. I appreciated his candor and patience when I asked him to explain anything in more detail (I did this a lot). Never did I feel like Scott had better things to do or somewhere else to be. He took his time and it made all the difference to me. I was able to go into the home purchase with confidence. (And thankfully, there were no deal breakers with the property.) Scott had his report sent over via email so quickly--I want to say it was within 24 hours--I believe it was that very evening--but it was such a whirlwind time that my memory fails me a bit now. But it was quick! And thorough. I refer to it as a road map for improvements and fixes around the house now that we've moved in. I've recommended Phillips Property Inspections to all my friends who are in the market to buy a home. read more