Steven Boyle recently conducted our inspection on a townhome in Scottsdale and we were thoroughly…read moresatisfied. Really appreciated how detail oriented Steven was; he noticed things that we hadn't during our prior visits to the property. It was also great to sit down with Steven after the inspection to review his report together, ask questions, and go look at some of his findings in real time. Really glad we chose to go with Advantage. They were the best combination of good reviews, high volume of reviews, and price. Also the offer to warranty parts of the property was a differentiator in the marketplace. Will definitely hire Advantage again for our next inspection.

I don't usually leave reviews, but this experience needs to be shared so other homebuyers don't end…read moreup in the same situation!! I hired Advantage Inspection Service for a home inspection on a property in Mesa, AZ and paid over $1,300 expecting a thorough and accurate evaluation. Unfortunately, the inspection completely understated a very obvious issue with the patio roof. At the time of inspection, the patio ceiling when you walk out onto the patio had visible sagging and clear signs of prior water damage, including patched and freshly painted drywall underneath. These were not hidden defects they were observable conditions. However, the inspection report described the ROOF as being in "near satisfactory condition" with a general "review" recommendation. NO documentation on the visible damage of the ceiling. That wording makes it sound like a minor or precautionary item, not something that could turn into a costly repair. Based on that report, I moved forward with the purchase. After closing, I had multiple professionals look at it and they all immediately pointed out the same thing. That this was a significant issue that should have been clearly identified during the inspection. What made things worse was the way the company handled it afterward. I had to repeatedly follow up just to get responses, calls weren't returned, and it took about two weeks to get a formal reply. The supervisor, Ryan Peart, ultimately relied on the "review" language in the report to avoid responsibility and offered only a 30% partial refund of the inspection fee. The issue here isn't that they didn't mention it at all, it's that the condition was seriously understated and they took no accountability. As a homebuyer, you rely on the inspection to understand what's actually going on. If something is visibly deteriorated, it should be clearly described that way. Inspections are supposed to protect buyers, not leave them with unexpected repairs after closing. I would strongly recommend anyone to stay away from this company and make sure your agent stays away from them as well. I trusted the report and unfortunately paid for it later. But currently in talks with the AZ Board of Technical Registration to hopefully suspend their license because it's completely unethical what they do to homebuyers! Hold them accountable! Just sharing my experience so others can make a more informed decision.

Strongly recommended. The team was extremely professional, prompt, and completed a thorough…read moreinspection. My wife and I have bought several homes and rental properties using different companies for inspections. This was the first being new to this area. This team met and exceeded expectations. Diffidently glad we selected them.

Dwell was easy to schedule with for a quick turn around, including a last minute re-inspection…read more Fabian was detailed and organized, as well as friendly and helpful. I would recommend them and use them again!

Great service and extremely knowledgeable! The inspection was very informative. The list of…read morerepairs/problems included a few items we didn't notice.

I chose this business because it didn't have any reviews. The owner operator was good as an…read moreinspector. The contract presented some interesting dictates. I haven't any complaints about the service nor the pricing.

Literally the quality of his service is unmatched. I noticed the 1 stars are coming from inspectors…read morewho are upset that this inspector follows the standard and instead of those inspectors following standard they get upset when another inspector is. Just hire this one. Home buyers expect standard and this guy understands that completely. This is the only home inspector I will ever recommend to anyone. 5 stars all the way.​

Cy taught me a lot that I was able to apply to concerns I addressed in my home…read more It seems if you are useful, you may not be "NICE" in the eyes of those who were deficient in their workmanship I always prefer USEFUL and KNOWLEDGEABLE, over "NICE" Thank you, Cy, for educated the public.

I was really impressed with the amount of time Joseph took to do a thorough inspection of my home…read more He took time explaining his recommendations on where he should take samples and didn't pressure me since each sample is a separate cost.

Joseph did an amazing job. He couldn't have been more thorough! He took his time, came quickly and…read moreworked with mne to get a great non-bias evaluation of the home. Thank you so much!

Inspect-it 1st puts on a great marketing front and communicates as if they are your friend and are…read morelooking out for you, their paying customer. However, our experience revealed it is a marketing stunt, and their work is incomplete, based on assumptions, and they do not back-up their work or errors. I am a senior citizen and purchased a place in Phoenix, Arizona in October of 2020. Inspect-it 1st did my home inspection. Below is a "cut-and-paste" from their inspection: Location: Main roof. Roof Coverings: Concrete tiles. Estimated Age: 2 year(s). Surface Material Layers: This type of roof surface not subject to layering materials. Flashings: Metal and mortar. Roof Inspection Method: Walked on a majority of the roof surface area. Majority of the roof coverings are observable. Comments: The roof coverings, flashings and protrusions/penetrations are in satisfactory condition unless otherwise noted below. The roof system is newer and has minimal wear. It should provide many more years of service with normal weather conditions unless otherwise noted below. Recommended repairs noted below, if any, should be made by a competent, qualified, licensed professional in the appropriate area of expertise. Roof tiles have proper nailing at the lower courses as required. Maintenance Information: 26 solar panels noted, recommend adding bird block. Talk to solar company. In February 2025, our home was put on the market to start the process of downsizing, preparing for retirement. After receiving a viable offer, the buyer came back after they completed their home inspection saying the roof is beyond useful life and wanted us to replace it. The buyer had a certified licensed roofer perform and inspection, and we also had a second opinion from a separate certified licensed roofer, both stating the roof is beyond useful life. We contacted Inspect-it 1st, questioning their original statement in 2020 that the roof was only 2-years old. Their response (again, cut and paste from emails): From: Martin Lenich martinlenich@inspectit1st.com Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 4:57 PM To: mpg1262@yahoo.com; Young_tom@hotmail.com Cc: Todd Fairchild toddfairchild@inspectit1st.com Subject: Roof issue at 3403 E. Kristal Way A) The tiles we popped at the original inspection must have only been in areas recently replaced by the solar installer. We didn't see the "old underlayment". From: Martin Lenich martinlenich@inspectit1st.com Sent: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 1:52 PM To: Young_tom@XXXXXXXX; mpg1262@XXXXXXXX Cc: Subject: Roof issue at 3403 E. Kristal Way Tom, thanks for taking my call and discussing the roof situation with me. Recapping our discussion: 1) I offered $2,210 direct from Inspect-It 1st (without involving our insurance provider) based on the sum of our total inspection fees for the subject property and the property at XXXXXX N. 7th Ave, and doubling that total. This offer is valid for a period of 2 weeks, expiring at 2pm on 5/21/2025. If you agree with that amount, you and Marcie and any other "owners of record" would need to sign a "standard release" document covering both properties, which we would provide, upon receipt of which I would hand you a check in the amount stated. I cannot state how our insurer would approach this claim, but I do believe we followed State of AZ standards for home inspectors and we do have a signed agreement with you regarding our scope of service, which is to follow those standards. Please reply to this email with your decision or call me directly at 602-318-7480. Thanks, Marty As you can see by the initial inspection report and the email responses, this is a company that base their inspections on assumptions and not facts, and when the paying customer identifies a problem, they will not back up their report. As a buyer back in 2020, I relied heavily on the outcome of Inspect-it 1st's inspection, and if they would have provided a quality service and fully inspected the roof, as they did in 2025; I would have made different decisions. Now less than 5-years later, their error has costed me thousands of dollars. To all first time buyers, seniors preparing for retirement, and real estate agents recommending home inspection companies, I would not recommend using Inspect-it 1st.

This company was hired by a buyer and they performed an inspection of my property. The interior…read moreinspector was not organized and quite confused. At the end of inspection, I asked him if anything needed immediate repair. He informed me about a water heater that was leaking in one of the units. I asked him which unit - he told me. I then asked him to point to the unit where the WH was leaking. He did. It was the same unit. Then right when he was heading for this car to leave, I confirmed with him which unit as I told him I was calling a plumber right away. He told me which unit 3 times. The WH gets replaced, but it was fine. He told me the wrong unit 3 times. I asked them to pay for their negligence, and they refused. This company has no accountability nor integrity. I do not recommend using them.

Iain Findlay was an excellent inspector. He covered all the bases explaining things all along the…read moreway. His report was easy to understand and very thorough. He took pictures all along the way, including the roof, so we were able to see exactly what he was talking about. Great job, would highly recommend!!!

I hired Iain for 2 inspections (pre-drywall & final walk-thru) on a new construction home. The…read moreinspections took place a few months ago and I have since closed on the home. Many of the problems that I pointed out o Iain were disregarded and he simply stated that they weren't fixable items in his opinion. After elevating my concerns with the builder, I am finally now receiving resolution for numerous problems with the home that my inspector either did not catch or disregarded. I've purchased homes in the past and worked with other inspectors who were more detailed and took their time to inspect the home they were hired to inspect. Iain always made sure to complete his inspections within a 2-hour time limit which speaks volumes of his attention to detail. I would not recommend The Inspection People.

If you want an inspection company that picks up the phone on the first ring, has amazing customer…read moreservice both by phone and in person, and has professional and very nice inspectors please give Valley Building Inspections a try or at least have them give you a quote. You'll thank me later. This company was ultra competitive on price and quick to schedule, inspect, review, and send the report. Preston was our inspector and conducted an efficient and professional inspection and report. I'll be using them in the future.

VBI was able to schedule us the day after my realtor called. We have a short 15 day close so…read moretimeliness was important. Josue was very thorough and very professional, he actually sat down at the end and covered everything with us right on site. I have never had an inspector do this before. It gave us more confidence in the inspection, he was able to all us to areas with concerns and suggested we call other specialists for further mechanical inspections.

Highly recommend! He completed our home inspection with short notice on a holiday and still showed…read moreup right on time. He was incredibly thorough, knowledgeable, and professional throughout the entire process. He explained everything clearly and made us feel confident about our purchase. Truly went above and beyond! Thanks so much Fernando !

Fernando is professional, thorough, and informative. This is our second time hiring him and he's…read morevery good on what he does. Highly recommended if you are looking for reliable, honest, and thorough home inspection service.