We hired Rick to perform home inspections for two different houses and felt compelled to post this long-delayed review (after all the dusts of closing settled).
First of all, Rick is an experienced professional. He was thorough and methodical when it comes to home inspection, paying particular attention to structures that are susceptible to water damages. When he was not 100% sure about something, he would recommend further expert inspections. In our case, he referred us to a roof expert and a structural engineer for the two homes, respectively. It turned out that the roof (and the insulation) of the first home was no good and would cost $30k to $50k to replace. So we decided to walk away from the house to avoid future troubles.
Second, Rick is a great communicator, both verbally and in writing. I followed him throughout the two home inspections and learned a great deal of how to take care of a property by just listening to his explanations. He was also patient, and answered all my questions both on site and afterwards in email. Furthermore, the final inspection reports were comprehensive and detail-oriented. I viewed them as a blueprint for taking care of our house in the future.
Finally, I'd like to share this with other potential home buyers: A home inspection is not cheap, but it is worth the money when you hire the right person to do the job. Rick is the one we have chosen to hire twice. read more