Sven is simply the greatest home inspector that you can possibly hire. As first time home buyers,…read morewe had a decent idea of the home we wanted to purchase. Most home buyers spend maybe 30 minutes to an hour maybe 1.5 hours at a property. Sven invested four hours of his time at the property and found over 148 issues with a property that we thought was close to turnkey. He also offered a discount with our next inspection. It is hard to overstate how professional he is and how much he cares about his craft. You would be incredible lucky to work with Sven and his team. They are honest, thorough and will teach you so much about home inspection even if you've been through the process several times. It's important to know that there's a range in price for home inspectors, but you are indeed buying a home. Sven's prices are extraordinarily fair for what he offers. If it wasn't for his inspection effort on the home, we may have made a poor choice for our first home. RUN to work with Sven if you are in the home-buying process!

Sven and Galina did an incredible job on our home inspection! Not only did they take 4+ hours out…read moreof their day to walk through and document every nook and cranny, leaving no stone unturned, but they really explained what they were looking for. They answered all the questions that we had and were super personable. It's not often these days that you find people who are passionate about their work and friendly. That kind of passion along with expertise is truly infectious - those four hours felt like they flew by. Would recommend their services without a single doubt in my mind! Thank you again

We worked with Bill, who was excellent. He explained everything in a very clear way and I learned a…read morelot. He was especially helpful regarding some issues with the exterior of the home which I had not noticed myself. Ultimately, primarily for reasons outside of the ones that came up in inspection, we decided not to buy the home, and True View was able to give us partial refunds for the radon and lead tests we ordered as we would not be needing them. We will definitely be contacting Bill again for the next home we need to inspect, and I'll go in with a better eye for some of the things to look out for during our search.

Full disclosure- have not used this service. Posted request in a list for construction/home…read morerepairs. While most ignored post. Two kindly answered , that it was not their specialty, True View Home Inspections, responded immediately! Asked politely fur a time that worked for me - something no one asks (feeling that making us wait is part of their job.) Here they even answer politely. This and a willingness to work, when teen age Uber drivers will leave standing, outside freezing, bless those who get, good service, is what make a company successful. Thank you for responding so quickly! My apologies, a family emergency put personal house work on hold . Grateful to have this contact.,

Jon came to do a mold assessment in our basement. He repeatedly stepped over the air sampling pump…read morewhile the air sample was being conducted as he moved around visually assessing the basement for mold. We learned later that stepping over and around the pump like this can skew the results and create artificially high airborne results. When we learned this and asked him to come back to redo the air sample testing - he denied that he stepped over the pump or that an error was made. Lack of integrity. Protect your pocketbook and go somewhere else. We now need to redo our testing with another company.

Jon did two inspections on homes we were considering--one we didn't move forward with and one we…read moredid. For the one we didn't move forward with, he was honest about the realities of the inspection and what that could mean for us down the line. I appreciated his honesty and thoroughness with both homes.

Office of the California Attorney General Consumer…read moreProtection Section Attn: Public Inquiry Unit P.O. Box 944255 Sacramento, CA 94244-2550 RE: Formal Complaint - Alleged Consumer Fraud by Optima Home Protection Dear Attorney General Rob Bonta, I am writing to formally report what I believe to be a case of consumer fraud and deceptive business practices by a California-based company named: Optima Home Protection Website: https://optimahomeprotection.com Phone: 1-800-332-7178 Email: help@optimahomeprotection.com Marketing Slogan: "Your partner in real eviction defense. We fight for you. We protect your home." On or around JUNE 26, 2025, I paid $3,790.00 to Optima Home Protection after speaking with a representative who identified himself as Paul Harmon. He claimed that the company would provide: 1. Full legal representation for two small claims lawsuits I filed in Cook County, Illinois, against my former landlord; and 2. Legal defense for any potential eviction proceedings that might be initiated by the landlord. However, on July 28, 2025, I had a scheduled Zoom court hearing at 1:30 PM at the Maywood Courthouse (Cook County, IL), Courtroom 0112, for my case: Alfred Arroyo v. Dennis Adams, Case No. 2025SC045644. No one from Optima Home Protection appeared or made contact with the court. Their absence placed my legal claims at risk and caused me considerable stress and harm. Since then, I have made numerous attempts to reach them via phone and email. Despite my calls and messages, I have received no response. I believe I have been misled and defrauded by this company, and I am concerned that they are engaging in systematic deception of vulnerable tenants nationwide. Do not hire these people or you will regret it. 1895.00 for each case i had 3. They didn't show up to two different cases and never called or picks up phone.

Rob is awesome. I am buying my first home and Rob gave a VERY thorough inspection. He was very open…read moreand honest about everything and he really walked me through any issues that arose. I got a few quotes and Optima is very much worth the price. Most definitely recommend.

Guys who work/run this company are great. You want 4 things from a home inspector and these guys…read morehave them all, in flying colors: 1) Honesty 2) Knowledge 3) Competence 4) Fair Pricing I just had the worst almost home purchase ever. Almost every person involved was shady and underhanded, which is why Iucked out by having Chuck and Todd on my side. Todd did a great and thorough job inspecting the home. Because of the hoarder's clutter in the home, a dishonest seller and resentful tenants that would barely let us in, he wasn't able to inspect some aspects of the home, and Chuck volunteered to come back before closing if there was access and inspect the areas/things that were blocked on the original inspection (at no-charge). These are the most straightforward, on the level guys. Reasonable and on your side. The deal ended up going south, and the seller's agent/new buyers tried to pressure Chuck into giving them the inspection report and he immediately called to tell me, I would've never known, but he is so honest and legit--- he's that guy. This entire experience has been extraordinarily disheartening and if it wasn't for the great guys at above grade I would have 1) been doubly screwed over, and 2) lost all faith in humanity. Also, the phone support they provided me and going through the inspection report and talking through the process was beyond expectations. They are seriously great, we are still looking and without a doubt I'm going to be hiring them to inspect the next place.

I am so happy we chose Above Grade Home Inspections for our home inspection needs. They stand by…read moretheir name and provide top-notch service and valuable advice when inspecting your home. Todd was excellent and went above and beyond. He provided a clear explanation of where everything was and what everything did. We would not have felt comfortable closing on our house if we did not have Above Grade Home Inspections on our side. Chuck made scheduling very easy and was very accommodating when planning our inspection. Our report turnaround time was speedy compared to other companies, which allowed us to have inspection report actions items fixed faster. I will be recommending Above Grade Home Inspections to all my friends and family.

I'm very satisfied and consider this service very good value for the money…read more Ray performed a thorough inspection of my 100+ yr old house and provided a very detailed report on the various issues that exist, complete with close up detailed pictures of areas I need to review. He was friendly, courteous and provided quick turnaround of the report. I was particularly impressed with the use of the drone camera, Ray flew it around and performed a detailed inspection of the roof. He discovered a problem with the chimney cap that had been professionally installed a few weeks beforehand. He provided pictures that I forwarded to the chimney co and they came out the next day to resolve. Had this not been fixed it's likely the cap would eventually get blown off the chimney and cause damage, so I'm pretty happy to have averted a potential disaster.

From the owner: We educate our clients. Discover Akin's, Precision Home Inspection. Your trusted professionals in…read moreNew York and Connecticut offering top-tier residential inspection services. Our mission: Ensuring your home works seamlessly teaching maintenance tips and optimizing energy efficiency. A healthy home means a healthier you and we are dedicated to that at Akin's Precision Home Inspection. Choose us for expert home inspection services

If you're in need of a home inspection, look no further! Scott was extremely knowledgeable,…read morethorough, and went above and beyond. Not only did he conduct a detailed inspection, but he also took the time to explain how various systems in our home work, along with tips on how to use and maintain them. He provided valuable insights into potential improvements, clearly outlining what he thought was urgent versus what could be addressed as a future project. The report he provided was comprehensive, with detailed notes on the systems he reviewed. It's a resource we'll continue to reference as we maintain our home. The value of his service is outstanding--very reasonable for the level of detail and expertise he provides. To top it all off, Scott is incredibly friendly and made the entire process enjoyable. We couldn't recommend him more highly!

Scott is extremely thorough. We were referred to him by friends and we are really happy they did…read more In inspecting our new home he showed us all points of concern and gave us advice on fixes. He also gave us direction on how the house systems, gas and electric work. No area went ignored. The report received was clear and gave us exactly what we needed for further negotiation on the sale and how to repair. During the inspection Scott found extensive mold. Being a mold inspector he was immediately able to write up the damage and test, saving us another trip from another inspector. We have just taken possession of the house and had the mold treated, Scott went back and gave us the all clear. We were comfortable with him going in without us there. Highly recommend and totally trust. Thanks Scott

We needed to have our home inspected for planning our retirement and finances. We contacted Justin…read moreBirtwell. He returned our call quickly and answered our previsit questions. He arrived promptly and was extremely non-invasive. He worked quickly and effectively. The final report arrived within 48 hours. Justin gave us time to read through the report and then walked us through each section pointing out key strengths and concerns. The whole process was not only comprehensive but accurate and helpful for our decision making. This information will be reliable documentation for our planning and future. We would highly recommend Justin Birtwell for your home inspection needs. He is professional, friendly, and trustworthy. A trained inspector that worked beyond expectations

From the owner: My inspections cover every major component of your home, from foundation to roof. Using advanced…read moretools like thermal imaging, moisture meters, and drone technology, I uncover hidden issues that may not be visible to the eye -- helping you make informed decisions about your property. I also offer a Home Buyback Guarantee through International Association of Certified Home Inspectors and quick 24 report turn-around.