I cannot say enough good things about Bill Shockley. My extended family and I have used Bill four times in the past few years and he is worth his weight in gold.
Bill takes his time (~2 hours start to finish) going through the property and not only assess it's current condition, but gives advice on how best to maintain it and what to expect from it down the road. You will walk away from a Shockley inspection better armed to manage your new piece of property. Electrical, plumbing, signs of water or bug damage, evidence of past repairs, hvac, safety concerns - it all gets covered and covered well.
When it comes to a home inspection, you will get what you pay for. Don't cheap out when it comes to inspecting the biggest purchase of your life. The information gleaned from the report can at best help get concessions from a seller or at worst educate yourself on what to expect in the next 5-10 years of your new home's lifecycle. read more