ACCUSPECT HOME INSPECTIONS INC

We had experienced some leaks on our roof, and could visually see some areas that didn't look right. We wanted an unbiased, knowledgeable opinion on the condition of our roof - whether it needed to be replaced or could be repaired. Gary Edge did a thorough inspection of the roof from on top of the roof as well as from all attic areas. He provided a comprehensive written report complete with many color photographs of the problem areas, including many areas of rotted plywood. It was clearly obvious the roof had not been installed correctly when the house was built 15 years ago and definitely needed to be replaced.

Gary's company was prompt in setting up the appointment and was very responsive to emails. The inspector (Gary) showed up on time in the morning. As far as the quality of services, his report was, for the most part, fairly detailed. However, there are definitely areas that he either overlooked, or the report simply was not accurate. For example, he did not do any inspection of our built-in refrigerator/freezer. When I emailed his company asking why that was missing, their response was that they do not perform inspections of movable appliances. The refrigerator in the house, however, is not movable. It is built in, so it should have been something that should have been checked. Gary's response seems to acknowledge that he himself did not test it (and does not even disagree that he should have tested it, since it is not a "movable" appliance in his own words). As a matter of fact, his report indicated that he checked other built in appliances, such as the built-in oven and microwave. As far as the microwave goes, I have severe questions whether this was even examined. The seller's disclosure form (which I received prior to the inspection) indicated that the microwave was not working. Gary's report, however, stated that "[t]he built-in microwave is functional." After I moved in, the microwave would not power on. Upon unscrewing the frame surrounding the microwave, I noticed that the microwave was not even plugged in. Simply put, there is no way the microwave could have been tested as "functional." Gary's comments that he observed the seller putting and heating a cup of tea/coffee in the microwave are highly suspect. As I mentioned, the microwave was not even plugged in (and could not have been plugged in without removing four screws holding a trim plate in place). I wonder if Gary was mistaken for observing the seller use a countertop microwave, as opposed to the built-in one which was not plugged in. It was things like this that cast doubt on the overall quality of the report. I'm sure others' opinions may differ from my own, but I would not be able to recommend AccuSpect to anyone else based on my experience. Gary seems to think that the mere length (18 page summary) alone warrants a better than a C rating. I think this is a point on which we obviously disagree. What is important to me is quality, not quantity. I stand firmly by my C rating.

Gary from Accuspect did an extremely thorough inspection, which was much better than another inspection I had seen of the same house. He was knowledgable, helpful, and friendly. We feel much better about buying the house after seeing his report and discussing it with him.

Both times our builder left very short windows for scheduling. Accuspect was able to accommodate us both times and provide detailed services

We received a thorough home inspection and report that detailed any and all problems.

Very professional, would use again.

Contacted Accuspect on Saturday afternoon and left a voicemail. My call was returned within an hour. I explained we'd just had an offer accepted on a home and the 10 day due diligence period had begun. After providing details regarding the property, I was quoted $350 with an appointment scheduled for 8:30 the following Monday (two days later!). Gary arrived on time and walked my husband and I through the home, explaining things that may be concerning and not quite right but not such a big deal. We received the detailed report later that evening that included a summary of issues/areas of concern or to watch for. We were very please with everything and will use the report to leverage repair requests.

I highly recommend Gary Edge from Accuspect. He is exactly the person you want inspecting a home before you buy! Not only was he on time and incredibly professional, he impressed me with his attention to detail. He explored the entire roof and all aspects of the attic, places where many inspectors just stand at the bottom and look. He is also very thorough in opening and inspecting every window and light switch and checking each tub and sink not only works, but also that they don't leak. He brings his own ladders, flashlights, tools and meters. He was also very considerate of the homeowners, wearing shoe covers and minding the doors for the owners cats. Many in the building trades are not so considerate. The report arrived the same day because the company is careful not to over-schedule their inspectors. The report was incredibly detailed and specific with plenty of photographs of problem areas. Made it very easy to create a punch list.

Gary produced a 48-page full inspection report. He also provided a summary report containing the actionable items. The report was very detailed and included items that needed to be fixed, items that were near their end of life, and suggested improvements to meet modern standards. His was very professional and responsive. We choose Gary because: 1) He is ICC certified (Residential Building Inspector, Residential Combination Inspector, Residential Electrical Inspector, Residential Mechanical Inspector, Residential Plumbing Inspector). 2) He is ASHI, GAHI, CABO/ICC & ITA certified. 3) He is the owner/operator. 4) He receive the superior service award from 2007-2013. We look forward to working with Gary again in the future.

We are first time home buyers and the experience has been wonderful with Accuspect Home Inspection Inc.! If you decide to seek their service after this review my humble request to you would be - Please recommend them to others after your experience and Thank you to help spread the word on self owned company and for encouraging responsible entrepreneur to help build our society.Now to my experience,Once our offer was accepted - First step during our due diligence period was Home inspection, like everybody else reached out to google read through almost all the link possible on finding Home Inspection, asking friends, family, loan officer, person you just met and then stumbled upon Angie's list as well as our reliable real estate agent recommended Accuspect - A company run by a family. once you call the office Megaera provides you with the process and explains it to you until you understand and also provides you with quotes,available time and tips of Dos and Don'ts for the first time home buyers.Gary does the inspection.He was on time and after the inspection he spends time with you explaining issues and concern with the property.His valuable insight on the property helped us negotiate with the seller and also help plan our future maintenance and repairs.We were provided with the option to be present for entire inspection or spend few hours at the end and ask for the question which we had by looking at the sample report or kind of checklist(Which mentioned Property,Exterior structure,Exterior siding, Soffits and Fascias,window,door,and Wood trim,Roof, Chimney,and Gutter,Deck,Crawl space,Basement,Attic,Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing,Interior,Kitchen and Bathroom), during our consultation at the end of the inspection Gary did advice on whether the needed repair will be a large or a small job, And also recommend us to hire a specialized inspector for the pool.His detailed report with pictures and good inspection gave us enough information to make an educated decision on our own and be confident to buy this home and invest in home in near future.Thank you to Megaera and Gary for acting as Book of answers to the first time home buyers.Hope this helps. I would like to end by saying a quote from Albert Einstein "In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity" and the tip would be while placing an offer on a house please request for 14 days in inspection and due diligence period if everything works out early for you you could end the due diligence period early.Good Luck with the inspection and your purchase experience. Please remember ultimately it's your choice. Regards, Pam.

Gary did an outstanding job and went over the entire house from roof to foundation! He thoroughly explained all his findings and answered all our questions, even those that he would have addressed in the inspection report anyway. He gave advice on how to take care of some things, such as the septic tank, that we don't currently have experience with. The complete report was provided the same day as the inspection and included all the details and pictures of everything he inspected and the findings, good and bad. Also, he included a separate smaller report that only addressed the areas of concern. Thanks to Gary, we were able to make a sound and reasoned decision on whether or not to move forward with the purchase and what would need addressed right away!

Gary Edge from AccuSpect Home Inspections was amazing. First of all, he was readily available for a Saturday home inspection. He was on time for the appointment and prepared to go to work! Gary and I embarked on a FIVE hour exploration of every nook and cranny of the house during inspection. Gary isn't quite the spring chicken, but he was climbing on the roof and maneuvering in the attic like it was nothing. It was a very hot Atlanta, GA day and Gary wasn't put off by this one bit. Gary took the time to explain current codes and the differences between when the build was done. Gary also was very courteous enough to point out where all my water main valves and expansion valves were, should there ever be any problems I would encounter down the road as the homeowner. Gary was very prepared and had all sorts of instruments to measure such things as moisture content in a suspected leak, tools to open basement windows, GFCI receptacle testers and all sorts of devices kept appearing out of his tool belt. Gary was just a pleasure to work with and follow through the home my wife and I are trying to purchase. He had a very detailed 30+ page report with various pictures of problems and areas of concern he had with the home. Long story short, Gary Edge is the guy you want to come and inspect your home!

This is our third time using Gary. He is very thorough in his work. His reports are easy to read and delivered electronically within 24 hours. He even goes up on the roof which some inspectors will not do. We will continue to use Gary on all inspections. The one time we chose another company we regretted not using him!

Gary had inspected two houses for me in the past few years and did a good job......I do not understand why this one was so different. The only difference was, that the realtor was present this time, and as it turned out, the realtor had recommended Gary also. I just don't know why this inspection was so lacking. The sun room is sloping by three quarters of an inch but was unnoticed by Gary until I called it to his attention. He didn't think the slope itself was a big problem and neither did I, after having an Engineer look at the structure below......unfortunately the room was built with a slope. The really large item that Gary should have caught was the window issue in this sun room. He noted in his report that the springs were missing from two windows........That's all. As it turns out, the windows are leaking air like a sieve because the windows were all installed crooked to match the slope of the floor.....Since i got involved in the window issue, I could kick myself for not seeing how the windows slope upward on the wall....GARY SHOULD HAVE CAUGHT THIS.......shame on him. I have been quoted $10,000.00 to have the two triple window sections removed and put in straight. Feb. 4, 2015.....This is a response to Gary's answer......The entire window section runs up hill on the wall and it looks unsightly but moreover it causes every window to fit crooked and leak. ( I can supply pictures). This was not mentioned anywhere in his report. I tried to remember his fee without looking it up...I'm sure he is right about the price...as for his time spent, I did not pay for his time, I paid him for his expertise. I did hire a structural engineer to who inspected the underside of the room to determine that the room was not moving. Gary screwed up and I suspect that he knows it.

This is the 2nd time I used them and not entirely intentional. We needed an inspection this year and I asked wife to find someone from Angie's List and she found Gary as one of the choices. I immediately remembered that we used him 5 years ago and contacted them right away. Just like the prior experience 5 years ago, Gary was very thorough in his inspection. He showed up on time. Very personable and professional. Prepared thorough reports with photographs, details, and recommendations. I had a question for him a couple of months later and received timely response. Cannot go wrong with Gary.

We did not get to meet Gary as there was an illness in our family. Our realtor was able to meet him at the home so the inspection could take place as planned. The results of the inspection were delivered in the time frame promised and were very thorough. We would definitely use this company again.

April 20, 2014, Gary Edge with Accuspect completed an inspection for the buyer of our home on Chelsen Wood Dr, Duluth GA. During the inspection he tore a shutter off our bedroom wall. His action were witnessed by the buyer. We repaired the shutter for $357.90. Gary has stated the shutter was already defective, it was not. I took photos to prove the screws were fine, the wood was not rotted. He said I told him our son climbed up that window and broke it. My son climbed up a different shutter 6 years prior, not the shutter Gary broke. There are 12 shutters on the window, that is in our master bedroom facing the front of the house. The shutter is approximately 3ft w x 5ft h. We had to replace the shutter or the entire neighborhood would see in our bedroom. I have emailed the invoice for the shutter twice, and offered to show him the cancelled check I used to pay for the shutter. I have also called. Accuspect has not acknowledged my requests that they pay for damages, they clearly caused. Gary acted in a careless manner and now does not want to take responsibility for his actions. The buyers who hired Gary, did purchase our home. This is not a grudge complaint based on an inspection. It is a simple case of a business person not taking responsibility. He broke our shutter and now refuses to pay for it. If I were a realtor or home buyer, I would not use Accuspect. He is unprofessional.

Prompt, courteous and thorough. Now that I am in the property, I am addressing the issues found (e.g. hot water heater, leaky faucets, roof damage). His attention to detail saved me money at the close!

Gary and his assistant Megaera were wonderful! Megaera made the scheduling process easy and seamless, making sure we had the details and necessary paperwork completed prior to the inspection. She also took care of forwarding Gary's credentials to our builder so he was able to get on site to inspect the home. He took around 3 hours to carefully go over our 3 bed, 2.5 bath house, and thankfully, did not find anything alarming. That same day, he emailed a detailed report, complete with photos of the things that needed attention. All in all, they could not have made this process any easier, and I would use Gary again in a heartbeat!

He did a great job. He was very thorough and explained to us all the things he was inspecting. As promised, the report was available the same evening. Thanks Gary

Was on time, actually a few minutes early. Which gave us a chance to talk to him before realtor arrived. He made us feel very comfortable asking questions. He went thru the home step by step and informed us of what was good as well as what needed attention. He explained systems in the home that we were not use to. Definitely would use him again. We did not get Angie's List discount that was advertised.

Gary showed up early for the inspection. He took his time and took the time to explain what he was doing and why. He is very knowledgeable about all aspects of home construction and found multiple items that i would never have caught and I consider myself knowledgeable for a layman. He provided a detailed report later that same day that was very helpful in negotiating with the seller with regards to necessary repairs prior to closing. Highly recommend Gary and Accuspect.

This is a rare case where A.List needs a choice or two beyond excellent. I realize details are important in these reviews but I'm the process of moving and cannot take the time which would be required to describe in detail how good every aspect of Gary's work was. To be brief; REPORT => amazing, 2 reports (summary & detailed), pictures, clear precise descriptions with references to Code sections, emailed PDFs same day. QUALFICATIONS => far beyond what's necessary, ASHI, GAHI, CABO/ICC, ITA, etc, AND he knows this stuff, it's not just badges, very experienced and very knowledgeable, (I am a retired engineer, and, except for the electrical portion, Gary was way ahead of me in all the rest). Gary is truly a PROFESSIONAL. He does not go fast (which is essential if you're going to do it right) but he is extremely thorough, and is happy to spent as much time as you want to answering your questions verifying whatever quality concerns you might have with any aspect of the home. Gary responded very quickly to my call. Admittedly it was the slow season for home sales, but we needed the inspection done quickly in order to close before year's end and performed the inspection on the day after my call. He and Megaera took care of all the coordination for the inspection with our agent and we were very relieved to have it done so soon and so well. My wife and I have bought 13 houses and to, the best of my recollection, have used the services of an inspector for each of those purchases. Gary Edge is, by a huge margin, the most qualified, experienced, knowledgeable, thorough, and friendly home inspector we have ever had the pleasure of working with. If Gary covers your service area, you will be making a big mistake not to call him.

Gary performed a home inspection on the home we ended up buying. Not only was he knowledgeable and professional in his trade, his prepared report was outlined very well with pictures and accurate descriptions of the issues found. The seller was surprised that Gary had found so many issues, but agreed to fix 95% of them after they had their contractor out to review. Gary offered to come back anytime for any future issues and my wife took him up on that offer today. He was able to work us in after a cancelled inspection and came back to the house to answer a few miscellaneous questions we had on the house. Gary took his time to check everything we mentioned and recommended solutions to problems that he could not fix while there. We would recommend AccuSpect to anyone in the Atlanta area looking for a complete and honest home inspection.

Gary and Megaera were extremely responsive and helpful... They took the time and thoroughly answered about ten detailed questions that I had. I was satisfied with the sample report they provided to me and very impressed with their professionalism. Unfortunately due to my very tight timeline and their popularity, I had to choose another contractor that could perform the inspection within a few days... But they did everything in their power to try and accommodate me... Evening calling to reconfirm their existing appointments. I ultimately choose Michael Bronner of AmericanHome Inspection and had a very good experience.