Lester Inspection Services, Inc.

Environmental testing went very well. He was very thorough and explained the tests as he went along. He sent results promptly and was glad to explain any questions that we had. We would definitely refer him to any of our friends needing this service.

Craig pointed out both good and bad things about the house and was very helpful giving us advice about out own home. Fast, Friendly and highly professional service. He also inspected for termites

While you and I were enjoying our day off on September 4th (Labor Day), Craig Lester, of Lester Inspection, was conducting a very thorough inspection of the Stucco exterior on my new town home purchase. Craig responded immediately on August, 31st to a call from my buyer's agent, Doug Mitts, inquiring about Craig coming out on the 4th. We were up against an inspection deadline at midnight on the 5th. Craig delivered, and then some. He spent approximately 4 hours, scouring and testing the Stucco exterior section by section. He displayed tremendous professionalism, and explained in great detail the tests he was conducting, both verbally to my buyer's agent, and then written in a very detailed and complete report. Not only did he test the Stucco completely and thoroughly, he also provided feedback and guidance on an item of concern from the home inspection report regarding potential water entry in the basement. I would recommend Lester Inspection Services, at [*** Link removed ***] for all of your inspection needs. And he only tested the Stucco!!!

I didn’t go out and inquire him, my agent had him. You could give this guy a plus, he definitely would deserve it. He’s very good. He was amazing, he was really good. Price - I thought he was a little high, but he’s got great reviews with Angie’s List. I would tell other to use him. They’re a little bit expensive, but he was out there for 5 hours yesterday working on things. He went through every tank.

He was already at work when I arrived, stopped what he was doing and showed me what he had found so far... and when he found new things of interest, he made sure to find me and show me what the issue was.

Craig was very good to work with. He was extremely thorough and knowledgeable. He was happy to have me accompany him during the inspection and show me what he was looking for and finding. His report was also very complete and was sent quickly with many photos and much additional information.

Very punctual and got our report to us quickly. Did a good job catching problems on most systems. Could have been more thorough on the plumbing.

Craig arrived early and was very polite and kind. He was very thorough, professional, and detailed. Depth of knowledge was obvious. The in depth report with pictures was very detailed. He welcomed our presence and showed us the challenging situations and explained everything fully. Skipped nothing. Was extremely thorough. This was worth every penny we spent.

As owner of a Real Estate company in Topeka, KS (Reece & Nichols Topeka Elite, LLC), I highly recommend Craig Lester of Lester Inspection Services! He has completed numerous inspections on transactions for me and has always been knowledgeable, on time, reports turned in quickly & easy for my clients to talk to with their important questions. His prices are excellent. He has earned the confidence of all my clients who have used his services.

Craig was knowledgable and kind. His intent was to complete both inspections professionally, and also to teach the homeowner about what repairs were needed and why, and how to maintain the exterior of the home in the future to avoid further problems. He also responded to numerous emails, providing prompt assistance at no additional charge.

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Detailed and expert inspection led to the identification of serious water damage and made excellent, unbiased recommendations for corrective actions.

Craig arrived early and brought alone another inspector he was training. They were very thorough, starting outside and then inside going from top to bottom. He explained issues he saw along the way and answered questions not sugar-coating the facts. He also looked over a large barn (including the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing) on the property even though it probably should have been an extra charge to do so. The report was extensive and he sent detailed PDFs of repairs for issues he found and possible costs associated with them. We are very happy with Lester Inspections.

Even More Through Than We Expected While Being Completely Non-Intrusive. Comprehensive Report with numerous photos provided within 24 hours. We Are VERY Satisfied & Give Mr. Lester's Service Our Highest Praise & Recommendation. Do Not Hesitate To Use Him For Your Home Inspection Needs.

This inspection went extremely well, in my opinion, and was well worth the cost. He was very thorough, and took his time with every aspect of the inspection. He was very helpful in helping us understand issues of immediate concern vs. other concerns of lower priority. He allowed one of us to accompany him during inspection, and was quite willing to verbally explain everything as he proceeded. He traveled a significant distance to get to the house, and provided us with a written report very quickly, based on our need for a prompt report. I feel he went above and beyond professional efforts for our needs. I would use him again anytime. I was very satisfied overall, and would highly recommend his services to others.

Mr. Lester did get to our home quickly, explained all that was "wrong." Told us how to fix these issues, gave us a detailed inspection report, and a basic home owner DIY fix it book. We were really pleased with him. However, the only negative part, which may or may not have been overlooked, were the glaring water stains in the basement. This was our first home buying experience and we took his word. He explained that where the stains were was the main water in line for the home, the caulking around it was very very ugly but wasn't wet at that time indicating there were no leaks. It also hadn't rained here in quite sometime. We were put at ease with this issue. Fast forward to the first storm in our new home, guess what, leaked. Has leaked every time since. I guess he missed (so did we as we aren't pro's) the corner of the home (outside) where it was a bit negative drainage, also the basement leaked around the horrible caulk job. Maybe he knew, maybe he didn't. We were absolutely thrilled with his service until we discovered the leak, so forth. We understand he's a busy man and is trained just sad this is happening to us.

I called Mr. Lester after reading many good reviews on Angie's List. I couldn't have been happier. We needed an appointment in a short time (less than one week), and Mr. Lester was able to get us in. He was kind, courteous, and professional. We walked around with him during a large part of the inspection and asked numerous questions. He was patient, knowledgeable, and clear in his responses and went above and beyond to give us thorough answers to our questions. We will give his name to friends who need these services without hesitation. I highly recommend his services.

Very thorough and professional. Since I could not be there, he called to relay verbally what was found.

In March 2013, Mr. Lester inspected a house for my family. Because of his excellent work, we invited him to inspect another house for us in January 2014. Each time Mr. Lester did a thorough inspection and prepared an excellent report. He was very patient at explaining everything to us during the inspection. As the first-time home buyers, we had a lot of questions and he always answered the questions thoroughly and in a way we could understand. His inspection report did not only include the inspection results but also additional resources on house maintenance. I feel his report is easy to follow and understand. It is really nice to see his written comments and pictures, which help me to recall and understand the problems and the recommended maintenance. We are lucky to have Mr. Lester to work with us on two inspections. I highly recommend him.

Did not service my area, but friendly.

I was very impressed with his professionalism and knowledge.He was very thorough he spent about five hours going through each room in our home and even more impressive was the way he took the time to show me everything about the home, and teach me how to operate and maintain all the systems in my home. He also educated me about what needed to be maintained and how to maintain it. I felt like I was in a home maintenance class all day and I feel very familiar and comfortable with my home and the maintenance process because of the extra effort Mr Lester put forth...He even left us a home maintenance and repair book. I would highly recommend Mr Lester to anyone who needs home inspection services.

Great experience. He did a wonderful job. Would use him again.

He did the inspection for a new home purchase. He spent a good amount of time, like 3 hours inspecting the house, and my husband was with him, and he pointed out everything as he went around.

Mr. Lester sent me an email prior to the inspection appointment, so that I would have documentation of the services we agreed upon and the cost to me. He arrived promptly and was very pleasant and professional. He did a thorough job inspecting the entire house, and then he took considerable time walking me through the house afterward, so that I would understand the nature of the defects and the needed repairs. He is very knowledgeable and helpful. The next day he sent me an extensive inspection report that was a great help to me when discussing repairs with the contractor. He also sent me radon and termite inspection reports. For all of this, he charged me the price agreed upon prior to his services. I would go to Mr. Lester for my next inspection and I highly recommend him to anyone else.

We arrived at the house to find him there already at work. He reviewed what he did and told us each step what he was doing and why. I have have this man work for me again.