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Inspectex Home Inspection Service

Home inspection, Real Estate Agents, Radon Detection & Reduction

About us

Buying a new home is probably the largest investment you'll ever make and it's a decision that will affect you for years to come. Of course, the home buying process can be extremely stressful, confusing and risky. A professional home inspection by InspecteX Home Inspection Service will significantly reduce your risk and help make the entire home buying process easier and less stressful. We would sincerely appreciate being part of your home buying experience.

Business highlights

19 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Home Inspections, Radon Testing, and Termite Inspections.

Services we don't offer

Mold testing, well water testing & asbestos testing.

Amenities



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Reviews

4.839 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
87%
4
5%
3
3%
2
3%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 39 reviews

Theresa T.
08/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
InspectEx allowed for easy online scheduling. Dave arrived on time and did a very thorough job, taking time to review all of their findings with me upon completion. As a special touch they provided a very helpful book about caring for your new home that I wish I would have had years ago! Very friendly, professional, and I would highly recommend using InspectEx.
Description of Work: new home purchase inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Karen W.
06/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Dave and Lisa are friendly and easy to work with. This was my first experience buying a house, and they were happy to have us follow them around and ask tons of little questions. They found many of the things we had seen when we viewed the house originally, plus several big things we had not realized. Dave recommended a level 2 chimney inspection, since he did not have the specialized equipment to check the chimney but could tell they weren't in the best of shape. We are very grateful for this, as the chimney inspection found over $10,000 worth of repairs needed to make the fireplaces functional and up to code. While we won't be buying the house we had Inspectex look over, we will absolutely turn to them for the next attempt! --L.N.W.
Description of Work: Inspectex did a general inspection on a 2000-sq-ft home, and they also did radon and termite inspections.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$430

VIVI H.
03/2016
5.0
home inspection, real estate agents
  + 0 more
It was very easy to schedule the inspection; just gave Dave a call and got a slot for two days later. One thing that I appreciated was that he has his prices listed on his website, so I knew what to expect, cost-wise, ahead of time. He and Lisa arrived on time for the inspection. They spent 2-3 hours evaluating the house. They were very receptive to questions and informative with their answers. I received a summary report within a reasonable timeframe and the full report two weeks later. There were no surprises in them, as Dave and Lisa verbally went over the larger issues at the time of the inspection. They were professional and responsive; I'd recommend their services.
Description of Work: Dave performed a building inspection for a house in closing, evaluating the structure, plumbing, electrical, heating/cooling. He also performed a termite Inspection and radon test.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$430

David G.
06/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I thought they did a very nice job. They are very knowledgeable.
Description of Work: They checked for energy loss in our home. Gave information on how to lower heating bill.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

jim F.
01/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
he did everything he should have and was very nice.
Description of Work: Home inspection Roof.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

Kevin S.
01/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Outstanding,very informative and professional
Description of Work: Home inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kimberly J.
10/2014
5.0
home inspection, real estate agents
  + 0 more
Dave was Awesome to work with. Walked me through inspection pointing out items I need to keep an eye on if I purchased this new home. Provided a very detailed report after inspection. Will recommend to others!
Description of Work: Full home inspection (radon, etc.) for new home purchase

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$430

Deavyn S.
04/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Dave and Lisa arrived right on time. They took a moment to introduce themselves and fully explain the entire process before they began their inspection of the property. This is my first house and they both invited me to walk along with them during the inspection to ask questions. They even took the time to give me pointers on what to look out for or keep an eye on as a first-time home-owner. I was very impressed with their professionalism. When Dave was inspecting the furnace, he called me over and showed me how to change the air filter and then showed me what to look for as my water heater aged. They were very thorough and informative. They had comprised a summary of their inspection by that evening and made sure to let me know that they were available anytime if I had questions about anything regarding the home even if it was not about the inspection. They were kind and I will use them again if I ever have need of their services.
Description of Work: Basic Inspection (Structure, Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning, and Electrical) Radon Test

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$370

Daniel D.
03/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
He explained his findings in great detail and was very personable.
Description of Work: He performed a very complete inspection and radon test.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$365

Kabrina D.
11/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
It went fabulously! Dave and Lisa were absolutely wonderful. They arrived on time (a little early, even); and took just over three hours to complete the inspection. They were professional and courteous; patient with my husband and I (we had a lot of questions!); and great at explaining things to us in terms we could understand. They were very thorough, even though we had only purchased a basic inspection. The report they provided after the inspection was complete was easy to understand and wonderfully put-together. The house we bought is pretty old--there were quite a few things "found" during the process, but Dave and Lisa helped us understand which things were normal with an older house, so did not need much attention--and which things were major concerns that needed repair right away. I would say the services they had provided were worth every penny--and then some. FYI--they're also very, very budget-friendly in terms of pricing in comparison to other home inspection providers. All around--a fantastic find!
Description of Work: Inspectex performed the pre-purchase home inspection on the house we bought.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$240

MELANIE S.
07/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
It went well. They were flexible with the appointment and arrived on time. They provided a lot of helpful information as I didn't know what to expect. They were very thorough and we haven't had any issues.
Description of Work: Inspectex Home Inspection provided an inspection on the home we were purchasing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Christopher D.
05/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Inspectex arrived on time and performed all their duties in about 4 hours. They were very thorough and provided us with major issues during the inspection, a detailed list of major items in an email a couple of days later and a formal written report a few weeks after that.
Description of Work: Inspectex performed a complete pre-purchase inspection of our new home including radon and termite inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$458

Nancy G.
04/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
We had a very good experience with Dave and his assistant. They both were very informative, and offered good advice for making necessary improvements for safety sake. They were efficient and didn't waste time, or skim over any details.
Description of Work: Dave came out to the house my son wanted to purchase , and performed a very thorough inspection of the complete property. He was there before we arrived, and stayed at least 2-3 hours checking every outlet, plumbing fixture, appliances, structure, roofing ( as best anyone could on a snowy evening), went into the attic, set up a radon detector. His report was very complete with pictures of problem areas. He also sent my son a very helpful packet of information to help him as a first time home owner. Great job!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$360

Bruce W.
02/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Dave explained in detail the home inspection and what was included. He is knowledgable and provided a complete price quote for three inspections that I was requesting. He was prompt and found a structural problem with the condo. I was able to renegotiate the purchase contract. Written inspection reports and radon testing were delivered promptly.
Description of Work: Complete Home Inspection Including Termite and Radon
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$360

Matthew H.
01/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Dave was great. He was very thourough and took time to answer all the questions I had. He promptly provided a report keyed in on the issues of concern.
Description of Work: Full Inspection with Radon Test.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$675

Jon P.
03/2012
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Great job. I would recommend Dave without hesitation.
Description of Work: Dave performed his Platinum home inspection (Structure, Plumbing, Electrical and Heating Systems, Termite Inspection and Radon Test) on a house we were considering purchasing. He was punctual, professional and very thorough in his inspection. Not only did Dave point out several potentially dangerous conditions, he also uncovered a couple issues that would have cost several thousand $$ to correct had we not found out about them in advance. His inspection allowed us to go back to the seller with an adjusted offer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$351

Jason S.
02/2012
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Dave was there and getting started before we even arrived. Dave was very pleasant in introducing himself to us and explaining what he had done so far. He began with the exterior of the home while we toured again what we hoped will be our new home. When he was finished, he took us around outside to point out and explain the items he found and general maintenance items that we needed to monitior. Then we went inside the home where he inspected the main floor and basement. Again, we caually walked around while he conducted a detailed inspection. At the end, he took us through the entire house and described any of the issues he found as well as some of the nice features in the home. In all, he was there about 4 hours. He was so friendly to deal with and answered all of our questions. Within a few days of the inspection, we had a detailed report that priorities the various items he found which I find very useful. I would highly recommend Dave and InspecteX to any in need of a home inspection.
Description of Work: We are first time home buyers and hired Dave (InspecteX) to conduct a full home inspection and radon test. He inspected all areas of the home both exterior and interior. He also setup a radon unit in the basement that he retreived the next day as the testing requires ~ a 24 hour period.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$310

Eric F.
02/2012
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
He arrived promptly and spent about 4.5 hours in our home. He performed a detailed inspection and provided us with answers to the questions that we had. He did advise us that we might need a specialist in one area of our home and did not give us definite answers on anything that he was not an expert in. Most of the issues with the home we were already aware of but Dave did answer our questions and mapped out some areas for improvement that we can work on when the weather gets a little nicer. I would feel confident recommending his services to anyone that I know. I also believe the price was fair considering our home is very large with around 2,500 square feet finished as well as a large basement that is unfinished and this included the radon test. When he was finished he emailed the report to us within a couple days and then he mailed us a copy of the radon report as well as some information on maintenance times for certain things in our home. Overall we are very satisfied with the service we received.
Description of Work: We hired Dave from Inspectex to do an inspection on our home in early January. We decided to have him do a radon test as well as we have a basement and he advised this would be a good test to ensure we do not have excess amounts in our home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$425

Molly S.
01/2012
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
My husband and I are first-time buyers, so we weren't sure what to expect from a home inspection. We also had lots of questions about the property! I took the afternoon off work to be there for the whole inspection. Dave and Lisa arrived on time. They were professional, knowledgeable, and patient. They thoroughly inspected the house and the garage, and the whole inspection lasted three and a half hours. At the end, they walked through the house with us and gave us the opportunity to ask more questions. That very evening Dave sent a summary report, complete with photos and clear descriptions, which was color-coded so that we could see how to prioritize repairs. He sent the radon report and full home report a couple days later even though our inspection period included the holidays. We only have positive comments about our experience, and we're grateful not only for a trustworthy home report but also for Dave's ability to explain things clearly and patiently.
Description of Work: Conducted a home inspection, performed radon and termite tests

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$390

stephen K.
10/2011
2.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
The man was prompt, spent lots of time and was apparently thorough. Identified a very expensive mold issue in the attic that we were happy to have the sellers remediate. We were very happy at the time. Now a year has gone by. Last month I spent 8500 dollars to replace the 22 year old roof that was in such good shape that it had "another 5 years in it." This month I get to spend 5500 on a new furnace as the old one had holes in the heat exchanger that could have lead to the explosion of my house and the death of myself, and more upsetting, my wife and three small children. According to my new best friend the furnace guy, there is absolutely no way an inspection should have missed the issue. What we really wanted from our inspection was to know that we weren't going to have to have to buy a new roof and a new furnace 14 months after we moved in. We are disappointed. Relieved that the whole house blowing up and tragic loss of life was avoided. Still a little bitter about the roof and furnace.
Description of Work: Home inspection. Radon testing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$400

Response from Inspectex Home Inspection Service
Hello Member. I am sorry to read about the issues with your home. As far as my inspection of the home, I reviewed the inspection report submitted to you and the notes made to you. First of all, regarding the roof. At the time of the inspection I estimated the age of the roof to you. I also stated that the age was just that, an estimate, and that you needed to consult with the seller as to the exact age of the roof, which would have let you know if there were any other defects with the roof that I could not physically see. I evaluated the roof and its components to the best of my ability. Also, my evaluation of the roof was limited to the areas that I could safely access. The second story roof was not safely accessible and I visually inspected it. This was mentioned in the report. In regards to the furnace, my report stated that the furnace and A/C units were 22 years old at the time of the inspection. At the time of the inspection, the carbon monoxide test that I performed over the heat exchanger showed no signs of CO leaks. In performance of my CO test, I test over the heat exchangers before the blower fan engages, to get the CO reading before the blower fan starts and blows air over them, which then prevents a good reading. I stated in my report that the furnace is functional, but beyond the typical life expectancy of a furnace which is between 15 to 20 years. I also stated that because of its age it should be evaluated annually, which you did and I am sorry to hear that issues were found with it. However, if the heat exchanger developed holes in it after my inspection, how was I to know this during the inspection when I could not readily inspect the entire heat exchanger assembly installed inside the furnace. Member, I am sorry that you incurred expenses on the home after the inspection. But a home inspection is a snapshot of the home at the time of the inspection. I did not elude or lead you to believe that we guaranteed the components of the home that were inspected to last for any specific time frame. I never do this with any of my clients, and I do not believe anyone can. Other than the issue with the mold, that you had remediated, when we left the home after the inspection, the components inspected were functional and not defective. I am glad to hear that all is going well with you and your family, and I wish you the best in the future. Thank you.

Greg G.
07/2011
3.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Received a quote from this inspection service and asked about radon testing as we are from another part of the country where radon issues are common and the gentleman quickly offered to test for radon for an additional $90 but did not tell us that there are no radon issues in the area. I decided to check out the EPA's map of radon which showed no issues in the county or those surrounding it. I believe an honest inspection service while offering this service to those who still want it should have stated it is not needed in this area. So we selected another service provider that offered the whole story when asked. Also be aware most county health departments can assist you with radon testing for little or no cost.
Description of Work: Received a quote from this inspection service and asked about radon testing as we are from another part of the country where radon issues are common and the gentleman quickly offered to test for radon for an additional $90 but did not tell us that there are no radon issues in the area. I decided to check out the EPA's map of radon which showed no issues in the county or those surrounding it. I believe an honest inspection service while offering this service to those who still want it should have stated it is not needed in this area. So we selected another service provider that offered the whole story when asked. Also be aware most county health departments can assist you with radon testing for little or no cost.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from Inspectex Home Inspection Service
As the owner and operator of InspecteX Home Inspection service, I have a great concern with the integrity of the content of these comments regarding my honesty relating to radon testing. The gentleman states that there are no radon issues according the EPA map on radon in areas of the country. In Kent County, where I live and work, the EPA map shows that Kent has a rating level of 2, which shows that potential radon level concentration of between 2 and 4 exist. Also, at the very beginning of the page for the EPA radon map it states that the map is NOT to be used to determine if a home in any given geographic region should be tested for radon. It goes on to state that ALL homes should be tested for radon. So again I am concerned with the misleading comments made about the fact that according to this gentleman that no radon issues exist and that his statement is false. Furthermore, as being certified by the National Environmental Health Association to conduct radon testing I always explain that it is up to the customer whether they want a radon test or not. Radon exists in all homes, as stated by the EPA, and the only way to determine if it is elevated is to test for it. I use an electronic radon monitor that not only measures radon, but its corresponding environmental conditions, which are temperature, barometric pressure and relative humidity. Once the EPA protocol stipulated 48 testing period has been met (EPA 402-R-93-003), my data is uploaded via telephone line to the facility that reads the data, and within 1 hour I have the results within a 4 page report. Though radon kits can be purchased through local health departments, I have had customers who have called me for a second test, after using the kits they purchased, and my results have differed from theirs, in which my testing results show lower levels of radon. Again, the radon kits purchased need to have the directions followed to the letter to obtain a credible result. Therefore, with all that I have said, I strongly recommend that before determining if a geographic region needs to be tested at all for radon, that the EPA map website be fully read and understood. All homes need to be tested for radon. Thank you.

Gary S.
06/2011
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Our inspector beat us to the house and was already setting up prior to our arrival (we were 5 minutes early). He explained to us everything that he was going to do and offered to let us follow him around or go about our own business. If he had anything he wanted to point out, he showed us and explained how the problem could be remedied. Any concerns that we had he immediately inspected and let us know whether he believed they were an issue or not. Overall experience was great.
Description of Work: Radon test was set up three days prior to our inspection and report was received the day of inspection. Entire home inspection of all major components (minus appliances) Termite inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$391.5

PAUL F.
05/2011
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
David was extremely thorough spending a full two hours going over every detail (for a condo inspection it is interior only). His report was timely and well organized. I would highly recommend him to everyone needing this service.
Description of Work: Condo inspection prior to purchase

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

Carrie G.
04/2011
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Dave was very responsive and professional right from the start. He was able to answer our initial questions over the phone and able to schedule our home inspection in a timely fashion. His prices are reasonable. Dave gave the home a very thorough inspection that we felt confident in. His report was detailed. His follow up was great. We would absolutely recommend him to others for their home inspection needs!
Description of Work: Home inspection, radon detection test, termite inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Patrick E.
12/2010
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Friendly, punctual, and performed his service as advertised.
Description of Work: Dave completed a full home inspection. He did an excellent job and was thorough. He was clear on what his scope of abilities/limitations were and which areas needed a specialty service i.e. electrician to further explore/correct specific issues. He walked, crawled, and climbed to inspect every detail of the home. Thanks again Dave!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
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Contact information

4795 Rahn Ct NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

http://www.inspectexgr.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Home inspection,
Real Estate Agents,
Radon Detection & Reduction

FAQ

Inspectex Home Inspection Service is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Inspectex Home Inspection Service accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Inspectex Home Inspection Service does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Inspectex Home Inspection Service offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Inspectex Home Inspection Service does not offer a senior discount.
No, Inspectex Home Inspection Service does not offer emergency services.
No, Inspectex Home Inspection Service does not offer warranties.
Inspectex Home Inspection Service offers the following services: Home Inspections, Radon Testing, and Termite Inspections.
Mold testing, well water testing & asbestos testing.

Contact information

4795 Rahn Ct NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

http://www.inspectexgr.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM