CHN Inspections, LLC is a sole proprietor business with a primary focus on providing home inspection services for homebuyers and homeowners in the St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area.
Business highlights
23 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
HOME INSPECTIONS IN ACCORD WITH THE ASHI STANDARDS, REHABILITATION CONSULTATION INSPECTIONS, STRUCTURAL INSPECTIONS, RADON TESTING, TERMITE INSPECTIONS (SUBCONTRACTED TO A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL)
Description of Work: Charles did a great job walking us through the inspection process and bringing in experts to look at the sewer and termites for us. After the inspection he sent a very detailed report and has been available to answer our questions both on the phone an email. He’s even volunteered to come back at no charge, if we ever have new questions in the future! Overall, we were very impressed and highly recommend him.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
William F.
05/2012
5.0
home inspection
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He was punctual. He introduced himself, told us what he was going to do and how he would do it. He then proceeded to do all that he said, being extremely detail oriented and thorough. After about 2 hours, he talked about his general findings on the spot, and within 36 hours, provided a detailed report via e-mail that was easily printed out. He was extremely professional in demeanor and very personable, and communicated in non-jargon, non-technical terms when needed. It was obvious he was (is) very experienced. I recommend him (his company) in the highest possible terms, and cannot overstate how pleased I am at his work ethic.
Description of Work: General inspection of a house that was for sale and which my son was considering buying. Included a sewer/lateral inspection and an inspection for termites. All aspects of the inspection were included, from roof to basement, including electrical, heating & A/C, and plumbing. Exterior and interior, including breezeway and garage.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
William F.
05/2012
5.0
home inspection
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(See my previous review) We met him at the property. Once again, he went through exactly what he would be doing, and answered any questions we had about what that included and what techniques he would be using during his inspection. He listened to our concerns about things seen in the previous walk-through, and paid special attention to them as he proceeded to start (and complete) the physical inspection. He took his time and was very detailed and thorough in his inspection. When he finished (some 2.5 hours later), he spent another half-hour giving a general overview of what he found, and within 36 hours we had an e-mailed and detailed written report. I said in my first review that I would hire him again, and I did. I will continue to hire him at any time I need his inspection services. (I would hire him to inspect MY HOUSE prior to selling just so I would be prepared for the costs involved in making any important repairs!) The cost is VERY REASONABLE considering the detailed report which is very understandable, and I cannot overstate the importance of having an ethical, honest, and honorable EXPERT inspect a dwelling prior to purchasing a house. Charles will work with you and your schedule. It is indeed a pleasure (and a professional comfort) to work with him.
Description of Work: (See my previous review.) Complete home inspection on a house my son was considering buying. The inspection included the sewer line/lateral and for termites. It included a thorough top-to-bottom inspection re: plumbing, electrical, appliances, heating & AC, basement, structure soundness, roof, windows, and more.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Greg K.
03/2012
5.0
home inspection
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CHN was very responsive and punctual. The inspection was very thorough - he started with the exterior, got up on the roof, in the attic, and then the interior, including basement. He found many maintenance-type issues, with suggestions on how to repair, and also provided recommendations on how to repair other issues I was already aware of. I received the inspection report within a few hours of the inspection - it was very thorough, informative, and well-organized. It consisted of all issues found, an explanation of why it's important to resolve the issue, and a cost estimate range for the repair of most issues found. On a couple occasions after the inspection, I emailed Charles with follow-up questions, to which he was very prompt and complete with his reply.
Description of Work: CHN performed an inspection of a villa that I was in the process of purchasing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Daniel L.
10/2011
5.0
home inspection
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I am very pleased with the service Mr. Nance provided. He is trustworthy and professional.
Description of Work: I scheduled Mr. Nance to come to my home that I am renting to do an inspection prior to my purchase of the home. Mr. Nance was very professional, courteous and pleasant both on the phone and when he arrived at my home. At my request, he brought a fellow with him from a local pest control company to do a termite inspection, who was also pleasant and professional. Mr. Nance went through and around my home systematically, took notes, went over the highlights of his findings and asked if I had any questions before he left. He emailed me a complete report within a few hours.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
Don S.
09/2011
5.0
home inspection
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Charles was very accommodating to our needs. We were in town visiting from out of state looking at properties. One caught our interest. The inspection was done in a detailed and professional manner and emailed to us in a prompt manner. The report is presented in a very thorough manner. Our email questions were answered to our satisfaction. We would hire him again.
Description of Work: Inspection of a home real estate listing we were considering purchasing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Brian K.
07/2011
5.0
home inspection
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I contacted Charles and he set up an appointment for the same week. He arrived early and began looking for any major issues we would need to discuss. He did a very thorough inspection and did his best to answer all of my many questions. The report was very detailed and I feel that the price was reasonable. Overall he did a great job and I would recommend this company if you need a home inspection.
Description of Work: General Home Inspection 2700 sq feet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
Spencer R.
11/2010
5.0
home inspection
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He is a very thorough professional and I will definitely use his service again.
Description of Work: Charles Nance provided inspection services for a rental property I was considering. He did a much more thorough job than I expected and I learned a lot from him as he took time to explain items he found.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Laquanda P.
03/2010
5.0
home inspection
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Mr. Nance came out introduced himself and got right to work. He did everything that I didnt see with my first inspection 8 months ago. I just remember the guy collection my money. I dont even know if he asked my name, but Mr. Nance did it all he checked the roof and every inch of my home. He was there over two hours. He found water leakage in the basement thru the roof and under the kitchen sink of my brand new home. The report had pictures and where over 42 pages long. He did a great job!! Thanks Mr.Nance
Description of Work: New Home Inspection. Mr. Nance arrived on time. I called him because I purchased a new home 8 months ago. The seller was also my realator. She recommended a inspector that I didnt feel really was working for me. So when I was able I called and hired Mr.Nance. He was so detailed he took pictures and explained what he was doing in detail. I hated paying for another inspection, but it would have cost me more down the road. I will pass along what he found and hopefully the contractors will fix whats wrong. To make a long story short. I will recommend Mr. Nance.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Jeff L.
02/2010
5.0
home inspection
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Very knowledgeable,proffessional. Charles checked everything, ceilings,flooring,insulation, sockets,outlets,sinks,tub,shower,appliances. He went on the roof checked venting,roofing,chimney He checked just about everything in,on,and around the home. He also took digital photos of all viewable damages or defects. And i recieved the extremely detailed report*(with photos) via e-mail the same day! Would highly recommend CHN Inspections to anyone looking to purchase a home or property.
Description of Work: Very thorough home inspection.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$420
Alison C.
02/2010
5.0
home inspection
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With Charles being a structural engineer, we were very comforted with him inspecting the 113yr old home we were getting ready to buy. He explained to us his process and walked through the issues he found. He used a color coding system to help us understand things that posed serious safety hazards (red), things that were significant costs or structural problems (blue), things that were minor repairs (black), and general maintenance items (green). When we had questions after the inspection while negotiating with the sellers, Charles was always willing to answer our questions and give his opinion.
Description of Work: Complete top-to-bottom home inspection, including lateral sewer inspection and termite inspection. Spent 3-4 hours inspecting the house. He was a structural engineer so spent a lot of time on structural items, which was important to us. He coordinated other inspectors (sewer/termite) based on what we asked for.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
DEBORAH Y.
11/2009
5.0
home inspection
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Extremely professional. Systematic and comprehensive. Explained his procedure, updated me at each stage, and answered questions. Report generated was available within a few hours. Included pictures to illustrate problematic areas.
Description of Work: Inspected my 11 yo two story home. Generated a comprehensive report on current condition of house, to include detail on specific concerns that need remedy. Discussed findings, and answered questions about types of contractors required to repair areas of concern.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
R J.
09/2009
4.0
home inspection
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He did what he was supposed to do. He didn't take as many pictures as I would like though. He was very responsive. He was very helpful. He was too expensive. I would maybe use him in the future.
Description of Work: I used CHN Inspections LLC for a home inspection.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Edmund Y.
03/2009
5.0
home inspection
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Charles inspected 2 houses for us. These were 90-120 yr old homes. He is VERY thorough and knowledgable. His inspections last from 4-7 hours. He did a spectacular job, finding many major problems that we would never have found. In one house the 100 yr old tile roof had evidence of leakage which he uncovered. Since repair of the roof would cost about $60K, this ultimately proved to be the death knell of the deal. Cost varies with size, age of house. >5000sf, 120yr old home was $1000 for inspection
Description of Work: Inspection for potential home purchase including termite, sewer scoping, radon.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Cindy P.
12/2008
5.0
home inspection
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CHN did an excellent job, very thorough and professional. Gave me a detailed report to get things done I needed. Will be well informed when I have work done and not get repairs I don't need.
Description of Work: CHN performed a home inspection on the house we have been in for 12 years. We are not selling, just updating.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Nancy M.
11/2008
5.0
home inspection
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We were able to promptly get an appointment scheduled. The inspector arrived on time and kept me informed of findings as he finished an area of inspection. By the end of the day, he emailed us a complete report with pictures and areas that required attention. Over-all it was a very efficient and professional experience.
Description of Work: CHN Inspections did a home inspection for us for our own use. We were especially interested in the condition of our roof and deck.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$325
Catherine Elizabeth L.
11/2005
5.0
home inspection
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CHN INSPECTIONS, LLC SETS THE STANDARD FOR HOME INSPECTORS. HE WAS PROMPT, INFORMATIVE AND HONEST. MR. NANCE FOUND THE TINIEST DETAILS AND GAVE ACCURATE ESTIMATES ON HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST TO HAVE THEM FIXED. CHARLES ALSO WAS A GREAT ASSET AFTER PURCHASING THE HOME. HE FAXED HIS REPORT TO THE CONTRACTOR AND SPOKE WITH THEM PERSONALLY. THIS ALLOWED THE WORK TO BE DONE TO STANDARD. DO NOT PURCHASE YOUR NEXT HOME WITHOUT CHARLES NANCE INSPECTING IT FIRST!!!
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FAQ
CHN INSPECTIONS LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
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No, CHN INSPECTIONS LLC does not offer free project estimates.
No, CHN INSPECTIONS LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, CHN INSPECTIONS LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, CHN INSPECTIONS LLC does not offer warranties.
CHN INSPECTIONS LLC offers the following services: HOME INSPECTIONS IN ACCORD WITH THE ASHI STANDARDS, REHABILITATION CONSULTATION INSPECTIONS, STRUCTURAL INSPECTIONS, RADON TESTING, TERMITE INSPECTIONS (SUBCONTRACTED TO A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL)