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InspectorNick.com

Home inspection, Asbestos Removal, Chimney Sweep,

About us

We are Kansas City's ONLY Full Service Inspection Company. Your house has it? We can inspect it. When you hire our team, you are hiring an experienced relationship based, in your corner, all in, kind of company. We provide FREE phone consultation for all our clients forever. It is the job of the home inspector to not only evaluate the condition of the house's major systems and structural integrity, but also to evaluate how these systems are working together and identify areas that need to be watched, repaired or replaced. Your home inspector will provide great education and maintenance tips for your future home ownership. Your home inspector gives you the Big Picture analysis with use of forensics and knowledge of the house you are purchasing. If the home inspector identifies the need for a costly, detailed analysis of any of the houses' systems or structures, the inspector will recommend the appropriate professional, which may be an experienced engineer with expertise analyzing that particular system or structure. The need for this kind of expensive, detailed analysis is rare. Hiring a Professional Engineer on your own can be a disappointing experience. The term Professional Engineer does not mean that the individual has training or experience conducting home inspections. Additionally, a home inspection does not involve engineering analysis. Therefore, hiring a Professional Engineer to complete a home inspection undoubtedly costs more, but it may not give you the results you desire and deserve.

Business highlights

24 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Home Inspection.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8144 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
3%
3
0%
2
4%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 101-125 of 144 reviews

Michael B.
01/2020
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
N/A
Description of Work: Inspect a Home
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Jared A.
04/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Don T.
02/2011
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
He arrived on time and covered his shoes as to not damage carpet or hardwood floors. He gave us a great explanation of everything he inspected and even made some suggestions. He was finished quickly and charged us exactly what he estimated.
Description of Work: Nick did an inspection on our home and he did a wonderfully thorough job. It was January, very cold and we had a couple of inches of snow. He actually climbed on the roof of our 2 story house to inspect the roof and chimney. He also got into our attic to check the insulation.

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
$225

Peter A.
01/2011
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Excellent work. After being in the house a year and half I feel things he brought out during the inspection were right on.
Description of Work: Home inspection on a 50 year old house for purchase

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Jeffrey J.
01/2011
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I highly recommend Applied Property and would use NIck's service again.
Description of Work: Nick was very thorough and willing to explain everything. He put out a great report with picts and is service oriented.

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
$451

Jamie X.
12/2010
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Nick did a fantastic job! He was really well-organized and detail-oriented in the whole inspection process. He sincerely encouraged us to tag along and was extremely patient at explaining to us in detail about what the problem were, what were the causes, and how to repair or maintain in the future. We learned a lot from him. What impressed us more was that the terribly cold/windy/snowy weather didn't affect his work at all. Going up to the roof and walking on the roof seemed so easy for him while other people couldn't even stand staying on the ground outside in the cold wind. His final inspection report was very thorough, professional, and comprehensive. It had a lot of pictures to remind us what the situations were, which was very helpful. He also told us that he could come back for a post repair inspection, and that we could call him any time about any questions or concerns. We would highly recommend him to any one looking for an excellent inspector.
Description of Work: Whole house inspection, Radon Testing, and Termite Inspections for our 4br/4.5ba Single Family House.

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
$570

Juan G.
12/2010
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
They were great and perfect. It was supposed to only be a house inspection but he did a physical inspection and radon test. It was more like an owner's manual to the house. He showed us where the water shut off valve and gas shut off was. He took me through all the equipment and showed me how to use it. He brought a couple of things to my attention that the owner said the house had such, as there was no heat pump. I would definitely use him gain. He was very professional and the report was done within 15 minutes of completing the inspection. It was a full report that included pictures.
Description of Work: We used Applied Property Inspections to inspect a house that we were planning on buying.

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

Brian P.
12/2010
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Nick was very personable. He was able to schedule our inspection on 1 days notice and was prompt in showing up. We had scheduled for 2 hours, but Nick ended up spending almost 3 hours answering all of our questions. He also honored the $470 price even though it should have cost more due to the size of our house. Nick also offered to do a free reinspection after repairs were made to assure they were done correctly. I would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: We had a whole house inspection, both structural and mechanical. Services also included termite and radon testing.

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
$470

PHYLLIS D.
10/2010
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I would recommend him to family and friends so I am also recommending him to everyone on this list. Use Nick the Inspector.
Description of Work: I called Nick because I had repossessed a house that was destroyed. After 10 months of no payments I finally got the house back. I found mold, cracks in the basement walls, light fixtures gone, appliances gone. I came to Angie's list and got names of people to come give me bids. The bids on the nmold and the foundation walls were all over the place. I simply did not know where to turn or what to do first. Nick came out and looked around. He gave me his honest opinions on what needed done and in what order to do them. He told me on the mold remediation to not have the company that did the work to do the final testing. I have now contacted him to come do this test for me. Nick was professional and did not talk down to me. He understood my problems and helped me move forward. He told me he would do a final inspection if I get a bid on the house and told me what I needed to do to get that inspection passed.

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

Yvonne D.
07/2010
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I almost bought property without getting an inspection, thinking that would save time and money. Thank God, I decided to get the inspection. The inspection revealed numerous and serious unacceptable conditions. The inspector, Nick Welty, is certified and capable. In addition, he was helpful in dealing with the selling agent, who didn't want to acknowledge the problems this property is going to present for an unsuspecting buyer. It's scary to think what would have happened if I had not gotten Nick's name from Angie's List. He alone makes my membership worth every dime.
Description of Work: I got a home inspection with radon 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
$470

Megan D.
06/2010
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I was very pleased with the service and the cost as well. Being a first time home buyer I was apprehensive about the big investment and Nick made me feel a lot safer about it. What a wonderful weight off my shoulders knowsing my house was very closely inspected!
Description of Work: I recently purchased my first home and Nick was wonderful during the inspection. He was very specific and explained everything he was doing to me (even though he had to go through a few things more than once!!!) I felt very safe buying the home following the inspection and was well aware of areas I need to watch.

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

Brad M.
03/2010
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
We cannot recommend Nick highly enough. He spent 4 hours with us inspecting a 3500sqft home that ultimately proved to be a lemon based on the defects he discovered. We got out of that contract and then, when we contracted on a new home, called Nick again without hesitation. Nick is very thorough and really takes the time to explain what he is inspecting, how the HVAC works, etc. He produced 30-35 page reports, with plenty of pictures, within about 12 hours of the inspections. He had no problem with us tagging along the whole time and encouraged it. Nick is currently offering a free call-back to re-inspect any repairs, and lifetime phone consultation. Hope he keeps this deal going. You can't go wrong with this guy. Angie's List steered us straight once again!
Description of Work: Mechanical, structural, and termite inspections for 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
$365

Jennifer M.
03/2010
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
No stone goes unturned with Nick. He checked everything thoroughly,explained what everything meant, and gave us a complete written report which included photos. He even tested for radon.
Description of Work: Nick did a home inspection on a townhome my daughter was 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
$470

Wayne R.
10/2009
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Overall he did well and the price point was better than another company that I also used. He was prompt, professional, and he took his time with the inspection. He pointed out things that he thought were important to me as a homeowner. I?m happy with the results.
Description of Work: I got a home inspection from Applied Property Inspections recently.

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
$470

Steve W.
10/2009
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Nick was very observant and full of helpful advice.
Description of Work: A focused home inspection of roof and gutters to evaluate ceiling stains; foundation and water drainage problems outside; and chimney's role in a cold family room.

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
$200

Phillip S.
10/2009
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Nick was outstanding. Despite the fact that the house was very large, he spent the time necessary to do a thorough job. He was very good at educating me on various mechanical systems. He was very knowledgable about various products and systems. I was very impressed with his service. He was there when he said he would be and the price was exactly as he quoted. His final report was very complete and included pictures. I would highly recommend Nick to anyone wanting a quality inspection!!!
Description of Work: Performed a full home inspection plus termite. House was about 5000 sqft.

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
$465

KENNY N.
08/2009
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
The overall experience was very nice. Inspector Nick was very straight forward with us on what he saw from a professional standpoint and took our feedback into "issues" that we saw that may require fixing. Then he explained what may happen if you don't fix the starting point of these issues and what may happen in the future of the home.
Description of Work: A whole house inspection was completed for a house under contract. Nick went to site and started Radon testing a few days earlier to make sure that report would be on time. He was very through and took our feedback and questions into consideration and explained why he would list some things as "concerns" for the property. It was very well written with pictures and descriptions of what should be from a third-party inspector that has no possible ties to any Realty company, therefore, it makes us feel more confident that he is truly working for us, his client.

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
$470

Chad C.
07/2009
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
The gentleman who came out to do the inspection was outstanding. He was very thorough and energetic. He was knowledgeable and was able to point out a lot of things with the house. The report he produced was beautiful. It had pictures and information about problem areas. I felt that the price was fair and comparable. It was a great experience all around.
Description of Work: Applied Property Inspections came out to do a home inspection for the home I just purchased.

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
$470

Seth C.
05/2009
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I hired API to perform an inspection of my roof, to evaluate the work that was done on my house by another contractor. I contacted Nick through his website, and he called me back within 20 minutes. He was great to deal with and was able to come perform an inspection the very next day. He was at my house, promptly at the agreed upon time. He was fast and very thorough. He was accurate in his quoted price. He was able to answer most of my questions. And even more importantly, he was honest if he wasn't sure about an answer to some of my questions. I am very happy with the quality of work that Nick was able to provide. I will DEFINITELY utilize API for all of my inspection and construction consultation needs from now on.
Description of Work: Inspection of the roof for faulty construction work.

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
$85

Chris H.
05/2009
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Nick did an excellent job inspecting this home. He was very thorough in everything he did. Not only did he document the issues, but he also gave opinions and suggestions on how to improve things. His inspection report included pictures which showed how things should be when done properly. He also gave maintenance tips for all the various systems, and was sure to point out key things I should know. As a first time home buyer this was invaluable information. There wasn't a question he wouldn't answer. Because some remodeling work prevented us from inspecting certain things, Nick agreed to come back at a later date to reinspect those items.
Description of Work: Home inspection (structural, mechanical, termite) of home I am buying.

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
$340

CINDY P.
08/2008
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
It was excellent working with them. Nick spent five hours inspecting our house. He took pictures so I could see everything for myself. He took pictures of the roof for example. We actually used him twice. He explained what was wrong and what to do to fix it. He also showed us how to run things in the house. I had picked him because I was out of state and looking for someone to inspect the house. I had emailed every home inspector in the phone book and he was the first one to respond. He was also the only one to answer all the questions I had asked and I am glad I chose him.
Description of Work: They came out and did an inspection on a house we were buying.

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
$350

AMY S.
06/2008
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Everything about our experience with API was positive, from the quick confirmation call I received after scheduling the inspection online to Kurt Witt's professional, thorough inspection and the speedy arrival of our detailed report. Our house needs a lot of work, and Kurt identified a few problems that we weren't aware of but was also quite encouraging about the feasibility of getting the home in shape to sell. He was friendly, polite, and very efficient. We were able to get the inspection scheduled very quickly, and we received the report in less than 24 hours--on a Saturday, no less! I was very impressed with this company overall, and I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again.
Description of Work: Performed a pre-listing inspection of 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
$210

JEAN M.
05/2008
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
This inspection went well. The inspector was very competent. He walked us through the inspection and told us what he was looking for and finding. He educated us on how to maintain things and how to avoid future problems.
Description of Work: They performed a full house inspection. They checked for termites, and did a radon detection, mechanical and structural 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
$450

Dan H.
08/2007
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Our Realtor made a recommendation and we got an estimate from them to inspect the home. However, they started nickel and diming us on the different things that we needed done. So, I came to Angie's List...checked out the various recommendations and settled on API. I couldn't be any more pleased. Nick Welty came out...right on time...and was extremely thorough and meticulous...for about half the price of the first inspection company. It's a large house and took about 4 hours, but Nick earned every penny of it! After the inspection, he handed us a printed report and a couple of hours later he emailed an even more detailed report with pictures. We called him a couple of times after the inspection to ask a question or two and he was very prompt in returning our calls and answering our questions. He even followed up with our Realtor a few times to make sure we were all on the same page. Hire this guy!!! Even my Realtor has decided to recommend him!!!
Description of Work: API did a full inspection on our behalf in the purchase of our new 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
$745

John P.
06/2007
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Nick was excellent. He explained everything as we went through the house. He told us what could be a major or minor repair. He was very thorough (we ended up not purchasing the first house because of his findings during the inspection). He was happy to answer any questions we had during the home inspection. The final report was very thorough including pictures of the problem spots. Both homes had higher than average radon amounts. In the second home we were able to have the seller install a radon reduction system. I will use Nick before buying any house.
Description of Work: Nick completed a home inspection for us on 2 houses. He performed the typical home inspection as well as inspected for termites and completed radon testing.

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
$450

Contact information

PO Box 1101, Lees Summit, MO 64063

http://www.InspectorNick.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Trade License Number
0110-0123
Trade License Locale
Kansas
Trade License Authority
Kansas Home Inspectors Registration Board

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
No
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

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Service Categories

Home inspection,
Asbestos Removal,
Chimney Sweep,
Lead Testing & Removal,
Mold Testing & Remediation,
Septic Systems,
Radon Detection & Reduction

FAQ

InspectorNick.com is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

InspectorNick.com accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, InspectorNick.com offers free project estimates.
Yes, InspectorNick.com offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, InspectorNick.com does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, InspectorNick.com offers emergency services.
No, InspectorNick.com does not offer warranties.
InspectorNick.com offers the following services: Home Inspection.

Contact information

PO Box 1101, Lees Summit, MO 64063

http://www.InspectorNick.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM