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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 26-50 of 144 reviews

Brian G.
09/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Nick did a comprehensive and detailed inspection. Would definitely use again. I would venture to say my realtor will be recommending him in the future also. It is good to be able to have confidence in a home you are purchasing and to know exactly what you are facing regarding what is good and what needs attention.
Description of Work: Nick did a whole house inspection and brought along a chimney inspector.

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
$645

Kaylena G.
09/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Jerrod is fantastic. I have used him in the past, which is why I chose him specifically to do the inspection on the home I am purchasing. He is very professional, punctual (to the point of even getting started early), and thorough. He caught even the smallest details. He explained every problem area, even including recommendations on how to fix the issue. My realtor was so impressed with how detail oriented he was, that she scheduled him immediately to do an inspection on her own new home. The cost is very reasonable for the work completed. His final review documents are thorough and very descriptive. I will recommend him to every person that I know that needs a home inspection.
Description of Work: General 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
$325

Brian R.
09/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
They were very easy to work with. I scheduled an appointment online with their convenient web-scheduler. After the appointment was scheduled, I needed to re-schedule due to an unforeseen conflict, and I emailed Nick on a Sunday and got a prompt response saying to just let him know what day I wanted to update to, and it would be no problem. On the day of the inspection, the inspector was very friendly, and spent 3 hours walking me around the home pointing out any issues he found. He was very knowledgable, and very thorough in his inspection. I got the full report later that night, with pictures and details about the home, and issues categorized by severity. Overall I was very impressed and would use them again.
Description of Work: Full home inspection including termite and radon.

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
$495

Amber K.
08/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
They were just really good. They had good ratings on Angie's List and then I also have a couple of friends who have used them. They are a little more pricey but with the 2 personal recommendations, that was why I selected them. I thought they did a good job. They were really nice, they showed up early, and they were thorough. My realtor was very impressed with them and I thought that was probably a good thing since she has met a lot of inspectors. She was really happy with them and felt like they did an above average job. They were a little pricier than other people but considering the quality of service, I think it was worth it.
Description of Work: I used Inspector Nick.

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
$400

Bob W.
08/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I have had several inspections but never one this good and so well organized. He checked everything thoroughly not missing a think. He was very careful always wearing shoe covers and he even went through the attic space. I'm totally impressed!
Description of Work: full 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
$390

Pamela B.
06/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Inspector Nick was professional from beginning to end. He gave us a very detailed overview of the home we were purchasing and provided with a awesome follow report with photos and suggested improvements. I appreciated the inspectors patience with our various questions. I felt that this company was very knowledgable and informative.
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
$250

marcia M.
06/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
seemed to go well. Appointment was for 930 am. Kevin came early and did entire outside, before we had a decent size thunderstorm. I would certainly recommend this company
Description of Work: did a very detailed inspection of 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
$390

Guangbo C.
05/2014
4.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Communication: I specifically requested to have the inspection with Nick, but another inspector, Kevin came. He came early and did the outside inspection in careful way. Process: Kevin inspected inside and outside. There are to major concerns for me: 1. We already finished the inspection of the basement and went up the floor. However, I insisted that him to check the foundation again. He then came down again to take a look. The foundation issue turned out to be OK, but it is when he found a hole on the stairs and spot a totally termite damaged supporting column behind it. We are lucky for this last minute finding. But this structure should be on his checklist on the first time. 2. He does suggests a structure engineer, which is certainly an excellent measure. As it turned out to be that the foundation has serious issue as well. In the end, we walked away from this property.
Description of Work: inspect the house

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

$495

Sung H.
05/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Inspector Nick was very professional and well prepared. He explained everything he was doing thoroughly. He found some problems that a previous inspector had missed just 3 weeks before! We feel like getting the inspection done was well worth it and are very satisfied with the service. We got our report in 20 minutes, it was readable and the pictures on it were very helpful in revieweing the report.
Description of Work: Buyer's home inspection.

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
$350

Jeff T.
04/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Home inspector Nick Welty was already waiting for me when I arrived. He was prompt and friendly yet professional. He was thorough yet efficient. He would take the time to show me and explain in layman terms so I could understand what he was seeing. He would let me know the good things as well as possible concerns and would even explain which probably need more urgent attention and which would be okay for a while but to keep an eye on. He was very competent and friendly and would gladly recommend him to a friend. He crawled around on roof, inside attic, and searched and tested small places and wiring as well as plumbing to be very complete about any possible concerns. I was very pleased with his professional and friendly service.
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
$390

Tom H.
04/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Inspector stayed at home for 3 hours thoroughly inspecting every floor. Was easy to talk to and took the time to explain all of the items showing up on his report. Additionally I received the report the same day as the inspection!
Description of Work: Whole home inspection and termite inspection.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$390

Robert H.
03/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
We really liked working with Nick. He was delayed, but promptly communicated with us. He did a very thorough walk through of the house taking the time to explain things that we will want to monitor when we take ownership of us. He also was able to give us ballpark pricing and made a few minor repairs (such as screwing on a door to the cabinets) as he came across them. His services were easy to book and pay for online and he pre-sent the paperwork so it could be reviewed before the appointment making it a breeze to sign everything the day of. I would not hesitate to use Nick's services in the future or to recommend him to others looking for a great inspector.
Description of Work: Whole house inspection, radon inspection and 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
$495

Ronnie W.
03/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
We used Inspector Kevin. Kevin arrived on time and we felt he was very thourough not only in his inspection, but also in explaining how the home worked, as well as explaining some routine maintenance items. We were overly impressed by Kevin and the report and would highly recommend this company to anyone.
Description of Work: We hired InspectorNick for perform an inspection on a home we were under contract to 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
$490

Rodney B.
02/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I scheduled the inspection online - very user friendly website. The inspector showed up on time, was very thorough and professional, explained his findings well and provided a detailed electronic report with photos of every potential problem discovered. Sure beats the old carbon copy paper reports I have come to expect from other inspectors.
Description of Work: Full home inspection, termite inspection and chimney 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
$540

Patrick B.
02/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Great experience! Five stars all the way!
Description of Work: Saved us from buying a money pit and did a very thorough inspection on a second property.

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

Michael L.
01/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I left a message for Nick and he called me right back. We agreed on a time and day for the inspection of a house my wife and I are under contract to buy. Nick confirmed by email. The inspector was Kevin. He called me the morning of the inspection to confirm the appointment again. The inspection was performed with my wife and myself along with the current home owners present. Kevin was engaging and detailed about what he was doing. He answered questions and offered solutions to basic situations. A radon test was advised during the inspection and so we added it. We were all pleased with the job Kevin did. I would call on Nick's again and ask for Kevin to inspect. This is the third time I have called on Angie's list to help Our family with "something". I have been pleased with the help each time.
Description of Work: Inspected house and provided a radon test

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$495

Pablo A.
01/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Inspector Nick came to the appointment on time and spent there hours in the house with us. He went over all the systems and how every thing operates. He also gave us detailed information about proper maintenance . He was the best inspector we have ever hired and would recommend him to family and friends. Looking forward to have him come to complete the final inspection in the next couple of weeks
Description of Work: Full house 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
$455

Dennis T.
11/2013
4.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Jerrod was our InspectorNick. Jerrod was on-time for his appointment and very considerate of our home, right down to wearing his footies to keep our carpet clean. Jerrod was informative and answered all of my questions, and gave recommendations on necessary repairs. Bill and Dennis
Description of Work: Home inspection.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Brenden H.
11/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Nick was a great help throughout the inspection. He gave me guidance with who to contact and how he would go about fixing problem areas. I will use Nick in the future and recommend him without question.
Description of 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

Brad K.
10/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Kevin Lancaster of Inspector Nick did a complete point by point inspection of both mechanical and structural systems of the home. He as diligent and provided a detailed report of his findings including: Inspection Conditions, Exterior, Foundation, Roof System, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Systems, Electrical System, Interior, Kitchen, Laundry, Bathrooms, Garage and Grounds. My wife has a background working with trades and was impressed by his thoroughness. She observed the inspection firsthand which took approximately three hours, exactly the time he had estimated. Kevin also identified areas that could use some help but did not affect our purchase of the home. Going beyond requirements, Kevin provided us with the estimated remaining life for various building components including the roof. His input helped us form an action plan for what we plant to do on a short-, interim- and longer- term basis. We would definitely recommend Kevin Lancaster and Inspector Nick to anyone seeking a qualified inspector. You don't need to wait for a real estate sale to benefit from a visit from Inspector Nick.
Description of Work: Pre-purchase inspection of a home in the Waldo area of Kansas City Missouri.

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

Michael S.
10/2013
4.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Once he did the inspection, he provided us all of his notes that we could use in the future. The pricing is good.
Description of Work: I used InspectorNick.com to do home inspection for my house.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Larry E.
09/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
The overall experience was very positive. Communications from the company were timely and professional from the beginning of the process through completion of the official inspection reports. The inspector arrived on time and completed a thorough inspection of the residence. He pointed out several areas of concern, some major and some minor, during the inspection. These concerns were included in the inspection report and documented both textually and by pictures. The reports were well organized, both by the level of concern, and by the category in which the concern existed, i.e. plumbing, HVAC, etc.
Description of Work: Completed a home inspection including both mechanical and structural inspections, a termite inspection, and radon testing. The inspection was completed as part of the purchasing process.

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
$495

Dan B.
08/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
He was polite and helped guide me to the right tradesman to do my work.
Description of Work: Although I did not work with Nick, he was very informative and helped with questions I had on issues in a home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

regina H.
08/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I thought we got a good deal with InspectorNick.com. He came right before my warranty was up so he saved me a lot of money on that. He was on time, I couldn't say anything better about him, he spent time with me going over my house and he did a lot of education. It was well worth the $75. He said he would be there at 3:00 and he was there at 2:54.
Description of Work: InspectorNick.com inspected my basement and found that I had a broken sump pump.

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
$75

Carmen G.
07/2013
2.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
My husband and I used Nick to inspect our new home that we purchased in April. He seemed to be very thorough in his initial review of the house ? but just 60 DAYS after moving in we found the house to have significant water damage due to poorly sealed windows and siding. This damage has resulted in cracked walls and rotten sheetrock, costing us thousands of dollars in repairs. We reached out to Nick to re-inspect the problem areas to help us identify the root cause of the issue and he seemed willing and supportive, at first. After 2 cancelled appointments he showed up 30 minutes late to the third. During his visit he was rushed and seemed only interested in taking photos and proving that he was not at fault, rather than assisting us to diagnose the issues. It?s quite apparent, as confirmed by numerous contractors who have investigated the issues, that Nick missed obvious clues in his inspection of the house which should have been noticed by someone of his professional expertise.
Description of Work: Home Inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

$500

Response from InspectorNick.com
We were called about active water in the home and after discussion, it was apparent the areas of concerns were the same areas noted within our original inspection report. But, we still wanted to offer our help. We do understand the significance of water entry into a home and despite a week and half full schedule with no availability to visit their property, we worked with this client and fit in a return trip to her home (free of charge) between other inspections because we genuinely cared about the problem. Unfortunately, we did fail as we overpromised twice in effort to appease the immediacy, but our schedule just did not allow time for us to visit within the 9am-9pm time frame with such short notice. Finally, we arranged another appointment, this time in the morning at 8am. Due to the morning hustle and traffic we were in fact late but did call to inform client. Our inspection report noted the problems the member/client mentioned in her review. At the time of inspection, we encouraged the buyers to consult a qualified siding contractor. This is the excerpt from the “major” section of our report - “Siding decay is present at rear below living room west window and under deck due to moisture intrusion. Replacement of affected areas recommended or repair by a qualified siding contractor to ensure moisture free drainage atop siding. Buckling of the siding panels was also observed next to and above this window.” We noted that the home had significant areas that needed reviewed and repaired. As home inspectors, it's our job to note any areas of concern. We also provide resources of professional contractors on our website to correct most all problems found at a home, but the buyers chose to let the sellers address the areas of concern (rather than hiring a licensed/knowledgeable siding contractor for further evaluations and repairs) and further problems ensued. The source of moisture entry could not be confirmed at time of inspection due to the excessive amount of siding decay, yet with further intrusive evaluations by an experienced siding contractor, we believe the source would have been discovered and could have been remedied. Client states multiple contractors now can observe entry point, yet none of the contractors were consulted prior to closing. We express throughout our inspection the importance of a “re-inspection” after repairs are completed, but we were never contacted... until three months later. We do care about our clients and hate to see any problems arise with their homes. However in this case, we feel that our job as home inspectors -- identifying areas of concern and offering resources to fix those areas -- was performed. The clues that we are accused of missing are outlined in the initial inspection report, next to recommendations for further consultation by a professional, which the buyers chose not to follow.

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

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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