InspectorNick.com

Prior to scheduling the inspection, I submitted a couple of questions to their website and had an answer back the same day. Nick's prices are very fair, especially considering the level of service. Nick showed up on time and was extremely thorough. We followed him around on the inspection and he explained what he was looking for and snapped dozens of photos. He was very straightforward and professional throughout the whole process. The inspection report incorporated the photos and was very robust and objective and was emailed to me the very next day. I would absolutely recommend this inspector and will use him again if I require inspection services.

Well, what we thought was a good experience with Inspector Nick turned very sour in the end! After reading so many favorable reviews on Angie?s List, we decided to inspect the new home we purchased with Inspector Nick, even though he was more expensive than others & was a bit argumentative with me when I discussed his pricing with him since he upcharged us $100 for an extra bathroom even though no appliances were present in the home to be inspected. We were buying a short sale and knew the property had not been well-maintained and were doing our best to get a complete and thorough accounting of what would be needed in terms of repairs or resolving deferred maintenance. We scheduled with Jerrod. Jerrod was prompt in his arrival, quite friendly and courteous to work with and seemed to be doing a thorough job. He noted a number of items on the report he sent us, most of which he?d gone over with us in person at the time. Here?s where things went south. We moved into the house a couple of weeks later. The first morning, my husband went to take a shower and water started leaking through the kitchen ceiling! There had been evidence of a leak in that area as it looked like the sheetrock had been repaired and some sheetrock tape was peeling, so we had talked with Jerrod about it specifically when he started and asked if there were any particular areas of concern. In the end, no leaks were noted in his report ? just a note to ask the previous homeowner about the history. The seller?s disclosure indicated no knowledge of any leaks. We contacted Nick via response to a follow up promotional email offering their consulting services and told him that this leak had been missed and wondered how it could have been given that we had talked with Jerrod specifically about it and it seemed that they had a fairly methodical system. Jerrod called that evening and asked some questions about what happened and offered an apology for missing the leak. Then Nick called us back and was so defensive and obstinate in his approach that within a matter of minutes, he had completely soured the entire transaction! He insisted that it was our fault for not contacting them before making the repair and that it was our responsibility to contact the seller. As I mentioned, the sellers had already indicated no knowledge of a leak in the seller?s disclosure. We didn?t ask for anything ? didn?t ask for money to cover the cost of repairs or anything. Just contacted him to make him aware. His reaction was over-the-top rude and the poorest customer service I?ve run across in a long time. Jerrod would be much better off to operate as Inspector Jerrod instead of working under a jerk like Inspector Nick! I would NOT recommend using him and will not do so in the future!

The most generous description is that these folks do not keep their word.

Quick, on time, very professional and friendly. The inspector was very good and looked everywhere. Would recommend highly and would use again.

Jerrod was professional, knowledgeable, thorough and patient. He detected many significant issues which ultimately helped us decide to drop our offer on the home which is money well spent.

I contacted Nick late on a Sunday evening, and he got in touch with me within the hour. I was scheduled and set to go. He told me exactly where he would leave the invoice and the machine. It was picked up promptly in 48 hours. Due to some scheduling and office personnel, the arrival of my test results was delayed. However, Nick was always available when I called, and I believe he was working to get it sent to me as quickly as he could. His test is more expensive than other providers, but he also is not selling mitigation systems. So, his price may be more fair. Overall, I was extremely pleased and happily recommend Inspector Nick to anyone needing his services.

In a word - Wonderful. Best inspection we've ever had; thorough, competent, personable. Follow up report was well presented and professional. We would use this company again without hesitation and would feel confident recommending them to family and friends. A+

Inspector was on time and explained what he was going to do and invited us to trail him and ask questions as we went. He provided a very thorough report with pictures documenting what he found and areas of concern. Since he is not a structural engineer, he recommneded bringing one in for his opinion of the basement/foundation. His report was very clear in terms of major and minor concerns. He did not make a recommendation as to whether we should proceed with the purchase or not but pointed out what needed to be taken into consideration whether they were fixed immediately or not. Nick did the inspection and was very personable and professional.

If some company does a more thorough job, I would have to see it before I would believe it. Brutally honest evaluation. I would recommend Inspector Nick to anyone.

He did a very thorough inspection and had many excellent suggestions. He found a problem I have had with my house for several years. His suggestions worked perfectly and immediately. I would recommend Nick Welty to anyone who needed a home inspection or home maintenance evaluation without any reservations. He is really amazing! I can't think of anything he could do to improve the services he provides.

Jerrod Turnbow was our inspector and he did a great job. He was on time, very professional, respectful of the premises, and did a complete and thorough inspection of the home. He provided a detailed final report which spanned nearly fifty pages with recommendations for repairs and improvements. This is a large home and it took over four hours to complete, yet Jerrod was never in a hurry nor did he short-cut any procedures. Since there was snow on the roof, Jerrod was unable to do a roof inspection that day. As a result, Nick went back a few days later and completed the roof inspection with an amended report sent to me early the next morning. Their professionalism and attention to detail are superb and I highly recommend their services.

Jerrod was our inspector and he was very thorough. We are in the process of buying a home and he was very professional and went out of his way to show specific concerns and specifics about the house in general for us to know in the future. When he came to pick up the equipment for the radon testing, he even took the time to point out several areas of concerns to our general contractor. One if not the most thorough inspections we have ever had on a house!

I tried to use the online scheduling feature on Inspector Nick's web site on Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately, it apparently did not work correctly for me because I closed the window after it had been "working" for about 3 hours. I had expected an e-mail confirmation and when I did not receive one on Monday, I called the number listed on the website Tuesday morning at about 7:20. Nick tried to call me back within about half an hour but I missed his call. When I called him back, he apologized for the problem with the web scheduling and set me up with an appointment for Thursday afternoon. Thursday morning, I got a call from Nick saying that there was a scheduling conflict and asking if we could reschedule for earlier that morning. It was not convenient for me because Justin was at work and I wanted him here when the inspection was done so that he could ask questions as well. Nick said that he would shuffle his schedule and make it happen. He was a few minutes late arriving because he had to pick his daughter up from school and ended up bringing her with him to the inspection. I know that this sounds somewhat less than ideal, but I would absolutely use Inspector Nick again due to his thoroughness and knowledgability.

We hired Jerrod from Inspector Nick for a home inspection on a property that we were under contract. It was days after the last heavy snow in the Kansas City area. When we pulled up to the property, the driveway was being shoveled and cleared. Jerrod was already at work, prepping items for the inspection. He did not waste any time! Right away, we were walking the property with him as he pointed out his findings. He was incredibly thorough on every detail despite the snow! The only thing that was difficult because of the snow was a roof inspection. But, this did not stop him! Instead, he was able to have Nick come by in the following days when he was around the area to do a roof inspection. Their dedication was incredible! He encouraged us to walk with him and ask questions whenever we had one. Even questions that seemed simple, or silly, he was prepared to answer without judgement. We spent about 3.5 hours with him at the property. When we left, we felt like we knew every crack and corner of the house! It was a lot of information, but very valuable! When we received our inspection report, it was very thorough in explanations, multiple pictures, and detailed information. Although we plan to be in this home for years to come, we would highly recommend Inspector Jerrod and Inspector Nick for a home inspection!

Nick inspected our home before we bought it. He spent several hours at the property and explained his concerns as they arose while we shadowed him around the house. He was very thorough and spent time inside, outside and in the attic. He took lots of photos and produced a 30+ page report. We have been in the house now 6 months and so far it doesn't seem like he missed anything of concern. I think Nick really seems to care about his customers and was wiling to share everything he knows to help them make a good decision. After we got his report he was happy to talk through all the questions we had, share his opinion of the contractors that the seller was bringing in and provide additional guidance by phone and email as we negotiated about what would and wouldn't be repaired. He was willing to come out to "reinspect" after the repairs were made to be sure they were done correctly but we weren't able to manage it with our schedules and the tight time frame between when repairs were made and when we closed. Nick also offers lifetime phone advice. We have used this once on a question that arose about cracks in the foundation (which we'd dealt with in the inspection and contract process). He returned my call promptly and offered his advice and opinion. I really appreciated that he would do that even though he had nothing to gain in the process. I would use Nick again (but hopefully we won't move again for a long time so we won't need to!)

Excellent communication. Professional service. Concise and clear final report.

Jarrod was a great attribute to our decision in our house buying process. We received a phone call that day to confirm our online appointment. He went over our concerns and double checked the right address and introduced himself. Very professional, right off the bat. He was there on time. He took detailed pictures, had a 30+ page report(with pictures - including one of the front of the house as a header) and detailed explanation of each little thing. He was there from 9:30-1:30. My husband was able to follow behind/next to him the entire time and he even took the time and opportunities to educate and show my husband everything he was finding or doing. It was fantastic! Even the small things like he wore those booties on his feet in the house and sent the report within 24 hours of the service(not sure if that is normal but that was nice). He went up on the roof and in the attic and above the garage and every tiny little nook you could possibly find. He checked out the heating, air conditioner, appliances, closets, windows, heat/dampness, water, every sink, let my husband use the measuring laser and also the temp scale... I mean everything. In the end, because of his thorough report and education, we decided to not buy the gorgeous house. It turned out to be a money pit with lots of hidden and covered up issues that we would not have otherwise have been seen or known. Gorgeous house but too much money to fix it and make it ours. Whew! Worth all $495 and then some!! We are going to continue to look for that house that will fit our needs and will be using Jarrod very soon again! Well worth the money and time. Best investment you can get, is hiring a person who cares enough about the house you are buying, to act as if it were him buying the house, during the inspection. That is how we felt! Highly recommend this company.

In my opinion he... 1. Missed that all 3 skylights had failed seals and dirt and water were trapped in-between the skylight elements. 2. Missed the drainage issues and improper yard grading. 3. Missed the fact that I had known defective Masonite siding, and when I questioned him on that fact he told me, "That Masonite siding would only be defective upon improper installation, and it shouldn't matter." Well, if the law says it's defective, I don't care how it was installed since it cost me 15k to repair. 4. Missed exterior foundation crack on the Northeast corner of the house that I had specifically asked about from the previous notes taken from the last inspection given by a previous potential buyer. I'm positive that he would have spotted all the above issues if he would have completed his promise to inspect the exterior after the snow had melted. Yet, I gave him a chance to prove that he had finished his work, but declined to give reason on why he had no documentation to the contrary. At least he could have done was refund my money due to lack of empirical evidence of completing his contractual duties. He is a busy guy, so don't take his word that he completed a follow up by phone. Make him prove it.

Needed an inspection of a commercial property as first step in determining construction quality, nothing else. Vendor for some reason wanted me to work through a real estate agent of his choice and told me that one would contact me. I never was contacted.

Nick is a very knowledgeable inspector. I scheduled inspection date and time online. His online scheduler clearly specifies what date and time available. The whole scheduling process is very simple. A confirmation email was received in a few minutes. Since I never met an inspector using online scheduler before, I called Nick to confirm my schedule. He confirmed my schedule and, at the same time, started asking my concerns about the house. On the day of inspection, Nick actually arrived before I did. He started his inspection with brief introduction about how his inspection would go through. He went outside first, checked siding, windows, chimney, deck, AC, gas and electric meter, he then climbed on roof checked roof shingle, vent, gutter and chimney. Inside house, he checked every outlet, light, vent, tested AC, heater, duct systems, etc. Then climbed into attic and checked it. During inspection, he wanted me to be close by so he can address any of my concerns immediately and explain in details about issues he found. I learned a lot from him. His final 30-page inspection report came to my email account in just a couple of hours after inspection.

The job was preformed very well

Overall the jobs performed were A+. Could not be happier and I will certainly be a referral source for them.

From start to finish, it was an amazing experience. Thank you for all your help!

It took multiple calls to schedule the inspection because Nick was very bussy. It was very nice that he dropped the Radon detector a couple of days earlier and we could get the result on the inspection day. The inspection went smoothly. He checked every aspect of the house and found some minor issues. When the sellers refused to fix the problem and claimed it was not code violation, Nick provided some document to prove thy were wrong. Although the sellers did not fix the problems, I am very happy that Nick was able to stick to his guns. Overall I am happy with his service except that he was 30 minutes late. He did offer 25$ discount though.

Nick was extremely professional and courteous. I shadowed him throughout the 3+ hour inspection and he was more than helpful in identifying issues, answering my questions and calming my nerves about potential issues. I was thoroughly impressed how meticulous he was for a newly constructed home. Some examples: Weather stripping on doors, unfinished painting around windows that were only painted when closed, malfunctioning sink drain plugs, broken water pressure regulator, incorrect exhausting range hood.... etc.