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Arianne E.
05/2020
home inspection
+ -1 moreWe had an inspection done for a home we purchased in 2018 and Advantage Inspection missed about $3k of repairs - including siding for a whole side of the house, and (now) a visible fault in the HVAC system that will result in it needing to be replaced when only 8 years old. They missed obvious things, like a 4" wide burn mark on the floor the sellers had hidden with a set of fireplace tools, a rotten door frame, ect... We paid $275 for a septic inspection, which was supposed to include pumping - and all they did was take photos of the septic tank. We had to pay another company to pump. They did not respond to any of our issues or suggest any redress.
Description of Work: Home, Termite and Septic Inspection
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$800
Amy L.
06/2017
home inspection
+ -1 moreI would not recommend this inspection company. They completed there inspection and upon returning home I discovered the wires for my gas logs exposed (I have a cat) and the gas was still on! Other items in the house were not left as found. Upon receiving the inspection report for requested repairs I noticed that trivial items were noted but there were no mention of windows being inspected, etc. Among the trivial items requested was install CO Dectectors. At the time of inspection there were two CO detectors (one on each floor)...one being a NEST protect. Overall, I was disappointed with their inspector as a seller.
Description of Work: Inspection was completed for the buyer of my home.
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$620
Osbal R.
02/2017
home inspection
+ -1 moreInspection went very well. Was able to obtain appointment with less than 24 hour notice. Inspector was very knowledgeable and took his time to explain each item on the report. Outstanding service overall.
Description of Work: Home inspection.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
Ed B.
11/2016
home inspection
+ -1 moreI hesitated spending the money for a home inspection since the home is brand new, but I ultimately decided to have it done anyway. I am so glad I did. Glenn (our inspector) checked and found items which I never would have discovered on my own until they became a problem down the road. One of them was what I consider to be a major finding which is now being corrected by the builder. Both the final report and the inspection (inside and out) was extensive and thorough. During our walk-through, Glenn patiently explained exactly what he was checking for each step of the way, in a language I (a layman) could easily understand. AAA did a fantastic job that was worth every penny.
Description of Work: Pre-closing inspection of newly-constructed home.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Tom C.
04/2016
home inspection
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Description of Work: All home inspections. Well organized, fast and professional
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Burton B.
03/2016
home inspection
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Description of Work: Inspected new house including radon. |Performed as advertised.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$575
Laura-Estelle P.
02/2016
home inspection
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Description of Work: Home, radon, and termite inspections
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$620
Thomas E.
08/2015
home inspection
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Description of Work: Radon testing
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Virginia B.
07/2015
home inspection
+ -1 moreI haven't worked with any other home inspectors before, so my frame of reference is limited, but everything went well with no problems. As long as no problems come to light that were missed by the inspector, I am very satisfied with my experience.
Description of Work: Initial inspection of home under contract, pest inspection, and re-inspection of home after requested repairs were completed.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$660
Linda C.
07/2015
home inspection
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Description of Work: Pest and home inspection
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Carl P.
06/2015
home inspection
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Description of Work: I met with the inspector at the house. They were slightly late but made up for it in professionalism, thoroughness, and friendliness. I enjoyed following the inspector around the house and learning what could be fixed and improved. They explained everything they found and how it will sound on the report and what their intentions were behind what they say. I was happy with the inspection and got a report back within 2 days by email, which was great.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Ashley C.
11/2014
home inspection
+ -1 moreLoved Will! He was very friendly and thorough. He took 2 and a half hours to inspect our 1600 sq ft house. Let me tell you he didn't miss a thing. From a sink stopper not working to damaged woodwork, he went through every nook and cranny. We were very impressed with the amount of attention to detail. The house was inspected on Friday and we got the report back Sunday night. Prices are by the square footage of the house. We would highly recommend them!
Description of Work: Home inspection
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Ranga S.
01/2014
home inspection
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$325
Sandra H.
09/2013
home inspection
+ -1 moreIt's a little expensive, but so much easier than trying to hire different people to do each inspection. I needed a structural engineer to verify the foundation was HUD/FHA approved, a termite inspection done, the well water tested, an overall home inspection, and the septic tank system inspected. Most things were required by the lender in order to get the loan. I was able to get the foundation done, the overall home inspection done, the septic system inspected, and the well water tested in 1 day. The termite inspection was done the following Tuesday. All inspections totaled to $1,365. The home inspector (who also tested the well water), Rob, was extremely polite and professional, allowing my brother to follow him around. The inspector for the septic system and the foundation, Glenn, was also extremely professional and friendly. I would highly recommend both those gentlemen. However, the termite inspector, whose name and company were never given to me, was rude, obnoxious, and in a hurry. We were told by the Advantage office to meet him at the property between 1pm and 1:30pm on the day we were given. We arrived at 1:15pm to find him leaving. He did go back to the house with us to look inside, but acted rude and and quot;put outand quot;. He refused to answer my brother's questions and only walked around inside the house with a flashlight, shining it at the baseboards. Having not witnessed him going under the house, we can't be sure he even did an inspection, although the report we received was good. After complaining to the office (through our realtor), Advantage assured us that he did do the inspection, but said that he had been reprimanded and would no longer do inspections for Advantage. I guess that's the best we can hope for. And Yolanda, in the office, seemed a little confused at times, but perhaps she was having a tough day. She did sound exceptionally busy, and as a former secretary myself, I know how it can get sometimes. So not knowing just what was going on at the other end of the phone, I can't in good conscience completely fault her. Overall, I liked dealing with these folks very much, and would do so again.
Description of Work: This provider did all the inspections on a house I was buying.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,365
Lauren G.
07/2013
home inspection
+ -1 moreDave Park was very responsive and informative. He provided a detail report, outlined all issues, and even offered some advice on what to do regarding one of the wells that turned up having some bacteria in it. He was on time, provided a complete estimate prior to service and did everything he said he would do! I would definitely use Advantage Home Inspection Again in the future. Especially since they are a full-service provider. I was able to go to them as a and quot;one-stop shopand quot; and he advised us when there was something he couldn't do (like test a water softener system). We were very okay with everything. And, he met our deadline!
Description of Work: Home Inspection - $425 Radon Test - $150 Termite - $0 Water Test (2 wells) - $450 Septic Evaluation - $245 Air Quality/Mold - $0
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,270
Cynthia L.
05/2013
home inspection
+ -1 moreThey are good, they are professional. They are good with both residential and commercial.
Description of Work: I last used Advantage Home Inspection sometime last year.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Michelle B.
03/2013
At first, Advantage Home Inspection seemed like they were a reputable company with knowledgeable and proactive home inspectors. We hired them to inspect a home we were under contract to buy. After the home inspection, they provided us with a seemingly thorough report of the house. It was 37 pages long and filled with pictures and information. Somehow, they failed to find the most obvious and expensive problem with the house--a broken heat furnace. The Advantage Home Inspection report said that the furnace was in proper working order. As a result, we bought the house and quickly found out the furnace did not work when the gas was turned on and no heat came out of the air vents. After evaluation by 3 HVAC companies, we were told us we needed to replace the entire unit due to problems with the furnace (rust, insufficient duct work, and crack in the heat exchanger). All of these things can be seen with the naked eye without having to disassemble any part of the furnace. Their mistake cost us three weeks of living in a cold house and $3900. When we confronted Advantage Home Inspection about the problem (to their credit), they refunded us the cost of the home inspection. But the bottom line is if Advantage Home Inspection had done their job correctly, we could have negotiated a generous price reduction or we would not even have bought the house at all. We lost all our bargaining tools after closing. I understand a home inspector missing little things here and there but this is not the type of service your provider making any kind of mistakes. They missed a major problem and the end result was us getting screwed over. You can't return a bad house.
Description of Work: Provided full home inspection for house we were under contract to buy.
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$500
Jeff W.
08/2012
home inspection
+ -1 moreHomeowners and Real Estate Professionals that I work with based on Advatage Inspections Reports consistently express complete satisfaction with their work.
Description of Work: As an area General Contractor, I am often asked by Homeowners and Real Estate Agents to assess and estimate repair or remediation costs based on an Home Inspection Report submitted by a Licensed Home Inspector.I have seen many, many Home Inspection Reports, and Advantage Inspection's reports are by far superior to all others I've reviewed. Their professionalism, technical competence, thoroughness, timeliness, and fairness surpass all others in the market.I have had the pleasure to meet with owner Dave Park and his team of highly qualified professionals, and am impressed even more when I have the opportunity to work with them.I recommend one, and only ome Licensed Home Inspection company, and I refer Advantage Inspections at every opportunity.
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Jairo T.
07/2012
home inspection
+ -1 moreDave's explanation of the report has helped us to determine what needs to be repaired now versus later and/or what needs to be taken back for negotiation purposes. The inspection and report did what it was supposed to do, but the explanations made it outstanding! Again, I cannot say enough about Advantage Inspection. We are thrilled!
Description of Work: Our realtor referred us to Advantage Inspection. I admit I was extremely hesitant to use them because I could not find any reviews on them anywhere. I even signed up for Angie's List because of the home inspection. As I am certain anyone can tell, this is our first time buying a house, and I am all sorts of nervous. I think the actual inspector's name was Rob, but my husband met with him, so I am not exactly certain. He was late, but he had a good excuse - his wife was rushed to the hospital. Nevertheless, he came to do the inspection about two hours later. My husband seemed happy with him. He answered the questions in a very professional manner and submitted the report by Sunday morning. It had pictures and seemed to have everything a report should have (based on research and other comments on home inspections). I would have probably rated them a B or a C. It did not seem to be outstanding, just average. However, the owner made this little inspection shine! When I got the report, I was extremely concerned. Some things were of no major consequence (a bird's nest in the dryer vent), but there were other repair issues that I did not fully understand. I can tell the difference between a hammer and a screwdriver, but that is about the extent of my handyman knowledge. Rob had told my husband that we could call anytime, so my husband handed me the business card. I called, but I got Dave, the owner. I told him that this is our first time buying a house and the report had me fairly freaked out. He explained that I would have to make the decision about buying the house with my realtor, but he would be very happy to go over every issue and every picture with me. And, he did just that. We discussed every single item on that report. He told me what boots, joists, and vapor barriers meant. I felt so much more comfortable with my overall understanding of the report when we were done. I felt confident discussing the report with both my husband and my realtor without feeling like they were discussing a different language. Dave empowered me with knowledge. That certainly deserves the grade of an A, and we have no reservations about using Advantage Inspection in the future or recommending them. I am thoroughly happy with the service we were provided. Update - 07/15/2012: I forgot to mention that Dave also did our radon testing. I am not sure the cost that was related to that, but everything came back fine. Also of importance is that because Dave has done such an outstanding job, I have asked him for references for other things related to this house purchase. It turns out we need a structural engineer. I sent an email to Dave on Sunday (today) and received a response in under 5 minutes! I am not sure if he will always be sitting at his computer, but I love a responsive individual. Oh, I wish I could give them a grade higher than an A; Dave deserves it!
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Contact information
4020 Wake Forest Rd Ste 111, Raleigh, NC 27609
www.adrdu.comService hours
Sunday:
ClosedMonday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 AMTuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 AMWednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 AMThursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 AMFriday:
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Service Categories
Home inspection,
Home Warranties,
Radon Detection & Reduction
FAQ
Advantage Home Inspection Raleigh is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Saturday: Closed
Advantage Home Inspection Raleigh accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Advantage Home Inspection Raleigh does not offer free project estimates.
No, Advantage Home Inspection Raleigh does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Advantage Home Inspection Raleigh does not offer a senior discount.
No, Advantage Home Inspection Raleigh does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Advantage Home Inspection Raleigh offers warranties.
Advantage Home Inspection Raleigh offers the following services: Home Pest, Termite, & Septic Inspection. Radon, Water, Mold, & Air Quality Testing. Lead Paint Screening. Home Warranty.
Contact information
4020 Wake Forest Rd Ste 111, Raleigh, NC 27609
www.adrdu.comService hours
Sunday:
ClosedMonday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 AMTuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 AMWednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 AMThursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 AMFriday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 AMSaturday:
Closed