Since 2001 Affordable Inspections Inc. has performed more than 5,000 inspections in Western North Carolina. For our clients who are able to be at the inspection, we will review the inspection on site, answering any questions about possible defects, or instructions for operating systems. For our clients who are not able to attend the inspection we e mail the report out the same day and are more than happy to reply to any questions via telephone or email. Whether you can attend the inspection or not, as you go through the process of a real estate transaction, we will remain available to you to help with any questions or issues that may arise.
*Foundation, Basement or crawl space
*Plumbing System
* Electrical System
*Heating and Air Conditioning
*Fireplaces and Stoves
*Roofing, flashing, and gutters
*Entire Structure
*Exterior siding and trim
*Insulation and Ventilation
*Windows and Doors
*Porches and Decks
*Grading and Drainage
*Ceilings and floors
*Kitchen Cabinets
*All built-in Appliances
*We also offer testing for radon and mold.
Description of Work: Inspected the house we are about to purchase. The price also included termite inspection and radon test. The 3 people involved, John from Affordable Inspections and Pete Edens from Edens Pest Control were very thorough, helpful and professional- and friendly!
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
$560
Marie M.
01/2015
5.0
home inspection
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Description of Work: .
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
Ron G.
08/2013
5.0
home inspection
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It went very well.
Description of Work: Inspected property.
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
$450
Parlan M.
02/2013
4.0
Testing was done OK.
Description of Work: Radon test for sale of house. Offered remediation solution price.
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
$150
Jennifer M.
03/2012
5.0
home inspection
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See above.
Description of Work: Andrew with Affordable Inspections returned my call promptly and set up an appointment convenient for me. He was punctual, and thorough, and went out of his way to answer my questions and explain things. He had the full report for me that evening. Additionally, he took the time to discuss the report with me in detail and answer my additional questions. He'd also arranged for me to have simultaneous radon testing and a termite inspection, for an unofficial "bundle" deal--he took care of everything, and I only had to make one payment. I intend to use him and his company for a multitude of needs for the home I'm purchasing, and have already recommended him to others. Very nice and professional...
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
$415
Linda B.
03/2012
5.0
Went very smoothly
Description of Work: Austin and his team were great! They came out to look over the property to evaluate the best location for the system . They spent a lot of time finding the perfect location. They came back on the day of installation and did everything they said they would do, efficiently and neatly. They cleaned up after themselves inside and outside. My radon was at 20 and now down to 1.2 so I am thrilled!
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
$1,300
Matthew C.
11/2011
5.0
home inspection
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He was really good, and the work was perfect. He did a really good and thorough job, and he gave me a report that was half an inch thick. I would use him again in the future if necessary.
Description of Work: I used Affordable Inspections Inc to do a home inspection on a house that I bought.
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
Julia C.
06/2011
5.0
home inspection
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Very pleased with this company from start to finish. Promptly return calls, professional, and extremely good at what they do. Even my very hard-to-please engineer father-in-law, who went along on the inspection, was impressed. Andrew ended up finding a major problem that prevented us from buying the house--we were so grateful for his expertise, thoroughness and honesty. Highly recommend!
Description of Work: Did a home inspection on a property 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
$300
Jennifer G.
06/2011
5.0
biohazard cleanup, home inspection
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This company was referred to us by our realtor while we were purchasing our home. They first did our home inspection. We were extremely pleased with how professional and descriptive the inspection was. It was a 30+ page report with pictures. He later answered many questions from my husband and put our minds at ease when we thought a problem was bigger than what it was. The inspector was also a general contractor and was able to offer some advice on things which needed to be fixed right away. During our home inspection, we were told radon in our home was above normal levels. Based on our previous experience with this company, we decided to get our radon mitigation done by them, as well. The company was very punctual, actually early for both appointments. They were professional and very tidy, cleaning as they went. Also, they were patient with our 4 and 2 years old, answering any question they had (and they had a lot!). The pipes are rather large but the layout is non-obtrusive. The fan is quiet and they offered tips on how to paint the exterior pipes if we ever wanted to. They made sure every hole was sealed better than what it was before. Once they were finished, they took me around and tested the airflow to explain and show how it all worked. After they left, I did notice a problem with the caulking around the base of the pipes. The fan was very powerful and had broken the seal. I called the company and they sent out someone to fix it immediately. Overall, I am extremely pleased and would use and recommend this company again and again!
Description of Work: Used for a home inspection, which led to radon mitigation after purchasing the home. My husband and I were not present for the home inspection, but we received a VERY detailed report, including pictures of every issue Mr. Woods found. After we received the report, my husband called Mr. Woods, and he answered every question my husband had concerning the home. We were very pleased and surprised with how much extra information Mr. Woods gave us regarding the issues he had found. After purchasing the home, we decided to go with the same company for our radon reduction. Two 6" pipes were put in basement on opposite ends. These were joined and ran through a crawl space and out of house. A fan was placed on the exterior and piped to exhaust out at the height of the roof. Also, test holes were bored into the concrete at different places around the basement.
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
$2,000
Mary N.
05/2011
4.0
biohazard cleanup
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Work was done on time and workers were professional. They cleaned up after and did an overall great job.
Description of Work: Detection and removal of radon gas from basement by installing a pump.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Robert E.
04/2011
5.0
home inspection
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This was the fourth time I used this service. Found them very professional and they found some things in property I was considering buying that I would have never found. They are worth the price before you tie yourself up in a mortgage.
Description of Work: Home inspection.
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
Phyllis L.
03/2011
5.0
home inspection
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Austin was quick to respond and flexible when we needed to reschedule him. He was extremely thorough and took the time to take us around the house and show us areas that needed attention. The report he sent after the inspection had an incredible amount of detail and we are using it to determine priority repairs now that we own the house. He had another company do the termite inspection. Both men were very competent and helpful when it came to recommendations and putting things in a way we could understand. My parents also used Austin for their home inspection and give him another big thumbs up!
Description of Work: Home inspection, radon testing, termite evaluation
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
$540
Robert R.
02/2011
5.0
biohazard cleanup, home inspection
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Austin and his co-workers were prompt, polite and professional. They took care in keeping dust and dirt from infiltrating the rest of the home -- difficult when you're cutting into a concrete slab. They were consistently on time and delivered their final product below (yes, below) estimate. Their follow-up testing confirmed the radon gas was successfully mitigated. In the following year we have had no further groundwater infiltration problems with the house. In all a very successful experience. I would highly recommend Austin and Affordable Home Inspections for radon testing and abatement.
Description of Work: We contacted Austin to test for radon in our basement, as it is very common here in western North Carolina. This followed our self-test using one of the kits available at home and hardware stores. His tests confirmed the earlier results that radon levels exceeded the recommended maximum. He and his crew installed a radon mitigation system and sump pump that also addressed groundwater issues we were experiencing.
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
$1,800
Deb O.
01/2011
5.0
biohazard cleanup, home inspection
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We liked him very much. He was excellent and gave us a lot of information. He was very professional and he responded quickly. He ordered the new motor and it came quickly and he installed it. He invited us to call if we had any other questions or if there was a problem. He is also a home inspector. We liked him so much that if we ever need one, we will call him. The price was extremely reasonable. We will use him in the future.
Description of Work: We used Affordable Inspections because we noticed that we were not hearing our radon unit. We didn't know what it was and it turned out to be the motor in the radon unit.
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
JOSEPH S.
08/2010
5.0
home inspection
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We received a very detailed report on the home inspection from the vendor, along with very specific recommendations about what items were essential to have fixed before we closed on our house. This amount of detail was very helpful in providing the homeowner guidance on exactly how to fix the problem. We were very pleased with the timeliness and quality of service, even during a spate of bad weather in the mountains. Would definitely recommend this company!
Description of Work: Affordable Home Inspections did a home inspection for us, including evaluating construction quality, mechanical systems, a radon test and E. coli test on the drinking water.
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
andre D.
07/2010
5.0
home inspection
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They were very good. They were very thorough, and I was very pleased. They gave me a detailed report that included some things the previous owners weren't as forthcoming about. The report came with photos and was professionally done. He then followed up with a phone call after the inspection. They also honored a discount given through Angie's List.
Description of Work: They inspected a mobile home I ended up buying.
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
Robert R.
12/2009
5.0
biohazard cleanup, home inspection
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2009 has been a very rainy year here in Western North Carolina. I didn't have any basement water problems prior to this fall, but after several inches of rain in a 24-hour period, I had two inches of water in the basement. The solution was simple -- install a sump pump. But that involved cutting a 24 inch square hole in the basement floor. I had done radon testing this past spring, and the basement reading was borderline -- around 4 picocuries per liter. I knew opening a big hole in the floor would solve the water problem but send the radon level skyrocketing. So I wanted an installation that would solve both problems. I met with Austin and was impressed with his knowledge, suggestions, candor and price. I don't regret the decision to use him and his company at all. They were on time, on budget, professional, neat, cordial, and respectful of my property. The system has solved both the water problem and reduced the radon level to below the World Health Organization's recommendation. I highly recommend Austin's services!
Description of Work: Installed a radon mitigation system and basement sump pump, then conducted follow-up radon testing.
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
$1,900
Brian G.
10/2009
5.0
home inspection
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He was on time and worked diligently to complete the inspections while patiently answering all of my questions. He scheduled a bug inspection that went equally as well. He helped to uncover issues that the seller was unaware of and helped to protect our investment as first time home buyers. We were able to negotiate for the repairs. We have been looking for over a year for our first house and Jeff was recommended to us a year ago. He came out to that house and uncovered the need for engineered sister walls for the foundation and helped to steer us away from disaster. We are very thankful for his diligence and experience in the field. His reports (with photos) are emailed, and I even paid online using my debit card. Very convenient. I hope to use him in the future as I look to make investments in real estate. I would highly recommend using Jeff if you are thinking of saleing your home for a pre sale inspection. This will really steer you clear of surprises when you find a potential buyer. You may think that you don't want to know and that it may effect what you will get for your house, but the industry is set up in such a way that it really protects the buyer and seller so you may as well get it out in the open and deal with it.
Description of Work: Jeff Wood with Affordable Inspections performed a home inspection, radon test, and well test of a home we are closing on Oct. 14, 2009.
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
$590
Shelly W.
06/2007
5.0
home inspection
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I had Andrew of Affordable Home Inspections do my home inspection on a home we were purchasing. I have seen many inspections in my years as a Realtor and was extremely impressed. Andrew did a very thorough job and explained everything as we went along. I had a complete report ( bound in a plastic cover)delivered to my door by that evening. The report was extremely thorough, great pictures and very clear explanations. Andrew also helped out after the inspection with any questions and help I needed. They also set up a termite inspection and a radon test to be done at the same time so the price was inclusive of these. I will definitely use this company again.
Description of Work: A home inspection for the purchase of a home.
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Service Categories
Home inspection,
Biohazard Remediation,
Mold Testing & Remediation,
Radon Detection & Reduction
FAQ
Affordable Inspections Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Monday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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