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The Home Inspector

Home inspection, Real Estate Agents, Radon Detection & Reduction

About us

You receive a clear, informative report of our findings with color photos, descriptions, and locations of issues so you know the state of your home. You are welcome to accompany us on the inspection which can be informative. Inspections of single family homes usually last at least three hours and include structural components such as foundation, floors, roof, ceilings, stairways, physical elements (grounds, driveways, drainage systems, ventilation, fireplaces, chimneys, etc.), and mechanical systems such as plumbing and wiring, furnaces, air conditioners, and other major appliances. Cost is determined by the age and square footage of the property to be inspected. Travel charges may apply.

Business highlights

40 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Home inspection, radon detection & reduction.

Services we don't offer

Install radon mitigation, Your radon testing is accurate and unbiased.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Reviews

5.018 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
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1
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-18 of 18 reviews

Liz G.
07/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Very thorough and knowledgable. Caught some dangerous CO hazards, which we were able to then request be repaired by the owner before our purchase of the home. Highly recommend!!

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
$720

PATRICIA D.
04/2015
5.0
John Woodman see brings 40+ years experience and does a very careful inspection. He is also updated on current specs & requirements.
Description of Work: 2 men went through all exterior & interior, plus storage shed and did 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
$645

Jonathan M.
03/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Home Inspection and Radon Test | |John Woodmansee, home inspector, and his assistant, Linda, did a thorough job inspecting what is to be our new home in Winston-Salem. John was very patient and informative throughout his tour of the home; in fact, it was, for me, an enjoyable learning experience. I, and the sellers of the house, agree that his inspection was fair. I definitely recommend "The Home Inspector" without any reservations.

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
$595

Denise M.
03/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Absolutely PERFECT! As this is a historical home in a town to which we are relocating from across the country, we depended on Mr. Woodmansee to literally be our eyes, ears and noses! We were NOT disappointed! He was extremely thorough with exceptional attention to the smallest details. His expert inspection allowed us the opportunity to have any issues resolved prior to the end of our "due diligence" period, so that we could move ahead confident that we were purchasing a home that should be free from any hidden issues!
Description of Work: A comprehensive inspection of a historical home that my husband and I were 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
$1,000

donna H.
02/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Did a follow up radon test after a radon reduction contractor had performed services

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
$150

Jonathan M.
02/2015
5.0
real estate agents
  + -1 more
John Woodmansee, home inspector, and his assistant Linda, did a thorough job inspecting what is to be our new home in Winston-Salem. John was very patient and informative throughout his tour of the home; in fact, it was, for me, an enjoyable learning experience. I, and the sellers of the house, agree that his inspection was fair. I definitely recommend ?The Home Inspector? without any reservations.
Description of Work: Home 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
$595

Sean M.
09/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
The team was extremely professional. John is very knowledgeable and is willing to teach future homeowners about their home. He was able to answer every question I had. The inspection was very thorough. It was obvious John has been doing this for decades by detail he provided me in the inspection report. I would highly recommend John to anyone needing to complete a home inspection.
Description of Work: John and another gentlemen provided a complete home inspection prior to closing on a new home.

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
$450

Peter S.
04/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
The Home Inspector was remarkably thorough and spent about 5 hours inspecting the home. John was very helpful and provided lots of useful information. The inspection did include all crawl spaces, the attic, and the roof as well. He didn't just do a visual inspection from a distance: he got in/on everything. The report after the inspection was incredibly detailed and included photos and sketches. I would highly recommend The Home Inspector!
Description of Work: Thorough home inspection. 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
$425

richard M.
06/2012
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
John was able to come out within a week of the initial call and had the report back to me within 48 hours
Description of Work: Absolutley the best $ 420.00 I have ever spent. John was very professional and comphrensive.

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
$420

Jennie D.
05/2012
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
He was excellent, he spent hours doing an inspection. I felt like I got my moneys worth. Everyting he predicted what would happen did. He inspected the dishwasher and refrigerator. He inspected every outlet. He went up on the roof. I just couldn't get over how wonderful he was. The price was well worth it. I have never had anybody as thorough as he was.
Description of Work: He did a home inspection for me.

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
$300

Joseph R P.
10/2011
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
The $400 price tag was competitive. At first, I thought the $120 price for the radon inspection was high but after seeing the equipment he uses, I feel more confident in the results of the test. That peace of mind makes it worth the price.
Description of Work: Mr. Woodmansee inspected a house that I'm in the process of purchasing. He inspected the home from top to bottom and found several leaks along with their source.

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
$520

Anne M.
08/2011
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
He is very thorough, takes his time, and is very detailed.
Description of Work: He inspected a home for us.

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

Megan P.
11/2010
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
This is the 2nd home inspection John has done for me (the other was 4 yrs ago). He is very professional and knowledgeable. He explains things at a level a normal consumer understands. Very thorough, takes his time and is not bothered when you ask questions. He was able to come within a couple of days of my calling for an appointment. His rates are reasonable and he emails the report shortly after as well as sending a hard copy.
Description of Work: This is the 2nd home inspection John has done for me (the other was 4 yrs ago). Full home inspection for pre-purchase mortgage purposes.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$260

Samuel W.
07/2010
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Mr. Woodmansee performed a very thorough inspection over several hours. He was careful to explain what repairs would need to be done, why they need to be done, and even how to perform them. The report recommended certain repairs and allowed us to put together a cogent repair agreement for the seller. Mr. Woodmansee was very personable, professional, and knew his stuff. A+ all around.
Description of Work: Mr. Woodmansee inspected an outbuilding, the exterior of the house, the roof, the basement, the interior, major appliances (heat pump, well pump, washer, dryer, etc), shower tile integrity, etc.

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
$520

carrie M.
04/2010
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
John was prompt and polite. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. He answered all of our questions as he went through the inspection and even gave us tips and hints on how to repair or improve certain items (example: he recommended adding gravel around an outdoor shed to help water drain away from the base of the shed..). The inspection lasted about 5 hours on a 2100 square foot home! John was VERY thorough- just like the other reviewers said he would be. He opened every door, every drawer and every cabinet. He examined every wall, door frame, door, etc. He ran the water in all the faucets, checked every step and every banister. He took very thorough notes, and we received a summary of the inspection within 48 hours via email. We then received the full report, along with pictures and additional "homecare" information via mail within the week. The only thing I want to note is that John measured high CO2 levels in 2 places. However, when the home owners had the fire department and a second inspector check the levels, they found that they were below normal. I'm not sure why that was. We still plan on installing CO2 detectors.
Description of Work: John Woodmansee (the owner) conducted a full home inspection and Radon Detection at a home we wanted 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
$470

Corena C.
01/2010
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
John was very prompt and professional. He was very experienced and actually helped me by letting me know I had a problem with a new HVAC that was recently installed, not working properly. John also sent me a copy of the report with photos from his visit on Saturday and I had it by Sunday evening. His office manager, Brenda, was very prompt in emailing me back when I had a couple of questions from the report. I would definitely recommend The Home Inspector for your next home inspection!!!
Description of Work: I am thinking of putting my house on the market and wanted to ensure any problems were identified and rectified prior to this. John came in and did a complete home inspection, inside and out, for me.

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

Tom A.
10/2009
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I actually made the appointment after office hours when his secretary responded to my voicemail request from her home. Mr. Woodmansee arrived on time, was methodical and thorough in his work, and provided commentary on his findings throughout the day. He noted everything from an unsafe deck to a sticking drawer in the kitchen. I would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: I had Mr. Woodmansee inspect a foreclosure house pre-contract. He checked everything from roof to basement floor and everything in between - electrical, water, appliances, cabinets, doors, windows, heating/cooling, gutters, flooring, etc. Overall he spend 5 hours on this very thorough inspection. He provided an email summary of his findings the same evening and mailed the full report the next day.

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

jean M.
11/2007
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I rarely give such a glowing evaluation but Mr. Woodmansee is the best in the area of home inspections. I would call him 'board certified' which he is a member/a director of ASHI and other types of societies of home inspectors. Mr. Woodmansee is detailed oriented which is critical when one is making a decision as to whether or not to buy a certain house. I was a G.C. in Manhattan and I would NOT buy a house/building without Mr.Woodmansee first inspecting the property.
Description of Work: Mr. Woodmansee inspected property for me 3/07 and again on another property 9/19/07. He has a high level of knowledge and very detail oriented-which is very important. He is very prompt, professional and provides the house buyer with the most complete and accurate information so that the buyer can make a fully informed decision concerning such a large investment. I WOULD NEVER BUY A PROPERTY WITHOUT MR. WOODMANSEE INSPECTING IT. Mr. Woodmansee completely inspects all areas of the house: Roof & drainage Exterior matters. Garage. Interior matters. Electrical systems. Plumbing system. Heating & cooling. Attic. He also provides information concerning maintenance, upgrade and other important matters. This is especially useful for those who lack knowledge about construction. His price varies based on square footage. My charge was $445.00. His service is priceless. Feel free to contact me if you have further questions or you might call Mr. Woodmansee

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

    Contact information

    408 Ricks Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27103

    http://www.homeinspector-woodmansee.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 AM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 AM
    Thursday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 AM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 AM

    Licensing

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    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.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Home inspection,
    Real Estate Agents,
    Radon Detection & Reduction

    FAQ

    The Home Inspector is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 AM

    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 AM

    Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 AM

    Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 AM

    The Home Inspector accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
    Yes, The Home Inspector offers free project estimates.
    Yes, The Home Inspector offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, The Home Inspector does not offer a senior discount.
    No, The Home Inspector does not offer emergency services.
    No, The Home Inspector does not offer warranties.
    The Home Inspector offers the following services: Home inspection, radon detection & reduction.
    Install radon mitigation, Your radon testing is accurate and unbiased.

    Contact information

    408 Ricks Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27103

    http://www.homeinspector-woodmansee.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 AM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 AM
    Thursday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 AM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 AM