Foremost Property Inspections LLC

I contracted Foremost Property Inspections to perform home inspection. Based on the contract, they will perform both regular inspection and put Radon test on that day. On the inspection day, they told me they forgot bringing Radon test kit and need to visit again, this wasted my time and put me on risk because I had only few days' time window for home inspection contingency. They also told me they did not feel good to explain to me where house issues are because agent was around. This is ridiculous because it was their job and also why I paid them to show me house issues, report itself is not so intuitive and straightforward. Onsite explanation is much more helpful and necessary. They charged me double than their peers, but they did not even provide the same level service as their peers! Beyond that, they did not carry necessary inspection quality as they supposed to have, for example, for example, they did not check AC temp from register even I told them AC has issue, they did not test run washer and dryer, they failed to find roof leaking which cost me 10+K to fix, they failed to spot AC air duct leaking sign which made me hire contractor to open walls later, etc etc. In addition to all above, they delivered their report way way slow and made me crazy. I had only a few days for home inspection contingency, most inspectors deliver report with 24 or 48 hours. They did not reply my calls in 3 days after inspection, I did not know what happened. After numerous calls, they told me they expect 5 business days, we are crossing weekend, which mean it will take even more days to deliver report, that's triple time of industry practice! And they failed to deliver Radon test report, YES, they did not deliver Radon test result even after 5 months! I was charged above industry peers price, they did not want to explain house issues onsite, they did not perform quality checks, they did not deliver report timely, they missed delivering full report, they have not send me Radon report after 5 months! Now I have spent way over $10+K to repair these issues they were supposed to find out earlier.

If you want a straight shooting, thorough, knowledgeable and professional home inspector Kevin is your man. I used him for a house inspection this week and I could not have been happier. While I was disappointed with all the defects which were found, I was elated that he was able to go through and find them all. He did an excellent job of explaining everything to us as we went through the house and he left no stone unturned, finding a soda can which was shoved into a water heater from a homeowner DIY fix after he looked into some loose piping. I will definitely be using him again for my next inspection. A little more expensive than other inspectors but you get what you pay for, if you want the job done right look no further.

Before the inspection Kevin suggested I go to the town hall and find out all about the home. I found open permits and other very useful information about the house. He also arranged for a buried oil tank search and a very thorough pest inspection, both of which were very helpful. Kevin spent 4 hours going over every inch of the home; as he was inspecting, he explained his findings to me. I learned so much about the home and what needed to be fixed, the severity of the issues, and many useful recommendations. His write-up was timely with many pictures to clearly show the issues. Kevin may be more expensive than some other inspectors, but he was extremely thorough and gave great advice which is well worth the difference in cost. He was much better than the inspector we used when purchasing our first home.

This is the second time I have used this company. I learned my lesson long ago when I purchased my first house just how important a good home inspection means when purchasing a home. The inspector's name was Kevin. He was punctual and extremely thorough. He clearly wanted to take the time to uncover any hidden problems that existed. He also took the time to explain to me each issue he found, what it would take to correct it, and typical costs associated with performing the repairs. Kevin had a wealth of knowledge regarding all systems and had a stable of professional inspectors to cover pest and septic inspections as well. The report I received on both occasions saved me thousands in negotiating the deal on both houses. I would definitely recommend this company.

We felt lucky that we had Kevin help us through the whole home inspection and negotiation process. We are first time home buyers, and with the biggest purchase in our life, we wanted to hire the best to do the job coz we don't know much about houses. Kevin's charge is certainly not the lowest, but we are happy with every dollar we spent. He spent 8 hours examing the house, only stopped for one cup of coffee. He was extremely thorough, knew all the zoning and town code well, and taught us how to maintain every single system as he examing them along. Kevin kept a good distance away from our realtor, and took pride on being the and quot;only one who purely works for the buyer in the whole processand quot;, and he helped us in the later negotiation process after inspection reprot came out.

Kevin was a thorough professional and uncovered numerous items to address upon our closing on the house. I would recommend him for anybody looking for a true, professional evaluation of a property.

Kevin performed an excellent and thorough inspection of this home. He was professional when he needed to be and frank in all situations. He took his time (we were there for over 4 hours for the inspection) and looked through the house from top to bottom. He also drove almost 2 hours to get to the location, provided us referrals for both pest and septic inspections and recommended that I perform upfront (and what proved to be invaluable) research with the township regarding the house. His report was detailed and allowed us an honest evaluation of the home. He probably saved us thousands of $$$ as we cancelled the contract. It was incredible learning experience that will be well utilized in our continued search for a home. I would highly recomend Kevin again and hope that he will perform our next inspection when needed.

Kevin did a fantastic job. He is the home inspector everybody later wishes they had used. he spent more than 6 hours in the house. By the time we bought it we knew every inch of that house. Kevin is a straight arrow, honest, no nonsense guy and he knows what he's talking about. A lot of inspectors do a cursory job because they are recommended by realtors to make sure a deal goes through. If you want to know what's really going on in a house you may buy, call Kevin and go in with your eyes wide open. We are very happy we did.

Excellent service for inspections and reports were detailed with full reports and photos. Many people conplain that they get poor service from their home inspector, Kevin Burnette could not be more thorough and capable. A delight to work with.

Foremost Home and Building Inspections is in a different league than other home inspectors and is the next best thing to having x-ray vision. Kevin Burnette of Foremost inspected my home five years ago and did an amazing job. One significant differentiator between Foremost and other inspectors is that they work specifically for the buyer and are not influenced by Realtors or sellers (this is evidenced by how they get their business...through word of mouth rather than through Realtor recommendations). Another differentiator is their attention to detail and deep practical knowledge, including holding American Society of Home Inspectors certification. My inspection lasted almost five hours and I not only had a thorough understanding about potential issues with the house, but as a first time home owner I also appreciated the education I was given on how the systems in my house worked. The report I received was very thorough and descriptive (other inspectors that I considered used basic checklists only) and my attorney was surprised at the level of detail. One interesting thing that happened at the inspection...Foremost told me that the water pipes throughout the home were corroded and should be replaced. The realtor kept insisting this wasn't true so after sending her out for coffee, the inspector removed a ceiling panel in the basement and showed me what they had been hiding. Aluminum foil had been wrapped around the pipes and a brand new ceiling was put up to disguise that they were leaking. It's been five years since I bought the house and I haven't had any unexpected repairs. It pays to get the best inspector and I have found that with Foremost. I won't buy another house without them handling the inspection!