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Western Reserve Home Inspection LLC

Home inspection, Structural Engineering, Foundation Repair,

About us

Western Reserve Home Inspection provides professional, detailed inspections for individuals and families buying residential and commercial properties. Most houses or buildings, whether old or new, have some hidden conditions that are not apparent on a superficial examination. A professional inspection allows buyers to make an informed purchase, knowing what problems and expenses they can anticipate. A professional inspection of a property done before selling will inform the seller about the structural and mechanical condition and highlight any repairs or maintenance that may be necessary. Western Reserve Home Inspection also provides periodic inspections of properties and structures to aid in maintaining them. Owner operated. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. Angie's List members discount is $20.00.

Business highlights

25 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

General home inspection & structural engineering consultation, home maintenance inspections, foundation & structural inspections, pre-listing or seller's inspections, remodeling consultation, and contaminated drywall inspection, infra-red thermography inspections & air intrusion, missing insulation, mechanical, plumbing & electrical problems, roofing investigations. Infrared thermography is used to detect plumbing and heating leaks, thin or missing insulation, insect or pests nesting in walls.

Services we don't offer

Pest & Radon Inspection

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.0248 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 201-225 of 248 reviews

Delores J.
01/2018
5.0
home inspection, structural engineer, foundation repair
  + 1 more
Very well.
Description of Work: Inspection of my foundation, deck, breezeway and other areas of concern. He gave me a good explanation of the causes of my problem and realistic estimates and recommendations for corrections. Saved me possibly thousands of dollars!

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
$200

Response from Western Reserve Home Inspection LLC
Thank you for your business. It's always nice to be able to help navigate the sometimes confusing issues with house maintenance.

Victor S.
09/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Very well.
Description of Work: Needed full house inspection with additional comments on adding handicapped accessiblity options. Came out to inspect a house for sale that we were interested in. He arranged with the seller's agent for a time to come out and did a thorough inspection. We received a written report with photos from him the next working day. Very thorough and trustworthy. This is the second time that we have used this service. Great job, thanks.

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
$390

Clarence W.
04/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
unknown

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
$370

C N.
04/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
unknown

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
$300

Kathy P.
03/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Inspected basement walls for cracks.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

Ronald N.
12/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: Everything was excellent. Predicted my roof problems.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Sharon L.
12/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

BARBARA C.
04/2004
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
WE WERE VERY PLEASED WITH THE OVERALL EXPERIENCE. JAMES WRIGHT RETURNED OUR CALLS PROMPTLY, WAS ALWAYS COURTEOUS, KNOWLEDGEABLE, PERSONABLE AND VERY HELPFUL. BESIDES THAT, HIS PRICE WAS REASONABLE, WELL WORTH THE VALUE. WE'D CERTAINLY CALL HIM IN THE FUTURE.
Description of Work: JAMES WRIGHT INSPECTED ENCLOSED BACK PORCH TO BE RECONSTRUCTED. ALSO LOOKED OVER SEVERAL OTHER AREAS OF HOUSE WITH WHICH WE HAD SOME QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS. HE GAVE ON-SITE ADVICE AND SUBMITTED A WRITTEN REPORT BY E-MAIL WITHIN 24 HOURS AND BY HARD COPY WITHIN A COUPLE DAYS.

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
$75

MARY ALICE M.
03/2004
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
HE DID NOT HAVE A PROBLEM WITH COMING TO LAKEWOOD EVEN THOUGH HE IS BASED IN CLEVELAND HTS. I MET HIM AT THE HOME AND WAS IMPRESSED WITH HIS THOROUGH, PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS. HE WAS PROMPT WITH COMPLETING THE REPORT IMMEDIATELY AND FAXED IT TO ME THE NEXT DAY. I ASKED HIM TO PREPARE A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT TO PRIORITIZE IMMEDIATE AND SAFETY ISSUES WHICH HE DID IN ONE DAYS TIME. WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR? WESTERN RESERVE HOME INSPECTION AND JIM WRIGHT EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS. HE WAS PROMPT, THOROUGH, PROFESSIONAL, AND GAVE A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS, SAVING ME FROM HAVING TO HIRE VARIOUS EXPERTS IN DIFFERENT FIELDS. FAIR PRICE FOR HIS EXPERTISE. NOW I KNOW WHAT I WILL BE OFFERING TO BUY.
Description of Work: I CHOSE THIS COMPANY BECAUSE THE OWNER IS A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER WHO I THOUGHT COULD ADDRESS ALL OF MY CONCERNS ABOUT THE HOME.

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
$230

LYNDA M.
02/2004
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
JIM WAS OUT THE NEXT DAY AFTER I CALLED AND NOT ONLY DID HE CHECK THE FOUNDATION, HE LOOKED THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE HOUSE AND AROUND THE STRUCTURE AS WELL. HE WAS PUNCTUAL, POLITE AND ANSWERED ALL OF MY QUESTIONS, MANY OF WHICH WERE PROBABLY NOT IN HIS STANDARD RUN-THROUGH. THE NEXT DAY HE EMAILED TO ME A THOROUGH REPORT WITH CLEAR RECOMMENDATIONS TO FOLLOW. VERY PLEASED.
Description of Work: A PREVIOUS HOME INSPECTION NOTED SETTLING OF ONE OF MY HOUSE'S FOUNDATION WALLS. I NEEDED AN EXPERT TO CLARIFY WHAT, IF ANYTHING, NEEDED TO BE DONE.

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
$100

LINDA G.
01/2004
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
HE WAS POLITE, ATTENTIVE AND THOROUGH. AFTER THE THREE HOUR INSPECTION, HE SENT US A NEATLY TYPED, COMPREHENSIVE REPORT.
Description of Work: MR. WRIGHT PERFORMED A HOME INSPECTION 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
$240

KAREN M C.
12/2003
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
JAMES WRIGHT WAS PROMPT, EVEN COMING OUT THE DAY RIGHT BEFORE THANKSGIVING. HE WAS THOROUGH, AND TREATED EVERYONE IN THE HOUSEHOLD WITH KINDNESS AND DIGNITY. HIS REPORT HAS GIVEN US A SENSE OF DIRECTION AND THE CONFIDENCE WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT KIND OF REPAIR WORK TO HAVE DONE ON THIS 1920'S ERA TWO-STORY FRAME HOUSE WITH A FULL BASEMENT AND ATTIC. IT WAS KIND OF NICE FINDING OUT THE HOUSE WAS IN BETTER SHAPE ON SEVERAL THINGS THEN WE THOUGHT. THIS PROBABLY MEANS WE WILL BE LESS LIKELY 'VICTIMS' OF SOMEONE BROW-BEATING US INTO GETTING UNNECESSARY REPAIRS. WE RECOMMEND JAMES WRIGHT AND WESTERN RESERVE HOME INSPECTION HIGHLY!
Description of Work: HOME INSPECTION OF 1920'S HOUSE.

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
$250

STEVE R.
11/2003
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
THE TIME ESTIMATE WAS THREE HOURS AND HE WAS VERY THOROUGH AND ENDED UP SPENDING MORE THAN FOUR HOURS, NOT INCLUDING WRITING THE REPORT. POINTED OUT PROBLEMS WITH THE ROOF AND HELPED ME SAVE $2000 ON THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE HOUSE. VERY INFORMATIVE AND OFFERED TO LEND ME EQUIPMENT TO FIX SOME THINGS BECAUSE HE IS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. HE ALSO DID MY BROTHER'S INSPECTION THE SAME DAY AND HE OFFERED TO DO BOTH HOUSES FOR 15% LESS.
Description of Work: WESTERN RESERVE DID MY HOME INSPECTION BEFORE I BOUGHT MY NEW HOME.

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
$210

H Christian B.
08/2003
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
THE NEXT DAY HE SENT US A WRITTEN REPORT OF HIS FINDINGS. HE IS VERY PROMPT!
Description of Work: HE LOOKED AT THE CRACKS IN THE BASEMENT WALLS AND OFFERED AN EXPLANATION OF WHY IT WAS HAPPENING.

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
$90

MARGARET & JEFFE H.
07/2003
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
DID A THOROUGH HEAD-TO-TOE INSPECTION AND POINTED OUT THINGS WE WEREN'T AWARE OF THAT NEEDED TO BE TAKEN CARE OF. HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER CAME TO OUR HOUSE. ON TIME, COURTEOUS, I RECOMMEND THEM TO EVERYBODY!!!
Description of Work: GENERAL HOME INSPECTION.

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
$250

MIKE P.
06/2003
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
IF I COULD GRADE JIM ANY HIGHER THAN AN A IN EVERY CATEGORY I WOULD. HE HAS HELPED ME MORE THAN I HOPED FOR. HE'S ALSO A GENUINELY SUPER-NICE MAN. IF I EVER NEED THIS KIND OF SERVICE AGAIN, HE WILL BE MY 1ST CALL. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM WITH NO RESERVATIONS WHATSOEVER!!!!
Description of Work: INSPECTION OF FOUNDATION, EXTERIOR WALLS, FIRST FLOOR, BASEMENT, AND ROOF FOR INDICATIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF SETTLING.

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
$90

MIKE P.
06/2003
5.0
foundation repair
  + -1 more
IF I COULD GRADE JIM ANY HIGHER THAN AN A IN EVERY CATEGORY I WOULD. HE HAS HELPED ME MORE THAN I HOPED FOR. HE'S ALSO A GENUINELY SUPER-NICE MAN. IF I EVER NEED THIS KIND OF SERVICE AGAIN, HE WILL BE MY 1ST CALL. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM WITH NO RESERVATIONS WHATSOEVER!!!!
Description of Work: INSPECTION OF FOUNDATION, EXTERIOR WALLS, FIRST FLOOR, BASEMENT, AND ROOF FOR INDICATIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF SETTLING.

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
$90

KEVIN F.
06/2003
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
JIM WRIGHT WAS FANTASTIC. WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK HIM FOR HIS RECOMMENDATIONS ON OUR HOUSE. HE IS A TRUE PROFESSIONAL.
Description of Work: ON MAY 22, 2003, JIM WRIGHT INSPECTED THE BASEMENT OF OUR 90-YEAR-OLD HOUSE FOR SAGGING FRAMING AND STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY. WE PROMPTLY RECEIVED HIS WRITTEN REPORT LISTING HIS RECOMMENDATIONS. HE DID A GREAT JOB, AND WE DEFINITELY RECOMMEND HIM.

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
$90

Jackie T.
05/2003
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
HE GREATLY PUT MY MIND AT EASE ON WHAT A 100 YEAR OLD HOME SHOULD LOOK LIKE. HE IS VERY INTELLIGENT, THOUGHTFUL, FASTIDIOUS. EACH INSPECTION WAS ABOUT 4 HOURS LONG. THE WRITTEN REPORTS ARE VERY COMPREHENSIVE. ALSO HIS PRICING IS VERY AFFORDABLE.
Description of Work: DID 2 HOME INSPECTIONS-ONE ON A HOUSE WE ALMOST BOUGHT AND ONE WE DID BUY. HE ALSO INSPECTED THE FOUNDATION ON OUR CURRENT HOME.

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
$250

HELEN M.
05/2003
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
EXCELLENT. VERY RESPECTFUL. TOOK TIME TO EXPLAIN THINGS.
Description of Work: HOME INSPECTION

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
$50

DIANE K.
04/2003
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
THE GENTLEMAN, MR. WRIGHT, WAS VERY THOROUGH IN THE POURING RAIN FOR 4 HOURS. THE PRICE WAS VERY GOOD COMPARED TO OTHER PLACES. HE TOOK ME THROUGH THE HOUSE AFTER HIS INSPECTION TO POINT OUT WHAT WAS WRONG AND WHAT NEEDED TO BE CORRECTED. WITHIN 2 DAYS I HAD A DETAILED 12 PAGE REPORT THAT WAS EMAILED TO ME AND ALSO SENT TO ME BY REGULAR MAIL.
Description of Work: INSPECTION OF HOME WE ARE THINKING ABOUT BUYING

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
$235

JAMES R.
03/2003
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
I WAS PROVIDED WITH A VERY DETAILED REPORT, WHICH PROVIDED AN OVERVIEW OF THE INSPECTION AS WELL AS RECOMMENDATIONS OUTLINING PROCEDURES TO MONITOR AND/OR ALLEVIATE POINTS OF CONCERN. THE REPRESENTATIVE PROVIDED PROMPT AND COURTEOUS SERVICE AND ADDRESSED THINGS IN A PROFESSIONAL MANNER.
Description of Work: CONSULTATION AND INSPECTION ON THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF HOME AND ATTACHED DECKING TO HOME.

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
$50

MICHELLE D.
02/2003
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
HE REALLY WANTED TO GET TO THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM. HE WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL, QUICK TO FOLLOW UP WITH REPORT ON HIS INSPECTION.
Description of Work: HIRED HIM FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

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
$75

RICHARD S.
01/2003
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
JAMES WRIGHT HELPED TREMENDOUSLY. VERY RESPONSIVE AND PROFESSIONAL.
Description of Work: HIRED FOR A SECOND OPINION FOR STRUCTURAL WORK I WAS ADVISED TO HAVE DONE. HE PERFORMED A STRUCTURAL EVALUATION OF THE HOUSE.

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
$100

joe Q.
08/2002
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
AT AGE 56 I SHOPPED FOR MY FIRST HOUSE. I HEARD ABOUT JIM WRIGHT, A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER, THROUGH PERSONAL REFERRAL OF A TRUSTED FRIEND. DEPENDENT ON HIM FOR BOTH OVERALL ORIENTATION AND AND SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, I NEEDED TRULY PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT. HE SAVED ME FROM ONE OVERDUE MAINTENANCE NIGHTMARE, AND HIS SYSTEMATIC, 8-PAGE REPORT ON ALL ASPECTS OF THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PROPERTY I BOUGHT IS SERVING AS THE DETAILED REFERENCE I NEED TO TAKE CARE OF THE PROPERTY I DID BUY, A 74-YEAR-OLD WOOD FRAME COLONIAL, IN LIEU OF NO LONGER EXISTENT PLANS AND DRAWINGS. I HAVE TAKEN UP HIS OFFER TO ANSWER FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS AS NEEDED IN ACTUALLY DOING WORK ON THE HOUSE WITH FINE EFFECT, AND HIS IMMEDIATE RESPONSIVENESS AND COMPLETELY RELIABLE PUNCTUALITY HAS BEEN A GREAT COMFORT. WHEN I BUY SOMETHING THIS BIG, I WANT TO KNOW HOW TO MAINTAIN A QUALITY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROPERLY AND ECONOMICALLY. THIS COMPANY HAS FIT MY NEEDS.
Description of Work: THOROUGH INSPECTION OF HOME ACCORDING TO PURCHASE CONTRACT INSPECTION CONTINGENCY CLAUSE.

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
$225

Contact information

2256 S Overlook Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106

http://www.wrhillc.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Insured
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Service Categories

Home inspection,
Structural Engineering,
Foundation Repair,
General Remodeling

FAQ

Western Reserve Home Inspection LLC is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Western Reserve Home Inspection LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Western Reserve Home Inspection LLC offers free project estimates.
No, Western Reserve Home Inspection LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Western Reserve Home Inspection LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, Western Reserve Home Inspection LLC does not offer emergency services.
No, Western Reserve Home Inspection LLC does not offer warranties.
Western Reserve Home Inspection LLC offers the following services: General home inspection & structural engineering consultation, home maintenance inspections, foundation & structural inspections, pre-listing or seller's inspections, remodeling consultation, and contaminated drywall inspection, infra-red thermography inspections & air intrusion, missing insulation, mechanical, plumbing & electrical problems, roofing investigations. Infrared thermography is used to detect plumbing and heating leaks, thin or missing insulation, insect or pests nesting in walls.
Pest & Radon Inspection

Contact information

2256 S Overlook Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106

http://www.wrhillc.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM