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Wisdom Blake LLC

Home inspection, Structural Engineering, Radon Detection & Reduction

About us

Family Owned & operated. Charges Flat Rates.

Business highlights

37 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Home Inspections, Structural Certifications, Engineering.

Services we don't offer

Pest Inspections, Radon & Mold Testing.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.977 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
5%
3
3%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 51-75 of 77 reviews

Veronica M.
08/2012
3.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Not impressed.
Description of Work: I thought his services were quite mediocre...at best. He didn't test a lot of things that I later found out to be a problem. At some point he told me "they should check your bathroom fan in the attic to make certain it's blah, blah, blah". I looked at him and said "isn't this why I hired you"? So then he went into the attic to look at the hook up. So who knows if he even did a proper inspection. I'm not sure who the "they" was he was referring to. Everything was just really, really basic. Wouldn't recommend him to anyone.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$300

LES V.
02/2011
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Perfect
Description of Work: John was able to squeeze me in on a day's notice due to a cancellation. He performed his inspection today and found many items I did not see. We are still buying the home and can now focus on a few issues that need attention. I feel very confident about his service and am always impressed with his knowledge. He is not an alarmist - just a realist who explains any issues so that the person can make a well-founded decision about the house they want to buy. Thanks again, John. You are at the top of your profession.

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

FLORENCE K.
08/2006
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Mr. Sender arrived on time, and was very thorough in his inspection. He is very knowledgeable and was patient answering all my questions. I would definitely hire him again.
Description of Work: Inspected home I was 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
$300

JON B.
08/2006
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
John Sender came out right on time, and found the place easily. He brought all the tools necessary to perform his inspection. He and I walked through every part of the house, over the next two and a half hours. I learned a great deal about the house, and also found his judgments and assessments to be very informative and helpful in deciding what needs to be done. Working with John was a pleasure; he answered any questions I had, even when they ranged outside the home inspection details. He was very thorough, covering every piece of the house in question. Well worth the money, and definitely gives me a great deal of confidence in making the home purchase. Thanks!
Description of Work: We had a general home inspection performed on a house we are about to buy. The inspection included exterior, interior, foundation, structure, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, utilities, (etc.) inspections. The house is a bit unique, which provided some challenges when it comes inspections. There was no attic/access to rafters, the house is deep in the woods, which affects the assessments of the entire exterior.

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

GERRIE P.
10/2005
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
MR. SENDER WAS VERY PERSONABLE AND CHECKED THE HOUSE AND DETACHED GARAGE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. HE GAVE GOOD POINTERS REGARDING MAINTENANCE AS HE MOVED FROM AREA TO AREA (THIS INCLUDED EXTERIOR AS WELL AS INTERIOR ''POINTERS.'') HE WAS AVAILABLE ON SHORT NOTICE AND SHOWED UP ON TIME...THEN SPENT A GOOD THREE HOURS OR SO INSPECTING THE HOUSE. WE'D HAD AN ELECTRICIAN THROUGH THE HOUSE BEFORE MR. SENDER ARRIVED AND MR. SENDER CAUGHT A REVERSE POLARITY CONNECTION IN A BEDROOM OUTLET THAT EVEN THE ELECTRICIAN HAD MISSED. AS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, WE WERE PARTICULARLY GRATEFUL FOR MR. SENDER'S THOROUGHNESS.
Description of Work: PRE-PURCHASE 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
$280

MARTHA L.
08/2005
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
JOHN SENDER IS WONDERFUL. I RECENTLY PURCHASED A CLUSTER HOME/CONDO. JOHN WAS COURTEOUS, PUNCTUAL (ARRIVED BEFORE I DID). EXTREMELY THOROUGH. HE TOOK THE TIME TO HELP ME UNDERSTAND THE MECHANICS, STRUCTURAL ASPECTS OF THE CONDO, AS THIS IS MY FIRST HOME PURCHASE. HE INSPECTED THE CONDO LITERALLY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM, INSIDE AND OUT. HE CAME BACK AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE TO INSPECT THE REPAIRS MADE BY THE SELLER PRIOR TO CLOSING. I WOULD RECOMMEND JOHN SENDER TO ANYONE LOOKING FOR A PROFESSIONAL, THOROUGH HOME INSPECTION. I HAVE GREAT PEACE OF MIND AS I MOVE INTO MY NEW HOME.
Description of Work: PERFORMED COMPLETE INSPECTION OF CLUSTER HOME PRIOR 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
$280

MARTHA B.
08/2005
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I WAS VERY PLEASED WITH THIS YOUNG MAN, IT WAS BETTER THAN I HAD HOPED.
Description of Work: HE CAME AND DID AN INSPECTION IN BOTH AN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR STRUCTURES FOR ME.

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
$150

TERESA M.
07/2005
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
JOHN AND HIS OFFICE STAFF WERE VERY PROMPT, POLITE, ON TIME AND JUST SUPER TO DEAL WITH. DURING THE INSPECTION, JOHN WANTED ME ALONGSIDE HIM THE WHOLE TIME AND IT WAS AN INTERESTING 3 HOURS. BESIDES CONDUCTING THE INSPECTION AND POINTING OUT POTENTIAL CONCERNS, HE MADE LOTS OF GOOD RECOMMENDATIONS ABOUT HOME MAINTENANCE, THINGS TO WATCH FOR IN THE FUTURE, ETC. HE WAS PERSONABLE AND SEEMED TO GENUINELY CARE BOTH ABOUT HIS WORK AND ABOUT THE BIG PURCHASE WE WERE ABOUT TO MAKE. AND HE KNEW WHAT HE WAS TALKING ABOUT. HE TOLD ME SOME OF THE SAME THINGS THAT MY FATHER, WHO IS IN CONSTRUCTION, HAD ALREADY TOLD ME. I COULDN'T RECOMMEND JOHN MORE HIGHLY.
Description of Work: JOHN DID BOTH A HOME INSPECTION ($280) AND RADON TEST ($140) ON A HOME THAT'S A TOTAL OF 3800 SQUARE FEET (INCLUDING THE BASEMENT). JOHN DID EVERYTHING FROM CLIMBING ON THE ROOF AND LOOKING IN THE CHIMNEYS TO RUNNING A MOISTURE DETECTOR ALONG THE BASEMENT FLOOR. VERY THOROUGH. HE WAS REALLY PICKY, WHICH IS GOOD FOR ME AS A BUYER. HE SPENT NEARLY 3 HOURS ON THE PROPERTY AND WAS AVAILABLE TWICE AFTER THAT FOR FOLLOW-UP BY PHONE.

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
$420

Carie K.
02/2005
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
VERY THOROUGH, PLEASED WITH THE RESULTS
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
$280

ARLENE F.
11/2004
4.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
THEY WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL, RESPONSIVE. THEY WERE CONCERNED ABOUT EVERYTHING THEY DID.
Description of Work: THEY INSPECTED A HOME THAT I WAS THINKING ABOUT BUYING.

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
$300

LYNDA S.
08/2004
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
HE RETURNED MY CALL QUICKLY AND I WAS ABLE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AFTER WORK WITH HIM (6PM)WITHIN A WEEK. HE ARRIVED EARLY AND WAS THOROUGH, INFORMATIVE AND PLEASANT TO WORK WITH, PLUS HE'S AN ENGINEER, WHICH GAVE ME COMFORT. I WOULD USE HIM AGAIN.
Description of Work: JOHN DID A STRUCTURAL INSPECTION TO ANSWER QUESTIONS THAT I HAD ABOUT SOME WALL CRACKING IN A COUPLE OF DIFFERENT LOCATIONS.

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
$100

LONIA Y.
06/2004
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
HE WAS VERY THOROUGH! HE WENT ABOVE WHAT THE PREVIOUS INSPECTOR HAD DONE.
Description of Work: I CALLED HIM AND HE CALLED BACK AND CONFIRMED THE APPOINTMENT. CAME OUT HERE ON TIME AND HE INSPECTED THE WHOLE HOUSE.

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

DAVID R.
12/2003
3.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
SEEMED TO HURRY THROUGH THE INSPECTION AND MISSED SEVERAL, FAIRLY OBVIOUS, IMPORTANT ITEMS (INCLUDING THE SETTLING OF ONE CORNER OF THE HOUSE). I WOULD HAVE APPRECIATED IT IF HE HAD SPENT MORE TIME EXPLAINING THINGS. I POINTED OUT A COUPLE OF OTHER THINGS TO HIM THAT I DON'T THINK HE WOULD HAVE COMMENTED ON IF I HADN'T FOUND THEM. I WOULDN'T RECOMMEND USING HIM. I BOUGHT A HOUSE IN 1994 AND HAD A MUCH BETTER EXPERIENCE WITH A DIFFERENT COMPANY.
Description of Work: HOME INSPECTION FOR PRE-PURCHASE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$280

JEFF A.
11/2003
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
JOHN DID THE MOST THOROUGH INSPECTION I HAVE EVER SEE DONE.
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
$280

KEVIN A.
10/2003
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
HE WAS GOOD. HE WAS ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE MY SCHEDULE. HE WAS GOOD AT ACCOMMODATING ME ON THE PRICE.
Description of Work: HE DID A HOME INSPECTION ON A HOUSE I AM 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
$250

RACHEL M.
06/2003
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
VERY IMPRESSIVE! AND MUCH CHEAPER THAN EVERYONE ELSE! $280!
Description of Work: INSPECTION FOR HOUSE WE ARE 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
$280

MARIE D.
03/2003
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
CHECKED EVERY MAJOR PART, CONTRACTS WAS FOR TWO HOURS WENT THREE HOURS AND DID NOT CHARGE FOR EXTRA HOURS, CALLED BACK THAT EVENING WITH MORE INFORMATION REGARDING OTHER NEEDS, GAVE HER PACKET OF HOME COMPONENTS FOUND REPAIRS THAT NO ONE ELSE HAD FOUND, CHECK WALLS WITH EQUIPMENT SHE HAD NEVER SEEN WANTED TO GIVE A+ GRADE
Description of Work: INSPECTED 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
$280

PAULA J.
12/2002
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
THE SERVICE PROVIDED WAS THE BEST I HAVE EVER HAD WITH A HOME INSPECTOR. THE INSPECTOR ARRIVED ON TIME AND WAS VERY THOROUGH IN HIS ANALYSIS. HE IDENTIFIED SEVERAL PROBLEMS THAT NEEDED TO BE CORRECTED THAT WE WOULD HAVE MISSED OTHERWISE. EVEN OUR BUILDER COMMENTED HE HAD NEVER SEEN SUCH AN IN-DEPTH REPORT. I WOULD DEFINITELY USE THIS SERVICE AGAIN!
Description of Work: INSPECTION ON NEW HOME PRIOR TO MOVE-IN

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
$280

ANNE M.
06/2002
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
JOHN KNEW HIS BUSINESS WELL. HE SPENT ALOT OF TIME AND EVEN WENT THE EXTRA MILE BY GETTING UP ON MY ROOF TO INSPECT BOTH THE ROOF AND CHIMNEY. HE FOUND A BIRDS NEST IN THE CHIMNEY AND CITED IT AS AN URGENT REPAIR AND SAFETY HAZARD. WHEN I HAD A CHIMNEY SWEEP COME OUT TO REMOVE THE NEST, IT WAS HUGE AND THE SWEEP SAID THAT THE INSPECTOR SHOULD BE COMMENDED FOR FINDING IT AND INSISTING IT BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY. HIS REPORT RATED THE PROBLEMS SERIOUSNESS AND HELPED ME PRIORITIZE WHAT NEEDED TO BE DONE. I HAVE COMPLETE CONFIDENCE IN HIS REPORT AND WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM.
Description of Work: A COMPLETE HOME INSPECTION IN PREPARATION FOR SELLING MY 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
$280

ANNE M.
05/2002
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
HIS PRICES WERE A LITTLE HIGHER THAN THE OTHER COMPANIES I CONSIDERED, BUT HE RESPONDED RIGHT AWAY AND FIT ME IN THAT WEEKEND. HE DID NOT RUSH AND SEEMED VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND EXPERIENCED. HIS PARAMOUNT CONCERN WERE SAFETY ISSUES AND I FELT COMFORTABLE WITH HIS REPORT. VERY PLEASED.
Description of Work: BEFORE PUTTING MY HOUSE ON THE MARKET, I WANTED AN INSPECTION SO I KNEW WHAT KIND OF IMPROVEMENTS / REPAIRS WOULD BE NECESSARY. THE COMPANY CAME TO MY HOUSE AND SPENT APPROXIMATELY 2 1/2 HOURS. HE GAVE ME A WRITTEN REPORT GRADING THE WORK AS ESSENTIAL AND IMMEDIATE OR LESS IMPERATIVE.

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
$280

ANN Z.
04/2002
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
HE WAS COURTEOUS AND PUNCTUAL. HIS REPORT AND INSPECTION BOTH APPEARED TO BE QUITE THOROUGH. HE SPENT SUBSTANTIAL TIME PERFORMING THE INSPECTION AND ANSWERING OUR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FEASIBILITY OF REMODELING IDEAS AND LIKELY REPAIR COSTS.
Description of Work: GENERAL HOME INSPECTION ON 90 YEAR OLD HOUSE. WE SELECTED MR. SENDER BECAUSE OF HIS ENGINEERING DEGREE.

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

Jeff H.
02/2002
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
MR. SENDER PERFORMED A THOROUGH INSPECTION OF THE ROOFS OF MY HOME AND DETACHED GARAGE. HE EXPLAINED THE INSPECTION RESULTS IN CONSIDERABLE DETAIL YET IN PLAIN LANGUAGE. I FELT CONFIDENT ABOUT HIS FINDINGS, PARTICULARLY BECAUSE HE CAME ACROSS AS KNOWLEDGEABLE AND SERIOUS ABOUT HIS WORK.
Description of Work: MR. SENDER INSPECTED THE ROOFS OF MY HOME AND DETACHED GARAGE.

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

JOANNE & NEIL S.
09/1999
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
ARRIVED EXACTLY ON TIME (HAD MOBILE PHONE SO HE KEPT IN TOUCH ON HIS WAY TO THE HOUSE). CALLED INSPECTOR 10 WEEKS LATER AND HE WAS KIND ENOUGH TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS FRANKLY. VERY HONEST!
Description of Work: INSPECTION FOR 1 YR OLD IN PREPARATION FOR BUILDERS-1YR ASSESSMENT

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

04/1999
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
VERY GOOD, THOROUGH AND FAIR INSPECTION WAS DONE.
Description of Work: HE INSPECTED OUR 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

JIM & TOMMA Z.
10/1997
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
INSPECTED TWO HOMES FOR ME, ONE OF WHICH WE PURCHASED AS A RESULT OF THE 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

Contact information

PO Box 81831, Cleveland, OH 44181

https://www.wisdomblake.com

Service hours

Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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

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Service Categories

Home inspection,
Structural Engineering,
Radon Detection & Reduction

FAQ

Wisdom Blake LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wisdom Blake LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Wisdom Blake LLC offers free project estimates.
Yes, Wisdom Blake LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Wisdom Blake LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, Wisdom Blake LLC does not offer emergency services.
No, Wisdom Blake LLC does not offer warranties.
Wisdom Blake LLC offers the following services: Home Inspections, Structural Certifications, Engineering.
Pest Inspections, Radon & Mold Testing.

Contact information

PO Box 81831, Cleveland, OH 44181

https://www.wisdomblake.com

Service hours

Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM