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Kustom Home Inspection

Home inspection, Pest Control, Radon Detection & Reduction

About us

Ensure your home is up to code with home inspection services by Kustom Home Inspection. Contact us at (614) 507-1061 for more information.

Business highlights

24 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Residential Home Inspection, Commercial Inspections, WDI, Thermal Imaging, & Certification Inspections.

Services we don't offer

Ask for details.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8237 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
3%
3
3%
2
3%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 76-237 of 237 reviews

JENIFER T.
04/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
They were very responsive in scheduling and were extremely friendly and professional. Would definitely recommend this company.
Description of Work: Inspected a commercial property.

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

Kate V.
04/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
We have had 2 great experiences with Kustom Home Inspection. We first used them in November of 2013. We were in contract on a home that was obviouly a flip. They had disclosed that mold had been discovered but had been remedied. Despite this, I set up a home inspection, mold inspection, termite inspection and radon test (about $880 total). Setting up the appointment was quick and easy and the entire process took about 3 hours. They had 3 employees out there - one for each test. Chris did the home inspection and was very thorough and willing to answer all of our questions. Because mold was discovered yet again (and quite a bit of it) and the seller was unwilling to remedy the various issues that surfaced, we did not purchase the home. We entered into contract again in the spring of 2014. I called Kustom Home Inspection on a Monday and they came out 24 hours later. I scheduled a home inspection and termite inspection this time. The inspection was done by Chris again and he did a great job. He submitted the inspection report to us via email within 12 hours of the inspection. I am impressed by this company's thoroughness, friendliness, willingness to explain anything and everything on the inspection report and promptness. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone and would use them again for a home purchase.
Description of Work: Kustom Home Inspection inspected 2 homes for us - one we decided not to purchase, the second one we are planning on purchasing. They completed a home inspection and termite 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
$415

sara S.
03/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Kustom did a home inspection for a home that my husband and I are looking to purchase. They were super friendly and quick to get me scheduled within the timeframe we needed. Chris, the inspector, was very knowledgeable and quick to answer any questions I had. He not only pointed out areas of concern but gave me a lot of useful info as to why they were of concern. I received my full report within just a few hours of the inspection to my email. The person that setup the radon inspection was also very friendly and answered all of my questions. They were very friendly, thorough and patient with all of my dumb questions!!! I would definitely recommend them to anyone and will use them again for any inspection needs we may have.
Description of Work: Home inspection for a home we are about 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
$555

Leonard B.
02/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
We thought we had found our dream home; a log house on a wooded lot with two streams on the property. The owner of the company arrived on time with two other inspectors, both of whom had built and owned log homes, so they were very in tune with the potential issues. They were incredibly thorough, and took all the time necessary to point out both the good and the bad in their findings, including sharing thoughts on potential sources of problems and/or possible resolutions, but without endorsing a particular solution or contractor, although they did share recommendations on the latter, based on their collective experiences. In the end, their highly detailed report convinced us not to buy that home. Shortly after that, we did find our true dream home; ironically, right next door to the company owner's house! To avoid a conflict of interest (I assume), he assigned one of his other inspectors to do the work. Our experience was identical to the first inspection; professional, patient and incredibly thorough. We ended up buying the home at a reduced price to offset a few areas in which remediation was required, and we are still using the Engineering Report to make some improvements and minor repairs. I would absolutely recommend Kustom Home Inspection to anyone looking for their services. If we ever move again, they have earned my repeat business.
Description of Work: They provided in-depth and extremely thorough inspections of two properties we were considering for 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
$500

Jim A.
02/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
They had great reviews on Angie’s List and they had competitive prices. They found some issues during the first inspection to make me not want to buy a house. Scheduling went great and they really worked with me. They were prompt, flexible, and professional. Both home inspectors were great.
Description of Work: I had them come out to do a home inspection on two different homes.

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

Christian M.
01/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
very professional and very good in details.
Description of Work: new built home inspection

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
$350

Rebecca P.
12/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Company was hired for a home inspection. The inspector showed up and noticed the number of deficiencies with the home, did not charge the buyers, and gave them recommendations for a real estate attorney.
Description of Work: .

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

Sapna I.
12/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
It went well. He was punctual and informative. He took his time to explain everything. He told us the approximate age of our roof and furnace and let us know what to expect. That helped us with the purchase price and once again, what to expect once we bought the house. Highly recommend Ken!
Description of Work: Ken performed a home inspection prior to purchasing our 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
$455

DONALD and RUTH H.
12/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I am thoroughly satisfied with the home inspection conducted by Kustom Home Inspection. The home being inspected had not been lived in for at least a year and we had many questions about whether the systems worked. Two inspectors conducted the inspection for 4.5 hours and a third one conducted the radon inspection. They were extraordinarily thorough. I was particularly pleased with the high quality of their inspection of the large attic, extensive crawl space, and aeration septic system. I asked many questions and received thorough and clear answers. Their written report covers all aspects of the property. We walked the property and now I know about the irrigation system and the well that feeds it, all of the details about the electrical system in the house, what aspects of the exterior need attention, and the operation of various mechanicals (AC, furnance, kitchen, fireplaces). Further, their input helped me form a list of items that need to be remedied, and the priority with which I should get them done. My summary is that they will be great for any property and are really excellent if you need to have a "complicated" house inspected, either one with a lot of age or with a lot of mechanicals.
Description of Work: Home inspection, radon test, septic system 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
$750

gopinath R.
12/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
The inspector(Chris Stout) was very thorough with his inspection,and found some major issues with the new home.If not for the inspection,i might be the one holding the bag to fix those issues.
Description of Work: Best 365 dollars i spent on my house.My home warranty was about to expire,so i called Kustom Home to give a report on my new 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
$365

Perry L.
11/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Mike Houlihan was the inspector who came to the house. We are renting and we are trying to decide if the home is worth buying. He was here for 3 hours. Mike was very thorough and walked us through every part of the house except for the attic. He pointed out things that needed updating, things to monitor, things that were normal, and things that needed to be fixed for a higher quality home. He then provided a detailed report complete with pictures that he emailed us. We are glad we went with this company - very professional and felt he did a complete job. We would recommend this company for sure.
Description of Work: Complete home inspection (interior and 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
$365

Joe G.
11/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
The guy who came out was fantastic (I cant remember his name) They were there ahead of schedule and had already started the exterior inspection prior to my arrival. He caught many small things that could have been very bad for me to repair in the future. He was very easy going and took extra time to describe what he was looking for to me and the pros/cons of the results of what was found. I would definitely recommend to anyone and will use them again if I found another house to purchase.
Description of Work: Home Inspection on a house I was potentially going to buy

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
$430

Charity T.
10/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
When we arrived at the location, Mike had the residence unlocked and was surveying the outside. He was curteous and greeted us without judgement. We followed him around during the inspection (except on the roof and in the attic), asking several questions both in regard to condition of house and preventative recommendations. He gave us prevention tips along the way, citing materials, price and where to purchase. Many of the recommendations we will be able to complete on our own, thanks to Mike's great explanations. He completed the tasks within a couple of hours, yet he was thorough. The price was exactly as quoted, and we were given a guarentee of service and told we could call anytime with questions about keeping the house in tip-top condition. In addition to the great service Mike provided, the staff which booked the appointment and made confirmation calls were very polite and accomodating. This was a great experience all around. Thank you!
Description of Work: General home inspection for 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
$435

Meredith J.
10/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
We used Kustom Home Inspections in the past, on a house we were in contract with (unfortunately the deal fell through), and really liked them so when we went into contract on another house we knew we wanted them to perform the inspection for us. The house is 103 years old, and Chris at Kustom was so thorough (Ken was the inspector on the first house). In fact, he found a lot of problems the current owner's inspector missed just a year prior; BIG problems. Because of Kustom Home's attention to detail and recommendation to get repair estimates before closing we headed into the deal with our eyes wide open; we knew what to expect. And because his report was so detailed, our insurance company had the correct representation of the house. If this contract falls through like the last one, we will use Kustom Home Inspection for our next inspection, too.
Description of Work: Chris performed a home inspection on a house we were in contract 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
$440

chris T.
09/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
The experience with Kustom Home Inspection was great. They arrived promptly and spent a long time looking over the place (something you definitely want with a home inspection). The report was very detailed and since I could not be there they called me after the inspection to give me a summary. It was wonderful customer service and I am very happy with the whole process. I would use them again in a heart beat.
Description of Work: A home and termite 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
$340

Timothy O.
09/2013
2.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Standard inspection. Inspector ignored two wet spots on ceilong in basement until I pointed them out. Inspector did not walk the roof. If he had, he would have realized roof had a leak and rotten sheating. This is the reason there are wet spots on basent ceiling. I am n5ow paying for roof repair that should have been paid for by the seller.
Description of Work: Performed home inspection on house we were buying.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from Kustom Home Inspection
I was alarmed and disappointed when I read your review because we strive to provide exemplary service for all our clients. I contacted you personally both by phone and email immediately upon receipt of your review. As I wrote in my emails to you and left on your voice mail, I was really confused when I pulled up your inspection report. On page 9 of your inspection report, Section E: ROOF, the inspector rated your roof POOR, and wrote: Loose and/or missing shingles or tabs noted in the front roofing surface and nail pops noted throughout. Recommend review and repair or replace by a licensed roofing professional to eliminate the possibility of moisture intrusion into the interior areas of the attic and ceilings of the home, prior to your allotted inspection period. I ALSO SEE 3 DIGITAL PHOTOS DOCUMENTING HIS OBSERVATION NEXT TO THESE COMMENTS. Also on Page 9 of YOUR REPORT, FLASHING: the inspector gave a POOR rating and wrote: We observed what appears to be missing flashing with temporary patching, where the enclosed porch is connected to home. Temporary patching is a sign of prior leakage and as such, we recommend review by a licensed roofing professional with repairs made as needed. ..Not only were these comments included in the body of your report, they were ALSO INCLUDED on the Summary Page of your report entitled: Areas REQUIRING FURTHER EVALUATION by licensed professionals. On page 15 of YOUR REPORT Section: ROOMS, the inspector wrote :Signs of active water seepage was observed on ceiling in the left rear area in basement. When tested with our moisture meter a positive reading was noted. Since we did not have access to area due to finished construction, we recommend review by a licensed general contractor and/or HVAC professional with repairs made as needed... Again I see digital photos showing his testing of the wet spots, and this information was also included on your SUMMARY page along with roof comments. As for walking on the roof it is not required by ANY inspection organization. ASHI, NAHI nor InterNachi require an inspector to walk a roof, however, we may do so when it is safe for the inspector or if evaluations cannot be made from a ladder or the ground. With the rating and issues reported above the inspector had no reason to access the surface for further review. We reported, documented and provided you with conditions of home systems and components during the inspection and included digital photography in support of our written assessment. The inspector also verbally reviewed his findings with you prior to accepting payment for the services rendered. It saddens me when a client fails to read the report or fails to act upon the conditions reported, and further saddens me to have to defend malicious reviews such as this in a public forum. Ken Harrington, ACI Owner, Kustom Home Inspection National Instructor, The ASHI School

BOB & JUNE S.
09/2013
5.0
home inspection, pest control
  + 0 more
Great! They were very punctual and polite. They even showed up to our home before we got there. They provided a very thorough inspection.
Description of Work: They provided termite inspection and new 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
$365

Julie S.
08/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Efficient and straight forward on the phone at initial call. Prompt and professional at time of service. Thorough at inspection and in follow up report which was emailed the same day as inpsection. All in all a good experience.
Description of Work: Home inspection of 1880's house for real estate purchase contract purposes

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
$425

Timothy J.
08/2013
4.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Well, Arrived on time, did thorough review of home, found numerous issues that would have cost me a lot of money. I did not go through with purchase thanks to the inspection.
Description of Work: Full home inspection, termite inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Marlon W.
08/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
It went great from the initial phone call that I place, to the inspector arriving to my house prior to me (so ahead of time), very friendly and informative throughout the inspection process, and quickly provided me with a thorough report the next morning.
Description of Work: Provided a thorough 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
$485

Candace B.
08/2013
2.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Contacted the company 3 times. First time I actually received a call from Ken and he gave me a price. I told him that I would call back. Second call was made to schedule the inspection, young man answered the phone and said I would receive a call back within 30 minutes. I never got the call that day. Next morning, I called again. Another man said he would have Ken call me back within 30 minutes and said that the next available appointment was Saturday. About 2 hours later I received the call from Ken. He said that he was booked all day Saturday after it was told to me that it was available. Ok..alright with that rescheduled it for Monday. Then he talked about price ....he raised the price from our initial discussion. I confronted him that he had given me a different price 2 days earlier. In the end, told him I was not comfortable with his company. I should not have had to call 3 times and have the price change. I contacted him initially because of all of the good reviews from Angies List.
Description of Work: provide an estimate for home inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
2.0
responsiveness
1.0

$365

Response from Kustom Home Inspection
When we originally spoke you failed to mention the home was located in Baltimore, OH which is 59 miles each direction from our office, and that the home was on a crawlspace, both of which could increase the inspection fee. Even with that in mind I only asked for an additional $10, not a lot for two hours of travel time to and from the job site. Also you did not book your inspection or reserve a time when we originally spoke and by the time you called back we booked other inspections and filled our weekend time slots. With the amount of calls our office receives and with us in the field performing inspections, return calls are made as soon as humanly possible, and we apologize for any delays in returning calls. It is too bad we were unable to provide service for you and I hope that anyone reading this review will consider the fact that our reputation has been built on providing quality service and value in our pricing policy for almost 15 years. We take pride in the growth our company has experienced over the years and will strive to maintain satisfied customers in all our work.

Melissa S.
07/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
They did a great job. The inspector explained everything to me in ways that I could understand. I never did this on my own and I'm not really savvy about home things and how things work. They were very patient. They explained things and took me around. They were just accessible. Once I got the formal report, everything was in there. I could call anytime if I had a question.
Description of Work: Kustom Home Inspection did the home inspection for them. I used them before I bought 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
$500

Angela M.
07/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Our inspector Ken was already on site at the scheduled time (the Saturday appointment time was very convenient!) and had the house opened up and ready to go. My husband walked with him during the inspection, he was VERY through checking everything and explaining anything he found. The next day, Sunday, we received the inspection report. The report was very well done and easy to follow including pictures and graphics. Every concern he had the previous day was noted on the report and he made it very clear what were the more critical issues. We were very pleased with the whole experience and are confident that our house inspection was done properly and exceeded our expectations. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone needing a house inspection! B
Description of Work: Whole house 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
$425

Jason S.
07/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
The inspector arrived on time and was very thorough and professional. He answered all of our questions thoughtfully. I wouldn't hesitate recommend Kustom.
Description of Work: Home and termite inspection.

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
$395

Steve B.
06/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Chris was there before the scheduled time scoping out the exterior and basement. He was very clear and informative as we followed him around throughout the inspection questioning everything. He seemed thorough and brought some very important things to our attention. A very great experience!
Description of Work: Inspected duplex that we would like to purchase including wood-eating insects.

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
$445

Contact information

1962 Shallowford Ave, Columbus, OH 43235

http://www.kustomhi.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
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
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
OHI.2019004171
Trade License Locale
OH
Trade License Authority
Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing
Trade License Expiration
08/01/2022
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Home inspection,
Pest Control,
Radon Detection & Reduction

FAQ

Kustom Home Inspection is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

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

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Kustom Home Inspection accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Kustom Home Inspection offers free project estimates.
No, Kustom Home Inspection does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Kustom Home Inspection offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Kustom Home Inspection offers emergency services.
No, Kustom Home Inspection does not offer warranties.
Kustom Home Inspection offers the following services: Residential Home Inspection, Commercial Inspections, WDI, Thermal Imaging, & Certification Inspections.
Ask for details.

Contact information

1962 Shallowford Ave, Columbus, OH 43235

http://www.kustomhi.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
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
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM