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GUARDIAN INSPECTIONS

Home inspection

About us

To reach us directly, call/text 513-573-0272 or email guardinspect@gmail.com. Guardian Inspections was established as a family owned business in April, 2002. Our inspectors have performed over 16,000 inspections and are fully licensed and insured by the state of Ohio. We abide by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and Exterior Design Institute guidelines. In addition to performing thousands of home inspections, Guardian inspections has also established itself as the most sought after EIFS Inspector in the Cincinnati area. We always keep current on industry changes and new building technology and products. Moisture Warranty Corporation also relies on Guardian inspections to conduct their EIFS inspections before they will issue a MoistureFree Warranty. Today Guardian Inspections is a full-service inspection company. If you are in need of an inspection, just one call to the office will take care of everything. You will have all of your reports by the evening of your inspection. If you are working closely with a real estate agent, we will be happy to copy them on all reports and consult with both you and your agent. It is always a busy time when you are buying a new home. Guardian Inspections makes it their goal to make your inspection process as simple as possible for you! After the inspection, we will be available as further consultants to you for as long as you wish.

Business highlights

22 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

WHOLE-HOUSE INSPECTIONS, EIFS (SYNTHETIC STUCCO) INSPECTIONS, FINAL WALK-THROUGH INSPECTIONS FOR NEW HOMES, BUILDER WARRANTY DEADLINE INSPECTIONS, PRE-LISTING INSPECTION FOR SELLERS, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY INSPECTIONS, TERMITE INSPECTIONS, MOLD TESTING, RADON TESTING, THERMAL IMAGING, SEWER SCOPES

Services we don't offer

SEPTIC TANK INSPECTIONS, swimming pool inspections, roof only inspections, pest control treatment, radon remediation, mold remediation

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.0223 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
99%
4
0%
3
1%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 26-223 of 223 reviews

Carly H.
06/2019
5.0
pest control, home inspection
  + 0 more
Brian and Christie were both excellent to work with! Brian was very aware that I was a first time home buyer and was very thorough in his inspection, and also took the time to point out to me some things I wouldn’t have been aware of (how to turn the water off for the home, how to change the air filters, etc.). I would definitely recommend Guardian Inspections and utilize their services again in the future!
Description of Work: Home inspection for a first-time home buyer

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

Eric M.
02/2019
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
This is the second time I've used Guardian and Brian. Brian does a fantastic job explaining the inspection process and answering any questions that come up. He is extremely thorough and I would absolutely recommend him to anyone who needs a home inspection.
Description of Work: Inspection on a 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

Matthew S.
01/2019
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I have been in the search for a duplex to purchase for about 8 months now. Last fall I finally found one that looked like I was getting a great price. I took the advice of my well experienced real estate agent to hire Brian from Guardian inspections to do a property inspection. Due to the results of that inspection I knew I was not getting the property at the right price. I continued to look and found another property a few months later and hired Brian again. After another thorough report I was able to show the seller the results and bargain down to a lower, more fair price. It has taken me awhile to get financed and I have been very busy which is why this review is a couple months late but I have finally closed on the property. The helpfulness of Brian's inspection is invaluable. I am using a lot of what he pointed out to me as a blueprint for how I am going about making renovations to my property. He is extremely knowledgeable and does not rush through things. I felt comfortable asking him questions, even when I thought they may be silly. I highly recommend joining him on the inspection because you will gain a large insight on the property.
Description of Work: Full inspection of two different duplexes

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

mary P.
11/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
We needed an inspection on a building we were thinking of buying. Brian did a thorough, top to bottom inspection and within 24 hours provided us with a detailed report, including pictures of problem areas. Brian was punctual, professional and delivered exactly as promised. This is an older building so we anticipated there could be a lot of issues, but we are confident that we now have all the information we need to proceed. We highly recommend Brian and Guardian Inspections
Description of Work: Building 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

Jason B.
11/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Great. Very professional and informative. Willing to answer any question, even after the inspection was done. Worked hard to get everything scheduled on time and understood logistics and timing of mold testing in conjunction with realtor needs.
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

Cleveland C.
11/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
He was on time, explained the process and completed the inspection. Gave his observation and recommendations.
Description of Work: To have a detailed home inspection completed.

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
$475

Lukas M.
11/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Brian was extremely professional and thorough during our home inspection. I know a lot of home inspectors tell their clients to show up at the end, but Brian encouraged us to be there for the whole inspection, and he made sure to keep us engaged for the 3 hours he was there (i.e. we weren't just waiting until he was done to get us his report). He showed up early to do the exterior inspection before proceeding to the interior of the house. He sat down with us and explained his methodology and showed us a sample final report. He then took the time to explain every marginal or deficient finding in his inspection as he was doing it, not just saving everything for the end. His written report was sent the same night and was incredibly detailed with pictures as well as providing recommendations for how to fix each issue. The price was on the slightly higher end compared to quotes from other companies, but due to the quality of his work it was well worth it. I would recommend Guardian to any potential home buyer.
Description of Work: Whole Home inspection (Home, radon, termite)

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
$650

Casey L.
10/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
My experience with Guardian Inspections has been excellent. I had two different homes inspected this year. The first home Mr. Kirchmer found a structural flaw that was not disclosed by the seller. After getting an estimate it was going to cost between $10,000 to $15,000 to fix. My wife and I decided not to purchase that home. Mr. Kirchmer is very professional and systematic to his approach. I believe this is why he is able to find flaws that may be missed by others. I was able to be on site during both inspections and Mr. Kirchmer answered any and all questions I had. This is going to be our first purchase and I cant thank him enough for finding the flaw on the first home we inspected. If that was missed it would have quickly turned the blessing of owning a home in to a nightmare. Thank you
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

Muchelle K.
09/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Brian was very thorough and professional. He provided a detailed report that was very easy to read. Pricing was great!
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

keith L.
09/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Brian is very professional and has extensive experience as a builder and contractor that many home inspectors do not have. He took the time to explain his process of inspection, how he builds his report, and what he was finding along the way. I am a mechanical engineer and can tell everyone who reads this that Brian knows his stuff. I would hire him again.
Description of Work: Whole home inspection for Buyer

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
$600

Randy M.
09/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
From my first phone to Guardian, I met with a professional company exceeded my expectations. I selected them based on the extremely high number outstanding of reviews on this service. Brian arrived at the house on time and was well prepared to conduct the inspection. With the exception of his roof inspection, I toured the house with him and asked many questions. He provided knowledgeable and complete answers. He pointed out issues and made recommendations to resolve them. One issue required another contractor. Brian recommended calling his wife to get the phone number. That number was provided and other contractor arrived within 2 hours of my call; providing an excellent estimate for the repair. Brian's report was exactly as advertised and arrived via email later the same day as the inspection. The report provides a complete road map for me to follow to ensure my house is in prime shape for sale. This is highly professional company and strongly recommend them.
Description of Work: Complete home inspection to identify issues prior to putting the house up for sale

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

Gary L.
08/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Outstanding. Brian found several things I was not expecting. Gives me great peace of mind knowing the house is completely ready to drywall.
Description of Work: Pre-Drywall Inspection on New Home Construction

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

Eleni F.
08/2018
5.0
home inspection, stucco
  + 0 more
Brian & Christy from Guardian Inspectors are very professional and very knowledgeable on what they do. Brian was very punctual and provided answers to many of our questions with the process. He is considered to be the best in the area for inspections and we can see why. We highly recommend them to anyone who needs inspection services. Thank you very much, Eleni
Description of Work: We had 2 homes inspected for Moisture Warranty requirements.

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

Roland D.
07/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Fantastic! Guardian handled all the scheduling, completed the inspection promptly and with tremendous detail and value.
Description of Work: Building 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

Bryan S.
07/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Overall, my experiences with Guardian Inspection went very well. Scheduling the inspection was a quick and professional, the actually inspection was done with a tremendous amount of scrutiny, done in a timely manner, and we had the report back the same day. I would highly recommend Guardian to anyone needing an inspection.
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

Alina E.
06/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Brian was incredibly thorough with his inspection and report. I would definitely use them again.
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

Christopher B.
06/2018
5.0
pest control, home inspection
  + 0 more
Brian's inspection saved me from thousands of dollars of repairs I'd not have found otherwise had I proceeded with the purchase of the home. He was professional, punctual and thorough throughout the inspection. I appreciated his expertise so much, I hired him to do the inspection on the next home I made an offer on. Home, radon and termite were bundled together.
Description of Work: Full 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
$675

Jeff H.
06/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
We were very pleased with everything. Excellent communication, quality, and value. The report was very in-depth and packed with photographs to help illustrate the issues with the home. It was a very thorough inspection, and Brian was very friendly and professional. He took the time to explain things to me in great detail, which is what we were looking for. I wouldn't hesitate to hire again in the future.
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

Elaine W.
05/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Very thorough with pictures detailing findings along with a summary page and suggested actions to take
Description of Work: Thorough 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

Jeff W.
05/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Brian was absolutely fantastic to work with when we needed a home inspection for a home purchase we were looking into. His knowledge of multiple aspects of the home we looked was very helpful. He clearly has acquired a wealth of knowledge from decades of experience in the home building and inspecting industry. He would see things that we would never notice, walk us through the good and bad of each item with honesty. His report was extremely thorough and professional, with detailed write-ups as well as photos. We will definitely use Brian again in the future and would highly recommend him to anyone in need to a home inspection. Thank you Brian!
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

Maggie D.
05/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
We are real estate investors, so have purchased quite a few homes. We now only use Guardian Inspections and have since about 2002, because of their effective thoroughness, attention to crucial details and professionalism. We never get pages of non-useful minutia or nitpicking normal cosmetic issues, as some inspectors provide. We always rely on Guardian's inspections to supply us with the information necessary for an intelligent real estate purchase.
Description of Work: full 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
$600

DONNA C.
05/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Very well: Brian spent a few hours with me going through the house, then emailed a detailed report that night.
Description of Work: Ore-sale 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
$475

bob O.
04/2018
5.0
pest control, home inspection, stucco
  + 1 more
Great experience. Professional, friendly, thorough. What more could you ask for?
Description of Work: Whole house inspection, and EIFS exterior inspection which included moisture 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

Victor M.
04/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Extremely well done--very thorough and meticulous.
Description of Work: Home Inspection and radon 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
$420

Michael L.
03/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Brian did an amazing job! His inspection uncovered enormous problems in a recently flipped house that was beautiful to the naked eye. We ended up walking away from that house and hired Brian again for another home. He again did a tremendous job that saved us thousands on the selling price.
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
$555

Contact information

Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040

http://www.guardian-inspection.com

Service hours

Sunday:
10:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
OHI.2019005850
Trade License Locale
Ohio
Trade License Authority
Ohio: Real Estate
Trade License Expiration
10/11/2022
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Service Categories

Home inspection

FAQ

GUARDIAN INSPECTIONS is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 10:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

GUARDIAN INSPECTIONS accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, GUARDIAN INSPECTIONS offers free project estimates.
No, GUARDIAN INSPECTIONS does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, GUARDIAN INSPECTIONS does not offer a senior discount.
No, GUARDIAN INSPECTIONS does not offer emergency services.
No, GUARDIAN INSPECTIONS does not offer warranties.
GUARDIAN INSPECTIONS offers the following services: WHOLE-HOUSE INSPECTIONS, EIFS (SYNTHETIC STUCCO) INSPECTIONS, FINAL WALK-THROUGH INSPECTIONS FOR NEW HOMES, BUILDER WARRANTY DEADLINE INSPECTIONS, PRE-LISTING INSPECTION FOR SELLERS, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY INSPECTIONS, TERMITE INSPECTIONS, MOLD TESTING, RADON TESTING, THERMAL IMAGING, SEWER SCOPES
SEPTIC TANK INSPECTIONS, swimming pool inspections, roof only inspections, pest control treatment, radon remediation, mold remediation

Contact information

Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040

http://www.guardian-inspection.com

Service hours

Sunday:
10:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM