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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 51-75 of 223 reviews

Paul S.
03/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Inspection went very well, Brian is very knowledgeable and found many items I believe most inspectors might overlook.
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

Sam B.
02/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
The home inspection was timely and thorough.
Description of Work: Home Inspection for home purchase (Old 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

Angela L B.
02/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
My experience with Guardian Inspections was great. Christine booked the appointment and confirmed with both the seller's realtor and my realtor for me. Brian was very knowledgeable, thorough, and really took the time to explain everything during the inspection. This was a pre-dry wall inspection on an older home in the process of being renovated, and I feel it was very beneficial to have an inspector with this level of experience. The inspection was performed in the morning, I had the report in the evening on the same day, and Brian was very quick to respond to follow up questions as well. I also really appreciated the clarity and format of the report. I wound up choosing not to purchase the home following the inspection, but when I do find the home that is the right fit for me, I wouldn't hesitate to use Guardian Inspections again.
Description of Work: Pre-dry wall 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
$300

Douglas D.
02/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Brian was very thorough & professional!
Description of Work: Home inspection for buying 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

Eugenio V.
01/2018
5.0
pest control, home inspection, stucco
  + 1 more
Very Well - The inspector is very knowledgeable, very through and very patient in explaining finding and provide suggestions
Description of Work: Pre-purchase House 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

Jeneane E.
01/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Would highly recommend Guardian Inpections to anyone I know! They are thorough, honest, professional and knowledgeable. We trusted their services to make the biggest investment purchase of our lives.
Description of Work: Home purchase 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

Julie M.
11/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
It went well and Mr. Kichmer was very knowledgeable. I don't feel like he missed anything and was willing to spend extra time to explain different details and things to look for in a new build.
Description of Work: I had a new home being built and Mr. Kirchmer was an outside inspector I had brought in to double check the builders work. He came once for a pre drywall inspection and then again for the final walk through. He was amazing and very thorough inspecting all aspect of the house. My father was extremely impressed and he is a hard man impress. Mr. Kichmer gives a written report and also has pictures of items that need fixed in the house with explanations. Some pictures even have examples of what it should look like corrected. This was incredibly helpful and made it hard for my builder to say anything other than. Yes we will get right on that.

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

Misty H.
11/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Wonderful. Extremely knowledgeable, friendly and took the time to explain everything. I would recommend to anyone.
Description of Work: 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

Robert F.
10/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Very well. We needed a home inspection prior to purchasing a property and Guardian was recommended by our realtor. Brian did an incredibly thorough job of evaluating the property. He found issues with areas we never would have thought to evaluate. He also was very efficient and personable. He took the time to explain problems. His report was comprehensive but easy to understand and it included pictures. We were very happy with his services.
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
$395

Sandra C.
09/2017
5.0
pest control, home inspection
  + 0 more
Very thorough...does an awesome job! This was our 2nd time using him. We will use him again...We highly recommend him. THANKS!
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

Gretchen C.
09/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
After reading many positive reviews, I decided to go with Guardian Inspections. From calling to make an appointment, to the actual inspection, to the report, it was an all around great experience. I spoke with Christie to make the appointment - she was very helpful explaining what would be included and what to expect. For the inspection itself, Brian arrived early. Explained how he would do the inspection and walked me through an example report. He took the time to explain things as he found them. The condo development team happened to be there finishing up some final work in the unit - not ideal, but Brian rolled with it, including taking some time to explain some newer codes that would require some minor work on their part. The report was in my email within a few hours. Because he'd taken the time to walk me through a sample report, it made perfect sense and I felt confident understanding the results. Christie and Brian are both very friendly and professional. Without hesitation I would recommend them to friends and family.
Description of Work: Condo inspection before purchase

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

Sarah S.
09/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Brian and Christie are very friendly and personable. He did a thurough job and gave a detailed and easy to read report. Highly recommend!
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
$395

David S.
08/2017
5.0
pest control, home inspection, tablepads, stucco
  + 2 more
Brian has saved me the heart ache of buying a Money Pit Home. That is the greatest thing he could do for me personally. His discovering of code issues in the electrical wiring of the home and the incorrect materials used to build a basement bedroom, bar area and great room to the mold issues in the home saved me from a headache of mass proportions. $685.00 for Whole-House Inspection & Termite Inspection was well worth the money spent.
Description of Work: I have had Brian inspect two houses in the past two months. They handled the Termite inspection and specialized test when we could smell the aroma of mold. This company does not miss anything due to the fact Brian uses a system that is proven to find issues from the start on the outside of your home to the hidden spaces too.

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
$685

Marc E.
08/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Office picked up on the first dial and we set an appointment for within a week, which is very reasonable. The day of inspection, Brian was very knowledgable, professional, and easy to talk to. He arrived early and got started with the exterior home inspection before I arrived. The inspection only took about 2-2.5 hours and I had a complete, detailed report in my inbox when I got home from work that evening. I definitely recommend Guardian Inspection and plan on using their services in the future!
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

Brian K.
08/2017
5.0
pest control, home inspection
  + 0 more
Brian showed up early and had a bunch of work already done before our appointment even started. He encouraged us to ask questions as well as follow him around, which made us feel like he really had our best interest in mind. His reports are extremely detailed, including photos, and include his professional recommendation for findings. He delivered the inspection report the same day. I would highly recommend his work to anyone seeking a home inspection.
Description of Work: Whole 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

Leah N.
07/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
The inspection was very thorough, and Brian took plenty of time to look over everything (he even got there early so he'd have plenty of time!). He crawled under the house and went up on the roof, and took pictures of anything that was concerning. The pictures were very helpful as we worked with our agent to resolve repairs with the seller. As first-time buyers, we were nervous about finding a good inspection company. Christie was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful on the phone as we talked through the options, and she was the reason why I went with this company in the first place. I'm glad that we chose Guardian, and we recommend them!
Description of Work: 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

b R.
07/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
everything went smoothly and report provided by EOD.
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
$395

Paula S.
06/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Great! Total professionalism from the time of the first phone call inquiry through the final report. Everyone was extremely thorough and communicated extremely well throughout the process. Identified some key things prior to our clising that we were able to address. All of our questions were answered thoroughly and quickly. Would definitely use again. After living in the house for a month I feel that nothing was missed.
Description of Work: Presales Home Inspection. We were the 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

Maggie D.
05/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Thorough, professional, relevant, efficient....Guardian gave us valuable information. A full-range service, we had a complete view of the home's needs (home inspection, termite report, radon tests and also mold testing) all from one firm. We also had access to Brian and the Guardian team for Follow-up questions and information. Excellent service and product. This time, the inspection involved a larger home with a lot of issues (more than expected), so the cost was higher, but there was considerable area to cover.
Description of Work: Because I have a real estate-related business, a home inspector is crucial to our work. We always use Guardian Inspection, because Brian provides meaningful, thorough inspections which address every aspect of a home's condition. Because of our business, we experience the work of many area home inspectors. With Guardian and Brian, we do not get 47 pages on meaningless lists of noncrucial info, as some inspectors provide. Guardian delivers information about the real problems and scales them in degrees leaving us with a realistic view of the range of problems and their impact on the home's condition...and also how the problem should be addressed. Additionally, Brian has the expertise to advise on repair needs and to discuss potential causes for problems. There are very few home inspectors in our large metro area we would entrust with our business. Guardian/Brian is at the top of our list.

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

michelle B.
05/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Brian is excellent and very knowledgeable, he left no stone unturned. Very polite, and professional, showed up early. He even gave us recommendation for future services and contractors. I would recommend to anyone.
Description of Work: Full house inspection before purchase of 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
$550

Aaron S.
05/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Very informative and professional. Pointed out a lot of things we would have missed. No surprises since the purchase so far.
Description of Work: Full home inspection with Radon test 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

John Warren T.
05/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Brian did an excellent job inspecting the home and was very professional. Super nice and approachable for any questions and concerns that we had. Will definitely recommend Guardian Inspections to all of our friends and colleagues.
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
$610

Molly S.
04/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
It was amazing. Brian went above and beyond- we can't recommend him enough.
Description of Work: I was buying my first house and needed an honest and thorough 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
$500

Arizona S.
04/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
It went great! Brian was very thorough, pointed out everything from major issues to minor concerns. I feel very confident knowing that I'm aware of everything that will require attention if I proceed with the purchase of the home inspected.
Description of Work: Full 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

Anne H.
03/2017
5.0
home inspection, stucco
  + 0 more
It went great! I have had Guardian Inspections inspect the exterior of my home over the years to be sure it was being maintained properly; I will continue to use them for our future homes. They are professional, knowledgeable, and very pleasant to work with. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: I needed my synthetic stucco (EIFS) inspected, as well as the interior of my home in preparation of listing 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
$1,400

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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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


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