We did buy the home but at much lower than the listed price due to the issues with the exterior of the home
Description of Work: We were buying a new home and needed an entire home inspection. The home is made of stucco and Mr Garland was very knowledgeable and helpful with this kind of home
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Danielle B.
09/2017
5.0
home inspection
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Garland was highly accommodating to our work schedules when I called for an appointment. Kevin was very thorough and made sure to explain everything he found, no matter how minor, to us. He wrote and submitted the inspection report to us within a couple hours of completing the inspection. Garland does a fantastic job and I would definitely hire them again!
Description of Work: An inspection on a home we plan on purchasing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
Mark L.
06/2017
5.0
home inspection
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Mark has been doing this for 25 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. He is courteous, professional, and punctual. He takes the time to review current and potential issues with you while still at the job site so you have an opportunity to see for yourself and ask questions. His final written reports are easy to read and well documented. I've hired numerous home inspectors over the last 40 years and Mark is one of the best. I highly recommend.
Description of Work: I needed a home inspection done prior to finalizing financing on a home I was purchasing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Jean E.
10/2015
5.0
home inspection
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unknown
Description of Work: Did a home inspection on a house I am selling. Punctual, polite, good knowledge of all items. Have used him for other homes in the past. Always well pleased. A+++
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$325
Roger L.
10/2015
5.0
home inspection
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Quick response to my original phone call. Timely scheduling of inspection. Good communication prior to inspection Arrived at promised time. Very thorough inspection. Good communication; during inspection. Mark and Kevin showed good professionalism. Excellent detailed report received early next morning..
Description of Work: Performed inspection on condo we want to purchase.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
Robin R.
09/2015
5.0
home inspection
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unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Lynn H.
04/2015
5.0
home inspection
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All-around excellent. Mark impressed us as being honest, straightforward, knowledgeable and experienced at doing home inspections. He gave us a lot of valuable information on how to care for the property. We got our detailed report one day later, via. email, with results clearly spelled out. The best thing about Garland Inspection Services? We trust the report completely.
Description of Work: Home inspection for house we are buying.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Steven B.
04/2015
5.0
home inspection
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Mark arrived on time. He started with the roof walking around almost every inch and also checked the chimney. He went throigh the whole home inspecting everything. He sent a extremely detailed report that night. I was considering going with a different inspector that cost more but I'm completely satsified I went with Mark I just hope he's still inspecting when I purchase my next home. You can't go wrong with choosing him.
Description of Work: Basic home inspection.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Joseph K.
06/2014
5.0
home inspection
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unknown
Description of Work: Mark did an awesome job explaining everything and pointing out areas of concern with the home we were considering purchasing. He saved me a ton of money and headaches avoiding a bad buy.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Nicholas C.
09/2013
5.0
home inspection
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Mark arrived right on time and was very professional and friendly from start to finish. This being our first home/ home inspection we were anxious and wanted to know everything and follow him around. He was open to all of our questions and talked us through the entire process showing us everything he found and explaining what would need done to fix the issues. He was very detailed and there's wasn't an inch of that house that he hadn't seen by the end of his inspection. He even found a koi pond that we didn't even know was there because it was covered up. He found some termite friends living in our crawl space that have been eating the floor. As upsetting as it is thankfully he found this so we can renegotiate with the seller on the repairs. I would definitely use him again and recommend to anyone that is looking!
Description of Work: Mark came out to do a home inspection on the house that we are buying
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
Jennie B.
07/2013
5.0
home inspection
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Mark was very thorough and explained everything he found that needed to be fixed. His report had pictures of issues and clearly indicated what should be repaired.
Description of Work: Mark did a complete inspection of the home I eventually bought.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Rick L.
11/2012
5.0
home inspection
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unknown
Description of Work: I was very impressed with the work that was done. He arrived 15 minutes early on the job site and very professional. He went on the roof even though it has been raining for 2 days. He walked throughout the house and checked every spot of the house and climbed in every crawl space. He explained everything he did while he was doing it. He sent his written report along with the insect report the very next day. The report was excellent and very easy to understand. He charged us 350 dollars for an almost 1500 sq. ft. home which included the price of pest inspection. I would highly recommend him and if I ever have to get another inspector we will be using him.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Brent L.
10/2012
5.0
home inspection
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Mark did an exceptional Job. I have had home inspections before in other properties, and Mark blew me away with the quality of his work. He really took his time, answered all of my questions, and pointed out things of definite need for replacement. Based on Marks assessment of my property, I was able to renegotiate my contract and get safety issues covered in the sale of the home I bought. Mark was very thorough in uncovering things, and searching for problems with the home. His prices are way better than others, and his quality of work surpasses others' that charge more. Thank you.
Description of Work: Home Inspection, Visual Mold Inspection, Assessed need for termite inspection, Radon Inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$550
Amy G.
03/2012
5.0
home inspection
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Mark arrived 15 minutes ahead of schedule and got to work right away. He thoroughly inspected the home and explained everything in detail. As first-time homebuyers, we had several questions that Mark answered in a way we could understand. He was very helpful, and we would recommend him to anyone in need of a home inspection.
Description of Work: Mark inspected our new home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
JANIS M.
08/2011
5.0
home inspection
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Mark was on time, responsive to phone calls, and VERY thorough both times we used his service. His price is based on the square footage of the house (inspection for the home we are selling was $250 based on 1500 sq ft; $325 for the new home which is 2900 sq ft). He was patient and answered all of our questions--didn't rush us. His reports are very professional and thorough--even including pictures for some things. And you couldn't ask for a nicer fellow (also his son Kevin, who helped out with the first inspection). We appreciated that he gave us suggestions for reliable folks to use for the fix-it things we have to take care of. We plan to recommend Mark's company highly to anyone we know who needs a home inspection.
Description of Work: We used Mark twice in the last month---once to inspect the house we are buying and again to inspect our current home prior to listing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
James W.
07/2011
5.0
home inspection
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It went great Garland inspection does a great job from start to finish. everything was checked and time was takin to check it completely. pictures were taken of problems and entered into the report. Great job start to finish
Description of Work: Mister Garland was a pure proffessional. he was on time and went right to work. I knew of some problems with the house i was buying and pointed these out to him. he checked them added them to his report and took pictures of all problem areas. he don't just tell you about the problem in the report he takes a picture of it with an arrow showing you exactley were the problem is. He checks everything and doesnt just blow threw it. Great inspector. Picking Garland will insure you a complete report
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Tricia F.
02/2011
5.0
home inspection
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Very detailed check with report submitted the same day.
Description of Work: Home Inspection and Pest Check
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Anastasia W.
03/2010
5.0
home inspection
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We finally found a home that seemed worth buying -- our walk through and walk around inspection led us to believe that the house only had cosmetic problems. Even though the utilities were off and I was well aware that it would not be what some consider a thorough inspection, Mark came out and took the time to walk me through the house. Unfortunately Mark found termites and the structural damage they had caused right away (he even asked me if I wanted to continue the inspection). He described the faults that he found in depth, and was also able to answer my questions and address my concerns in a way that I could understand. Mark emailed his report to me that evening (at midnight!), which was very easy to read with clear pictures. I am so grateful for his time and effort -- without his inspection I would've been in for a few unwelcome surprises!
Description of Work: Inspected a vacant 3 story home (approx 2000 square feet) with all utilities turned off, which took about an hour and a half.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Rebecca M.
07/2009
5.0
home inspection
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Mark was fantastic! He stayed about 2 hours (for a 2 story, approx. 1400 sq. foot home) and went over everything with a fine tooth comb. He climbed on the roof, went through the basement, up into the attic, and all the while he talked to us and explained what he was seeing. (Really crucial for first-time home buyers.) The 12-page report, complete with pictures, was delivered via PDF to my email the same day. (Actually, it came through at 10:32pm!) He was a consummate professional. I hope I don't have to move again for a very long time, but if I do, Mark is the inspector I plan to call.
Description of Work: Mark Garland came to our prospective home and performed a home inspection.
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