By-Lions Home Inspections LLC

Scheduling was flexible and easy. Gave us useful information about things that we should follow up on even if they weren't serious concerns. Very thorough. Really nice guys.

Josh was FANTASTIC! He actually completed two home inspections for me. The first did not work out due to some of the issues he was able to explain. I did not feel comfortable about the purchase of the home. The second one went extremely well, Josh is prompt and very professional. He takes his time to explain everything he is looking for and answers all your questions regardless of how small. Makes you very comfortable about purchasing your new home!

Josh inspected our attic areas for mold after our roof had leaked. He came out right away with his assistant. He was punctual, very thorough, knowledgeable of the subject matter, and professional as always. He is hands down the best inspector you'll find!

Excellent. The scheduler in the office was polite and helpful, explaining everything I needed to know. Josh and Sherman showed up on time (even a little early) and were very friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. They tolerated all of my questions and even eagerly interacted with my brother (who owns his own commercial roofing and construction business), comparing notes and ideas. They were very thorough, explaining their findings and how the report process would play out. The report was completed and submitted in a timely manner, just as they promised. It was straightforward and easy to read and understand. They sub-contracted the radon and termite testing and that report was also available when they said it would be. I would highly recommend them and will use them again if I have need of a home inspection.

Josh was phenomenal and answered all our questions. He was very honest and forthcoming. When things were found in our new house that needed remediated he showed us where the problem area was and next steps on how we could fix it. The most impressive aspect was he was willing to finish up our inspection two weeks after his initial assessment because the water had been turned off at the house when we did our initial inspection. He was prompt on getting us the inspection report. We would definitely use them again.

Josh is the quintessential professional. He was prompt, patient and thorough. He took time to go over all the issues he discovered as well as answer, in detail, the many questions my wife and I had. His exhaustive report gave us the leverage to negotiate a considerable financial concession from the seller.

Due to uncooperative sellers, we asked Josh to reinspect our new home to confirm the requested remedies were complete. He patiently went through our long list and checked the repairs and gave us the peace and mind we wanted. If you need an inspection, stop researching now and hire Josh. He's so professional, courteous, punctual, affordable, and of course really good at his job.

The whole experience with By-Lions was superb. The inspector, Josh, was great. He was personable, friendly, and most importantly very knowledgeable in his field. As a first-time homebuyer, I really appreciated that he treated the inspection as a "intro to homeownership" crash course. He not only pointed out issues but educated us on what caused it, how to get started in fixing it, as well as how to care for the home to avoid issues down the road. His inspection was thorough and he made a point to explain what he was looking at and help me to see it and understand it as well. The actual written report was equally thorough and detailed, even including photographs with arrows pointing to the problem spots. We received the written report in under 24 hours.

This was our third inspection with By-Lions and we wouldn't use anyone else. Josh is extremely knowledgeable, thorough, friendly, and takes the time to talk through his findings. We received our report the next day. I highly recommend By-Lions!

I had a very short window to get an inspection done. When I called Josh at By-Lions he was very accommodating and gave me several timeframes and dates that would best fit my scheduled which gave me plenty of time to send the seller my request to remedy. Josh showed up right on time. He explained everything he was doing and answered any questions as I followed him through the house. He never seemed bother or annoyed by the questions and he gave me very detailed answers. He explained not only what he was seeing but also the potential problem if something wasn't corrected. He wasn't able to get on the roof due to snow from the night before but he said he would come back once the snow cleared to check it out for me. I received a complete and very detailed report the next day including pictures and arrows to identify the exact spot he was referring to. I would highly recommend By-Lions to anyone I know who is looking for an excellent home inspection.

Every positive review is well earned - Josh was phenomenal! He was punctual, professional, and incredibly thorough. It's clear that he takes pride in and enjoys his work, and he was also sure to communicate with us throughout the inspection process.

Our realtor suggested a home inspector during our home buying process but we chose to go with By-Lions Home Inspections and we are glad we did. We had our soon-to-be home inspected on December 4th. Josh and his call center were fabulous. The ladies that I dealt with to get pricing and schedule were prompt and thorough. I knew exactly what we were getting, when and how long it would take. Josh did a complete inspection. It was over the top according to our realtor and that is exactly what I wanted. I wanted to know every little thing that needed fixed. He provided a detailed report with pictures. The best part is that he actually did a walk through with us and explained everything, including things that were not issues but just informational. Josh explained how to fix issues and he was even able to give guesstamites on how much some things would cost to fix. I felt very confident going into our remedy period of our purchase contract knowing what was import to ask for and which we could skip and fix our selfs. (Our realtor was awesome on helping with this also.) Our young children came with us to see the house and left with a sitter prior to the walk through. Josh seemed to notice their ages and bless his heart, he pointed out kid safety issues to me and of course how to fix them so my kids don't get hurt. This was more than I expected from our inspection.

He arrived early and had already started when I got there. The inspection was very thorough and the report was very detailed with lots of pictures and notes.

We are in the process of selling our house and the buyer's used Josh as their home inspector. As the sellers, we received a copy of Josh's report and we're extremely impressed by his thoroughness, his detailed pictures, and overall inspection of our house. So when it was time to perform the inspection on the house we were buying I chose Josh because I wanted him to go over my new house with that same fine-tooth comb. Josh was very punctual to our appointment, and gave me a great rundown of the work he would be doing that day, told me to ask him any questions along the way, and he would point out any issues that he saw along the way. Since our house was fairly new, it wasn't expected that many issues would arise, but Josh still performed an extremely thorough inspection, and while the house was in tip-top shape, I was given tons of advice about maintaining the home to this standard and things to watch for as the house gets older, even over the next 10-20 years. All in all, Josh made me feel like I was getting a very good, sound home with minimal work to be done, and I learned a ton of things about our house. At the end of the day, Josh told me if anything happens to the house, or if we need advice, even in the years that come, to give him a call and he can give us advice. I had a home inspection before, and it was fine, but I really feel like this inspection gave me a complete picture of my home and what I can do to keep it great. I would absolutely recommend Josh, his prices are great, his inspections are thorough, and he's very friendly. I don't plan on ever doing a home inspection ever again, but if I do, or if anyone I know does, I will be using Josh and By-Lions

Josh did a great job inspecting our new home. He arrived early and started to look around the house prior to our arrival. He took the time to explain what he was finding and things to look for in a new home. He was very personable and answered all of our questions. Josh provided a thorough report on the condition of the home. I would recommend By-Lions Home Inspection to others.

Josh Branham defines customer service, professionalism and integrity. He's pretty d*** good at his work too. We had been trying to diagnose a mysterious odor in our home for more than 4 years. We talked to HVAC guys, animal control experts, engineers, plumbers, other home inspectors and lots of friends and neighbors - all to no avail. Josh called and offered to stop by our house, for NO CHARGE, to see if he could be of any assistance. He was en route to a PAYING job downtown and went out of his way to come over to my home. I explained my concern and he took me seriously - even though I was a woman and not paying him. He listened to the litany of previous attempts to diagnose/fix the issue and was actually curious - did I mention that he offered to do this for FREE? Josh spent a significant amount of time exploring various rooms in our home, including on a ladder, trying to solve the dilemma. While he was inspecting s specific space, it occurred to both of us the problem could be a non-structural source - and SNAP - it was. An Indian tufted rug in our home was causing the burnt rubber odor I had been smelling for years. Online research confirmed the problem, which is widespread and long-standing. Josh thought it was pretty cool to have come across a new homeowner issue he could put in his knowledge base. And he still refused payment - despite the fact that he had SOLVED my problem. WHAT CONTRACTOR DOES THAT??? Contractors work hard, especially family-run companies. Their time is money. They deserve to be paid well for their expertise. For Josh to take time out of his crazy busy day to help a total stranger, with no expectation of compensation, then be as thrilled as I was to solve the problem, is just nuts. NOBODY does that. He was patient, thorough, asked great questions - and listened to the answers, instead of assuming he "had heard it all before." He is the best. Josh treats his clients like his own family. He holds himself accountable to exceptionally high standards and possesses and integrity not often found in the marketplace today. Your search for a home inspector is over - Hire Josh to inspect your home, or a home you plan to purchase.

What a wonderful and actually FUN experience. I called By Lions during lunch time and left a message which was immediately returned and an appointment was set up for the home inspection. They were actually able to get me in within a week of calling which was excellent because we had a quick close date. It was such a pleasure to do business with Josh. He is extremely thorough in his work and explains things so that they are understandable to people who might not know much about how all the mechanical aspects that come with a house. I got a thorough and professional electronic report within 24 hours of the inspection. I truly cannot say enough good things about By Lions Home Inspection. If you're looking for a home inspection go with By-Lions, you won't be disappointed!

I was moving to Columbus from Cincinnati so I signed up for Angie's List to locate providers in the area since I didn't know anyone personally to get referrals from. I went off the ratings on Angie's List and contacted By-Lions to do the home inspection on the home I wanted to purchase in Columbus. The people at By-Lions were very understanding of my situation and the urgency that I had to get it completed and were able to work me into their schedule quickly. I was driving from Cincinnati and I met them at the property. They were right on time! The inspection was thorough. At the end of the inspection the inspector sat down with me and went over the preliminary findings. The actual report arrived within 24 hours and was very professional. I was able to quickly work with my realtor to identify the items that required attention.

She did an awesome and thorough job! I was very pleased with how long the process took because she went through this place with a fine tooth comb. There were a few issues with the house that she did not feel comfortable offering just her opinion on and she suggested we get a professional in that field. I appreciated her honesty and her level of integrity. She was inside the attic the crawlspace and on the roof she did not miss anything!

The inspection included the attic, the electrical and plumbing systems, the basement and furnace, the air conditioner, all the windows, the roof, the foundation and he looked for mold in places where it was likely to be found. It was a complete inspection and could not have been more thorough.

My husband and I were in the process of purchasing our first home and we chose By-Lions to complete our home inspection. The inspector was very timely and friendly in guiding us through our first home inspection. We really did not know what to expect, but he was extremely helpful in explaining to us what he was doing and what he was looking for throughout our soon to be house. The inspector answered our questions in detail, stayed until everything he found had been clarified and provided us with an extensive report including photos. We would recommend him to anyone looking for a quality home inspection at a very reasonable price!

We were in trouble based upon a home inspection that was done by a competitor of By-Lions. Their report was vague and 'scary' to a buyer in contract and the buyer backed out. I called Forrest and asked if he would do an inspection of the property so we could see what his report would say. He came over and did the inspection and what a difference. He found many of the same items the other inspector found, but the report was more clear. We used this report as evidence that we were disclosing all issues with the house and the next couple that came through bought the house. Forrest came back and walked through the house with the buyers, explained the few conditions at length, and the buyers were totally satisfied. If not for Forrest and his professionalism, we would have been left with a problem. Use this company and know that they are knowledgeable, professional, and very personal as well. The value of his report cannot be measured in dollars. It was a great deal at twice the price he charged. Give them a call. You won't regret it.

I recently used By-Lions Home Inspections to help in the purchasing process of my new home in February. The inspector was extremely knowledgeable, timely, professional and thorough during the entire inspection process. He even took time to explain several different aspects of the home that might have been overlooked by other companies. I was impressed with the diligence and individualized attention the inspector placed on this home. I would highly recommend this business to future home buyers that are looking for highly qualified inspectors who are capable of making this experience positive.

I chose By-Lions based on the positive reviews on Angie's List. The Office Manager, Gail, was friendly, helpful and fully explained the home inspection process and what to expect. I called Saturday and was scheduled for Tuesday. When I arrived for the appointment, two individuals were waiting for me. The owner of By-Lions, Forrest Lines, who performed the Termite Inspection and Radon Test and Danielle Fritsche, who performed the home inspection. Both were pleasant, professional, efficient and very detailed in their work. They were patient with my hundreds of questions and pointed out things to me that I never would have thought to ask. The inspection took three full hours. Today (Thursday), as promised, I received a 36 page Home Inspection Report (which included numerous photos), a Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report and a Certified Radon Report. Working with this company was positive from beginning to end. I recommend them highly.

I was concerned with the thoroughness of my inspection, mainly pertaining to the inspection of my roof. The inspector was a larger man and did not feel comfortable using a ladder to inspect my roof. When I expressed concern about the roof not being properly inspected, he tried to assure me that it was okay based on viewing the roof with his binoculars from a far distance. I was unhappy with that answer because without a proper inspection of the roof, he did not really know. It is extremely important that you have the inspector physically get on the roof to inspect it. I was concerned that he may have inspected everything else just as carelessly. He was instantly ready to move onto the full payment as if it weren't a big deal that he never got on the roof. After owning the home for about a year, I have run into a few problems that the inspector could have pointed out if the inspection were more thorough. Overall, I believe there are too many quality inspectors in the market to go with a mediocre one like this. Thank you