The Green Valley Group is a third party provider of home inspection, thermal imaging and building forensic consulting services.
Phase I, II & III Building Envelope/Exterior Cladding Inspections (Stucco)
Infrared Thermography
Building Envelope/Exterior Cladding Moisture Intrusion Forensic Evaluations
Consulting & Third Party Report/Quote Review
Remediation Project Consulting/Oversight
Expert Consultant/Expert Witness Professional
Business highlights
18 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
In-house radon, water & VOC testing & inspections. WDI (termite) testing. Septic system & well service testing
The home inspection done my Kevin Thompson went great! He was very thorough during the inspection covering the in’s and out’s of the home I arrived at the home about 30 minutes before he was done with the inspection, he pointed out the things that needed fixing and took many digital pictures which is awesome, cause I can use them to show a handy man what needs fixing! He was very friendly and professional and I would recommend him and his team to service anyone that needs a home inspection! Thank you Kevin
Description of Work: 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
$397
Response from The Green Valley Group
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you so much for the kind words - we are so happy that you had a great experience and are thrilled that we were able to add value to the transaction. Best wishes and congratulations on your new home! Kevin
Karen A.
01/2019
5.0
stucco
+ -1 more
They did a very comprehensive job. I had several questions for which the technician suggested I contact the office to arrange for a conference with Kevin Thompson, the owner. Kevin was very helpful and spent over 40 minutes with me making suggestions and answering questions. I would not hesitate to use them again or to recommend them to friends and neighbors.
Description of Work: Building Envelope Inpection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Julie F.
08/2017
5.0
home inspection, stucco
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Kevin and his team are absolutely fantastic. We originally hired him to perform a stucco inspection of our newly purchased home and ended up having him to a complete re-inspection of the property. His knowledge about home issues is extensive. In addition to providing really, really detailed reports for us, he always explained everything fully and gladly answered any questions we had. If you are thinking about purchasing a property, you should definitely have Green Valley Group do the inspection so that you can actually make an informed decision about whether to purchase the home or not. We have recommended him every chance we get to family and friends!
Description of Work: Stucco inspection & subsequent 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
Sarah J.
05/2016
1.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Needless to say, the radon test needed to be redone bc we had to open the windows due to the gas leak. He showed up late at our home without notice to replace the radon inspection device. I am so disappointed that a professional that owns a business did not take responsibility for the gas leak and most of all, that he didn't warn us about the carbon monoxide in the basement.
Description of Work: Sellers beware... The gentleman that owns this business- "el presidente" as written on his business card- does not take responsibility for items he broke and potential areas of harm found in our home- he was examining the wall behind our dryer and moved it and we came home to an active gas leak- $280 dollars later, it was fixed. The outflow vent was also damaged and was written in our report that potential carbon monoxide was coming into our home, but no one called us 1 week before when the inspection was done to tell us- putting our family, including our one year old at risk. When I emailed him about a part of the report, he never responded.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0
Response from The Green Valley Group
As a professional home inspection organization with over 12 years of experience and thousands and thousands of inspections under our belt we take all feedback seriously, as our reputation within the industry and word of mouth referrals are largely what drives our business. In a case like this where we were engaged by the buyer of a property for inspection services, who was ultimately very satisfied with the services we provided, it can be difficult to craft an appropriate response to such a negative review from the seller. In general, as a home inspector sometimes we are the bearers of bad news for sellers. Sometimes unanticipated issues arise with their property related to material defects, deferred maintenance, or safety issues. Our job as inspectors, in accordance with the Standard of Practice that we follow, is to observe and report. We also do not invasively or disruptively evaluate the home during a home inspection (we do not move or relocate furniture, appliances, etc.). In the case of safety issues, we do have an obligation to alert homeowners of anything that we encounter that may put the homeowners or others in harms way. As a professional and high integrity home inspection company, we followed the Standard of Practice for this inspection, communicated appropriately onsite regarding safety issues, and produced a custom report with all related findings. Unfortunately, from our perspective, and based on the well documented realities of our limited interaction with the sellers, the best that we can do to address the seller's concerns is to acknowledge that they were upset, and note that we were thorough, accurate and truthful in our approach to this inspection and our interaction with all involved parties, and that we professionally handled all aspects of the inspection, which resulted in a happy customer who was satisfied in our role in the transaction.
Christos I.
04/2016
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
From start to finish, the Green Valley Group was a pleasure to work with. Setting up a date for the moisture survey was easy, and Kevin arrived on time. We had used a different inspector to perform a moisture survey on our house before we bought it so I was able to compare the way they went about their work. Kevin was much more thorough, as he tested many more locations around the house including the top corners of several walls. He was also much more careful about the way he caulked the holes he needed to drill during testing so the caulk would form a stronger bond with the stucco. Unfortunately, the results of the test were not good -- there were numerous high moisture readings. Kevin took his time while explaining the bad news to me and the written moisture survey he generated was extremely detailed. Later, well after Kevin's work was done, I was having trouble making a final decision between two remediation contractors. Kevin provided helpful advice regarding the right questions to ask the contractors, which helped me resolve the remaining issues. So despite receiving bad news I was very happy with the work of the Green Valley Group.
Description of Work: We asked for a moisture survey (i.e., "stucco inspection") to be performed on our house to assess the current state of the stucco.
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
$1,000
Chris E.
12/2015
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Excellent experience. Kevin is very knowledgeable and professional, but above all, he took time to understand the specific needs and expectations specific to my family as we prioritized work on the home. His expertise has been immensely valuable in the renovation process.
Description of Work: Home inspection and radon testing for a home requiring a great deal of work prior to move-in.
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
Chris E.
05/2015
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Prompt, professional service. Answered all my questions on-site and provided a thorough report including photos and videos. Took ~3 hours on a 4-bedroom house. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Home inspection for potential home buyer.
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
$540
Carol G.
06/2014
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
I can't say enough about how helpful Vanessa has been. While we have not yet actually used The Green Valley Group for an inspection, It is only due to scheduling conflicts because they have been so busy. It is entirely apparent in speaking with Vanessa that they are top-notch in what they do. As such, we have consulted with them verbally about properties we have been evaluating and they have provided excellent information and guidance during our process. While we could not work out a time to do the inspection, Vanessa kindly referred us to other inspectors that they think highly of. Next time we do have an inspection, I will not hesitate to call on them because they are the best at what they do.
Description of Work: I initially contacted Vanessa at the Green Valley Group earlier this year when I was looking for assistance in evaluating a stucco property that we were considering putting in an offer on. We were considering whether or not to move forward with an inspection at the time. Vanessa was incredibly helpful in addressing many questions that we had about stucco on three different homes we have evaluated at this point. There is a learning curve here for all of us buyers and owners about stucco given the recent problems in our area, and Vanessa was incredibly patient in getting us up to speed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Sarah R.
04/2013
5.0
stucco
+ -1 more
Needed to schedule a last minute appointment for an invasive stucco inspection to meet a contract deadline for a home purchase. The Green Valley Group responded to my inquiry right away, and were able to schedule an appointment within the time we needed. The finalized report for the stucco inspection was very professional and thorough. They also provided helpful insight and recommendations on how to move forward with repairs and maintenance. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Invasive Stucco Inspection for a Home 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
$650
marian K.
03/2013
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
The inspector make recommendations for the repair of the stucco crack on the interior and exterior of the house, the builder provider a warrantee on the exterior due to this experts advise,
Description of Work: We had a stucco crack in the home we were purchasing. The company performed a thorough inspection of the entire exterior of the house and verified we did not have any major structural issues. He provided a detailed report and his expertise allowed us to get a written guarantee of the stucco repair that needed to be done on the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$35,000
Samuel L.
07/2012
5.0
home inspection, stucco
+ 0 more
Kevin Thompson was asked to inspect the stucco on a home we were in the process of purchasing. He replied very quickly to messages left with The Green Valley Group. He showed up on time, performed a thorough inspection and concluded the day with a complete report. He then spent over an hour explaining his observations and recommendations. I highly recommend Kevin and the The Green Valley Group when looking for an excellent home inspector. below is his full contact information:Kevin B. Thompson MET, CIT, EDIPresident of ?The Green Valley Group?Home Inspections, Thermal ImagingAnd Building Forensic ServicesPO Box 242, Unionville, PA 19375Cell: 484-880-3208Office: 610-347-0620 www.thegreenvalleygroup.com
Description of Work: Kevin Thompson was hired to thoroughly inspect the condition of the stucco of a residentiall home and provide a detail report of his findings. He inspected all four sides of the home, roof and interior walls looking for damage and signs of moisture. He also noted any unusual findings for example newly caulked windows. He measured the walls for moisture, he opened electrical boxes investigating construction materials, evaluated the basement framing for moisture and evaluated any penetrations into the stucco. He concluded the day with a thorough report and discussion.
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
Nils G.
06/2012
5.0
home inspection, stucco
+ 0 more
Kevin Thompson is a good stucco inspector. He does home inspections as well. I've been recommending him to all my friends. I spent $400 for the stucco inspection and $400 for the home inspection. Kevin was super professional and very nice. He would totally talk to one and even though he was a man talking about structural things I didn't feel like he thought I was dumb and I loved that. He told me the truth. I had had another stucco inspector and he did not tell me the truth, but this guy was just amazing. I passed him on to everybody and I fully trusted him.
Description of Work: I used Green Valley Home Inspections for stucco and home inspection.
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Service Categories
Home inspection,
Stucco
FAQ
The Green Valley Group is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
The Green Valley Group accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, The Green Valley Group does not offer free project estimates.
No, The Green Valley Group does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Green Valley Group does not offer a senior discount.
No, The Green Valley Group does not offer emergency services.
No, The Green Valley Group does not offer warranties.
The Green Valley Group offers the following services: In-house radon, water & VOC testing & inspections. WDI (termite) testing. Septic system & well service testing