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Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC

Home inspection, Mold Testing & Remediation, Radon Detection & Reduction

About us

There are no employees or sub-contractors--you hire me and you get me. I'm a Nationally Certified Master Inspector, Licensed Building Official, International Code Council (ICC) certified residential inspector and Building Official, NC Licensed Home Inspector, SC Licensed Home Inspector, Certified Thermographer, Certified Mold Inspector, Certified Indoor Air Consultant, member of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors. I've totaled thousands of inspections and completed countless hours of training since the business began in 2005, including NC required annual training. I have two university bachelor degrees. I inspected hundreds of homes and commercial buildings as a code inspector (Building Official) for three years during the Great Recession (the builders were excited to see me resign that position). Previous careers include four years as an Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Compliance Officer inspecting the construction industry in SC. OSHA ingrained in me a detective-like mindset, along with thoroughness, documentation and report writing skills that are the main assets I bring to the home inspection industry. While with OSHA, I inspected a major hydro-electric project being built by Duke Power Company, and they hired me. I spent the following eleven years in the electric utility industry with Duke Energy in managerial and scientific positions, including Safety Supervisor at nuclear, fossil, and hydro plants. See my website for more details and sample reports.

Business highlights

19 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Professional Home & Commercial, Infrared & Thermal Imaging, Water, Mold, Pre-Listening, Pre Drywall, Radon Gas Testing & Inspections.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
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Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9209 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
95%
4
2%
3
0%
2
1%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 51-209 of 209 reviews

Nagarjuna Y.
03/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
This is my first time home buying and new to the whole process of inspection. Joe made the process super easy and explained everything that was going to happen including giving examples and answering any questions i had. Joe was thorough, complete, and professional. His report is awesome because he records the process, takes pictures to make it more clear and later dictates it to the report so you get all the details. He uses laymen terms, which I appreciated.Strongly recommended! You will be very pleased with the level of detail in his reports and the speed at which he completes them.
Description of Work: Pre-drywall 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

Response from Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC
Wow. Thanks for taking the time to write this great review. I appreciate your business very much.

Cindy S.
03/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Very well. Very satisfied with a thorough report and prompt service
Description of Work: Home inspection and radon 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

Response from Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC
Thank you for doing a review of my service. I appreciate it!

Matt A.
03/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Very well, would absolutely use again.
Description of Work: Extremely thourough and professional

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
$560

Response from Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC
Thank you!

Ann H.
02/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Fantastic experience. Joe is very thorough and knowledgeable in all aspects of home inspection. Communication was exceptional. He was very helpful in explaining the implications of his findings. His written report covered every aspect of the inspection and will serve as a useful reference after we move into the home. We are buying the property with a much higher degree of confidence thanks to Joe's professional service and advice. I consider the very reasonable fee to have been an investment in our property rather than an expense of the purchase.
Description of Work: Home inspection for a property we are buying.

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
$625

Response from Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC
Thank you very much!

Joseph M.
02/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
He was excellent, hardworking, conscientious and comprehensive, inspected the house as if it were his own! I've hired a number of home inspectors in my time, and he was the best by far. Very comprehensive and polite. I recommend him 110%!
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
$400

Response from Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC
Thank you very much for taking your valuable time to do this review. I appreciate your business.

Michael S.
02/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Being an engineer I was looking for someone thorough and knowledgeable. I was extremely impressed by the professionalism and attention to detail during the process. I am hiring him again for a follow up inspection on home repairs that are being completed by the seller.
Description of Work: Perform a home inspection before buying a house.

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

Response from Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC
Thank you sir for taking the time to do this review!

Jonathan S.
01/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Joe responded immediately to my inquiry, had an availability less than 48 hours later, and made the entire process very easy. Prices are in line with other quality inspection companies and Joe does a fantastic and thorough job. Would hire again anytime.
Description of Work: Home inspection, radon test, 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

Response from Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC
Thank you very much for taking the time to do this review. I appreciate your business.

STEVEN C.
01/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
They were very good. His attention to detail.
Description of Work: Home inspection, for purchase.

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

Response from Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC
Thank you for the review. For other readers edification, there is no "they". If you hire my company, you get me. I have no other employees.

Jeremiah P.
12/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Great. He gave us enough information and kept us from making a big mistake with our first house that was under contract.
Description of Work: Inspected two houses for us.

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

Response from Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC
Thank you for taking the time to review my service!

David P.
12/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Very well, professional, good communication
Description of Work: 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
$475

Response from Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC
Thank you for the review and for your business.

Rick L.
11/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Thanks Tom! You saved me thousands of dollars and a year or two of hassle as I would have spent that time and money trying to repair the disaster I almost bought. Your inspection revealed so many problems that I would have never known about were not for your knowledge. Scheduling the inspection was very easy and your report was very thorough and professionally done within 24 hours of completion of the inspection. Photographs were clear and easily depicted the problems you identified. I would definitely recommend you again and will use you when I find another house. Thanks again! Rick
Description of Work: Thanks Tom! You saved me thousands of dollars and a year or two of hassle as I would have spent that time and money trying to repair the disaster I almost bought. Your inspection revealed so many problems that I would have never known about were not for your knowledge. Scheduling the inspection was very easy and your report was very thorough and professionally done within 24 hours of completion of the inspection. Photographs were clear and easily depicted the problems you identified. I would definitely recommend you again and will use you when I find another house. Thanks again! Rick

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
$660

Response from Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC
Thank you for your review. I appreciate your business. Thank you for choosing Alpha & Omega Home Inspections, LLC.

Dillon B.
11/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I was on the fence about getting an inspection because I had been given advice that the house was "new enough" to not have any major problems. Upon the inspection results I was very glad that I had chosen to get an inspection and to go with Alpha and Omega inspections. I believe Joe did an absolutely excellent job with the inspection of my house. I was very impressed with his attention to detail and all the things he noticed that I never would have. Joe offered me a very fair price for my inspection, it took him about 2 and a half hours to complete the inspection and I received a text message letting me know he was wrapping up and to head on over. What I was very grateful for was that Joe mentioned things that were against code, against common practice and/or things that would alarm him if he was buying the house. One thing that stood out in particular was his mentioned that the house was not wrapped before having the vinyl siding installed. He talked about how this raised concerns that if they were willing to skip out on this during the build, what else would they be willing to go cheap on or leave out. In the end, the inspection helped me to decide that the house was not for me due to the issues and the seller not willing to address any of them. Given that things did not work out for me on the house I had inspected I will be calling on the excellent work of Alpha and Omega inspections again in my near future. Joe is a great man and I honestly believe you are wasting your money going with someone else over Alpha and Omega inspections.
Description of Work: Inspected entire home, spent time after the inspection discussing with me his major concerns and then provided with me a full inspection report in the morning.

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
$480

Response from Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC
Thank you for that wonderful review. I appreciate it very much. Look forward to helping you in the future.

Cathy T.
10/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Joe is professional and thorough as an house inspector. We highly recommend Joe!
Description of Work: He inspected our home so that we can work on areas that need attention. We want to fix the house for ourselves before we put it on the market in several years.

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
$1,000

Response from Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC
Thank your for taking the time to do this review. I appreciate your business.

ARMANDO A.
10/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Joe was awesome. Very professional & thorough. Will not question using him again 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
$535

Response from Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC
Thank you for your business! Thanks for taking the time to review my service. Just a clarification to readers, the price included a termite inspection. The price of just the home inspection was $450.

Jennifer D.
10/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
This was the second time we hired Joe and again, we couldn't have been more pleased. He did a thorough job from the roof top to the crawl space and everything in between. We were present for a portion of the inspection and he explained different things he found, how serious they may be and how we could proceed in correcting issues if we wished to do so. He went over everything with us prior to wrapping up and made sure we understood everything and asked if there were anymore questions. Hopefully we won't need another home for a few years, but if we (or any friends) need a home inspector we are calling Joe!
Description of Work: Inspection on 32 year old 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
$600

Response from Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC
Thank your for taking the time to do this review. I appreciate your business.

Heidi M.
10/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Our new home builder initiated the idea that we have our home inspected before our walk-through and closing. We picked Joe Funderburk of Alpha & Omega Inspections from Angie's List and we are glad we did. Joe did both an initial thorough inspection and two weeks later a re-inspection of items found during the initial inspection to see if they were properly addressed. Joe is knowledgeable, professional, polite, technologically adept, thorough and to the point. He demonstrated a cordial working relationship with our builder, yet he was firm about the need to address areas of concern. He produced and passed along his reports promptly. Joe gave us information that was very helpful and assisted the builder in their efforts to successfully complete our home. We highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Final stage new home inspection in Marvin, NC.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Claudia M.
09/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Punctual, detailed, highly knowledgeable, .
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
$450

Cherie M.
08/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Joe was a terrific inspector. We were present during the inspection. He was comfortable with us following him around so that we could understand what he was inspecting and why. He gave each area of the house a very thorough examination and caught several key violations of building code. At the beginning of the inspection, we let Joe know of the areas that were of particular concern to us and he spent extra time examining those areas and talking with us about his findings. He (unlike other inspectors we've used) was willing to step out on the roof to inspect its condition. We felt like he gave us great value for the money and, ultimately, saved us from some potentially costly repairs!
Description of Work: Home inspection including 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
$585

Response from Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC
Thank you for your business! Thanks for taking the time to review my service. Just a clarification to readers, the price included a termite inspection. The price of just the home inspection was $500.

Jennifer D.
08/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
We really can't say enough about the thorough job Joe did for us. We knew going in the home had some issues based on our very cursory inspection of the property. Not only was Joe very responsive when booking, he actually arrived early on inspection day. I guess it was good he got there early, because he was still going after almost 4 hours! We spoke with him about some issues at the end and he explained there would be more detail in the written report, but he would run down some of the highlights with us there. Well the run down was almost as detailed as the official report! He took time to explain several things to us, showed us some pictures he had taken and answered any questions we may have had. He wasn't in any hurry to get going and took his time. In the end he saved us a ton because we withdrew due to several structural issues he had found. When leaving he explained how he hoped to have the official report done and uploaded onto his site by the next day. It was loaded around midnight that same night after not leaving the inspection site until after 4pm! I guess he stayed up late that night! Needless to say, we are still house hunting and Joe will be the person we call in inspect the next one! You won't go wrong by giving him a call.
Description of Work: We needed an inspection on a "fixer upper" home along with a large detached garage.!

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

Response from Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC
Thank you for your business! Thanks for taking the time to review my service.

Nancy W.
08/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Joe did a very good job at inspecting my home. He looked at the roof, the attic, the crawlspace and the whole interior. He even had a detector for air and heat loss. He was here for a considerable length of time and was very knowledgeable and efficient! 5 star service!! Thanks Joe.
Description of Work: Joe was great. He was so very thorough!

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

Response from Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC
Thank you for your business! Thank you for the review!

James W.
08/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Inspection was very thorough and efficient. Joe took time to go over all issues we had, answered our questions, followed up with necessary reports is a very timely manner. He was very personable and professional -- my daughter recommended him to us and we would recommend him to others!
Description of Work: Home Inspection for purchase of Townhome

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

Response from Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC
Thank you sir! I appreciate your business.

Jennifer K.
07/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Joe was very professional and thorough in his inspection of the home I had planned to purchase. He was at the home for 4 - 4.5 hours. He provided a very detailed report with pictures and all of his observations, suggestions and repairs listed out in a very succinct manner. He was all over the property outside, in the attic and in the crawlspace. He was diligent and methodical to cover every crevice to ensure that I had all the information I would need to make an informed decision on the property. Without his thorough inspection, I could have potentially bought a place that would have been a money pit. I will use Joe again for my home inspection needs and recommend his services.
Description of Work: I needed a home inspection for a home I had planned to purchase.

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

Response from Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC
Thank you very much for taking the time to do this review.

Betsy H.
05/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Excellent service. Very thorough. Found some major defects that needed to be corrected.
Description of Work: Home Inspection on New 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
$400

Response from Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC
Thank you for your business!

James H.
04/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I had Joe do an inspection of a home I am in the process of purchasing. He was on time and very professional. Answered all of the questions I had and let me follow him around the home. I would definitely use Joe again in the future and would recommend him to anyone who needs a home 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
$500

Response from Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC
Thank you sir! I appreciate your business.

H KATHLEEN C.
04/2016
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Mr. Funderburk is an exceptional professional and truly an expert in his field. If there were a "AA" rating option or higher available, I would not hesitate to select such option. My fiancé and I are out of state soon-to-be new homeowners of a new construction single family home in Fort Mill. Being so far away, it is really important that we have someone we can trust to provide us with an honest and independent home inspection. His work is incredibly detailed and thorough. He crawls through every space and nook - I know this because of his detailed report. It's impossible to have provided such a detailed report without having gone down and into every hole and nook. My mother flipped houses back in the 80's and 90's, long before it became a "thing" so although I am no expert I'm intimately knowledgeable of construction practices. When we first visited the home during a mid-to-late construction phase, I grew increasingly worried at the quality of construction. We did choose an inventory home from a national builder so we both understood from the beginning that buying from a "volume" builder rather than a "custom" builder would result in some trade-offs, however, there were more than a few slight imperfections that got me nervous. Our only regret is not having hired Mr. Funderburk right away. Mr. Funderburk immediately assuaged any fears and concerns. Without having mentioned any of our concerns, Mr. Funderburk included all our concerns, and then some, in his detailed report. My fiancé always jokes that there are very few people as detail-oriented as I am. Mr. Funderburk may be my match. The construction manager for the builder responded to about 25% of the findings with, "that is not [builder name redacted] standards" or "those standards are higher than [builder name redacted]". To which I expressed disappointment, but again, we are buying from a national "volume" builder. I think the price is very fair. Our home, with the walkout basement, is approximately 4,500 square feet and he had to come back a second time (our builder will be reimbursing us for the second trip).
Description of Work: New Home Construction 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
$850

Response from Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC
Wow. Thank you for that detailed review. I very much appreciate your business and the time you took to write that review.

Contact information

2992 Howell's Ferry Rd, Hickory Grove, SC 29717

http://www.aohomeinspection.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
1736
Trade License Locale
SC
Trade License Authority
South Carolina Residential Builders Commission
Trade License Expiration
06/30/2022
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Home inspection,
Mold Testing & Remediation,
Radon Detection & Reduction

FAQ

Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday: 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC offers free project estimates.
No, Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC does not offer emergency services.
No, Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC does not offer warranties.
Alpha & Omega Home Inspections LLC offers the following services: Professional Home & Commercial, Infrared & Thermal Imaging, Water, Mold, Pre-Listening, Pre Drywall, Radon Gas Testing & Inspections.

Contact information

2992 Howell's Ferry Rd, Hickory Grove, SC 29717

http://www.aohomeinspection.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM