Good Home Inspector

I needed an inspection on a 4 plex and my Realtor (Sherita McCray Assured Real Estate (901) 503-7276) suggested Gene Ballin. We set up a time and date. Mr. Ballin arrived at the property early and went right to work. I arrived on time. Now here's the thing that truly impressed me right away . . . as soon as I introduced myself; Mr. Ballin ceased his work to bring me up to date on everything he had already inspected. He gave me a small ' STRUCTURE COMPONENT GUIDE' booklet he had designed himself showing things inspected during a general inspection. Along with each item in the booklet were explanations on what it was, where it should be and how it was supposed to work. Mr. Ballin used this booklet to point out things he had found wrong - and I had a clearer picture of the correct way these things should be; plus there was even room in the back of the booklet for my notes. I followed along after him as he completed his inspection. Mr. Ballin took the time to explain things to me as he went. Pointing things out to me and showing them to me in the book. With every step he took I grew more confident he was the right person for this job. Mr. Ballin is detailed and thorough. He sent my inspection report via email. The report is 24 pages with pictures of everything he found wrong clearly marked with explanations so there is no question in one's mind as to where the item is in the structure or what it's function is supposed to be. The report is well put together. Very organized. In layman's terms so people can understand what is going on. Also included in the report (as was told to me at the property) are detailed suggestions as to what I can do to upgrade, repair or replace things. Mr. Ballin is a top shelf, no nonsense type of professional. He does not waste time trying to coddle you - he tells you exactly what things are and once he is sure you understand his explanations - he moves on. I greatly appreciated his thoroughness, competence and expertise.