A-PLUS INSPECTION SERVICES, Since 1967

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First and foremost.... he's just a nice guy, plain and simple. I got a hold of him on the first try and he was very courteous over the phone. He explained to me his qualifications, and how that set him apart from most, if not all, inspectors, and then advised me as to exactly what he would be doing. He was available to come out first thing the next morning. He showed up right on time, maybe even a tad early just to be on the safe side. He was extremely thorough; his inspection took over 6 hours, which is fine with me. I'm the kind of guy who pays attention to all the little details, so it was encouraging to know that as an inspector he would do the same. He called us about 30 minutes prior to completing his inspection so that we could go over it in person. Even after being there for over six hours, he took the time to explain his findings to my wife and I in a way that we could understand. He wasn't in any rush to leave. Actually I had to leave before he did, and he still stayed behind to continue fielding the questions my wife had. He submitted a very comprehensive 40 page report that evening for us to go over. The report is great; it has everything categorized with pictures and his comments and concerns. I'm in the process of getting bids for repair work that the property needs, and it makes it so easy to have the report to show each contractor exactly what the concern is. Now I will say that his inspections do cost more than most (it's based on square footage), but I will also say that it wias worth every single penny. He could have charged me twice as much and it still would have been worth it. If you are in the market for a home inspection, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you LOOK NO FURTHER than CHRIS CHITSEY. He'll get the job done. He'll get it done right. And he'll get it done to a degree of perfection that is uncommon in the service industry. Thanks Chris!

It was great! professional, courteous and most of all, Chris really knew stuff, There were several items found that my husband missed. It was a little more than some of the other inspectors cost, but worth every penny. We are going to have to walk away from the deal, based on what Chris found We are very grateful. He saved us from an expensive mistake we will use him on the next house we find.

Perfect. A comprehensive report with color pictures of all systems in the house, including thermal imaging, identified issues that were not obvious. Highly recommend.

The inspector arrived on the dot of 8:00 am as promised. From there, he spent a full workday, no lunch or breaks, performing a thorough, professional, intelligent inspection of virtually every detail of the home, top to bottom, inside and out, garage included. He was up on the roof, in the attic, around the perimeter, in every room -- he seems like three people in one -- and all of them skilled! Somehow he managed to also give an ongoing, informative narration of what he was finding as he went along, all the while making notes and taking photos. He was polite, gracious, responsive, and highly skilled at putting his expert analysis into layperson's terms. At the conclusion of his inspection, he sat down with me for an in-depth consultation that clearly summarized his findings and what they signified overall. His report came to us by email later that night: a brilliant 50-page workup of the home with all its strengths and weaknesses in great detail, including highlighted photos of issues. Paying for this inspection was the best money we ever spent in the home-buying process. It enabled us to walk away from a home we liked a lot and had enjoyed renting, but which would have been a mistake for us as owners. Based on Mr. Chitsey's thorough inspection report, we were able to assess our situation and see that we could not afford both a down payment and the repairs that needed to be done right away, as well as the ones in danger of cropping up soon based on the owner's poor maintenance over many years. We are very grateful to Chris Chitsey for his education, skills, verbal facility in explaining and writing up what he sees and knows, and also, his ongoing availability after the fact to answer questions. He is top of the line, a true professional in the fullest sense of the word.

In my mind, if you need your home inspected then there is no one else in the Austin area to go to but Chris Chitsey. This is the second home I've had him inspect for me having received is name from a Realtor friend who's worked in Austin for a few decades and his thoroughness has blown me away both times. My first call will always be to Chris when I need any future inspections done. Starting with the basics: he's easy to communicate with both on the phone or via email, he's very professional, asks good upfront questions like how quickly you need the work done (he knows you're usually working within a tight option period), and he knows the Austin terrain well and explains how that has affected construction decisions and future considerations or things to expect. His report for my house was 45 pages not including the insect inspection. I want to emphasize that this house I am buying is in really good condition and was recently completely remodeled so you have some perspective on how detailed and thorough he is with his work. I really appreciate this as I can take his report and use it as my todo list for years to come. After the inspection he walks you through the house can calls out any large items that need attention and explains why certain items may be written up in the report as FYI and why others are really dangerous and could pose safety risk . A new addition this time that he didn't have available last time was the thermal imaging scan as he went through the house. He showed me exactly where heat/air conditioning was leaking and why with all major issues captured in a heat image included in the inspection report. Finally he's easy to talk to and listens very well, asking probing questions when you might casually mention something so he understands what you are concerned about so he can address it. His cost is higher than other quotes I've heard from inspectors however with all the information, service and experience he brings the difference is nothing compared to the knowledge you gain about one of the biggest purchases of your life. Hire him today, you won't be disappointed.

Excellent job. Very thorough, knowledgable and professional. He might take the whole day to complete his inspection, and the price is steep, but well worth it.

Chris is more expensive to hire than other inspectors, however, you really get what you pay for. He found serious issues that the buyer did not disclose. He saved us from making a $30,000 mistake. I was fortunate enough to book him due to a cancellation. He started the inspection at 7:40 am in the morning, and didn't leave till almost 3 pm. I met up with him at noon, and he gave me a breakdown of the major concerns he had with the home. He told me right off the bat that if he was inspecting the home for his family members, he'd tell them to walk away. I was hesitant to walk away, but after the buyer refused to make concessions for the foundation issues that were discovered, we decided that passing was the best option. Through this ordeal, Chris responded quickly to my questions regarding the home inspection and concerns I had with the home in general. In Austin, many of the homes have foundation issues, and the cost of fixing those issues can easily reach five digits. Chris is an engineer, and extremely skilled at identify structural defects. Every inspector points out the minor issues, such as the (HVAC system, Vents, latches on windows, etc) however, Chris will point out problems that are hidden. He uses a thermal imaging device to see through the walls and catch problems that aren't easily visible.

I found them very easy to work with. They stayed in constant contact with me throughout the entire process from scheduling them to come out, inspection, and even afterwards. They took the time to explain every detail on there inspection process and answered all questions I had. Chris is so detailed and knowledgeable. If anyone is looking for all and every issue small or big with there current home or home your looking to purchase these are the folks to go to. I loved all the additional information and resources he provided me afterwards. All I can say is thank you. Keep in mind they do cost more than you average inspector but they are not providing you with an average inspection!

Chris Chitsey was recommended to us by our realtor. He was very helpful and professional from our first phone call. He was able to come out to the house the next business day and spent the entire day at the house. He gave me a very thorough walk through of what he found and was very honest. He walked me through each potential problem and helped me understand which items needed immediate attention and which items could be looked past. I was very impressed with the thorough job he did and how well he explained everything. I had a few questions that weren't directly related to the inspection, but knew he could be of help, and he was happy to help me. He communicated very well and asked me to contact him if I have any questions what so ever.

From the first phone conversation to set up an appointment, Chris was fantastic. He was very helpful, friendly and honest. The inspection he performed was extremely thorough. After he had completed the inspection, he took us around to explain all of the issues he found in detail. He was more than willing to answer our constant questions, and he stayed with us at the property until all of our questions had been answered. We will definitely use Chris again in the future, and I would recommend him without reservation to anyone.

I know this is a little late but I can not say enough GREAT things about Ron Chitsey! This was a home we were looking to purchase (unfortunately didn't go through) and we were first time homebuyers. We had no clue what to expect when it came to the inspection. We received his name through a co-worker of mine and my place of employment. So we had no reason to not trust him from the get go. He started the inspection at about 8am and didn't get finished until approxiamately 2-3pm. Even our realtor was impressed. Our realtor stated usually inspections only take about 4 hours and he could not understand why Ron would take so long. When we arrived at the home to go over his findings he explained everything to us and allowed us to ask questions without making us feel uneducated about the whole process. We had a ton of questions and he took the time to show us everything and even asked the homeowner to leave the home so we could actually go over everything in private. After the inspection Ron explained to us it would take him a day or two to finalize his reports and send them to us. I was forewarned that their prices were higher than other inspectors but well worth every penny. When we got the report it was so easy to read! Even our realtor was impressed with the attention to detail and the great photos he took. The report was 42 pages and the termite inspection was 2 pages. Not only did we get a clear understanding of what we were getting ourselves into but it was nice to speak with someone that actually cared about us and their reputation. When we look for another home (hopefully within the next 5 months) we will definately be calling A+ inspections again! I have referred them to many of my friends that are first time homebuyers. I will continue to do so!

Chris spent well over 8 hours inspecting our house. When he was finished, he went over the highlights with me and our realtor and made suggestions on how to improve the efficiency of the air conditioner. That evening he sent us an incredibly thorough 68 page report including photos and diagrams of everything that could and should be repaired in the house. He had identified defective roofing shingles on the five year old roof that I think would have been missed by most inspectors. Who goes up on the roof in 100 degree weather? We had a roofer out the next day who confirmed the finding and identified the manufacturer to bring in for replacement. He also identified double paned windows which had broken seals. Again, an estimator from a window company came out and confirmed his diagnosis. We were able to cut and paste from his report for our addendum to the seller requesting repairs. He continued to be available to us to answer questions about making the home more energy efficient and has been a great resource! I am thrilled that we had him on our side of this real estate transaction.

His name is Chris Christy, and we were the buyers. He was really thorough, and informed. He spent a lot of time with us explaining everything that he found and he writes really long detailed reports. He was pretty good at everything, except for the price, as he was expensive.

Chris Chitsey did a great job. He was very patient with my endless barrage of questions. I've never bought a home before or lived in a place that had gas. He explained everything I needed to know about how to work the gas appliances and general house things. Everything he noted on the report he made sure to tell me exactly what it means and why it may need to be fixed. On top of all that, he sent me a 22 page pdf with pictures within 4 hours of completing the inspection.

They did a very thorough job. We were pleased with their professionalism and the price. They told us about some things that needed to be corrected, but assured us that, overall, the house we were buying was well-built and in good shape. We felt a lot better about purchasing the house, once the inspection was complete. They also took the time to answer some questions we had regarding the gas appliances in the house, since we have never owned gas appliances before. We really appreciated that. We would, definitely, recommend this company to anyone.