A-PLUS INSPECTION SERVICES, Since 1967

Chris showed up at the property on time and was there for about six hours. The place was a mess, so I'm really impressed by the work he was able to do and the amount of pictures that he was able to take. His services are more expensive than typical, but I think it's worth it for situations where you want to be completely aware of the fixes and updates that you need to make before making a decision to purchase a home.

We can't say enough about how pleased we were with Chris Chitsey and A-PLUS Inspection Services. This was the fifth home we've purchased over the past 30+ years; and we've never had a more professional, thorough, and comprehensive inspection and report. At the start of this process, we called 4 inspection companies, including the company we've used for our last 3 homes and 3 others that were highly rated on Angie's list. Not only was Chris the first to contact us; he was the only one that did. On the day of the inspection, he showed up on time (even a little early!) and spent about 6 hours going through and around the entire house. His background and qualifications were immediately evident in the comments and suggestions he made while on-site; and were made even more evident once we received the final report. At all times he was courteous, engaging and professional. Chris and A-PLUS have earned our highest praise; we'll never use another company, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

Very thorough and professional evaluation and recommended where repairs are advantageous.

I chose Chris after all the great reviews on Angie's list a phone call with him to discuss the work. We pick up the keys next week for a new house built by Milestone Builders in the Leander/Cedar Park subdivision. We visited the home every week and some of the workmanship just seemed shoddy and unprofessional. Therefore, I wanted a professional opinion before we signed-off on the builder's inspection. Chris did a very thorough inspection and walked me through all of the items when I arrived in the afternoon. I was worried most about items related to electricity not working and the routing of most of the ducting and plumbing that I saw during construction. Chris pointed out many of the issues that could have been easily avoided during construction, especially the lack of proper flashing on the side of the house and the points where water can make entry if not sealed. I provided the full report to the builder and I am happy (surprised) to say they have been fixing all of the items, even the flashing! I expected more pushback from the builders but I believe the thoroughness of the report, especially the photos and in-depth descriptions of the problem, helped show the builder the small changes made sense. After our builder walk-through this week, I am more confident the house will be 100% ready. Thank you Chris!

Chris showed up promptly as expected. My wife was home that day because I could not take off of work. She mentioned him moving "quietly like a ghost" around the house which allowed her to work from home undisturbed. He took his time and started from top to bottom making sure he was available for any questions throughout his visit. Most inspection companies told me it would only take them 2 hrs to complete the inspection where Chris was there the entire day making sure to be as specific on every detail as possible. I really liked that about him. He took his time to answer EVERY question me and my wife had. VERY friendly and professional. Would definitely recommend him to anyone.

Chris Chitsey did our inspection. He was very polite and took the time to answer all of my questions and explain everything that I had questions on. He did a through inspection of our new home (inspection report was 44 pages in length). His services cost more than the competition but his level of detail and his education that he brings to the inspection project (Masters of Engineering and Civil Engineering) in my opinion gives his clients a much greater detailed report of the home in question than his competition. I would recommend Chris to everyone.

I have used Chris's company, A-Plus Inspections, to perform the home inspection on the last few homes I purchased. I am a repeat customer for three simple reasons. First, Chris is certified to inspect a homes foundation in addition to the normal items. Given the nature of soil in the Austin area, making sure that my homes foundation is solid provides great peace of mind. Second, Chris provides very thorough and detailed reports. He catches things nobody else does. The quality of his work is outstanding. And finally, his customer services is excellent. He is responsive, follows up to ensure I am happy, provides some useful references and links that a new homeowner will need. He is also happy to take my questions about the house, and make suggestions for how to repair an item or provide a reference even months after the inspection is done. There are lower cost providers out there. But if you are looking for the best home inspection with great customer service, one that will give you peace of mind knowing that everything has been looked at, then A-Plus is a great choice.

We originally used Chris in 2009 and were very impressed with his work. We were, however, first time home buyers and found Chris by way of our agent. This time around we chose someone else for the first home we were considering. He did a fine job, no major complaints. But when it came time to inspect a second home we felt there was something missing and decided to look back at Chris' old report...check his web page, etc. and decided to go with him again. Chris is a Master Engineer who performs one inspection per day, spending approx. 7 hours on one home and offers complementary lifetime consulting. You can trust that he will be incredibly thorough and accurate. He will also provide proper guidance and reassurance when it comes to the issues with your future home, which all homes have. Finally, consider this...in a very short time frame we used another fairly esteemed inspector, and then we used Chris/A-Plus and the difference was immense. While A-Plus does COST more than many inspectors, it is WORTH IT.

Chris has done two inspection for houses we had under contract and he was extremely professional, he started the inspection at 8am and finished at 5pm. After the inspection his report was excellent and he answered our questions over email and over the phone; he took the time to give us advise, recommend us structural engineers and plumbers and also gave us other resources to read and make our best informed decision. I would recommend Chris to anybody, it was the best money spend.

Absolutely perfect from start to finish with the up-most professionalism. I would use Chris for an/all our home inspections in the future !

Chris was on time, organized, efficient with his time (6 hr inspection) and very friendly.

Their services were a bit pricey, but it was worth the cost. They arrived on time, did a very thorough inspection of the house, and provided a prioritized list of issues.

I think that since I had many homes in my past and I felt that the inspectors were probably the best and most comprehensive inspection I have ever seen. They were very professional. I will use them again and I have referred them to somebody else.

I reached Chris on the 1st attempt. He was pleasant and professional. I was able to schedule an appointment for an inspection in only two business days. This is the fourth home we have purchased and I have gotten more demanding of my inspections with each purchase. I don't like surprises. I am also able to see past little issues and not get all nit picky with my demands of the seller. The house is built into a hillside and making sure it is going to remain in place was at the top of our list of concerns. My husband met Chris at the property. Chris spent the entire day inspecting the house top to bottom. He got out on the roof ( something no inspector has done in past) He found a few hail issues and we had a roofer come out to give us a quote. He also saw a few issues with the stucco installation he thought we should also check. We called for a stucco inspection for $200 and got a clean bill of health with a suggestion of how we could cut a seam in the barrier to make sure water did not get trapped in the future. Chris found a few more issues with how the house was built, but nothing that would stop us from buying it..just things that were good to know so we can keep an eye on them for future issues. He was able to explain how the HVAC was installed and how the air would be drawn from and be distributed throughout the home. He told us how well (or not) each unit was working and suggested we might want to have them serviced (units are 9 years old) He used infrared pictures to show where leaks were occurring at the doors, windows and attic access. Again nothing to stop us from buying, just good to know so that we can address them once we get into the home. There was a crack in a shower that was a concern to us that he checked with a device and found no moisture. He had a another device to check how level the house was sitting. He even checked the oven temperature. Chris was great at pointing out the things that were good with the house too. He explained the things he was doing and why he was doing them clearly. He was good with referrals and was very knowledgable. Our report was 58 pages long and contained all sorts of little things we could do ourselves on weekends. (an example would be a cracked pvc pipe that carries the electric wires to the sprinkler systems.) Our agent suggested we use the report as a to do list and date each item on the report as we fix them for a future buyer. My husband and I would highly recommend Chris and felt he was worth every penny.

As first-time homebuyers, we joined Angie's List to find a house inspector. We wanted a thorough inspection, not just a "kick the tires-of-course-it's-fine inspection" and we found A-Plus. The description sounded great, and the reviews were positive, so we went with it. We were still nervous--until we met Chris. He was EXACTLY the type of inspector we hoped we would find. He was intelligent, knowledgeable, friendly, and patient with our (lots of!) questions. He pointed out the issues with the house, and described what actions we could take in the future to fix them. He answered our questions that we had, and offered advice on some of the aspects of the house that we were unfamiliar with, both during the inspection, and after we had read the report . I HIGHLY RECOMMEND A-Plus inspection Services. They are absolutely worth the price, because the information that you receive on your house will really put your mind at ease. It's better to know the condition of your house than to wait for surprises. We were lucky, and we found a great house with minor issues. I am so happy that we went with A-Plus, even on a younger house (built in 2007). Thanks again Chris!

Fantastic! Chris was professional and extremely detailed. He was easy to get a hold and thus schedule quickly as I only had a 10 day option period. The inspection took 7-8 hours and he really gave me a piece of mind with the depth of the inspection report, 65+ pages, which was welcomed as the house is 20 years old. I was able to easily decide what I wanted to request to be fixed from the seller from his report while also having a clear list of 'to dos' once we move in. While A-Plus/Chris may be more expensive than others I really felt like it was a great investment and would highly recommend A-Plus to others. A great overall experience!

Chris conducted a very thorough inspection and provided a detailed report within approximately 24 hours of finishing the job. After completing his approximately seven hour inspection, he took the time to discuss his findings with us and to explain whether a particular matter was something that was the result of poor workmanship or due to the normal aging or settling of the house (even though the house was less than a year old). Chris' primary report was 45 pages long (there were secondary reports or information that he provided as well). In the main report, he listed each finding and included a color picture, where appropriate, to show exactly the finding that he was describing (as the old saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words!). He also listed next to each finding whether the item was a code violation or not, and if so, referenced the particular code. We found it interesting that the builder, who had the house inspected at numerous times during the building process, found none of these items. Yet Chris found over a hundred issues which he noted in his report (many of which were code violations). Overall, if you have decided on a home to purchase, whether it is a new home or a resale, we highly recommend that before you close, you have A-Plus Inspection Services conduct an inspection to protect your interest and hard earned money.

Fantastic and fast. The report was one of the most comprehensive I have ever received. Highly recommend.

In late summer of 2013, A-Plus inspector Chris Chitsey told me to walk away from I house I wanted to buy because he discovered a foundation problem. I was heartsick, but if I had wanted an inspector to rubber stamp my decisions, I would not have hired a structural engineer. I did as Chris advised. In December of that year, he inspected another house I wanted to buy and gave it the green light. That's not to say he didn't find issues, but they are things, like the need for additional attic insulation, my husband and I can take care of. We now are in the new-to-us house and are grateful we had Chris's guidance in our home-buying decision. A-Plus charges more than the average home-inspection company, but I would not have used A-Plus twice if I didn't believe the cost was worthwhile. Chris's reports are exhaustive.

I want to start with a huge THANK YOU to Chris!! I am a business owner myself and I?m in the service industry, so I know all too well how people will tell all the negative but very few will take the time to speak of the good. My wife and I were looking at buying a home that was built in 1995 and using it as rental property for future retirement income; our son really wanted us to purchase the home since my wife and I were going to rent it to him and our daughter in-law. I looked online and seen several inspection companies and most were around 250.00 ? 350.00 for the inspection, well I took the time to read several of the reviews on Chris and not one was negative, yes there were some that said they found companies that were cheaper but I?m a true believer in you get what you pay for in life. Well I called Chris and checked to see when his first opening was and he came out within a week we set the appointment for 8:30 and Chris was here at 8:30!! He told me on the phone it would be anywhere from 8-11 hours to do the inspection and the cost was 850.00 ? 950.00 and I?m in Marble Falls not in Austin. Chris wrapped things up in about 4 hours, he did something he told me he had only had to do a few times in all his years of doing home inspections and that was stop the inspection. Chris found several things wrong with the home and there was no point to continue, this man is the truest meaning of honest and ethical I would go as far as saying they could put his picture by either or both words in the dictionary!! Chris not only saved my wife and I six figures on a home that would probably have cost us an additional six figures to repair but also the headache?s that would have followed there are no words to thank Chris enough for the fine job he did and he also reduced the bill to ONLY reflect the time he worked on the job. My wife and I will ONLY use Chris and his company A-Plus Inspection Services for any other homes we may consider buying and I will go as far as saying you can?t afford not to use him for your home inspections he is worth every penny you will spend on his service, I still feel like I should buy him and his family dinner for what he did for mine. Thanks again Chris!!! Sincerely, Troy M.

Doing business with A-Plus Inspection Services was a pleasure. As usual the option period stated for our home purchase was short. I phoned A-Plus and Chris Chitsey was able to provide an inspection within two days of my request. Chris spent eight hours inspecting every aspect of the house, top to bottom, providing us with a very detailed 37 page report. The report included photos and helpful information on the condition of everything from the roofing to the slab. We learned that overall the home was in great condition and well built, with fairly minor repairs needed. Based on Chris' report we felt secure in completing the purchase of the home. Also, because of his report we were able to have roof repairs done and three windows replaced by the former home owners. During our negotiation period Chris was always available to me to offer help and suggestions in securing the repairs. My husband and I are very pleased with the service of A-Plus Inspection Services and Chris Chitsey; we highly recommend them. We both felt it was not worth taking shortcuts, as we have experienced, where an inspector took 1 1/2 hours viewing a home and didn't find many issues that were not easily seen.

My parents are having a home built in Georgetown. They will close on it next week, so we needed a home inspection. I found A-Plus through Angie's List, and then contacted Chris Chritsey, the inspector. His prices are higher than most home inspectors, but, as I discovered, he does a lot more also. He performed an extremely thorough inspection of the new home in about 6 hours, verbally reviewed the major findings with me, and provided me a detailed, 41-page report the same evening. The report is chock-full of concrete recommendations that the builder can act on. Chris is very easy to work with, is prompt, professional, and explains things in a very easy-to-understand manner. I definitely recommend him, and will contact him again should we need another home inspection. Great service!!

Chris is very professional and polite. He did a very thorough job with great attention to details. We were more than happy with the job he did and would definitely recommend him to our friends.

This was the second inspection Chris did for us in the summer of 2013. My husband and I were renting a house and our landlord put it up for sale. Chris's thorough inspection (see Angie's List review) was instrumental in helping us make a smart decision to walk away from that problem-laden) home. We called on him again when we found a great house (we hoped) that we wanted to buy. We set up an inspection with Chris. He understood time was short for us and gave us a slot two days after I called him to request his help. The night before the inspection, he gave us a heads-up by email when he had not received the CBS code he needed from our agent yet. He is a family man with small children, yet was on his home phone with us late that night to pin this down, and at the house ready to go the next morning well before the 8:00 a.m. start time. When Chris arrived early, he used the time to discuss some issues with me, then started the outside portion of the inspection even before we could enter the home. He then spent a very long work day checking the home outside and in from stem to stern and discussing/explaining/clarifying the detailed results. Chris used state-of-the-art equipment and his many years of experience to give us a clear view of the exact pluses and minuses of the home. He left virtually nothing unaddressed, and went way above and beyond what another inspector I recently observed was able to do, in time, effort, equipment, and expertise. This other inspector was hired by a prospective buyer at our rental home. We showed him Chris's inspection and he was blown away. "Very thorough," he said reluctantly (after all, he was talking about his competition). I asked him if he used thermal imaging equipment, as Chris of A-Plus Inspections does. "I've thought about getting it, I just never pulled the trigger," he said. The information Chris gave us and his clear summary of what it all meant in terms of dealing with home repairs and the like helped us immeasurably in deciding to buy this lovely home. We have been here now for two and a half months. Having the outstanding, detailed A-Plus inspection in hand to refer to has meant that the home maintenance issues we've faced since buying the home are all either minor, or ones we expected and prepared for (thanks to Chris!) In addition, Chris has remained available to consult with us since the original inspection, as is his policy. He answers his business phone himself day and night, returns calls very quickly when he is unavailable (like up on somebody's roof inspecting it) and will pull up the inspection report on our home and go over anything that concerns us. We could never have managed to buy such a nice home, in such good condition, in record time (first tour with our agent on July 17, inspection July 19 inspection, closing Aug. 22) without Chris's marvelous skills and dependability.

A friend of mine recommended me to use Chris' services and he was right. Chris is a true professional with a wide knowledge about his craft. His services come with a very detailed report and being his client comes with a lot of perks (coupons, safety flyers, lifetime consulting). Maybe his fee is higher than the rest but it really worth it (He's is the ONLY Master Inspector for Central Texas) and I've learned from long time ago that quality comes with a higher price. I hope this won't detract you from hiring him, do yourself a favor and don't put your life at risk going with a cheaper inspector.