Description of Work: Royce came out to my new home during various phases of construction and was excellent! Very thorough and very reasonably priced. Highly, highly recommend!
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
Brendan S.
11/2012
5.0
home inspection
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It went very well.
Description of Work: We've lived in our house for a number of years and wanted an independent inspection of the house to look for any problems that we might want to fix. We have no interest in selling the house - this was purely to alert us to any problems. He found several issues and was very thorough and took the time to show us what he found and why it is a problem (or could become a problem). He also found problems that the original inspector (from when we bought the house) completely missed. We found him very helpful and professional.
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
$410
Cynthia S.
06/2012
5.0
home inspection
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It was well worth it.
Description of Work: I was living in Houston when we were building a home in Austin, so I wasn't able to be around except drive in over every couple of weeks. So, I wanted somebody who actually knew what they were looking at during the home-building process, so I used Inspection Services of Austin. He did a three-part inspection which had light up with pictures and all of the things needed to be addressed. He first did it when they were getting ready to lay the foundation. He did another one when the framing was up and right before they put on the sheet rock so he could see the wiring and stuff before the installation of sheet work. Then, he did a final inspection before we closed on them. He also came periodically during the building process, so he put in a lot of time.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Richard B.
07/2011
5.0
home inspection
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See above
Description of Work: Royce Moore, owner of Inspection Services of Austin, has actually performed two inspections for us this year. The first occurred in April 2011 and the most recent was in July 2011. He is punctual, through, and extremely meticulous. Each inspection took approximately four hours, during which he inspected the exterior, interior, roof, attic, and sprinkler system. He e-mailed us his inspection report, complete with photos, that same evening. The July inspection report was 33 pages long. As a result of the April inspection, Mr. Moore uncovered so many flaws in the house that were structural, we backed out of a contract. That house is still on the market. In the July inspection he identified a number of relatively minor flaws and prepared a list detailing the approximate cost of correcting those flaws. As a consequence, the sellers reduced their selling price by $4,500 and we bought the house knowing that Mr. Moore had not found any structural deficiencies. It gave us a lot of peace of mind. The price of his inspections is money well spent.
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
$395
KAREN B.
12/2010
5.0
home inspection
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Excellent. I highly recommend Royce for home inspection services. He inspected 2 resale homes for us. He's a nice guy and he is extremely thorough when inspecting a house. Royce doesn't miss a thing! Royce is very easy to talk to (and while I don't like to bother contractors while they are doing their job), and is very approachable. During the inspection Royce spent the time to point out issues, discuss remedies, and answer our questions. We have bought and sold houses before so we are familiar with a typical inspection report. Simply said, we were wow'd by Royce's report. It's incredible! The reports he compiles are so thorough, so clear and detailed! Each item/issue is annotated with many photographs, making for easy reference. The report is invaluable. It helped us avoid buying a home where (while the house looked nice) basic maintenance was neglected. And, for the house we did buy, we will be sure to utilize the report for a routine maintenance guide. Royce is gracious to note that if we have any questions in the future...give him a call. I highly recommend Inspection Services of Austin for house inspection. If we are ever purchase another home we will use Royce's services.
Description of Work: Inspected two resale homes for us in the last three months.
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
$425
Akshay S.
08/2010
5.0
home inspection
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We were delighted by Royce's levels of professionalism and knowledge of local building code. I will definitely seek his services again. As a home-buyer (or seller) you definitely want Royce on your team!
Description of Work: Royce inspected three homes in the Austin area for us. He is meticulous, thorough and very knowledgeable. He inspected the roof, foundation, siding, windows and sprinkler system on the outside, the HVAC system, and the every nook and cranny he could reach on the inside of the home. He literally takes hundreds of photographs and produces a detailed, comprehensive report within 24 hours of the 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
$365
Johanna E.
03/2010
5.0
home inspection
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I called Royce based on other Angie's List feedback and he certainly did not disappoint. We asked him to inspect a 3/2 1311 square foot home in South Austin that we are considering purchasing. Royce's report was 12 pages without photos and 53 pages with them. He took nearly 200 photos in all and caught things that we didn't even think to look for. When I compare his report to the one that the home-seller provided to us (which cost her more than Royce charged) it's really amazing how much stuff was overlooked (or missed completely) by the other guy. I feel that Royce's extremely thorough report has put us in a position to renegotiate the purchase price down to a more comfortable level. In terms of his professional behavior, Royce had already completed most of the report (and showed his draft to me) they day before we were supposed to meet. When we got there, he showed me everything that he had found in detail and explained why it was a potential issue and what kind of stuff might need to be done to remedy it. He even took off his shoes when he was inside the house so he wouldn't track mud. Never once did he pressure or attempt to persuade us to go with a "buddy" of his like some inspectors have done in the past. Really, I can't recommend this guy enough! If you're buying a new home in Austin I don't think you can get a report as comprehensive as his.
Description of Work: Royced performed a complete home inspection on a 3/2 home in South Austin.
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
$365
Pam N.
02/2010
5.0
home inspection
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Mr. Moore was professional, responsive, and helpful. He contacted the seller to arrange the inspection and worked late to complete the report following the inspection. He was available for questions and concerns regarding the report. He was easy to reach via email and phone. Inspection Services of Austin is truly Austin's BEST inspection company .
Description of Work: Royce Moore conducted a home inspection of an older residence in Lago Vista. While a home inspection typically provides a snapshot of the condition of the house at the time of the inspection, he provided over 100 pictures along with his extremely thorough report. If the seller does not agree to all the repairs, we'll be able to use the report after the closing as a repair or maintenance guide.
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
$395
Daniel S.
10/2009
5.0
home inspection
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Better than I could have expected. Royce Moore was punctual, professional ans provided me with explanations of what he was looking for and why, as well as inside tips on maintaining and repairing different areas of the home. He made good recommendations and made me feel secure in my decision to buy this home
Description of Work: Full Interior and Exterior 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
$350
Garann M.
07/2009
5.0
home inspection
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When I arrived (five minutes late at most), Royce was sitting on the porch, having already completed the inspection. He spent another hour walking my Realtor and I around the house and the property, discussing all of his findings and answering our questions in detail. He gave us his opinions on grey-area matters like how much longer the roof could go without being replaced and the best way to address what he felt were the most immediate safety issues. He discussed the reputations of local contractors with my Realtor and gave his recommendations, and also gave ballpark figures on what he thought repairs should cost. He emailed me the report the same evening, complete with tons of photos of things we hadn't seen while walking around, like the problems underneath the house. Even though we knew going in the home was going to be a mess and we weren't in a position to ask for repairs or a reduction in price, he was completely thorough. I was very impressed by his knowledge, helpfulness, and professionalism.
Description of Work: I got a home I am hoping to buy inspected. The home is 1,900+ square feet and over a hundred years old, in less than perfect condition.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
Tom R.
05/2009
5.0
home inspection
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They provided a very detailed list of inspection items and then they followed-up with the builder to make sure all items were understood.
Description of Work: Inspection of a new home to determine any items that the builder did not have fixed.
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
$325
KELLY A.
12/2008
5.0
home inspection
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He was responsive, prompt, professional and fair. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Description of Work: Royce inspected our new David Weekley home. His report was sent via e-mail to us the same day and I could easily forward it to the builder. His fee was $325. Because of the multitude of issues and the fact that the gas was not yet turned on, he repeated the inspection 2 weeks later for an additional $75.
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
$400
Patricia W.
06/2007
5.0
home inspection
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Royce arrived promptly at the time we agreed upon and proceeded with the inspection. The outside of the property was inspected first and when it was time to enter the home, he removed his shoes prior to doing so. The inspection took over three hours, including time to discuss his findings. By the end of the day, we had a written report sent to us via email.
Description of Work: Inspection of residential property. Inspection included structural system, grading and drainage, roof covering, roof structure and attic, interior and exterior walls, ceilings and floors, interior and exterior doors, windows, fireplace/chimney, porch, electrical systems, heating, ventilation and AC system, plumbing, and appliances.
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INSPECTION SERVICES OF AUSTIN is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
INSPECTION SERVICES OF AUSTIN accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, INSPECTION SERVICES OF AUSTIN does not offer free project estimates.
No, INSPECTION SERVICES OF AUSTIN does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, INSPECTION SERVICES OF AUSTIN does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, INSPECTION SERVICES OF AUSTIN offers emergency services.
No, INSPECTION SERVICES OF AUSTIN does not offer warranties.
INSPECTION SERVICES OF AUSTIN offers the following services: HOME INSPECTION, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL.