LarryInspects Home Inspection Service

Larry was prompt and gave us a detailed report with photos and excellent suggestions for remediation of our drainage issue.

Larry is always punctual. He performed two different home inspections for me, the second only because the first home fell through. He is extremely thorough and detailed. He gives great advice, and does a great job with his inspections. He encourages you to attend the inspection and to ask any questions you like while following him around. He's told us how to care for the types of plants/grass in the yard, as well as given advice on home improvements. Take a notepad with you, he's got a ton of knowledge.

Larry arrived on time and got to work right away. Highly advise following along with him as he inspects, as you can ask him questions as you go along, and he will also mention things that might not necessarily relate to the inspection, but are really good to know none the less

For a first-time home buyer, I couldn't have imagined a better experience. In fact, out of the whole home buying experience so far, because of Larry, inspecting the home has been the most enjoyable. This is ironic, considering that finding things wrong with a home you're wanting to buy is typically, I imagine, one of the least enjoyable experiences. Larry is a gentleman and a scholar. He's kind and knowledgeable. He cares. He's passionate. These things were apparent from the get-go. I could belabor details, but simply said, without knowing him, Larry is the type of person you instinctively trust. The inspection was thorough. The major and minor problems were noted. The report was the same. When he speaks, you should listen. I learned as much about other-than-home related things as I did about home-related things. He saved my family and I an incredible amount of potential headache by catching things that I'm pretty sure other inspectors would have missed.

Larry arrived exactly on time and we examined the areas of concern together. He did a thorough job of examining my soffit vents, removing two vents to see if an adequate size hole had been cut in the soffit, He also measured the current venting in the attic and on the roof. He was able to calculate the ratio of attic venting area that I had vs. what I needed to have. The report that he e-mailed to me included the number and size of vents I should have and an aerial view of my roof with the suggested placement of the new attic vents. Regarding the cracks in the wall, he identified the cause as an incorrectly positioned expansion joint underneath the window. He also identified the cause of plaster flaking off my foundation as rusting rebar behind the plaster and recommended a DIY repair. I was very impressed with Larry's thoroughness and expertise. He definitely provided me with the professional advise I needed at a reasonable price.

It was a pleasure working with Larry. In the highly volatile industry of real estate, it's important to have a professional, such as Larry, to care for you as a buyer and show complete flexibility throughout the buying process. His report was thorough and well written in layman's terms allowing us to make informed decisions regarding repairs.

Mr. Wedige was very professional & knowledgeable concerning home inspection. He is very thorough! Excellent final written report.

The inspection, both the oral comments as the inspection was in progress and the written report received the next day were very through and understandable. His tool set to perform the inspection was the most complete I have seen used in the field for home inspections. His knowledge of San Antonio code requirement was extensive, as was his knowledge of the period (1930's) construction techniques. His willingness to explain the reasoning behind his observations was freely offered, understandable and most helpful to frame a solution to an observed problem. His personal suggestions were consistent with repairs I made or had made in the past. His knowledge of where to get DYI materials was also very helpful. In total he spent several hours going over the house and answering the numerous questions I asked him. I wold not hesitate to recommend him highly to anyone needing such a service.

This is the second time I've used LarryInspects. The first time was when I purchased a home in 2008. Remembering how satisfied I was with his services, I searched my email account hoping to his name and contact info. Fortunately, I found him! Larry is easy to schedule an inspection with--via email or phone. He answers all communications quickly and arrives at your house on time. Larry knows what permits are required for certain work sellers say has been improved and can quickly look them up in the city's database for reference. He welcomes his clients' presence while he's inspecting and shows/tells you when he spots deficiencies so that you have a better understanding of what he will note in his report. He sufficiently identifies any areas that are not up to code and takes plenty of photos and adds details to them to help reference certain points in his comments. Larry emails you a PDF of his full inspection report within 24 hours.

Larry is pleasant, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. He was on time and did exactly what he said he would do. It was apparent to me immediately that he was highly experienced. He climbed into attics, closets and pantries to inspect every square inch of this property. Being a Broker, I have used many inspectors over the years and Larry is my favorite. I now feel confident that I know all there is to know about the building I am purchasing. Larry send the report by link so it is quick and convenient to access. Note, Larry does not text so you will have to call.

Larry did a SUPERB job and I will highly recommend him to all of my friends. He was on time, explained everything that he was doing and answered any questions we might have had while he was conducting the home inspection. Larry's integrity is remarkable and if any problems came up he would ask us if we wanted to continue with the inspection or just stop. He would only charge us for the time he was there and not just go on to get all the money we would owe him if he finished the inspection. I had him inspect a previous home I was trying to purchase but the foundation was bad and we stopped immediately. I did not hesitate for one minute when I needed an inspector for this possible purchase. I have never been through the experience of buying a home and Larry made it a pleasurable experience for my family.

Very informative session - was able to get concerns addressed by builder per Larry's report. Final Report was received in a timely fashion, as well as additional information that Larry provided to assist with required housing maintenance.Price was reasonable and scheduling was easy. Very thorough inspection.

Larry did a superb job. Larry found major flaws with the new roof. He sent me a very professional report and told me exactly what the problems were. The report included clear and informative photographs. Larry did a superb job explaining all of the issues to me in a way that I could understand. Larry's work was exemplary, and I will always use him in the future.

It went very well. I called on Monday afternoon and had an appointment at 8:30 Weds morning. He arrived at 8:15 and stayed past 11:30. He did a thorough and professional job of inspecting all aspects of the place. He even got up on the 2nd story roof. He patiently answered my many questions, even the ones that had nothing to do with the actual inspection. I intend to remodel some of the space, and he was willing to offer his opinion on what might and might not work. He also suggested that some systems needed more review by other contractors, and I immediately called an electrician and an Hvac contractor. I feel very confident in his assessment of the condo.

He did really well did two inspections It depends on the size of the property the cost Four for a large property Very knowlegdeable and through

Larry was extremely knowledgeable and thorough; he provided plenty of explanations and pointed out issues that were not related to the home inspection (largely cosmetic issues). I was very pleased with the service he provided.

Larry inspected a home my uncle was thinking about purchasing (and eventually did). The home is about 3800 sqft and took over 4 hours to inspect. He was really thorough. He identified deficiencies as well as made some suggestions about things that aren't normally covered in an inspection. I think that one really big advantage he had over other inspectors is that he brought a device that measured the slope of the slab. This is normally an engineer's function, something I'd never seen done for a regular home inspection. Yet, this is an example of how through Larry was. I felt this was a huge bonus all packaged in the price of his inspection. He provided my uncle with a detailed inspection report, complete with color pictures. I'm a Realtor and have to be careful how I recommend service providers such as inspectors to my clients for liability reasons. I've always included Larry on my short list of recommended inspectors. He has inspected many homes for me over the years because he is a stickler for the details. I would rather my clients have an extremely thorough inspector rather than some easy-going inspector just to make a deal work. I've come across some less picky and less expensive inspectors over the years, but it's not worth it. Larry's worth every penny - I'm always confident in Larry's abilities and experience and will continue to recommend him. My clients have always been very satisfied with his work.

I?m purchasing a new construction home that was already built and I wanted to inspect the finished product. Let me start by saying Larry is an outstanding inspector. He was very patient on the phone when I was interviewing inspectors, which was huge. This is an area I do not have a lot of experience and he was very informative and answered all my questions which to helped me come to my decision. He arrived before the appointment time and explained the process of the inspection. He welcomed me to join him as he did the inspection. This was the main reason I hired Larry. Other inspectors wanted to meet with me at the end. Not only did Larry do a very thorough job in his inspection, he gave many helpful hints/advice about different parts of the house that I would be maintaining. He is very knowledgeable and experienced. The cherry on top of the inspection was what he pointed out that did NOT go on the inspection. These were tidbits that I either marked with tape or took notes so that I could go into my builder?s walkthrough very prepared. Cosmetic or ?nice to have? things should not be in an inspection report, but it helps GREATLY when you tell the builder what is needed to be fixed before closing. Buying a house can be stressful, but having someone like Larry to guide you through the final inspection process is a great advantage. I recommend him highly for your home inspection!

We were recommended LarryInspects by several coworkers. We are purchasing our first home, so not sure what to expect using a home inspector. However, the inspection was more than what I expected. Larry was very professional, yet friendly, kind, and punctual, arriving 10-15 minutes earlier than scheduled. He was extremely detailed and educational, teaching things that I never knew or heard of. He went through every nook and cranny, pointing out things that were not of code, broken and required fixing. From the patio roof not installed properly, to the high water pressure, he had the tools necessary to get the job done. His recommendations were informative and much appreciated. The detailed inspection report arrived within 24 hours and included pictures. I definitely recommend his services, and will use him again in the future.

Timely and very knowledgeable and had all the equipment to do the job right.

Larry arrived 10 early and was very pleasant, professional and ready to start. He was very detailed and informative and explained why certain things were not done with quality or code by the contractors we hired. Larry also gave us good tips on how to care for our roof ( watch for tree branches) and educated me on the soil under our home and how to help prevent foundation shifting. His report was emailed to me in less than 48 hours. It was very detailed but not wordy and he also sent pictures of the specific areas. We were very happy with Larry. He caught a lot of things we didn't see and this experience was worth every penny.

When we showed up about 15 minutes prior to our scheduled time, he was already at the home. We started with the a/c system. He noticed it didnt turn on and could feel the little bit of heat radiating from the motor and knew it needed replacing. We then went outside to go check the roof on the house and on the covered porch. The porch covering had been shingled improperly by the previous owner, and he recommended some things we could do ourselves to divert the water that was leaking down due to improperly placed shingles. He was very thorough and very knowledgeable about what we would need and how it should look and work. He then checked the pantry, kitchen, and finished garage. We had some water damage under the sink in the cabinetry and when I asked if they needed replacing or if we could save them he gave us some more recommendations to get rid of and seal the mold. he commented on the different types of materials used for the finished garage, letting us know their strengths and weaknesses. He recommended intervals and a tool for cleaning the laundry vents also. We then went upstairs to look at the other rooms. Where the particleboard was squeaking, he let us know it was due to loosening nails not sitting in their holes and said screwing them down would fix it since screws will not move. I asked him about a smoke like tinge on some of the walls or near some of the higher heat light fixtures and he told me they were definitely from the candles the previous owner had and the high heat lightbulbs, also recommending something simple to take care of that. He noticed some dust outside one of the vents and explained to us about the door being closed with no airflow that the a/c system was pulling air from the attic, which is why it was so dusty. He explained in detail a few ways of counteracting that, again something we could simply do ourselves and I was very impressed at the detail he explained everything in. He checked every window, every nook and cranny, every outlet and every switch and everything in between! He was very kind and very knowledgeable and if we ever have to purchase another house, he will be the first person we call!

He was very thorough and informative. He will tell you what is going on and what you need to worry about and what you don?t. I was disappointed that I didn?t get a response to my email, but that was around the holidays so I?ll give him the benefit of the doubt. He allows you to follow him and take notes, and he provides you with a binder, pictures, and a detailed explanation. I don?t know how his pricing was because I just went with him. He was here for over three hours, he answered my questions, and he explained things that I asked about.

He was very nice and up front. He measured the house and initially gave an overview of the condition of the house. He followed up with the county tax codes told us it would not be worth the cost for a full appraisal. I appreciated the honesty, He came and did what he promised.

Answered my phone message the next day, and scheduled for 2 days later. Arrived promptly. Very Friendly. Incredibly thorough. (I have had 2 other inspectors for other homes, and this is far and away the best.) We spent over 4.5 hours. He teaches the Home Inspection Certification course on weekends, and he taught me by showing stuff as we went. I learned a lot about wiring, wood, window repair, gas plumbing, foundations, drainage, roofs, paneling, etc. He did not view the roof from the street as others do. Instead, he climbed up and walked the _entire_ roof looking for every defect and signs of damage & wear. At the end, he provided a binder of info & resources for home buyers, and by 9 AM the next day, I had his 28 page report (PDF) via email. For every defect, there was a clear photo showing the problem. The price was same as advertised on the website; he took off $20 for paying at the site with a check!