Home Inspex

Description of Work: Thermal imaging

Description of Work: Home Inspection.

Description of Work: needed air quality testing for mold

Description of Work: Inspected a very large 100 year old house we planned to purchase. We knew it needed a lot of cosmetic updates but the detailed, well documented inspection revealed over 80 pages of recommended repairs as well as estimates for the cost. We were very impressed with the scope of the inspection, it saved us from making a disastrous purchase.

Description of Work: He came and inspected for possible mold in the house. He also did air quality and a visual inspection too. He was very thorough and informative. He took a lot of time to discuss my concerns.

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Description of Work: The inspector performed an overall pre-sale inspection of the house, inside and out, over three levels.

Description of Work: Full home inspection contracted for through Eric Babcock (HomeInspex). I specifically requested close inspection of roof since it was a flat roof. Of additional concern was foundation and soundness. |3 days after purchase rain was pouring into the home via roof/ ceiling. Four roofers later , all stated the same thing. The roof needed to be completely replaced! It was such a poor installation "anyone could see this was installed incorrectly" and "would never meet manufacturer's warranty"...stated over and over by each roofer that viewed the work. None could believe a home inspector would miss such obvious errors. $15k later we will have a new roof properly installed. I contacted an attorney and was assured all I could get was the $575 back after a legal action. I contacted the inspector and he offered nothing other than to point out the inspection contract which simply states he is not responsible for anything! buyer beware... I will say we had been looking at several homes and had at least 1 inspected with a different company. That company was not available the day I needed them so I went with HomeInspex / Eric Babcock based on the website ratings...what a mistake. The other inspector saved us from a terrible home purchase where again the flat roof was worn out and the life of the furnace shot, etc., HomeInspex was a complete disaster and completely incompetent . Extra embarrassing for me as I am in the real estate business and thought I could pick an inspector based on their credentials... this is a one man show and he does not know what he is doing. We are having to spend approximately $30k to repair and stabilize all that was missed in the home. Had I known the severity of the structural damage I would have negotiated with the seller for a better deal. I trusted this inspector (Eric Babcock) and it cost me severely. | |little things I remember now about pointing out water stains on the ceiling to him and he making the comment it was old and before the roof was repaired...amazing in that he did not even see it to begin with! Also, the floor joist in the kitchen are so rotted out they need to be replaced. Clearly visible from basement yet never noted. I am telling you to hire this man at your own peril and be prepared to have problems! Finally, I have pictures and statements from contractors to back this up. | |

Description of Work: Home inspection, indoor and outdoor.