Final Analysis Home Inspections

Excellent experience from beginning to end. Staff is professional, knowledgeable, helpful, and courteous. The report is very detailed and includes pictures and explanations. I called afterwards with a question about my unbalanced overhead garage door that was listed in the report and Dan patiently explained why it was an issue. I highly recommend Final Analysis.

They were punctual professional and gave a very detailed written report within hours. I was extremely satisfied with Final Analasis and would recommend there service to anyone in need of an inspection.

My husband and I are in the process of purchasing a property. Our realtor recommended Final Analysis Property to do the inspection. We had to wait a few days because they were so booked up, but they were well worth the wait. I'm so glad we decided to go with them. The 3 men that inspected the property were very professional, very thorough, and clear to understand. This being our first home purchase, I know very little about electrical outlets, plumbing, and hvac. They explained it all perfectly, without making me feel overwhelmed or, like many companies tend to do, act like I was un-intelligent when I had a question. They gave amazing feedback on the spot, and they sent the very-detailed inspection report within 2 hours. I would recommend them to anyone, and will only use them in the future.

I went with Final-Analysis based on the excellent reviews they've received everywhere I looked (Angie's List, Google, Facebook) and was impressed with what Dan had to say, his insight and views on the process when I called him. FA is at the higher end of the price spectrum based on the quotes I received at other places, but I generally don't mind paying a higher price for something as critical as a home purchase, or any service for that matter, because 1) it warrants higher expectations for the service on my end, and 2) in my experience is indicative of how a business views itself and what it brings to the table for their client. That said, Adam, Reuben, and Chris exceeded my expectations. That's right, I had a crew of 3 extremely professional, knowledgeable, and helpful home inspectors. Not just one. I was surprised as were my agent and the seller's agent. It sure seems like a smart and efficient way to thoroughly inspect a home and they worked very well as a team. It's also reassuring to know there were three sets of eyes looking at and evaluating the home . They arrived 30 minutes early as they were coming from Va Beach to Newport News and wanted to ensure they had time to navigate the bridges/tunnels. They got right to work upon arrival and already had the roof and backyard area done when I arrived. Adam filled me in on what they had found so far and informed me on how they were going to approach the rest of the inspection. They encouraged me to ask questions of any of them at anytime, invited me to follow them around and look around on my own as well. They were extremely professional and accommodating throughout. I can't state enough how impressed I was with all of them. They answered all of my questions, were able to put things I was unfamiliar with in layman's terms, explained how certain issues can affect other things or lead to other problems, things to keep in mind for the future, gave me rough estimates, a ballpark idea on what certain things might/should cost to repair, and even offered some objective opinions on who some of the better contractors were whose work they had encountered before and were impressed by. It's really worth repeating how thorough they were. Both realtors, probably with 40 years combined experience, both commented on it numerous times and were asking questions about their approach and methods. "Why are you running the water for so long?", "Why are you running multiple water sources simultaneously?", "Why do you turn on all the fans?". The answers to some of these questions might seem obvious, but the fact the agents were asking these questions (and perhaps one even seemed a little perturbed) reaffirmed my confidence in the quality and thoroughness of the work being done and my decision to go with FA over one of the agent "recommended" or cheaper inspectors. Dan and the FA crew make it abundantly clear they are your representative/advocates in the process. They work for you and their goal is to make you wholly aware and fully informed. That's extremely reassuring in a business where at times it can seem like many people involved have an incentive to push things through for their own interests. At the end of the inspection Adam went line by line over everything they encountered/found and gave me detailed explanations and put things in perspective for me. He highlighted the main issues he felt required immediate attention and answered all of my follow up questions. As they were packing up Reuben saw my agent and I looking at and discussing some of the issues they brought to light and stopped to check if we had any questions or wanted any more clarification. These guys had a a drive and full day ahead of them with more inspections, but they didn't leave until they were sure I was satisfied. Again, extremely professional. Adam encouraged me to contact him with any new or follow up questions I had, and if I wanted his opinion on contractors or quotes I received for work that needed to be done. I'm extremely grateful for that as much of this is new to me. Within a few hours my full, and extremely detailed, inspection report was available online. You can access it anytime, print it out, save it to your computer, and even conveniently forward it to other parties where they get a unique password to view what you choose to share (be it the summary, full report, moisture/termite report, etc.) The report is thorough. It breaks everything down step by step, area by area. They take tons of pictures. They highlight, circle, use arrows in the pictures to point out exactly what they're writing up and there's a detailed explanation of why they're marking something as red (serious) or yellow (needs attention) and what they recommend as corrective action. It's extremely invaluable as point of negotiating. There's nothing ambiguous or really up for interpretation/argument on the other parties end. The proof is always right there in pictures and a detailed paragraph. They dot all the 'i's and cross all the 't's. And to offer a real terms example so this just doesn't seem like fluff, they found a vent pipe to an underground/buried heating oil storage tank that wasn't disclosed by the sellers. Google "underground oil tank problems" if you're unfamiliar with the potential nightmare these things can be. Sellers that are aware of the presence of an underground tank are legally obligated/required to disclose it. I'm not accusing anyone of anything and I try to give the benefit of the doubt, but it seems there are a lot of stories out there where sellers play dumb and hope no one notices... and once you it's your house; it's your problem/responsibility ($$$$). Adam wrote the presence of a buried tank up on the report. Now the sellers are fully aware and there's a paper trail proving it. I used that to strengthen my my position/insistence that it be remedied and any potential problems be remediated. It may potentially save me a lot of money and headache. That's my experience with Final Analysis. Extremely satisfied, will use again, can't recommend them enough.

This team was very professional. They came into the house, explained what they were going to do throughout the house, and let me know to ask questions while I was walking around with them. They were essentially wanting to find anything and everything wrong with the house that they inspect for under the specific required codes. And you want them to find anything wrong with the house. It took just under 2 hours and when they were done, they gave me a verbal rundown of things they found to be safety concerns and things that would need attention. He then explained how to read the report once it's complete and said to keep the report since there is important information such as model numbers for the a/c unit and the water heater. He let me know I would receive an email once the report was ready and could be found on the website with my login information. It was very informative and they were very professional. I would use there services in the future and recommend them to any purchasing a home.

This is the third time I've used Final-Analysis and I won't use any other inspector. Their reports are thorough and I've had selling agents say to me that they were nervous that FA was my home inspector because they are recognized as one of the better groups. They are personable, on time, and thorough.

First of all I found this company on Angie's list because of their amazing reviews. I trust Angie's list and the reports submitted. I called Dan and talked to him a little about his business and the process. Talking to him along with his great reviews assured me I could 100% trust Dan and his team would do an excellent and very thorough inspection of our new home. The appointment was easy to set up online and nice reminders were given closer to the inspection date. Dan and his team arrived on time and went straight to work. There were 3 inspectors that covered every inch of our new 5,000 sq ft home. After the inspection Dan walked me through the home and gave me a briefing on any items he thought he should bring to my attention. We then met as a group with his 2 other inspectors and my realtor and went through any other details in as much or as little detail as I wanted. I didn't feel rushed at all and all 3 inspectors were very comfortable with providing their honest and independent feedback on the home. Dan reinforced a couple of times he'd be available for any follow up questions we had once we had read through their very well documented inspections reports. They emailed me the inspection reports that very same evening. I was very pleased with the work performed by this company and would highly recommend them to anyone buying a new home in this area. Thanks Dan and team for your great work!

The inspectors arrived as scheduled and completed a home inspection while also taking pictures and videos of all the areas they inspected. The pictures included the roof, crawl space, and their measuring the temperature of the water and heating and cooling vents. We were not able to be physically present at the inspection, but it was so detailed that I felt I could trust Dan Rogers completely. I recommend Final Analysis with no reservations and find their services worth every penny.

They did a very thorough job, and found several issues of importance that would have otherwise been overlooked. They were on time on both occasions, professional and courteous. They not only pointed out issues of concern, but took the time to educate as to how problems should and could be addressed. The reports were very thorough and contain pictures and videos which were extremely helpful. Dan has always been responsive to phone calls when I had questions concerning the inspection report. He always has his clients best interests at heart. I would use Final-Analysis again should the situation warrant and would highly recommend their services.

Final Analysis is by far the most professional and thorough home inspection service I have ever encountered. Their easy to follow reports provided objective observations on every aspect and system of our home. They educate / support during and well after their inspection; always available for follow up discussions as questions come up. Use Dan and his team if you want it done right at a good price.

I showed up early to the home and they were already there. They did not begin until I arrived even though the builder left the door open for them. While performing the inspection they were more than happy to stop and answer questions my realitor, myself or anyone else had. They were quick and thorough. I received the report within an hr of the inspection because they updated the report while they worked. The report provided me with pictures and specific details on certain maintenance I will need to accomplish while in my home. I am happy I chose Final Analysis.

This was a short notice inspection request for a new home I just had built and I was very pleased how they were able to get me scheduled within a few days from me making contact. Final Analysis Home Inspections showed up right on time. After introductions and a little discussion of game plan with Dan, Adam and Chris, they got started with their thorough inspections of house construction to include everything from rooftop to soil condition of crawlspace and around the house for drainage. Examples of systems inspections included electrical, HVAC, plumbing and installed appliances to include hot water heater, gas stovetop, and gas fireplace. Come to find out I had a continuous small leak of propane in my fireplace!!! I would say the inspection time took around 2 to 3 hours to complete and was very educational for me as well. That evening I was able to view, email, save and print an electronic report which included pictures and videos. This report is extremely in depth to include all items checked. What I liked most was all discrepancies were accompanied by pictures and videos when needed. Dan, Adam, and Chris were extremely qualified, professional and knowledgeable. I most strongly recommend Final Analysis Home Inspections to perform their inspections for anyone contemplating buying a house or business. There qualifications accompanied with such a detailed report only makes since for anyone making such a large investment. There may be others out there you can get for less money but I feel confident I would not have gotten such a thorough inspection and detailed report.

We are first time home buyers and had no clue about anything. Dan and Adam inspected the homes very thorough and talked and explained everything to us. We were beyond happy with them! They actually did 2 home inspections for us. They found things the first seller didn't Wana replace. So we walked and was happy to call Dan for the second house we found. I would absolutely recommend them!

I cannot say enough good things about Final Analysis. The lead inspector was Adam Comeau who was both extremely knowledgeable and friendly. More details are below but the bottom line is these guys are 100% there for the homeowner. They do not affiliate with any particular realtors or builders and rather stick to providing phenomenal professional expertise and great customer service as the basis for their business. They identified several discrepancies with my HVAC system that were not up to code and never should have passed inspection the first time - it literally saved me thousands of dollars in future repairs. Finally, Adam even went as far as to send me a handwritten thank you note in the mail - something that I think is unheard of in this day and age Throughout the process of selling my old home and the construction/purchase of my new home, I dealt with numerous contractors for various service items and repairs - none of them came anywhere close to providing the level of expertise and customer service provided by Final Analysis. I was able to get an appointment scheduled on the exact date at the exact time I wanted and the team showed up promptly and got right to work. Adam Comeau and his team were knowledgeable and friendly and conducted a thorough inspection of my home from top to bottom that included the roof, the attic, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc - essentially the entire the interior and exterior of the home and all installed systems with the exception of the well and septic system. During the inspection they took photos and walked me through the various discrepancies they found and also provided tips on simple home improvements I could do myself to make my home more comfortable. Later that SAME DAY I received a detailed report explaining all the items that were inspected as well the discrepancies along with photos of what was wrong and how it should be fixed. For example, the drain line on my air conditioner evaporator coil is installed incorrectly - Final Analysis provided a photo both of how it is configured now (incorrectly) along with a diagram of what it should look like when it's fixed. That way when the warranty company comes out to do the repairs I can verify they were done correctly. Additionally, they pointed out that the AC condenser is undersized relative to the size of the house and the evaporator coil - which explains why my condenser ran near continuously throughout the summer! They provided me with the relevant building code and an explanation on how the system should be configured to get it fixed. Overall I was able to easily translate their report into warranty work requests with my homebuilder. Initially I questioned whether or not a home inspection on a brand new home was required, but I am so supremely thankful I called Final Analysis. In addition to the HVAC problems mentioned above they also found several problems with my plumbing that were not up to code and never should have passed inspection in the first place. Final Analysis was 100% worth it and I would undoubtedly recommend them to anyone needing a home inspection.

Very professional, competent, and reliable company!! Dan and his crew did a thorough job with the inspection. I asked a LOT of questions and they were very knowledgable and helpful. Would definitely use in the future!!

I had Dan Rogers of Final Analysis Home Inspections come out and inspect a small home for me in Virginia Beach. This is not the first time I have had them out to inspect a property for me. I have also recommended his services to family and friends. Excellent company to do business with. They are very thorough and professional. I have a construction background and can smell BS a mile away. I particularly appreciate the online access to all my inspection reports. You can pull them up from anywhere.He provided a separate report with just the defaults and discrepancies for use with the realtors. They were very quick to respond to my request. Called them Saturday evening and had my inspection by 9:00 AM the following Tuesday. I would highly recommend using them for any residential inspection prior to purchasing.

Overall, our home inspection went really good for a house that was built in 1929 and recently renovated. As first time home buyers they definitely made this process less stressful. We were provided with very detail home inspection results the same day of our inspection. Upon sending our list of requested repairs to the seller for negotiations, we are excited to say that the seller will be fixing ALL of the major defects and deficiencies on the repairs summary! Final Analysis Home Inspections saved us lots of money for repairs and we don't have to worry after moving-in. Thank you for your wonderful service & quality work! We highly recommend them for anyone looking for quality home inspections. Regards, Elaine-Jane Mitchell & Matthew Land

Talk about an amazing and thoroughly detailed inspection report with color pictures and wonderful explanations! I was purchasing a home which showed great, however, I still wanted a Home Inspection. Several hidden concerns were found and many were safety issues for a total of 33 pages. The sellers only agreed to fix the melted fuses in the electrical panel box and refused to provide a receipt. Although nothing else was repaired, I'm thankful to have been aware of the many other issues and decided to still purchase the home. The biggest issue was that the same day Hampton Roads Termite gave the home a clean letter. Dan and his team from Final Analysis Home Inspections came to the house right after Hampton Roads Termite left. Through his inspection and pictures noted several issues with Termite Damage that was overlooked by Hampton Roads Termite. I called Hampton Roads Termite the following week to let them know what my inspector found and was told they would have to go back out and 'investigate' the damage. After several phone calls and 4 very frustrating weeks, the clean termite letter was re-issued and the damage was finally repaired by the home seller. Not only did Final Analysis Home Inspections save me the $685 for a termite treatment, the repair was an additional $1800. Neither Realtor was very happy with my Home Inspection Report, saying it was 'OVER THE TOP'. Remember one thing, the inspector works for you and looks out for your best interest, not the interest of Realtors trying to make a sale. If you're reading this, PLEASE DON'T USE THE INSPECTOR YOUR REALTOR IS TRYING TO PUSH ON YOU. I'm confident once you do your homework that you will also choose Final Analysis Home Inspections. A VERY BIG THANK YOU TO DAN AND HIS VERY PROFESSIONAL TEAM!!

They conducted a through inspection and provided a very detailed report with pictures. They included standard guidelines and website links as additional information. I received the reports the same night of the inspection (after making payment online).

They arrived early! Dan introduced me to everyone and explained what everyone was going to do, the process and what we could expect! The inspection took about 3 hours for a 4700 square foot home. When it was all done the minor things that needed fixing they walked me through so I could see what they were talking about first hand. Those items of course were included in the report we received later that evening! Because there was no moisture under the home, Dan refunded us the moisture report charge! How often does someone do that? Not very! We thought so much of them, we hired them to do our current home, to see what needed fixing! Dan, Adam and Chris are very professional and we couldn't be happier! We finally felt like we had a REAL home inspector that knew what they were doing and was doing a COMPLETE JOB!

Best customer experience of all home inspections that I have ordered so far. Dan Rogers picked up the phone and took care of everything from there on. He explained clearly what would be done, accommodated my timing requirements and showed up perfectly on time with two additional people (Adam and Chris Comeau). They put-on their shoes protectors and spent almost three hours going through all small details, explaining to me what they were doing, why and the initial findings. They are sufficiently equipped with humidity probes, gas leak detectors, FLIR infra-red cameras and alike, and know how to use them. Dan spent a good forty minutes with me after the inspection was done, discussing the overall results and what I should do to protect my interest in the transaction. Report was available just a couple of hours later, in a clear language, with pictures and videos, and easy to forward to the seller?s agent, closing agent, etc. I consider myself quite savvy when it comes to building techniques, codes and practices and I think I am sufficiently educated in the topic. That is why I can confidently appreciate Dan?s team work and, in particular, how easy it made it for me and how approachable he was throughout the whole process. Dan has got a customer for life!

Inspected my home & garage top to bottom and inspected the crawl space under the house. Dan was very helpful and informative on a few concerns I had about termites,my foundation and cracks in my walls. He also give me some tips on a dinning room remodel I am in the middle of. One member of his crew even detected a gas leak coming from the meter in the back of my house. Dan and his crew showed up on time and were very professional. I would use them again.

Dan Rogers-Final Analysis had done the inspection on our first home almost 20 years ago. He was so thorough, professional, and personable that we called on him a second time. We were considering selling our home and wanted him to inspect it to let us know what needed to be done. Because of his awesome service on previous occasions we called on him once again to assist in the purchasing another home. This time he had two assistants who are just as friendly and professional as he is. They were on time (15 minutes early) and begin work right on schedule. The Final Analysis team truly works for you and you can trust they will give you the best service possible. I also want to say that the secretary who took my call was pleasant as well. I highly recommend this company to anyone in need of their services.

I tried to make an appointment for Dan to complete my home inspection. I am a first time home buyer, and also a Safety inspector, so I know the value of a good inspector. After reading all of these reviews on Angie's List, I knew I wanted him to do our inspection. In the end, it didn't work out as the house we are trying to purchase is outside of his service area. However, we spent a good amount of time discussing what's important in selecting a home inspector, certifications they should have, and he even went as far as recommending other inspectors in my service area. Also, I gave him the name of the company the realtor gave us to use for home inspections, and he found that they weren't certified by ASHI to complete inspections AND they were actually a realtor themselves (so, conflict of interests). He saved me in the end. The only regret I have is not finding a house within his service area! Thank you again to Dan for your help and professionalism.

Dan's company is very technologically advanced which made the logistics and flow of information very easy. I have a fair amount of construction knowledge myself but wanted the benefit of an independent review. Dan was very thorough and has a lot of expertise. I thought Dan's analysis was spot on in every instance. I will definitely use him in the future should I buy or sell again.