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Advantage Home & Environment Inspections

Home inspection, Mold Testing & Remediation, Structural Engineering,

About us

WE ARE ENGINEERS. We provide Friendly & Quality Home Inspections and Structural Residential Assessments/Inspections: Samuel A. Wood, MSCE, PE, is a Registered Professional Civil Engineer who owns and operates Advantage Home & Environment Inspections, Inc., established in 1995 and is Licensed or Registered in the States of West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Virginia. He has been an ASHI, American Society of Home Inspectors, Member since 1996 with over 12,800 home & structural inspections completed or had oversight on in West Virginia and Ohio. He is also the first and past President of the West Virginia Association of Home Inspectors, WVAHI. As a Lt. Colonel with the US Army Corps of Engineers, he retired in 1992 with 20 years of Active Duty Service. He has a Undergraduate Degree from Penn State University in Mathematics and a Masters of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Stanford University. While on Active Duty as the Facilities Engineer for Aberdeen Proving Ground and the Senior Director of Engineering and Housing for the Third Infantry Division in Bavaria, Germany, he was responsible for the design & construction of new housing and the maintenance of existing older housing totaling over 13,000 housing units. Sam is also nationally recognized and sought out as an Expert Engineer and Speaker on “Residential Foundation, Basement & Crawl Space, & Structural Movement and Repairs; Their recognition, Causes, and Cures” for over 12 years now. He has given Structural Repair presentations at West Virginia Tech, Inspection Training Associates (A National Home Inspector Training Company) in Las Vegas for two years, with presentations at other National Home Inspection organizations, such as ASHI and NAHI and Franchises in Phoenix, Philadelphia, Fort Lauderdale, Anaheim, Orlando, and at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas. For a full list of presentations, please request a copy of his resume.

Business highlights

29 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Engineering, Full Home Inspections, Structural Inspections, Commercial Inspections, Environmental, Radon, Mold, Air, Meth Screening, Allergens

Services we don't offer

Radon, Mold, or Meth Remediation


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

5.011 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-11 of 11 reviews

BreAnna V.
03/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Matthew was on time for home inspection. He explained everything to me and explained what the owners needed to fix. he also came back and did a compliance check before we closed to make sure owners fix everything.
Description of Work: Home Inspection for buyers. Compliance Inspection before closing. Radon Testing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Kevin O.
08/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Purchasing a home is stressful enough, and I believe the home and structural inspection are critical pieces before buying any home 10 years old or more. From scheduling to onsite work to follow-up, the team at Advantage Home and Environment Inspections was extremely accommodating, professional, and thorough. It was strongly recommended I attend the inspection, and I'm glad I was there. Mr. Wood pointed out issues as he encountered them, and he answered all of my questions as we moved through the house. I recommend Advantage Home and Environment Inspections without reservation.
Description of Work: Performed structural and home inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$925

Michael S.
07/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Scheduled an appointment for a total house inspection on 7/9/14. There was a call the previous day to confirm the appointment, a confirmation e-mail was also sent. On the morning of the inspection, we received a call informing us that Mr. Wood was still at another inspection and would be slightly late. I appreciated the courtesy, but he ended up arriving at the initially appointed time. Mr. Wood the inspected the entire house from roof to basement. The inspection was approximately 4.5 hours. During the course of the inspection, Mr. Wood brought to my attention issues he thought needed to be addressed. Additionally, I would ask him questions about the house. Mr. Wood was always patient and willing to answer my questions. At the end of the inspection, he furnished us with a home owner's manual that had a plethora of information concerning all the inner workings of a home (pipes, plumbing, HVAC, roof, etc.) After a few days, we received in the mail a personalized report showing areas of concern and possible ways of addressing these problems. In closing, I cannot more highly recommend this service. It was wholly worth the money. Everyone I dealt with was a professional. If I have another property inspected, this is the service I will use.
Description of Work: Provider performed total house inspection, from roof to basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Donna B.
06/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Engineer completed detailed home inspection and provided a wealth of information prior to the purchase of our home. We were very pleased with the total experience and would use this provider in the future.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$775

Amy T.
06/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
They were good. They were very thorough. They have a very good reputation here locally. They were open to answering questions. After they've completed the home inspection, they actually mailed me back the copy of their report with pictures and all their notes as well as a homeowner's manual with helpful hints to manage various problems that I've referred to several times. They're the popular ones.
Description of Work: I used them probably four years ago. It was a home inspection for a house that I wanted to purchase.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Peter A.
05/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I originally scheduled a mold, environment, and radon testing in addition to a full home inspection. The samples for the mold were taken and sent to the lab the week prior to the scheduled home inspection so that all of the information would be ready at the same time. The same was done with the radon testing machine. When the mold tests came back with high results, they contacted me the morning of my home inspection asking if we would like to proceed or cancel. We decided to cancel and they did not penalize us. We were very satisfied and would definitely call them again!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$470

Rusty K.
04/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Great knowledge and ability, expertise to communicate on layman's level with patience and willingness to do so worked in on short notice.
Description of Work: Structural and residential home inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Jim R.
05/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Brett the inspector was on time and reasonably priced, was very knowledgeable. He explained things to me as he covered everything.
Description of Work: Full home inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$525

Susan H.
03/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Brett arrived early ready to inspect. Very thorough inspection done from roof top to crawl space. He inspected every light switch and electrical outlet, checked every water source, took many photos of foundation and attic. Brett explained all the problems and discussed with me if the problem was a major or minor concern. worth every penny for all the knowledge I received on the home I hope to purchase.
Description of Work: Full home inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$475

Jane & Jack G.
02/2013
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
On time. Completed inspection relay information to me and mailed copy of report as promised.
Description of Work: Home inspection for possible purchase.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$425

Jonathan R.
12/2012
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Mr. Wood and his associate were timely and very through. They answered all my questions and gave me a very detailed report.
Description of Work: Full home inspection, including structural, electrical, appliance, roof, plumbing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

    Contact information

    4 Greenview Dr, Charleston, WV 25309

    www.advantagehomewv.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Insured
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    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

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    Service Categories

    Home inspection,
    Mold Testing & Remediation,
    Structural Engineering,
    Radon Detection & Reduction

    FAQ

    Advantage Home & Environment Inspections is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    Advantage Home & Environment Inspections accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, Advantage Home & Environment Inspections does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Advantage Home & Environment Inspections does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Advantage Home & Environment Inspections does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Advantage Home & Environment Inspections does not offer emergency services.
    No, Advantage Home & Environment Inspections does not offer warranties.
    Advantage Home & Environment Inspections offers the following services: Engineering, Full Home Inspections, Structural Inspections, Commercial Inspections, Environmental, Radon, Mold, Air, Meth Screening, Allergens
    Radon, Mold, or Meth Remediation

    Contact information

    4 Greenview Dr, Charleston, WV 25309

    www.advantagehomewv.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed