- Racking
- Roofing application method in which shingle courses are applied vertically up the roof, rather than across and up. Not a recommended procedure.
- Radiant Heat Barrier
- A silver foil blanket used in place of or in conjunction with other insulation. Does not have a R-value. Reflects heat back into the building in winter, and reflects the heat away in the summer.
- Radiant Heating
- Electric heating elements are enclosed in the ceiling panels; a separate thermostat controls each area or room.
- Rafter
- Structural member that supports a roof. Trusses have to a great extent taken over the job rafters used to do.
- Rake
- The inclined edge of a slope roof over a wall. (The edge above the gutter)
- Reinforcing
- To make stronger, usually refers to Rebar (steel rods) or mesh used in concrete slabs, columns or beans.
- Release Tape
- Plastic or paper strip is applied to the back of self-seeking shingles. This strip prevents the shingles from sticking together in the bundles, and need not be removed for application.
- Retaining Wall
- Wall that supports or holds back landscaping or earthworks on a hill. Wall is often made of poured concrete, interlocking block, or railroad ties.
- Reversed Polarity
- Usually noted on outlets, indicates that the hot and the neutral wires have been reversed (connected to the wrong terminals)
- Ridge
- The line or top of the roof, the peak, where the roof is divided, one side from the other.The uppermost, horizontal external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.
- Ridge Beam
- Structural member running the length of the Ridge supporting the upper ends of the rafters, not used with trusses. Commonly a 2″ x 6″.
- Roof Space
- Attic area, or area between a dwarf partition and sloping roof.
- Roll Roofing
- Asphalt roofing material similar to shingles but on a roll 36 inches wide.
- Roof Sheathing
- Wood covering the roof, under the shingles. Usually OSB board.
- Romex
- Romex wire is the standard type of wiring used inside homes today, recognizable by its off-white color plastic exterior.
- Roof Deck
- See decking.
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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 707
Xenia, OH 45385
Address (No walk-ins)
120 West Second Street
Dayton, OH 45402
About Us
We are local, not a franchise that "self certifies" its Inspectors. We have earned the highest level of licensure available in the country and are ready to give you the Inspection you deserve. Our referrals and reviews tell us that we are really detailed, strive to deliver a quality product and are great at explaining what we find.
Customer Reviews
Google Rating
5.0
Based on 539 reviews
Buyer's Inspection Service
5.0
Ken Basista
1734116277
Really solid company and the Inspector was top notch. David was personable and definitely knew the ins-and-outs of inspecting a pre drywall home. Overall my builder did a great job, but David did catch a couple major items and several moderate concerns - and reviewed them with me while at the house. The report is immediate and thorough enough to send directly to the builder. Outstanding and highly recommended!!
Keith Logsdon
1732312478
We appreciate the work Ryan did for us, his patient and thorough review was informative and will be very useful as we move on to discussions with our realtor and the seller regarding some conditions that we think need addressing.
Dan Donnelly
1732312430
Erick Gohlke was a brilliant and friendly inspector. Inspection was well worth the money
Nick Richardson
1731276089
We inquired about availability for an inspection early in the morning and received a very prompt response. The inspector, Erick Gohlke, was very informative and professional - he toured us around the property, pointed out marks against the home, and gave some background into the issues and intricacies of the home.We received our inspection report under 3 hours after Erick completed the inspection - very quick.If we are to buy in the area again we will be 100% returning to Buyer's Inspection Service and will request Erick!
Jennifer Loesche
1730414365
We first used Buyers Inspection Service to inspect a home we were interested in buying 5 years ago. David Roche was our inspector and he was WONDERFUL! He was very thorough and walked me through the home to explain everything he inspected and point out areas of concern. This meant so much to me because my husband was deployed at the time and I was doing all of the buying processes by myself. He was very friendly and personable and made sure I understood everything he was talking about. Unfortunately we backed out of that house because the owners were unwilling to fix the major problems that the house had. When we found another home of interest, we called Buyer's Inspection Service again because we were very pleased with their services the first time around. I specifically requested David because he was wonderful and I knew he would do a great job with the inspection and explaining things to me. Now, 5 years later we have found our forever home and yet again we called David! I will definitely be recommending Buyer's Inspection Service and David to anyone that is in need of a home inspection. Thank you for your service!
August Pienaar
1727819560
Ryan is so good at what he does and just an all round nice guy. Will never use anyone else again! Thanks ryan
Annemarie Nemeth
1726788751
Ryan is a very professional and thorough inspector. He showed me things he found in the home and explained the report I would get. I would definitely use this company again.
Brian Holsten
1722477004
The inspector was very thorough in both the inspection itself and making sure I understood the issues he found. Highly recommended.
Joshua Kibe
1722461430
Fast. Friendly. Knowledgeable. Couldn't ask for a better inspector. Even detected a major gas leak! Thank you!
Alexis Sesar
1722387536
Ryan did a fantastic job on our inspection, guided us away from an unnecessary test with confidence that the material in the house didn't contain asbestos, but also saved us from a project house that we didn't realize was going to be a project house. His eye for detail and articulating the larger issues that cracks could be hiding was invaluable ultimately in making sure we got the right experts to review the property.
Robert Grasso
1722101000
Excellent communication and availability. Easy to read report. Have used them twice with no complaints!
Renee Hasty
1722098126
Ryan was friendly, polite and very knowledgeable. He drew attention to a few areas of concern and helped us find the right contractors to take care of the work needing to be done. Ryan was great at explaining his findings and his report was very thorough, including pictures with each issue. I highly recommend Buyer’s Inspections Services.
Bill McKenna
1722096028
In my 20 years in the real estate business and as a buyer and seller this guy was the most knowledgeable and professional. Very happy with the service.
Sean Lane
1722027450
Very professional! As a first time home buyer the inspection process was completely new to me. My inspector Erick walked me through and showed me everything that was important on that would be on the report. The report itself was easy to understand. 5 stars! Definitely recommend.
Jacob Schmidt
1721218039
Prompt, professional, and extremely thorough. My inspector, Ryan, spent over two hours in the inspection and then spent another hour walking me through the results and helping me understand my options. Lastly, they have a wonderful resource of a larger list of recommended contractors they have worked with right on their website. Great experience and would recommend/use again!
Wes Trainum
1721056558
100% satisfied and really, really impressed with the detail Ryan White went through for our home inspection. He left nothing out in the report, and helped us avoid some major pitfalls. He, along with the entire Buyer's Inspection Service team were an immense help and eased the concerns we had in buying our home. Ryan had a great recommendation for a reputable contractor that helped us get the needed work done before the closing. Five star service from BIS and Ryan.
Toni Griffith
1718039571
Ryan inspected our house before purchase. He was professional and thorough and did a complete walk-thru with us to explain his results. He was very kind and also took time to answer all of our questions. Thanks Ryan!
Eric Peterson
1717673343
Ryan was very thorough and his report was in our email within hours of finishing the inspection. Highly recommend!
Shonda Allen
1717203970
I cannot begin to say enough great things about this company! Prior to selecting a company, I did a lot of research and Buyer's Inspection Service stood out from the rest. I loved they were a 1 stop shop for all my needs. From my phone calls with Evalina, to first meeting Erick, then meeting the owner David, it is very apparent they go above and beyond in customer service! During the inspection, Erick was extremely thorough! Prior to leaving the property, Erick patiently walked me through the finds in the report and answered any questions I had. Highly recommend!!!
Gregory Green
1717120250
Great experience with this inspector he took me through every crevice of my new home I appreciate all of his advice the things that need to be done and repaired I learned a lot about how houses should be
joe neargarder
1715628100
"Exceptional service from start to finish! Ryan White at Buyers Inspection Service provided thorough and professional service during our recent home inspection. The team was prompt, courteous, and incredibly knowledgeable, addressing all our concerns with patience and expertise. The detailed report we received was easy to understand and gave us peace of mind as we move forward with our home purchase. Highly recommend their services to anyone in need of a reliable home inspection!"
AAA
1715121378
Ryan was great and gave us an entire walkthrough of the house. Very professional and very nice!
Jeni Seaquist
1709939443
I have been working with Buyers Inspection Service for several years as a real estate agent. They are on time, professional, and do a phenomenal job! Evalina is an amazing office coordinator and Ryan is amazing inspector. I can't say enough good things about this company!
James
1709382779
Erick is amazing. We are extremely satisfied and thankful for how thorough and informative he was. Looks can be deceiving. We are first time home buyers and Erick saved my family and I from making what could have been a very detrimental investment. We will definitely be giving him a call for any future inspections.
Jenn
1706388571
We were very happy with Erick, who performed our new build, pre-drywall, home inspection. He took the time to "kick the tires" and really investigate the home, as well as helped us push back on leaks in the basement that were being blown off as residual water. Additionally, he shared information with us through the process. This along with his energy for his work gave us a lot of confidence in his work. We plan on utilizing Erick again for a final home inspection!
Hala Jarouche
1705879335
Very happy with the service we received from Buyer’s Inspection Service. David did an amazing job explaining every detail of the inspection report. From setting the appointment to meeting the inspector, everything was seamless, professional, and very thorough. David also helped provide honest feedback which we greatly appreciated because it is hard to find. We will definitely use this company again!
Ashlyn Ziolko
1705676682
This place is amazing!! We decided to pick our own inspection service instead of going with the recommended service from our realtor and boy oh boy are we happy! From the very beginning they were doing everything they could to help save me money and give me a quality inspection. They even called once they started the inspection to tell us of a big problem, and said if this was a deal breaker they'd stop the inspection and we could get most of our money back. Their work is beyond thorough, and for once during the home buying experience it didn't feel like someone was trying to scam me, trick me, or coerce me. Buyer's Inspection Service truly feels like one of the last companies that isn't just out to squeeze you for every last dollar to your name. If you live in Dayton, don't go to anyone else! I'm blown away by their quality of work, compassion, and customer service. 11/10
Laurie Hessler
1696388929
This is the second time I've used Buyer's Inspection Service. I actually requested that my realtor set up the inspection with them. They do a very thorough inspection and you are given an easy to understand written report when they're finished. I would definitely recommend them.
Don Miller
1694637226
Absolutely an all-around professional service and experience! Detailed, yet simple in person and written Inspection report. Super easy process from scheduling, payment, inspection, and results. Will definitely hire this company again for future home inspection needs! You should too!
Ryan S
1691177884
Have used Buyers Inspection Service multiple times and have always been very pleased. This inspection was no different. David is thorough, professional, and provides a very pleasant experience. Would highly recommend.
J Hey
1690906499
Excellent and personable service. Evelina does exceptional responsiveness and David explains things very well.
Jackie Wilson
1690904755
My inspector was so efficient, he was professional & courteous. Talk about being thorough, I have never experienced such a thorough inspection ever! It was worth every penny of the money, and I highly recommend this company to everyone.
Facebook Rating
5.0
Based on 25 reviews
Buyer's Inspection Service
5.0
Randy Travis
1687469273
David was just exceptional!!! He was extremely knowledgeable, respectful and personable. I could not be more pleased with the inspection and what he found. The report is concise, through and sent very quickly. We could not be happier.
Also, Evelina was so kind and easy to schedule with. She is a real asset to your company!!!
Also, Evelina was so kind and easy to schedule with. She is a real asset to your company!!!
Virginia Scott
1676643683
I highly recommend Buyers Inspection Services. I’m building and began to have many concerns with my builder after reading reviews and was able to inform the inspector prior to the pre-dry meeting my concerns and what are the common trends I was reading and he was able to calm my nerves and educate me post inspection. There were some observations that was made to the builder that if I didn’t have an inspector it would’ve cost me so yes there is ROI on having Buyers with new construction. Thank you
Susan Flynn Trimbach
1669178917
Ryan completed a very thorough inspection and was patient and detailed in his responses to our questions. We highly recommend him and Buyer's Inspection Service.
Sarah Cotterman
1668822171
Our entire experience with Buyer’s Inspection Service was excellent, from the ease of making the appointment to the inspection report. The inspector, Eric, arrived on time, checked everything thoroughly, explained things in a way that’s easy to understand, and produced a very comprehensive inspection report. I highly recommend using Buyers Inspection Service.
Ashley Reed
1664389179
Erick is awesome! Great to work with, very thorough, super knowledgeable and explained everything. Being a first time home buyer I’m so grateful for him taking time to walk me through everything, explain everything and I felt like he cares not just about my immediate wellbeing but my future wellbeing in the house. Highly recommend! 💕
Carlos Landaburu
1651875487
David Roche with Buyer's Inspection Service conducted the inspection of my home for possible humidity and mold damage. He went down into the crawl space, took photographs and documented everything that needed attention. He shared with me a preliminary version of his findings and later sent me a detailed report. He discussed with me technical and financial alternatives which sent me on my way to find a solution for my crawl space and related problems. I strongly recommend this service.
Candy Lyons
1649713843
Eric was great to work with. We used him for the house we are selling and the house we are buying. I really appreciated how through he was, explained the major repairs, answered questions and was never rushing. If you need a true home inspection, call Eric!
Mia Russi
1640283674
Great experience from start to finish! Booking was a breeze, communication was stellar and David was incredibly knowledgeable, taking the time to explain his findings and answer all of our questions. We will absolutely be returning for future inspections
Emily Elizabeth
1640211389
Ryan is awesome! He was so friendly and thorough in the inspection and explaining everything to me afterwards.
Ayuko Satoshi
1636760256
I Just wanted to say a big thank you to Mrs Catherine Abramson , for handling the trading of my account. Your professionalism, genuine kindness and bluntness at times when I needed to face reality are what made me progress. I invested $5000 and got $7000 in a week. I only wish I had known about you earlier from the first moment I decided to trade. Nevertheless, I am grateful!
contact her via Email: Abramsoncatherine57@gmail. Com
WhatsApp: +1(415) 763-8770
contact her via Email: Abramsoncatherine57@gmail. Com
WhatsApp: +1(415) 763-8770
Tyler Edmondson
1635539302
I’ve used Buyers Inspection for every inspection on houses I have bought! They are very efficient, and will take the time to explain everything to you. I highly recommend!
Steve DAmico
1635384202
I had never used an inspector for a new construction home, but will from here on out
My builder was not open to accepting a third party inspection, but when they received the report they fixed every issue identified by David
Thank you for your professionalism, full explanation and taking the time to go through my home and every step of the process
If you need a home inspection, look no further than Buyers Inspection Service
Thank you for helping us protect and verify the quality and safety of our single largest investment
Steve & Pam
My builder was not open to accepting a third party inspection, but when they received the report they fixed every issue identified by David
Thank you for your professionalism, full explanation and taking the time to go through my home and every step of the process
If you need a home inspection, look no further than Buyers Inspection Service
Thank you for helping us protect and verify the quality and safety of our single largest investment
Steve & Pam
Kim Whittridge
1633628667
David was awesome. He took his time to explain everything to us. David was very thorough. Thank you for all of your hard work. A-1 service.
Jack Knopp
1633126018
Thorough inspection completed by David! excellent personal skills and has a great sense of humor too!
Janet Bishop
1622756475
Buyers Inspection was prompt and did a very good job of inspecting and reporting of the results in a very timely manner.
Buck Pennington
1616153374
David is an amazing inspector! Knowledgeable, professional and down to earth. Provided useful advice on home maintenance as well as an incredibly thorough inspection. Best I’ve ever worked with!
Kelly Paquette
1613689039
Very thorough at pre-drywall inspection.
Have used this company three times. Same inspector every time which we really liked. Found things we never would of thought about. Recommend this company highly.
Have used this company three times. Same inspector every time which we really liked. Found things we never would of thought about. Recommend this company highly.
Danielle Digiorgi
1613687963
Davis was not only quick but extremely efficient. He answered all my questions and my family members who tagged along. This is my first home so I’m happy I chose this company to make sure I’m buying a good one that’s safe for my family.
Margie Rogala
1608679846
They do a very thorough job. I would recommend them all the time to my clients.
Regina Holt-Crawford
1608677632
Ryan was very precessional and he did a very thorough job. Ryan explained his steps and what items stood out that needed minor and major attention. He also told me I could call him if I had any questions and or concerns later on down the line. I’d recommend Ryan to anybody looking to have a home inspection.
Nicole Lindeman Salas
1605747503
David did an excellent job. Provided a very thorough inspection that made us feel
at ease purchasing our home. Thank you!
at ease purchasing our home. Thank you!
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Yelp Rating
5.0
Based on 11 reviews
Buyer's Inspection Service
5.0
Christopher A.
1721336668
I couldn't be more pleased with the service that was provided. Ryan was our inspector and he was outstanding, and very thorough. Evelina coordinated the...
Tianna T.
1716057236
Called out Erick to inspect two properties and really enjoyed his services both times. He is very thorough but simple - makes findings easy to understand....
Jeni S.
1709910689
I have been working with Buyers Inspection Service for several years as a real estate agent. They are on time professional and do a phenomenal job! Evalina...
K A.
1566031156
David R. did a great job at the home I'm purchasing. He was very thorough! I received a binder with a ton of pictures and explanations of everything that's...
Robert L.
1557328795
David did an awesome job. My inspection allowed me to save over $10,000 on my home purchase after he identified several major issues I didn't see including...
Aaron I.
1500837408
Highly recommend Buyers Inspection Service. I purchased two properties over the past five years and used them as the home inspectors for both purchases. I...
Lauren S.
1486982966
An excellent experience with this company. Easy to get started, and on the day of inspection, punctual and friendly. Even gave some advice about how to...
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