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Google Rating

5.0

Based on 506 reviews

Buyer's Inspection Service

5.0

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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.

Alexandria Suhr

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Was a great experience and very knowledgeable I recommend using them

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1694875591

Very detailed inspection, professional, friendly, great value

Weakums Weakums

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Very thorough inspection. I've used them 3 times. I will use them again.

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!

1694635085

well laid out reports that are easy to read, and great friendly service!

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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.

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1690906499

Excellent and personable service. Evelina does exceptional responsiveness and David explains things very well.

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.

1690847623

Excellent service and customer care.

1690497481

Very thorough inspection with great insight and details in the report. Was a useful tool to fit us to determine if we wanted to go through with the purchase! Paid more to a competitor, not nearly as thorough or professional. I’d 100% recommend.

Johnny Hutchins

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Our pre-drywall home inspection was performed by Erick. He did a great job! He was very thorough and spent an hour going over the report with me and walking through the new building explaining strengths and possible points of concern. The report itself was easy to read and was emailed to us immediately after the inspection so we could forward it to our field manager promptly. We plan to use this company’s service again for a final walk-through.

1690492600

Excellent service. They were very thorough and helped me move forward confidently in purchasing my home.

1690490434

Great job. Gave me a work list and leverage to decrease purchase price.

1690415316

Very knowledgeable and professional and inspection saved me money in the long run on a house I was going to purchase.

1690408780

We had 3 inspections through our new house build and every inspection was done really well!! The inspection and the report was very thorough and they answered all of our questions! 100% recommend!!!

1689368414

Ryan and his co-workers do a great job finding issues with homes and explaining things to my buyers. He is very thorough and reliable. I highly recommend him!

1689124786

I would absolutely recommend Buyer's Inspection Services to anyone who asked or otherwise. Erick was extremely thorough and meticulous, taking time to explain things as he went through his inspection. The price was extremely reasonable for the service provided, Erick did not rush through ticking boxes, but made sure that everything worked as it should, or noting the ways in which they didn't.I was extremely impressed with the 50 page report full of actionable items and photographs (which was sent the same day!), not only for the leverage in negotiation but also as a checklist of maintenance and repair items to keep track of when we move in.

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BIS was phenomenal to work with while under contract for our new house. Timely, friendly responses in addition to flexibility in scheduling for our tight contract timeline. The report itself was thorough but easy to understand for a first time homebuyer. I would not hesitate to recommend BIS to anyone looking for a thorough, responsive home inspector.

1688079242

Great inspection. . Since this was a pre listing inspection, inspector was very helpful explaining the results, and letting us know what we needed to do.

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1687782463

We had a great experience with Ryan. He was very thorough and explained things well. Highly recommend.

1687559147

We recently used Buyer's for inspecting a new build we just finished. They were responsive and professional. The report they generated was easy to understand and very through. I would recommend them to anyone who wants to help keep the builders in line.

1687479839

All around 5 star home inspection service! Eric was very through, professional, and had the patience to answer all of my questions.

1687472766

Inspection was very thorough and organized in a way that clearly addresses how urgently a repair/maintenance action is needed

1686953176

I cannot speak highly enough of my experience with Buyer's Inspection Service, and will not hesitate to call on them for inspection services should I consider purchasing a house again in the future. I was presented with an inspection report so thorough, it painted for me a straightforward impression of a house that although adorable in appearance, would ultimately have been an extensive project that would include among other things, replacing water damaged wood from roof to basement and odiferous sub floors due to cat urine. I remain impressed by the level of detail in my report; flaws that a realtor or seller may consider as minor, but could be red flags to a prospective buyer, were not overlooked and included in the report, and clinched my decision to ultimately pass on this purchase. I am grateful to Buyers Inspection Service for their thoroughness and professionalism and wholeheartedly recommend them.

1686951511

This company performed a very through and detailed home inspection. Very professional. And they were able to accommodate our time frame.

1686950838

Eric went above and beyond for us by providing every detail we needed and answering all of our questions!

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Very professional and top notch service.

1686852646

They saved me at least$60,000 in repairs I could have got into. Don't skip your home inspection! Buyer's inspection service is the only I will use! 2nd time I've used. Very detailed and friendly. Thanks for the great work!

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Diego Weithoener

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Great overall service, report was given really quick.

1686738708

Inspector Ryan was very polite and professional, but he didn't do his job right, he failed to catch or inspect a few things, including nonworking men's toilet stalls, and front door locks, and skipped other important things that needed to be addressed and unfortunately we are paying for it now.I paid $1000 for an hour and thirty minute’s work, which was $250 less than what I initially was told was the price. Including maybe 45 minutes to an hour of report work, you spent a bout 2.5 hrs at the most, what we negotiated and what I paid for was supposed to cover, ⅔’s of the day’s work. You told the realtors that it would take you three hours. However, once you saw the place, you told them it would be done in an hour and a half, and that is what you did. I did not expect one person would be able to complete a proper inspection in an hour and a half for this large of a building. Besides what I mentioned above, none of the building’s whole house fans/venting were tested. Also, if you had taken the time to walk in the attic, you would have seen daylight coming through next to the furnace chimney. It’s expected that you have the proper gear for your own safety, and although you did go on the roof, you failed to note the flashing of one of the furnace chimneys was not done properly, which is how water is now leaking into the building. I deal with inspectors 2 to 3 times a year, and I hired you because my realtor recommended you. After this experience, I don't know where to rank you.

1686201077

So impressed with Ryan and the team at Buyer's Inspection Service. We're a nonprofit organization making our first property purchase so ensuring each dollar is spent appropriately is important to us, and these guys helped to give us the peace of mind we were seeking. A large commercial building can quickly turn into a large commercial headache if you're not careful, and thanks to Buyer's Inspection Service, we're going into this purchase with eyes wide open! We'd recommend them to everyone we know! Thanks for a great experience!

1682508690

Timely, responsive and supportive. The inspector explained things in detail and spent a lot of time showing me around . I appreciate him and would use them again in the future:

1682465388

Very personable inspector, who was diligent, knowledgeable, and detail oriented.Overall, the process working with Buyer’s Inspection Service was transparent and comforting, knowing such a big purchase will have no surprises.

Caitlin Rothert

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Our realtor recommended Buyer's Inspection Service during the purchase of our first home and they were great. Very detailed and thorough, and the take-home report included very helpful photos alongside the write-ups that made understanding any issues much easier. If we ever find ourselves in the market to purchase a home in the area again, we'd definitely use them a second time.

Joshua vanwinkle

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I'd like to thank the whole company for their great work. If you decide to have a happy life after buying a house then I recomend the Buyers Inspection! David explained every detail like a father to his child so it was easy to understand and know what to expect during and after inspection. We had one inspection in March and we are going to have another one in May.

1679600195

Buyer’s Inspection Service provided a very detailed inspection. We used the detailed inspection report to negotiate with the sellers for repairs, ultimately leading to savings that were about 10x the cost of the inspection. Overall, the inspection was thorough, detailed, and provided great value.

1679593661

These guys are amazing. I’ve used them on four houses, and they will be the only inspection service I use on every house I buy going forward. We've had Ryan and David inspect houses, and there is no difference in their quality, they're both amazing. I won't buy a house without one of them looking at it.

Facebook Rating

5.0

Based on 25 reviews

Buyer's Inspection Service

5.0

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!!!

1686959440

Erik was absolutely phenomenal, he went above and beyond to help us understand exactly what improvements were needed on our home. I cannot recommend him enough!

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

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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.

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! 💕

1661389570

Excellent. Inspector friendly professional and through. Great job!

Carlos Landaburu

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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.

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!

1649451799

Great service, great people

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.

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

Tyler Edmondson

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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!

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

Ryan-Cherie Thomas

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They were very professional and courteous. I highly recommend.

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.

1633126018

Thorough inspection completed by David! excellent personal skills and has a great sense of humor too!

1623755125

Prompt and thorough. Thank you David for the excellent inspection!

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

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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!

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.

Danielle Digiorgi

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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.

1611876583

Ryan was great! After the inspection you receive a detailed report showing any issues found. Highly recommend this company and Ryan.

1608679846

They do a very thorough job. I would recommend them all the time to my clients.

Yelp Rating

5.0

Based on 6 reviews

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