John Evans

About Us:

Certified by National Association of Certified Home Inspectors, receive a minimum of 24 hours of continuing educational courses. I approach every inspection as if a close family member were purchasing the home. The report is computer based with descriptive digital images and uploaded to a password protected site for the convenience of clients and realtors. The 30 to 36 page report , including summary pages, is always available the same day as the inspection. I encourage the clients to stay with me during the inspection so they will have a better understanding of any problems encountered during the inspection. Radon testing provided using an electronic monitor. Follow up contact with the client and realtor is part of our customer service. We are completely insured, including errors & ommisions, liability and bonded. Licensed in Maryland.

Areas of Expertise

We offer inspection plans for buyers, sellers and investors. Pre-Listing inspections for sellers should be seriously considered prior to listing the home. This inspection will prevent any unknown surprises that may occur during a buyers inspection. The detailed computer based report can be displayed at open houses and shown to potential buyers. Any relevant repair receipts would be included with the report. The inspection also validates the disclosure statement. 80% of buyers purchasing a pre-inspected hpme will not have a buyers inspection. Investor inspections for occupied rental properties to evaluate current conditions and maintenance issues. Our Buyers inspection services include a very detailed inspection, comprehensive computer based report and radon testing upon request.

Testimonials

Kelley and I want to take a moment to thank you for the very thorough inspection you performed on the home we purchased in Towson. You took the time to explain everything you were doing and encouraged us to watch over your shoulder throughout the process. We appreciated that you did not treat our inspection as a routine formality. It was also helpful that you pointed out things that were OK now, but would require attention in the near future.

All of that alone is enough that we would recommend you to anyone purchasing or selling a home. But the incident with the furnace was especially indicative of your knowledge and thoroughness. You pointed out that there was an abnormal build-up of rust within the gas furnace. Although the furnace seemed to be operating properly, you recommended that the sellers obtain a certification by a licensed HVAC specialist. We did that and were told that the furnace was in excellent condition and the rust was normal for this type of unit. When I reported this to you, your response was skeptical and you advised that if I could not get the unit replaced, I should at least obtain a home warranty. One week prior to settlement, the furnace failed, CO levels in the house were off the charts and the problem turned out to be a cracked heat exchanger. The sellers were wonderful and installed an equivalent unit completely at their expense.

Jerry and Kelley