Krdshrk 3,878 Posted July 13, 2016 Does anyone have a recommendation on someone to use for a home inspection (I'm potentially purchasing a home). Location is Bridgewater. I think my realtor has someone they recommend but I would like to see if anyone knows a good inspector that will do a thorough job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dimitrge 10 Posted July 13, 2016 I have a guy... He's done my first house and also the one I'm currently buying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dimitrge 10 Posted July 13, 2016 I'll pm you info Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted July 13, 2016 Cool thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyjones 88 Posted July 13, 2016 I have one too if the other guy doesn't work out. Sent from my Z812 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmartAss 11 Posted July 13, 2016 I used Pillar to Post and they were excellent. https://oceancounty.pillartopost.com/home Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJM981 924 Posted July 14, 2016 I used Pillar to Post and they were excellent. https://oceancounty.pillartopost.com/home They get fantastic reviews on Angie's List Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted July 14, 2016 I used Pillar to Post and they were excellent. https://oceancounty.pillartopost.com/home Watched the video - they have different levels of inspections? Which one did you choose? Their site looks very good and the one near where I'm looking has excellent reviews. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmartAss 11 Posted July 14, 2016 I don't remember - it was several years ago. I think there was an option to test for radon which I declined. He did the inspection with me and was extremely thorough and detailed, taking pictures and notes of everything. Small ranch and it took a couple of hours. He seemed to have a lot of knowledge of the codes. Afterwards he gave me a well laid out loose leaf binder containing a checklist, his notes and pictures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handyman 5,682 Posted July 14, 2016 If it is a house from the 1970s in Bridgewater get a good inspection. There was a lot of shoddy stuff going on there. Masonry, electric, lots of bad stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted July 14, 2016 If it is a house from the 1970s in Bridgewater get a good inspection. There was a lot of shoddy stuff going on there. Masonry, electric, lots of bad stuff. 1965 - that's why I'm concerned about the inspection and want a REALLY thorough one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted July 15, 2016 Welp - just heard back - they went with another offer so that one's out too. Sigh. 4th house we lost out on... lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
345Sire 158 Posted July 15, 2016 Welp - just heard back - they went with another offer so that one's out too. Sigh. 4th house we lost out on... lol. Sorry you had to miss out. Now, if NJ had open carry, and you put in your bid with a .45 on your hip,,,,,,,,,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlDente67 563 Posted July 15, 2016 regionsal, must likely, but skip anyone in Mercer county starting with AM.... They refuse to look at the roof. Really? A potential $15,000 repair and you look at it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntingPaper 62 Posted July 15, 2016 This guy is amazing and a fellow shooter. I just use him a month ago. Kyle Kubs http://benchmarkinspect.com/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted July 15, 2016 Thanks, Luis. Looks like we're looking to build now instead. Local builder. Inspection will be even more important when it's done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntingPaper 62 Posted July 15, 2016 Thanks, Luis. Looks like we're looking to build now instead. Local builder. Inspection will be even more important when it's done. Kyle is a great guy and super knowledgeable. Good luck with your construction! I'm moving in my new house at the end of the month Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
345Sire 158 Posted July 16, 2016 regionsal, must likely, but skip anyone in Mercer county starting with AM.... They refuse to look at the roof. Really? A potential $15,000 repair and you look at it? I don't do inspections for a living, and no longer even replace roofing but I DO deal with the occasional repair or gutter or flashing or skylight issues. One thing that lives in the little tool bag by my front seat is a mid-size pair of binoculars. I can see MOST issues up there with them before I even dig out the ladder, at least when doing an initial appraisal of a home exterior. Of course sometimes I have to trespass on the property across the street to see it, but,,,,,,,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siderman 1,138 Posted July 16, 2016 Thanks, Luis. Looks like we're looking to build now instead. Local builder. Inspection will be even more important when it's done. Guess we'll be hearing a lot from you then lol! You getting a tear down? Adding on? Vacant land? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted July 17, 2016 Vacant land. New construction (fun stuff) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtonian 453 Posted July 17, 2016 Absolutely positively do not use someone the realtor recommends. Realtors want to make the sale, period. They don't care if your house collapses as you drive back from the closing. The guy our realtor recommended told us we were termite-free and the chimney was fine. The following spring we had a termite swarm on the first floor. The exterminator (Neil Zimmerman in Branchville) pointed out the egg casings in the basement ceiling. It took two applications but he got rid of the critters. BTW several years later we had to get half of the chimney replaced. The top half Find someone from as far away from your realtor's business as you can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mipafox 438 Posted July 17, 2016 I understand you no longer need one, but just in case, this guy is amazing: http://www.nahi.org/members/default.asp?id=13932576 I am an Engineer. The only two things I can't work on that well are houses and cars, because both are strong on experience and short on data. But I certainly know enough to know when I'm being BS'd or the guy doesn't know what he is doing. This guy is incredible. He woudn't just tell me what was wrong with the property. He would teach me how to make minor repairs and how to maintain all the components and the propety. Not very expensive, and worth every penny. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oneshot 45 Posted July 17, 2016 Keep in mind the banks require a home inspection but in no way are the inspecting companies liable .. The inspections you get for new construction are all township inspections. They give you the CO. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites