Top 10 Home Inspectors in Berea, KY

Porch Pro Headshot Home Repair Professionals
Home Inspectors
Serves Berea, Kentucky
(19)
"Jeff Oliver has been installing signs for Banners, Signs & Etc. for more than 15 years. We keep using him because he does such a good job! His handyman skills work great for us, and he frequently works with us as a consultant on many jobs. He'll tackle any challenge and he stays on each job until ...Read more about Home Repair Professionals
"Jeff Oliver has been installing signs for Banners, Signs & Etc. for more than 15 years. We keep using him because he does such a good job! His handyman skills work great for us, and he frequently works with us as a consultant on many jobs. He'll tackle any challenge and he stays on each job until ...Read more about Home Repair Professionals
Porch Pro Headshot Signature Home Inspections LLC
Home Inspectors
Serves Berea, Kentucky
(177)
Porch Pro Headshot Poindexter Service
Home Inspectors
Serves Berea, Kentucky
(18)
"I have used Poindexter HVAC for over 10 years for both my residence and rental property. I began using Poindexter when another service provider quoted me a $1500 repair. Poindexter fixed the problem for $80. Poindexter is a highly competent professional who operates his business with the highest...Read more about Poindexter Service
"I have used Poindexter HVAC for over 10 years for both my residence and rental property. I began using Poindexter when another service provider quoted me a $1500 repair. Poindexter fixed the problem for $80. Poindexter is a highly competent professional who operates his business with the highest...Read more about Poindexter Service
Porch Pro Headshot Semper Fi Home Inspection LLC
Home Inspectors
Serves Berea, Kentucky
I work really hard to give the best inspection and reports on the market. Certified Master Inspector, that will be there to help you from start to finish.
I work really hard to give the best inspection and reports on the market. Certified Master Inspector, that will be there to help you from start to finish.
Porch Pro Headshot Prodigy Home Inspections
Home Inspectors
Serves Berea, Kentucky
(32)
To Provide Home owners with the knowledge needed to protect them in the home buying process.
To Provide Home owners with the knowledge needed to protect them in the home buying process.
Porch Pro Headshot Steven C. Cunningham
Home Inspectors
Serves Berea, Kentucky
(23)
HomeTeam Inspection Service is part of a nationwide group of professional home inspectors. Over 6500 Inspections completed. We offer complete home inspections - RADON TESTING - AIR QUALITY TESTING.
HomeTeam Inspection Service is part of a nationwide group of professional home inspectors. Over 6500 Inspections completed. We offer complete home inspections - RADON TESTING - AIR QUALITY TESTING.
Porch Pro Headshot Assured Home Inspection Service, LLC
Home Inspectors
Serves Berea, Kentucky
(16)
A home is probably the largest purchase you'll ever make, so it's important to understand the condition of your investment. I will provide a non-invasive examination of the home’s accessible structure, systems and components. While a home inspection is not a prediction of future conditions, and cann...Read more about Assured Home Inspection Service, LLC
A home is probably the largest purchase you'll ever make, so it's important to understand the condition of your investment. I will provide a non-invasive examination of the home’s accessible structure, systems and components. While a home inspection is not a prediction of future conditions, and cann...Read more about Assured Home Inspection Service, LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Adkins Home Inspections, LLC
Home Inspectors
Serves Berea, Kentucky
We Provide General, Pre-listing, and Maintenance Home Inspection's, HERS Rating's, Energy Code Compliance, Energy Audits, Duct Pressure Testing, Mold, and Radon Testing in Berea, Richmond, Lexington, and Surrounding Areas in Central Ky. We deliver reports within 24 hours, 7 days a week. We use therm...Read more about Adkins Home Inspections, LLC
We Provide General, Pre-listing, and Maintenance Home Inspection's, HERS Rating's, Energy Code Compliance, Energy Audits, Duct Pressure Testing, Mold, and Radon Testing in Berea, Richmond, Lexington, and Surrounding Areas in Central Ky. We deliver reports within 24 hours, 7 days a week. We use therm...Read more about Adkins Home Inspections, LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Pearce Home Inspection, LLC.
Home Inspectors
Serves Berea, Kentucky
Pearce Home Inspection is dedicated to providing professional, affordable home inspections for the Central Kentucky area. We spend the time to do the job right using the best techniques and latest reporting software. Schedule with us today and make sure your new home becomes hour dream home. We ...Read more about Pearce Home Inspection, LLC.
Pearce Home Inspection is dedicated to providing professional, affordable home inspections for the Central Kentucky area. We spend the time to do the job right using the best techniques and latest reporting software. Schedule with us today and make sure your new home becomes hour dream home. We ...Read more about Pearce Home Inspection, LLC.
Porch Pro Headshot N-Sight Home Inspections
Home Inspectors
Serves Berea, Kentucky
Home is where the heart is. N-Sight Home Inspections is here to assist you by providing home inspections that can help to ease the stress that home buying can cause. Home buying is a moment in life that symbolizes change and new beginnings. N-Sight Home Inspections can provide you with the confidenc...Read more about N-Sight Home Inspections
Home is where the heart is. N-Sight Home Inspections is here to assist you by providing home inspections that can help to ease the stress that home buying can cause. Home buying is a moment in life that symbolizes change and new beginnings. N-Sight Home Inspections can provide you with the confidenc...Read more about N-Sight Home Inspections

Frequently asked questions about home inspectors

Buying a home is the biggest purchase you’ll make in your lifetime. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to buy your next place, there are many benefits of hiring a professional home inspector.

Walking through a home, you may notice a few things you want to fix or rooms you want to paint. The home inspector will assess important HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Inspectors notice structural or insulation problems that you and your real estate agent probably missed. The inspector outlines all their findings in a report and walks you through the property to explain major issues.

If you decide to go through with the purchase, the home inspection report offers a roadmap for repairs you may need. The inspection report is also great leverage for contract negotiations with the seller. If there’s a major repair on the report, you can ask the seller to cover it or come down on the sale price.

Of course, the main benefit of hiring a home inspector is that they’ll help you avoid buying a home that needs more work than you’re willing to pay. As long as your offer is contingent on the home inspection, you’ll be able to walk away with your down payment and find the property that works best for your family and your budget.

Before you hire a home inspector, make sure they’re certified. Not all home inspectors are members of the American Society of Home Inspectors, so check that yours is. Members of AHSI adhere to a standard of ethics, continue their education, and have access to more resources.

Check to make sure your home inspector is insured. Home inspectors usually carry professional liability (aka errors and omissions) insurance and general liability to cover things like property damage claims.

As part of the home buying process, your local home inspector will have a certain number of days to examine the property. Then, you’ll walk through the house together so the inspector can point out any problems they may have found. In the end, the inspector will give you a report detailing everything you need to know.

When choosing an inspector, ask for previous inspection reports to see how thorough they are. Good reports are thorough and include photos. Reading reviews gives you a better idea of what to expect from the home inspector. If you’re choosing between a full-time inspector and a part-time one, hire the full-time inspector – they’ll have booked more hours and experience.

Of course, if you already have a good rapport with your real estate agent, ask who they would recommend. Real estate agents often deal with home inspectors, so they’ll know the best option for you in your area.

You’ve bought your dream home and noticed some water damage in the basement a month later. You hire a contractor to assess it, and they say this isn’t the first time the basement has seen water damage – the foundation wall is bowing from it. This issue should have been on the inspection report. Is the inspector liable?

They can be. That question is why it’s best to hire an inspector who carries errors and omissions insurance, as well as general liability insurance. The inspector will have to file a claim to cover the repairs, but they will be more likely to cover those costs.

As with any legal action, there’s no guarantee you’ll get your money back. Pursuing legal action against an uninsured home inspector will become an even bigger headache, and they may not have the funds available to cover the repairs you need.

You also have to prove that nothing happened to alter the home's condition after you completed the inspection report. For instance, if there aren’t any issues with the roof at the time of inspection, and you notice leaks a few months after a big storm, the home inspector would not be liable.

The cost of a home inspection depends on a few factors, including the location and size of the property. Generally, you should expect to pay a couple hundred dollars for one home inspection. A few things about local home inspectors could increase that price:

  • Experience - When hiring a more experienced home inspector, they tend to charge more.
  • Age and condition of the property - Older homes may cost more to inspect.
  • Travel time - The inspector may charge for commuting if you buy a country home off the beaten path.
  • Additional inspections - Depending on where you buy your home, you may want to invest in specialty inspections. Radon tests, pest inspections, and well inspections will run up the bill. Ask your real estate agents which inspections they would recommend, and plan for them when finalizing your budget.

In some real estate markets, the seller may pay for an inspection ahead of time. Ask your real estate agent if they trust the company that performed the pre-inspection. This awareness can help you decide whether or not to invest in another inspection.

If you’re selling a home in a competitive market, investing in a pre-sale home inspection may be a good idea. As a seller, some pros include the following:

  • The inspection report will paint a realistic view of the property, helping you and your real estate agent set a competitive listing price.
  • A pre-sale inspection allows you to make any necessary repairs or updates to get a greater return on investment when the time comes to sell.
  • You won’t be surprised by the buyer’s home inspection report. If you’re selling your first home to upgrade to a second, the pre-sale inspection will help you avoid any costly negotiations that the buyer’s report might unearth.
  • If you are selling a relative’s property that you inherited, the pre-sale inspection will give you all the details you need about the property's condition.

While it may seem beneficial to have a pre-sale inspection before you put your home on the market, there can also be downsides. Here are a few cons that impact homebuyers and sellers alike:

  • The seller is legally obligated to reveal any problems with the house to potential buyers. If the pre-sale inspection uncovers some major problems, your plans may need to change.
  • As a homebuyer, remember that the pre-sale home inspection usually benefits the seller. The home inspector likely had the seller’s best interests at heart and not yours. It’s always a good idea to invest in your home inspection.
  • Finally, a pre-sale home inspection doesn’t guarantee the buyer’s inspector won’t find anything wrong with the property.

Recent reviews for Berea Home Inspectors

336070

I have known Rob Poindexter for 30 years or more and have used his HVAC services for most of that time. I don't need his services often but when I do, he and his staff treat me as if I were their only client. They are always thorough, never is a hurry t...

- Mark Elam
378716

Exceptional service at the best prices! Rob is fantastic and knows his stuff!

- Bruce Ross
246361

Inspection went well I am currently going through the report and am very please and love the attention to detail.

- Brittany Sulkowski
245331

It was fine it was good. Yeah he was informative simply great.

- Ryan & Susan Goldie
198491

Steve was really wonderful! He was very detailed and informative!

- Jamie Evans
190508

Very thorough with the home inspection and super knowledgeable guy. Steve  is the man! We weren't sure what to expect when inspecting this home and afterwards felt like we could make our decisions with confidence. Thanks again!

- Megan Block
220056

Stve did a very thorough job with the inspection and I would definitely use his services again was so thorough and clear with his report!

- John Miller & Gloria Pytlak
190684

Steve was awesome!

- Joel and Judith Ford
195524

Steve was great very friendly and helpful

- Gene and Barbara Ranvier
190146

He was great

- Kelcie and Danny Coleman
200057

Steve was great, received everything I needed. Did an excellent job.

- Gabrielle Lanter
191663