1st Defense Home Inspectors
Whether you’re a buyer or a seller you will receive an unbiased opinion regarding the condition of the property. Our home inspectors have completed some of the industry’s most comprehensive training programs. In addition to our Home Inspection State License process, we take pride in the fact that we have achieved the certification designations that set us apart from many of our competitors. We’ll provide you with information so you can have Peace of Mind.
Do not recommend. Inspector missed a sink hanging off the wall in the laundry room, oven door does not close completely venting out heat during operation, two windows fall in when opening due to broken tracks, seals in side light panels of front door warping, broken tile in laundry room floor, front door sticks at door latch, and the dishwasher smells horrific. We were stationed overseas during home purchase and were relying on a quality home inspection to identify major concerns. I am now approaching $3000 in home repairs and a new dishwasher that could have been addressed during closing if the home inspector did his job correctly. Tried to claim these repairs under the 90-day warranty 1st Defense uses as a selling point, but warranty company Home Owners Resource will not cover any of these items as they are not mechanical in nature.
The customer service representative in the office was very helpful and friendly. If you need to have a home inspection I would recommend using 1st Defense Home.
I do NOT recommend this company, even if you’re military and using VA. Called three different realtor companies in the surround area. They all recommended Scott and his company. Being a new home buyer, I thought they had to be telling the truth if they didn’t represent me. Turns out they all use this business and ACE Home Inspectors to “get through the process with minimal chances of stopping the houses from closing.” That being said, the inspector missed: – A back sliding door which was installed backwards, yes it is possible 🙁 – A chimney that has a broken door. – Cracks in the cabinet to ceiling connections – Didn’t inspect the roof at all. (Apparently it’s normal operations here.) – An issue with easement rights I gave them 2 stars for being prompt and nice. They did not hold up their 200% guarantee, reflects a bit more poorly as they are Veterans of the United States Armed Forces. The report was poorly written and scarcely detailed. Also, the pictures were taken with a potato. Save yourself the time and disappointment. These guys just discontinued their guarantees and they are not certified by any Nationally Accredited Home Inspection Association’s.