D. Bratt
21:14 13 Aug 19
From our first contact with Harold we knew we were in good hands. Harold is very professional and communicates very well throughout the process - before inspection, during, and after. The seller's real estate agent was impressed with his communication as well. He is reliable, thorough, and experienced - a top-notch inspector.
Jo Ann Spillman
18:58 30 May 19
Harold provided a thorough pre-purchase home inspection and was friendly knowledgeable and efficient. If you need a home inspection, I recommend you call HJ Home Inspections!
Elizabeth Downs
16:20 25 May 19
Harold was great, but just a warning he will automatically sign you up for a moving service called “Porch” and they will relentlessly call you for months after the inspection, so I would highly recommend you ask to opt out of that.
Bruce Sirmans
13:54 19 Apr 19
I live in Kentucky. We bought a home in Michigan. I couldn’t be there for the inspection but my wife was able to attend. She said he explained everything along the way with great detail. I would recommend him forHome Inspection.
Lauri Christopherson
13:44 21 Mar 19
Harold was very professional and knowledgeable and did a great job showing us what the condo needed to be fixed.
Team Anders Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
13:34 18 Mar 19
Harold is always professional, timely and so responsive! We appreciate the working relationship we have had with him for many years and 100s of inspections for our team!
Tim and Lisa Heidrich
14:44 15 Feb 19
Harold.. Reports had amazing detail, he is very personable and excellent professional customer service. I reviewed others online and was impressed by his website. Then, after speaking with Harold directly there was NO doubt I chose the right man for our home inspection. He was very quick to get us his detailed report and even got PFAS testing expedited for us. Wish I could put 10 stars on this review for him. Some others may do a good job, or even great.. Harold is exceptional. Truly one of a kind!
Nancy Ryan
14:39 02 Feb 19
We have had home inspections in various states and this was our sixth home inspection. Very thorough and Harold has his system down to maximize both the time spent and the value received. Would highly recommend him and appreciated our realtor lining him up for us.
Jacqui Odren
22:03 01 Nov 18
Harold was great! He was kind, professional, and thorough. He explained things to us each step of the way, and gave us his overall opinion and feel as well. We appreciated that, especially since this was our first time needing a home inspector. We would highly recommend him to homebuyers in the future!
Carla Clark
15:22 23 Oct 18
As a REALTOR I have found that Harold always does a thorough and complete inspection for my Buyers. When my husband & I started our recent home buying adventure, there was not a moment of hesitation - my first call went to Harold! He is there when he says he's going to be there - on time for every appointment, prepared, willing to answer questions and not afraid to get dirty...and his reports are complete and easy to read with photos. As a potential new owner, you know exactly what is on the health & safety repair list (and what can wait).
Sean Schmeiser
13:47 03 Aug 18
Harold was very professional on how he conducted his business. He is very friendly, knowledgeable and thorough with his inspection. The report that he produced was great with pictures and comments on everything that he found. He was very helpful with the questions that I had as a first time home buyer. I would recommend him to anyone looking at purchasing a home.
Scott Luecht
18:48 12 Jul 18
Harold was very professional. Received an inspection report immediately after completion. I feel he gave honest opinions about the condition of the house. Would use his services again and recommend him to others.
KJ Van Ek
00:32 27 Jun 18
Called to purchase a previously completed inspection report. Received a call back within minutes, even though it was in the evening. Great response time!
Olivia Sprague
16:29 22 Jun 18
HJ Home Inspection was very helpful in our inspection. They were able to come out very quickly and we received our report within hours of completion.
Mike2326
12:17 12 Jun 18
We found services to be thorough, professional and the report is provided almost immediately. Very pleased with the services.
mitchellsharris
23:09 08 May 18
Awesome inspector. Knows what he is doing and is willing to go beyond his duties to help out. Have used him several times and will use him again for future inspections. He has saved me from making some bad decisions on houses.
Jolynn Zirnhelt
12:39 07 May 18
Harold did such a thorough job! We highly recommend him for a home inspection! He was so friendly and he seemed to truly care about our future home.
Charles Palen
13:14 04 May 18
Harold did a great job. Easy to work with and very knowledgeable. We have worked with other inspectors on previous properties. Harold was hands down, the best. We will hire him again in the future if possible.
James Brown
15:38 06 Apr 18
Harold of HJ’s went above and beyond what I could have expected. I would recommend him highly to anyone needing an inspection. He has saved me from making mistakes that could have cost me thousands in resale value or repairs. Probably improved my ability to hire a better repairman when I don’t do it myself and when to hire a professional.
I have used him a couple of times. The 1st time he looked at the house listing online and called me back to tell me it would fail an engineering inspection and why ... and let me cancel house inspection at no cost. The 2nd time he arrived promptly and went right to work. When I got there he pointed out what he had found so far and afterwards with special focus on areas I had expressed concerns about. He answered all my questions. After finding faulty wiring in front panel he checked box in garage even though they don’t do put buildings were he found more, and pointed out a missing structural beam he saw on the way. He even went the extra mile when I was still looking for we’ll head & pump, and septic clean-out he took his own time and helped me look. By the 3rd time I know I am hiring the best and would know what I had ... any plumbing, electrical, roofing, structural concerns.
Kimber Wager
22:08 16 Mar 18
Harold was amazing! He was very thorough and professional. The process was simple. I received a very detailed report with pictures. He was very knowledgeable and was able to talk me through any questions I had. Well worth it and I can't imagine going with any other inspector.
Matt Spaans
19:51 07 Mar 18
Harold was extremely detailed in his inspection. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a home inspection!
Dylan Clark
15:29 09 Nov 17
Very helpful in helping me do a home inspection. Offered good advice on things to change and how to fix the issues that were found and also ways to update the house up to current building code. Recommend to anyone!
Bryan Sowa
18:42 22 Sep 17
Very knowledgeable and very informative during the inspection. Will definitely use this inspection service again in the future.
joe matino
21:59 26 Aug 17
Harold is the best home inspector that I have ever used. He is excellent in all areas and doesn't miss a thing. All I can say if you need a home inspector look no farther . Thanks again Harold.
Susan Lowden
18:05 23 Aug 17
Fantastic and detailed service. Highly recommend. Would use again. Received 104 page report that was very useful, lot of photos.
sue singer
12:43 07 Aug 17
Harold is reliable, and very thorough on his home inspections. I also had him do radon testing and he followed the guidelines for setting up the equipment. Harold took his time to go through the home so he could check everything for his final review with me. I also received a written copy of his entire inspection so I knew he checked everything in the house.
John Theiss
12:04 07 Aug 17
This was our first exposure to HJ Home Inspections but we were very impressed. My wife, in-laws, and I highly recommend HJ Home Inspections. Harold was thorough, professional, and went above and beyond to be of assistance to us. If you want someone trustworthy who will actually earn your money... look no further.
Kevin Shay
22:13 26 Jun 17
Had Harold inspect my first home. He was very thorough and helped me understand everything as he was going through. His report was easy to read and understand, plus it has pictures to hold my attention.
Jason Woodcox
16:38 22 Jun 17
Used Harold and his services for my home inspection through a referral. I couldn't be happier with my choice. He was very thorough and did a great job explaining everything in detail. Highly recommend him for your home inspection needs. Very professional and educated in many areas
Jared Peterson
10:18 21 Jun 17
I made an offer on a house and had an inspection done by HJ Home Inspections. The inspection was very thorough and the detailed report was 93 pages long and included pictures of all the issues found.
James Luetkemeyer
14:56 31 Mar 17
HJ Home Inspections came highly recommended to me from multiple sources, and it shows. Harold was incredibly kind, smart, and patient. I was able to follow him through the process and ask questions, I know I slowed him down, but without hesitation, he answered and did a great job of making sure I understood. The final report was very thorough and easy to follow. I would recommend HJ Home Inspections to anyone.
David Vipond
16:48 28 Mar 17
The seller of the home I was having inspected had their previous inspection out on the kitchen table during our inspection. It was roughly 12 pages long. Harold's inspection was nearly 80 pages! He was extremely thorough!
Harold did a very good job with the inspection. He answered any and all questions I threw at him and even walked me through some actions needed and necessary steps/recommendations on some things. Even on minor things that weren't necessarily deal breakers he still documented. This gave me a very detailed Honey-Do list for when we move in.
I will definitely call him again if I ever need a Home Inspection in the future.
Scott Wright
14:08 21 Mar 17
Harold is very knowledgeable and professional in his approach. He took the time necessary to walk thru the 100 page report in sufficient detail such that we understood his findings.
I would use him again in a heartbeat!
Scott Wright
Clark Kantola
20:22 25 Feb 17
Mr. Van Dyk was very thorough and gave me a detailed report in a PDF form. He let me walk around with him and ask questions as we moved around the inside and outside of the house. He was very knowledgeable and helped point out whether concerns were major ones, minor ones, and the best route to get my questions professionally answered. Well worth the money. Would highly recommend him.
Terry Donovan
17:03 13 Feb 17
Harold was very professional, thorough and helpful with the inspections of the house we are buying. We felt confident that we were receiving an accurate and fair assessment of the condition of the home. We would definitely recommend HJ Home Inspections and would certainly use their services in any future real estate purchases in the area.
James Garber
16:34 08 Feb 17
Harold was professional and very detailed through the entire process. He arrived early and stayed until the job was done. He inspected two houses for us. His first inspection found so many issues, we backed out of the deal and saved a large sum of money. THANKS Harold! During the inspection, he shared his knowledge on heating, electrical, cooling, sprinkler systems, etc. I appreciate his honesty during the entire process. If you want a great inspector who looks out for buyer's best interest, go with HJ Home Inspections.
I have had Harold inspect the last two personal residences I have purchased and he is simply the best. He is very knowledgeable, honest, ethical and accurate. Precisely the type of professional you would want to check over your home before making a purchase. He has also performed his stellar services for many of my clients over the years. You can always be certain his work is thorough and accurate every time. I can confidently recommend his services to anyone in need of a thorough home inspection.
As a Real Estate Agent, I used to go through Home Inspectors about every 2 or 3 years. I could overlook one complaint but when they got a second one I felt it was time to move on. Harold has been doing my inspections for the past 14 years, I believe. A lot of my clients thank me for choosing him.
When it comes to home inspections – Harold is the best! In over 15 years I have yet to have a client less than satisfied with his thoroughness, ability to explain his inspections, and his overall professionalism. Additionally, I’ve purchased several rentals and Harold has inspected each of them prior to close.
I have recommended Harold for many years to my clients and have personally used HJ Inspections. Harold is always professional, reliable, and very personable. He is able to explain techincal issues on a level that any client can understand. Your clients will be very well taken care of
I have recommended Harold to all my buyers since 2004. He has a high degree of knowledge when it comes to inspecting homes and I trust him to give us the honest truth. I have also personally had Harold inspect homes I have bought in the past. Harold is willing to go the extra mile to make sure you have all the information you need and keeps up with current issues regarding construction and inspection practices.
We have had client’s use Harold for home inspections several times and have always felt he did an outstanding job and clearly explained the details to the client. He is honest and presents the facts in a way that allows the client to make an educated decisions about purchasing a home or not and what may need to be fixed in the home.
I have referred Harold to my clients on many occassions. He has received great reviews from them. Harold has a high degree of integrity and work ethic. He is very knowledgable and professional.
Harold provides thorough inspections at a good price.
It seemed like a very detailed inspection and all little and big issues were pointed out. Also, he did not think that a mold inspection was necessary since he said that the house seemed to be in great condition. He answered all questions we had about the house very patiently. A very detailed report was provided which was very easy to read and understand. He even sent a soft copy to the real estate agent soon after the inspection was done. Great service.
Harold was at the home when we arrived for the inspection. He was organized, professional and personable. He is very knowledgable and to the point with his assessment. He took his time and answered all of our questions. We were very impressed with our book and CD that we received at the end of the inspection. We would recommend HJ Inspections to anyone looking for an inspector when purchasing home.
An additional thank you for taking the time to talk with us about general renovations and best practices.
Wishing you many years of success! Great Job – Thank you!!!
Harold was top notch and very helpful.
HJ Inspections has already inspected 2 houses for me. He has been very helpful in giving advice, thorough, punctual and dependable
Harold was wonderful! I mean really great. He did a lot more than just note the state of things as we walked through. He gave great advice all the time. He was worth every penny and more-an invaluable resource. He printed out the inspection results right there and was a great balance between efficiency and thoroughness.
Provided inspection of multi-family property for the Buyer in a sale of the property. Inspected all common areas and 6 of 66 units. Inspection included plumbing, electrical, structure, hvac, grounds, roofs, exterior structure and rooms. Work was for about 5 hours. Excellent overall experience. Harold was on time, courteous and professional. He struck the right balance between thoroughness and expediency – this was a large property and we could not inspect every unit. His conclusions gave us an excellent understanding of the condition of the property and information to seek compensation from the Seller pre-closing.
THEY MADE SURE THAT EVERYTHING IS SAFE FOR THE DAYCARE THAT MY WIFE RUNS. THEY WERE NICE AND PROFESSIONAL. THEY SHOWED UP ON TIME. THEY DID A GOOD JOB. THE BEST PART IS THAT BECAUSE IT IS FOR A DAYCARE WE DID NOT HAVE TO PAY THE STATE COVERS IT.
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We provide home inspections, engineer foundation certifications, mold inspections, radon testing, WDI inspections, well testing, septic inspections, and more! Call: (616) 262-2518 or email: harold@hjhomeinspections.com