Anonymous
Post 03/17/2012 16:29     Subject: Re:Recommend a good home inspector and appraiser
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP here - I would still appreciate feedback on Claxton Walker and Cliff Kornegay.
Kornegay gets good reviews on yelp.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/capitol-hill-home-inspection-washington#hrid:vwDD08j3FYBzRcPpwWoORQ
so does Claxton
http://www.yelp.com/biz/claxton-walker-and-associates-washington#hrid:_rQlkw-yPKQj-C-JXe2BBA
Kornegay also gets 34 reviews, all 5 star on google ...
Anonymous
Post 03/17/2012 16:20     Subject: Re:Recommend a good home inspector and appraiser
Anonymous wrote:OP here - I would still appreciate feedback on Claxton Walker and Cliff Kornegay.
Kornegay gets good reviews on yelp.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/capitol-hill-home-inspection-washington#hrid:vwDD08j3FYBzRcPpwWoORQ
so does Claxton
http://www.yelp.com/biz/claxton-walker-and-associates-washington#hrid:_rQlkw-yPKQj-C-JXe2BBA
Anonymous
Post 03/17/2012 16:05     Subject: Re:Recommend a good home inspector and appraiser
OP here - I would still appreciate feedback on Claxton Walker and Cliff Kornegay.
Anonymous
Post 03/17/2012 15:52     Subject: Re:Recommend a good home inspector and appraiser
Anonymous wrote:We used JD Grewell last year. Our realtor hated him! He found a lot of things. Some of them were fixed by the seller, some not, but we know what issues might arise, and I think that is what you need. He did raise a few issues, that upon further inspection, turned out to be fine. But again, I think, he is raising issues, not telling you not to buy the house. It is up to you to decide what you are comfortable with.
Sounds perfect. I am going to give him a call.
Anonymous
Post 03/17/2012 14:43     Subject: Re:Recommend a good home inspector and appraiser
We used JD Grewell last year. Our realtor hated him! He found a lot of things. Some of them were fixed by the seller, some not, but we know what issues might arise, and I think that is what you need. He did raise a few issues, that upon further inspection, turned out to be fine. But again, I think, he is raising issues, not telling you not to buy the house. It is up to you to decide what you are comfortable with.
Anonymous
Post 03/17/2012 13:45     Subject: Recommend a good home inspector and appraiser
We were very happy with HomeChek of America. Very experienced, in industry (construction, inspections) for 20+ years, answered all questions, took time, very thorough.
Attorneys and insurers use them for residential property lawsuits as well (.e.g. when the original inspector misses something that later is a serious problem).
Anonymous
Post 03/17/2012 09:55     Subject: Re:Recommend a good home inspector and appraiser
Or Claxton Walker & Associates?
Anonymous
Post 03/17/2012 09:55     Subject: Re:Recommend a good home inspector and appraiser
Anyone used Cliff Kornegay from Capitol Hill Home Inspection?
Anonymous
Post 03/17/2012 05:05     Subject: Recommend a good home inspector and appraiser
Anonymous wrote:I used Rodney Zahra for my inspection several years ago (recommended by my colleague, not my realtor), and my realtor with 15 years experience said it was the best inspection she'd seen. http://homeinspectiondcmetro.com/
Keeping in mind 'your' realtor's is highly incentivized to see you close; leaves me wondering what a realtor's definition of a good inspection is.....
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2012 17:17     Subject: Re:Recommend a good home inspector and appraiser
Anonymous wrote:We just put a contract on a house and need an inspection as well so I did some research and found that JD Grewell of JD Grewell Associates seems to be one of the most highly respected inspectors in the area and generally feared by realtors. Here's an article about him from a few years ago: http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/26726/this-old-grouse. He is doing our inspection on Tuesday - wll let you know how it goes!


Thanks for this, just fixed the link. OP. Do let us know.

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/26726/this-old-grouse

Anonymous
Post 03/16/2012 13:19     Subject: Recommend a good home inspector and appraiser
To PP, yes, please let us know how it went.
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2012 11:20     Subject: Re:Recommend a good home inspector and appraiser
We just put a contract on a house and need an inspection as well so I did some research and found that JD Grewell of JD Grewell Associates seems to be one of the most highly respected inspectors in the area and generally feared by realtors. Here's an article about him from a few years ago: http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/26726/this-old-grouse. He is doing our inspection on Tuesday - wll let you know how it goes!
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2012 11:14     Subject: Recommend a good home inspector and appraiser
I used Rodney Zahra for my inspection several years ago (recommended by my colleague, not my realtor), and my realtor with 15 years experience said it was the best inspection she'd seen. http://homeinspectiondcmetro.com/
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2012 10:35     Subject: Recommend a good home inspector and appraiser
Is this a cash purchase? If not, your lender will assign the appraiser.
Anonymous
Post 03/16/2012 06:35     Subject: Recommend a good home inspector and appraiser
Help! Need recommendations for serious home inspector and appraiser for home in DC. Don't trust recommendations from Realtors who are clearly acting in their own interest.