Top 10 Home Inspectors in Shively, KY

Porch Pro Headshot Crepps Home Inspection
Home Inspectors
Serves Shively, Kentucky
(510)
First and foremost I am a family man. My wife and I have 8 amazing children. These guys & gals are the fuel that drive my long days. I am a Certified Master Inspector that is licensed to provide services in Kentucky. My knowledge as a home inspector is based on 20 years of experience in the residen...Read more about Crepps Home Inspection
First and foremost I am a family man. My wife and I have 8 amazing children. These guys & gals are the fuel that drive my long days. I am a Certified Master Inspector that is licensed to provide services in Kentucky. My knowledge as a home inspector is based on 20 years of experience in the residen...Read more about Crepps Home Inspection
Porch Pro Headshot Ingle Home Inspections
Home Inspectors
Serves Shively, Kentucky
(123)
Veteran owned and operated. Licensed, insured and professional. My experience conducting hundreds of home inspections a year and my 21 years of faithful military service allow me to bring a superior degree of dedication and attention to detail to your property. The owner of the company will be condu...Read more about Ingle Home Inspections
Veteran owned and operated. Licensed, insured and professional. My experience conducting hundreds of home inspections a year and my 21 years of faithful military service allow me to bring a superior degree of dedication and attention to detail to your property. The owner of the company will be condu...Read more about Ingle Home Inspections
Porch Pro Headshot Semper Solution
Home Inspectors
Serves Shively, Kentucky
(66)
My standard home inspection is an evaluation of the visible and accessible interior and exterior structure, systems and components. Your report will include my findings of any material defects I discover in an easy-to-read format. I will also provide my recommendations for monitoring, repair or repl...Read more about Semper Solution
My standard home inspection is an evaluation of the visible and accessible interior and exterior structure, systems and components. Your report will include my findings of any material defects I discover in an easy-to-read format. I will also provide my recommendations for monitoring, repair or repl...Read more about Semper Solution
Porch Pro Headshot Certainty Home Inspections
Home Inspectors
Serves Shively, Kentucky
(963)
Why should you choose Certainty Home Inspections? So you don't get stuck with a bunch of unpleasant surprises once you move into the home! We provide you with the "information" you need to make an informed decision about the property being inspected. This is done in a clear, concise and professional...Read more about Certainty Home Inspections
Why should you choose Certainty Home Inspections? So you don't get stuck with a bunch of unpleasant surprises once you move into the home! We provide you with the "information" you need to make an informed decision about the property being inspected. This is done in a clear, concise and professional...Read more about Certainty Home Inspections
Porch Pro Headshot Easley Home Inspection Service LLC
Home Inspectors
Serves Shively, Kentucky
Easley Home Inspection Service, LLC provides the Metro Louisville KY area with certified, comprehensive home inspections. Counties served in Northwest Kentucky include Shelby, Spencer, and Bullitt County. We will ensure a simple transaction, whether you are seeking to buy or sell your property. Easl...Read more about Easley Home Inspection Service LLC
Easley Home Inspection Service, LLC provides the Metro Louisville KY area with certified, comprehensive home inspections. Counties served in Northwest Kentucky include Shelby, Spencer, and Bullitt County. We will ensure a simple transaction, whether you are seeking to buy or sell your property. Easl...Read more about Easley Home Inspection Service LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Guardian Inspections
Home Inspectors
Serves Shively, Kentucky
(603)
Eric is the owner and chief inspector at Guardian Inspections. He’s happily married, a father of two teenage boys, and very active in his community volunteering. His work experience includes being a Crew Chief in the United States Air Force, responsible for inspecting the air worthiness of his airc...Read more about Guardian Inspections
Eric is the owner and chief inspector at Guardian Inspections. He’s happily married, a father of two teenage boys, and very active in his community volunteering. His work experience includes being a Crew Chief in the United States Air Force, responsible for inspecting the air worthiness of his airc...Read more about Guardian Inspections
Porch Pro Headshot AAA Pro Inspectors
Home Inspectors
Serves Shively, Kentucky
(231)
AAA Professional Home Inspectors, a veteran-owned multi-inspector company offering both residential home inspections and commercial property inspections in Kentucky and Indiana. Our team of professional, knowledgeable, and thorough home inspectors has 34 years of combined inspection experience, and...Read more about AAA Pro Inspectors
AAA Professional Home Inspectors, a veteran-owned multi-inspector company offering both residential home inspections and commercial property inspections in Kentucky and Indiana. Our team of professional, knowledgeable, and thorough home inspectors has 34 years of combined inspection experience, and...Read more about AAA Pro Inspectors
Porch Pro Headshot HomeTeam Inspection Service
Home Inspectors
Serves Shively, Kentucky
Porch Pro Headshot Vanguard Home Inspection LLC
Home Inspectors
Serves Shively, Kentucky
(6)
Inspecting Houses, Serving People After my first career as a petrochemical plant operator, where I developed skills in troubleshooting and evaluating process systems, I am transitioning into my second career as a home inspector. Combining my experience with extensive training, I am a Kentucky lice...Read more about Vanguard Home Inspection LLC
Inspecting Houses, Serving People After my first career as a petrochemical plant operator, where I developed skills in troubleshooting and evaluating process systems, I am transitioning into my second career as a home inspector. Combining my experience with extensive training, I am a Kentucky lice...Read more about Vanguard Home Inspection LLC
Porch Pro Headshot ProChek Home Inspections
Home Inspectors
Serves Shively, Kentucky
(191)

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 Shively Home Inspectors

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Inspection was great excellent service

- Ethan knoer
359879

Vanguard Home Inspection LLC were awesome they gave me the whole lay out of the house. Really good in every way he explained to me about the home I would rate him a five star.

- Patricia Fussner
310356

The inspection went well!

- Shelby Johnson
288024

Gregory McGaha was very up front with me. He was more thorough than other inspectors with previous companies. He was excellent

- Faith Grzesik
367860

Vanguard Home Inspection LLC did great I was very pleased with the report.

- Joseph Knott
249983

Gregory was great and very thorough.

- Cheryl Ford
346948

Vanguard Home Inspection LLC were awesome they gave me the whole lay out of the house. Really good in every way he explained to me about the home I would rate him a five star.

- Liberty O'Neal
394498

Gregory McGaha did a fantastic job he was very thorough and informative he took the time to explain the report in full detail would recommend to friends and family.

- Amy Hilton
217446

Matt did an excellent job we were very pleased with the service that he performed would be happy to recommend him to family and friends.

- Sara Stanfield
216176

Matt did an excellent job inspecting my new home. Thank you Matt

- Aaron Wolf

All Home Inspectors in Shively, KY

Porch Pro Headshot Commonwealth Home Inspect Inc
Home Inspectors
Serves Shively, Kentucky
(170)
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Porch Pro Headshot Home Technology Handyman of Louisville
Home Inspectors
Serves Shively, Kentucky
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Porch Pro Headshot Butler Home Inspection LLC
Home Inspectors
Serves Shively, Kentucky
(154)
Porch Pro Headshot Proven Home Inspection Service Inc.
Home Inspectors
Serves Shively, Kentucky
Proven Home Inspection Service Inc. is Independently owned and operated, located in Louisville, KY. We use state-of-the-art inspection tools and reporting software. We are a service driven company with an impeccable record for satisfaction from our clients. Areas of service in Kentucky include, Jeff...Read more about Proven Home Inspection Service Inc.
Proven Home Inspection Service Inc. is Independently owned and operated, located in Louisville, KY. We use state-of-the-art inspection tools and reporting software. We are a service driven company with an impeccable record for satisfaction from our clients. Areas of service in Kentucky include, Jeff...Read more about Proven Home Inspection Service Inc.
Porch Pro Headshot Malcomb Engineering
Home Inspectors
Serves Shively, Kentucky
Malcomb Engineering Louisville, KY, 40291 (502) 206-4736 Malcomb Engineering is professional home inspector located in Louisville KY. Don’t waste your time and call us now! Home Inspector; Structural Inspector; Structure Inspector; Home Structural Inspector; Reliable Home Inspector; Professional...Read more about Malcomb Engineering
Malcomb Engineering Louisville, KY, 40291 (502) 206-4736 Malcomb Engineering is professional home inspector located in Louisville KY. Don’t waste your time and call us now! Home Inspector; Structural Inspector; Structure Inspector; Home Structural Inspector; Reliable Home Inspector; Professional...Read more about Malcomb Engineering
Porch Pro Headshot Mark Oerther Associates, Inc.
Home Inspectors
Serves Shively, Kentucky
(86)
Porch Pro Headshot Level One Home Inspection, LLC
Home Inspectors
Serves Shively, Kentucky
Porch Pro Headshot Safe At Home Inspections, LLC
Home Inspectors
Serves Shively, Kentucky

Latest projects near Shively

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Louisville 40216
Roofing Inspection
Start Date
Within a week
Roof slope
Sloped or pitched
Roofing material
Asphalt or composite shingle
Reason for inspection
For an insurance claim
Previous leaking or damage
No
Number of stories tall
One floor