Affordable Inspections, Inc. in Clearwater
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Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, US
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- Monday:7AM–9PM
- Tuesday:7AM–9PM
- Wednesday:7AM–9PM
- Thursday:7AM–9PM
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- Sunday:7AM–9PM
Mike with Affordable Inspections is as good as a home inspector gets. He has helped my family and me, I would recommend Mike and his company to anyone I know. Extremely thorough with his inspection, very detailed with his report, responsive for the many questions one might have, and most importantly very knowledgeable. Oh and he is affordable, which is an added bonus. And if you’re around during the inspections expect to learn a few things.
I have used Mike twice now and I would never call anyone else. He is very thorough and knowledgeable. He made sure I was aware of all existing issues and that I understood what will be required for repair. Mike has a great personality and makes the home inspection process fun while still maintaining professionalism. He is a fountain of knowledge and kept me very informed throughout the inspection process. Mike also went out of his way to get my inspection completed on time on the weekend. It is always a true pleasure working with him. I highly recommend Mike and Affordable Inspections when purchasing a home!Mike came highly recommended from a friend of mine and he was very professional and experienced! He even fit me in at the last minute, as I was on a time crunch. He also lives up to his name affordable while doing a thorough job. He even amended my reports once the repairs were completed with no extra charge. I highly recommend Mike if you are in need of any of inspections in the Tampa Bay area. He is stellar!!
We used Mike of Affordable Inspections and he did a thorough inspection inside and out! He went out of his way to accommodate our schedules and time constraints as well as my in laws who insisted to be on FaceTime for the inspection! They live out of state and we were nervous first time home buyers. I had called two other places first and Mike was not only less expensive, he was also able to schedule us sooner! He provided us with a complete report that enabled us to negotiate price a little more but he also let us know that all the big ticket items (such as AC and roof (yes of course he climbed up there and even took pictures) were in good shape at the time of his inspection. And, we had no surprises! Three years later and all is still good! Initially I was waiting to write my review because I’ve heard those stories of people having inspections and only months later they find out something was missed at inspection - then 3 years flew by and this was still on my to do list. Lol. But better late than never. FYI, Mike does have a strong personality but I love how he explained everything and provided us with pictures of everything in his report. Overall, he truly does an excellent job; very thorough and written report with pictures was completed super quickly, including the 4 point, wind mitigation for our insurance. He is very detailed in his report and feedback- exactly what we needed! We’ll definitely use Affordable Inspections again. Thank you Mike!
I recently had a home insspection performed on a high end home in Carrollwood, FL done by Mike Potts. I was very satisfied with his professionalism and putting the customer first helping us to identify some critical issues with the home we intended to purchase. Mike is very detailed, easy to work with, conscientious, precise, cuts no corners and impressed in every way. Thank you for helping us have the information we needed to make an educated decision on our home purchase. Id recommend make to anybody who is going through the home purchase process.
When youre looking for an inspector, this is what youre looking for. Mike was excellent, came at a moments notice when I needed him most, and was very thorough. Ive been in the construction industry for a while and he was pointing out things that even I didnt recognize at first. It was a great price and Mike was very friendly and personable. Hell make sure that youre getting your bang for your buck. After meeting with Mike I felt confident in making an informed decision. If I had to give one word of advice to you before you call, take notes when youre walking through with him! Theres so much information to consume and it might get overwhelming.I had a hurried inspection and Mike was able to come out super fast. Never had that experience before with inspectors. If you hire him to take a look at your house, he understands that he works for you and will provide you with excellent service. Being a general contractor, he can also provide construction tips and ranges of pricing. More helpful than you might think!If youre still looking for an inspector, look no further. Seriously..
Mike and his team are top notch! They did a very thorough inspection for us and we were really impressed. They took the time to answer our questions, explained everything in a clear and understandable way and made us feel very cared for! Having a home inspection can be very stressful and they made it a very pleasant experience; we felt very confident in their findings and explanations so we could make good decisions about the property. We would definitely hire Affordable Inspections again and high recommend Mike and his team!
I was So happy I found Mike to help me with my home inspection. The home I fell in love with was a little older and I knew there might be some issues; I was worried I would not be able to get a good inspection in time. Mike came out the day after I called him and spent an extended amount of time answering all my questions as he did the inspection. He was very thorough and took the time to explain everything he was seeing and what I should and should not be concerned with. Based on his detailed report I was able to get the home and get the seller to put a new roof on. I am so glad I used Affordable Inspections and I definitely recommend them to you.
I would highly recommend Affordable Inspections. I hired Mike and his son to inspect the home I am purchasing and they were very thorough with the details of issues and also taking pictures to back up their findings. Thanks to them, I was able to get the issues fixed by the seller prior to continuing with my purchase. I will definitely be hiring them to come back and inspect again prior to closing to make sure all the issues have been resolved!
I called Affordable Inspections on the advice of a friend to obtain a quickly-needed home inspection. I requested a last-minute appointment and Michael was quick to respond and set up a meeting. Michael was very professional, extremely knowledgeable and explained things thoroughly. No surprises. On time, accurate, affordable. Michael goes above and beyond in service and expertise. Worth every penny.
I have used Affordable Inspections, Inc. for the third time. Most recently was for a town house my family and I are moving into. Inspector Mike answered his phone and personally worked with our schedule to accommodate us on a Sunday afternoon. His inspection was very thorough and everything was explained in detail throughout the process. Thanks to Affordable Inspections, my family and I feel more confident purchasing this home now knowing what were getting into!
Thanks to Affordable Inspections, they work around my schedule, provided me a thorough 4 points inspection, wind mitigation inspection report in 48 hours. Found many issues, more importantly, they are on buyers side! Report displayed high quality findings that could cost me vastly later if not known. I feel more gaining peace of mind purchasing this home! Their pricing is reasonable too. Affordable Inspections is the best in Tampa area in my view when you need a home inspection.
Mike is amazing at what he does. Very thorough and spends time with the customer to ensure they know what the inspection process is about and explains all of his findings. He was very patient with me during the process and got the reports to me in a timely manner. He even came back after the initial inspection to do another check to ensure whatever needed to be repaired was done and signed off so that I could procure homeowners insurance. He is also able to give referrals to help with whatever repairs need to be done on the property. He also hooked me up with an amazing insurance agent who helped me get the best rate and policy for my new home. Thanks again Michael for all you have done.
As a first time home buyer, I would highly recommended affordable inspections! Mike was great. He was a funny guy, patient with all of my questions, and even helped inform me on a lot of things I did not know. His customer service, vast knowledge and experience easily surpasses the rest.
Being first time home buyers, my partner and I had no idea how many details there where to consider when buying an older home. We found one that we loved and brought a friend to look at it with us. After going through the house, he mentioned we might want to have an inspection done before purchasing. I spent time going through a ton of reviews and gave a couple companies a call. I ended up choosing, Affordable Inspections. I reached the owner, Mike, and scheduled an appointment for the following afternoon. Mike bet us there and patiently waited for us. We walked through the house and Mike skipped no details. What was initially a concern was put to rest by Mike. He advised us on what steps to take to remedy the concern. It is nice to work with a contractor that is kind, knowledgeable and very capable of explaining the details. I highly recommend him and most certainly would use his services again. Thanx again, Inspector Mike.
I cant say enough good things about my experience with Mike and Affordable Inspections. Mike is a genuinely nice guy that has your best interest at heart. He treated me like I was his number one client throughout the process. I was under a time crunch, and he scheduled my inspection fast, and forwarded me the reports the next day! I have some construction knowledge, and I was impressed with Mikes attention to detail. He caught some defects that I dont think other inspectors would have noticed. Based on my experience Ill be a customer for life, and strongly recommend Mike and Affordable Inspections to anyone looking for a fast, professional home inspection.
Excellent! Selected this company after talking to Mike over the phone and we are so thankful we did. He is a no BS type of guy. We called on Friday and they were able to complete our home inspection over the weekend.Mike and his son Mario not only did a fantastic job during the inspection of the home we are buying, but they also provided us with the most detailed inspection report we have ever seen.We are out of state buyers and are not familiar with the local building codes. Mike took his time to fully educate us and address our concerns with the house.After the report was delivered, Mike still took the time to talk to me and my wife a couple of times to address some of our questions. We felt in him a friend.I would not think twice about hiring Mike and Mario.Brent and Adriana
When I purchased my home a couple of year back, I was referred to Affordable Inspections, and with GREAT reasons. Mike and his team came out to the house and presented a report with more pictures and information than I could have ever imagined. They left nothing uncovered or to the imagination. Every single corner, from the living areas, to the attic, to the roof, and even storage units on the property were documented. It was a great peace of mind knowing that someone that is as knowledgable and has the industry experience that Mike Potts has did my home inspection. This was my first home purchase, and he helped make the process so incredibly simple.Since I purchased the house, I have reached out to Mike with some general home questions, and he didnt hesitate to help out! He knows everybody under the sun, so if you need anything done, he knows the best of the best!I cant thank Affordable Inspections enough for the great work that they did. Its great knowing that I have an ally that is willing to help out for many years to come. If you dont reach out to Mike and his team, youre doing it wrong. They are the best of the best.
If youre going through the home buying process, make it easier on yourself by using Affordable Inspections.My wife had the opportunity to work with Mike for a property we were interested in.He was incredibly informative, thorough, and honest. As first time homebuyers, we were blind to how the inspection process works. However, Mike was able to describe the process to my wife to assure her that there will be nothing left in the dark about the inspection.Also, his reports are loaded with detail and are well documented.We will always use and recommend Affordable Inspections for those in the Tampa Bay area looking to purchase a new home.
Michael and Mario with Affordable Inspections did a fantastic job doing my four point and wind mitigation inspection. I needed it done quickly and they were available within just a couple of days. Michael even answered my late evening call to schedule the appointment. They both were very thorough with the inspection and very knowledgeable about what they do. They communicated very clearly through the whole process. I received my report very quickly my as well, very impressed!! I highly recommend Affordable Inspections, they are Amazing!!!!
Mr. Potts and his son Mario are the best! Super friendly, quick and easy. They walked me through everything (first time buyer; 4 point inspection and wind mitigation) and couldnt have been more helpful. I called a few places for quotes, and they were BY FAR the most professional people I dealt with. It is obvious they know what theyre doing and care a great deal about the business theyve built and the work they do. 10/10 will recommend and would rehire :)
Needed a updated Wind Mitigation report for insurance purposes and was recommended Mike by our HOA property manager.Quick response and arrived on time. Mike took his time to do a thorough inspection, asked all the right questions and gave me some good advice on my overall home to consider.Would definitely recommend their services
Mike is amazing! I called the number for Affordable Inspections on a Friday afternoon and got a answering machine. Mike called me back within 1 hour and he scheduled our home inspection the next morning which is exactly what I needed. He is very knowledgeable and he answered every question that me and my husband had. My children had to come with us during the inspection and Mike gave them a job to do so they felt as though they were helping out awesome. Mike is a super awesome guy and I highly recommend anyone who is looking for a home inspector to use him. He made it fun for the whole family.
We needed an inspection in a hurry. These guys were the only home inspectors filling all our requirements and they were able to accommodate us in only a couple of days. 5 star business, they let you walk with them during the inspection, and like their names says, they are affordable. . Mike is a professional, very knowledgeable and I can tell he is one of those lucky ones out there who actually likes his job. His inspection was very thorough, took very good notes and pictures, and he emailed me a great report in timely fashion. Mike also had good tips for routine home maintenance and pointed out things I needed to do to avoid problems in the future. I am very happy with the services received from Home Inspections.
My wife and I are first time home buyers and a coworker of mine highly recommended using this company. I must say we could not be happier with the choice. Honest, straightforward no nonsense inspector. Mike made the experience enjoyable, explaining everything in detail and understandable. I called the company on a Thursday and needed the inspection the upcoming Monday and he made it work with his schedule without hesitation. I simply can not explain how much I recommend using this company. I will be telling everyone I know who buys a home in the future to without hesitation to use This company!
Mike Potts just recently did a home inspection for myself and my fiance, As first time home buyers we went into this inspection not knowing what to expect and very nervous as anything could be wrong. He was very thorough, honest and walked us through every part of the home inside and out. We could not have had a better inspector, He treated us with such kindness and went above and beyond to be sure we had everything we needed to get our new home. He was awesome at working with our busy schedule, answered any and all questions and concerns we had, as well as we got all of our reports to us quickly since we had a short dead line for the inspection. If you are looking for a top rated, knowledgeable, overall great inspector, look no further MIKE POTTS is your inspector.
Michael Potts is a very enthusiastic person where it is clear he loves his job. We used his company for inspecting our house prior to purchase and for a follow-up report when we changed insurance companies. Both reports were very comprehensive and reasonably priced. He was highly recommended by our realtor, was very nice to our child, communicated in a timely manner, and is an all-around positive person.
Mike was extremely knowledgeable and very thorough during our home inspection. I am so happy that we chose Affordable Inspections to get the job done! We learned every detail about the home and were very happy with Mike and his team. Mike brought three of his best men along with him, one of which was the termite inspector. My husband and I were extremely satisfied with this company and would recommend it to anyone needing a home inspection!
Mike and his son were the best home inspectors we have ever used. They were extremely thorough, knowledgeable and highly professional. Due to their professional assessment, we were prevented from making a disastrous home purchase. We would highly recommend Mike to anyone who needs a thorough and honest home inspection.
Hands down the best Inspection company in Florida, Michael saved us from making a costly investment in the wrong property. Michaels deep knowledge and experience helped my husband and I understand exactly what we were getting into. I would not hesitate to recommend Mike to anyone making a home purchase, especially a first time home buyer!
First experience with any sort of inspection, Mike, the owner of the company, made himself very clear in our walk through, and explained things to me in a way that was easy for me to understand. Not only did he show me what was wrong, he explained to me processes of what would need to be done, both physically and legally, to bring the property to my level of satisfaction, as well as explaining points of the property I didnt have to worry about. I am extremely pleased with his customer service and demeanor. I can say with confidence, in the future, I will trust Mikes business.I almost forgot to say, he was very quick, penciled me in, in a time he normally doesnt work, just to help me. Hes very accommodating.
My husband and I are first time home buyers, so we went into buying a home not knowing much about the inspections involved. Mike Potts of Affordable Inspections, Inc. came HIGHLY recommended by a long time friend of ours, Ricky Reddick of Superior Roofing. From the first moment of introduction, Mike presented himself in a professional yet personable manner. As he went through the inspection for our Wind Mitigation, he was thorough and explained to us what he was doing, Mike also answered questions about other areas of our home demonstrating his knowledge and experience in all the areas of his expertise which is much more than just wind mitigation. We found him extremely helpful and honest with a genuine enthusiasm for his trade. I would recommend Mike Potts and his company to anyone needing his services.Scott and Carol M
Mike Potts was great! Hes a funny guy and kept us laughing which was good because inspections can sometimes be nerve-racking. He was very thorough very knowledgeable and truly went above and beyond for us. He really did. I told him my concerns and he addressed them all. We are very happy with the service we received and the free entertainment! We received a very detailed inspection report through email. Mike, you were great and we will recommend you to anyone we know buying homes!
Thorough, reliable, knowledgeable, affordable, and friendly are the very first words that come to my mind about Mike Potts with Affordable Inspections Inc. This was the first home inspection that I ever got and I couldnt of asked for a better experience. He was extremely helpful for me in making my decision to proceed forward with purchasing the home. I would highly recommend this company to anyone that is looking for an inspection as you will not only get all the information and detail you need in buying a home but Mike provides a level of superior customer service you just dont see anymore!
I cannot say enough about the professionalism of Michael at Affordable Inspections! He added my inspection to his schedule quickly and met me at my property exactly when he said he would be there. Mike is very knowledgeable and thorough. He sent the full report to me the next day and followed up to ensure it was received and satisfactory.
Had a home inspection by Mike for a home Im purchasing. Their price was half that of what other companies were quoting! The quality was top notch, though. Mike made me feel as if I was with someone Ive known for 20 years while still maintaining professionalism and stopping to explain to me the reasons behind something he found about the house good or bad. Thanks again for making this process easy and educational!
Ive been working with inspector Potts for months now and he is always thorough, knowledgeable and responsive. My whole team enjoys working with him. If you hire Michael Potts with Affordable Inspections for your home inspection then you are in great hands and one less worry during your home buying experience.
I recently used Affordable Inspections to inspect a home I purchased in St. Petersburg. Mike the owner was able to accommodate my short notice as I was in from out of town and had a flight out later that day. Ive been a licensed Realtor in Michigan for more than 10 years and have used many Home Inspection services. Mike blew them all away! His attention to detail and willingness to take the time to explain things to me was incredible. He provided me with a detailed report of more than 50 pages and nearly 200 pictures. Several times I needed Mike to provide information to my lender and insurance company and he did this promptly. I was able to make a wise and informed offer on this home, thanks to Mike. Mike has been a valuable resource for me after the inspection, promptly providing me with information about contractors and services. Buying a home is difficult anyway. Its even more difficult from out of state. Mike helped make it much easier. Im sure I made a much more informed decision with Mikes help.
Michael from Affordable Inspections did an outstanding job. Over the past few decades, Ive bought and sold several investment properties and worked with a variety of Inspectors. Michaels detailed report and verbal communications far exceeded other suppliers in the past. He got it done fast and at a competitive price. His expertise definitely saved me $$ in the closing.
I contacted Affordable when I needed to have a 4-pt home inspection conducted on a newly acquired house. I dealt exclusively with Michael and he could not have been friendlier. Although he had a busy schedule and was getting ready to head out of town for a vacation, he made time to squeeze me in before he left on relatively short notice. He was on time, extremely knowledgeable and a consummate professional. I had my the reports fast and they were complete, clear, and very easy to read. Good customer service is so hard to come by these days but when you get great service it is something to shout about. It was a pleasure working with them and I plan to tell all my friends and colleagues how wonderful they are. Thank you to the entire team at Affordable!!
Mike of Affordable Inspections is very knowledgeable and helpful. Ive used him for two home inspections. Both times he has educated me a lot about the condition of the home and potential issues it may have. He was able to address all of my concerns . His reports are very detailed and thorough.
Affordable Inspections went above and beyond for me today. All questions were answered and Mike Potts took the time to explain everything going on. Being a first time home buyer, I found Affordable Inspections to be incredibly helpful. I was able to have Mike and his crew come out on a few days notice. These guys really know what they are doing and it was worth every dollar spent. Mike made me feel like I was part of his family, while explaining things to me.
We had a very challenging home for Mr. Potts to inspect. It was a foreclosure that had been neglected for a very long time and as a foreclosure we did not have the benefit of any seller disclosures. As a result Mike had to be extremely thorough and assume the worst as he worked through the home. His knowledge of structural issues, plumbing and AC systems was excellent and he helped us come up with a punch list of what the home would need replaced and was even helpful with providing some ranges of what things might cost to be replaced. He found lots wrong with the house which was good, because we were not going in blind to make an offer on the house based on repairs needed. He was very informed and did a great job with a very thorough report. Id highly recommend him and would use him again.
This Company is in one word Amazing. Mike Potts was the best home inspector I have ever used. He went threw every single detail of the home. He was processional, courteous and excellent. He gave the most detailed Inspection report I have ever seen. I am a former Investigator and his home and inspections was the best I have ever seen! His price was very reasonable. I would only use this company in the future!! If you want the best it is these guys..
Mike did an inspection on a property for me when I was out of state and unavailable to be there. He emailed a thorough and detailed report which I was extremely satisfied with. He went the extra mile by having a subsequent phone conversation with me about the specifics of the property and this was a huge help. All of the information and details he supplied were spot on. Very happy with him. More recently, on another property, Ive had to schedule and cancel on him, on short notice, which I feel bad about. Mike has been extremely accomodating and understanding. So not only are the inspections top notch, the customer service is too. I highly recommend Mike Potts for home inspections.
Mike Potts & his son Mario were top notch throughout our home buying experience. They were on time (typical in FL is late or no show & no call) and thorough. This family owned & operated business will be our 1st call in all of our commercial & private residence purchases. They took their time, answered all my questions and pointed out things I would have missed and we are developers! I highly recommend them.
I hired Affordable Inspections to look at a house that my elderly father was purchasing. Affordables owner, Mike, performed the work personally and was thorough and professional in every respect.Mike is extremely knowledgeable and experiences and identified several code-related issues which a layperson would not be able to find. The report was highly detailed and complete, and was provided in just a short time.I give Affordable Inspections my highest recommendation to any client that is considering purchasing residential or commercial property.
I cannot say enough great things about this company. Mr. Potts and his sons are the greatest. I have purchased and sold many houses over the years all across the country and by far these guys are the best I have ever had the pleasure to work with. They take their time going thru their findings, making sure you understand what the issues are and offer great advice for future repairs. It is clear they enjoy what they do, and take great pride and care in not only building their business but building long lasting relationships. There reports are so thorough the pictures are clearly defined with writings and arrows and sometimes even circles.You are never left wandering about what something is or how to mediate it. Any questions I have had are just a phone call away he has always either answered or gotten right back with me. If your looking for honesty, caring, professional Inspectors you have found them. I will never use anyone else.
I would highly recommend Mike with Affordable Inspections for your property inspections. He recently provided inspection services for me on an older home that I was considering for purchase. He was very professional and took his time to walk thru the house with me and explain everything. The house was recently remodeled but had some minor issues that he pointed out to me. I was able to go back to the seller and have them fix these issues because of Mikes very detailed report that included pictures of affected areas. Again I would highly recommend his services and thank him for his attention to detail.
Im a Gulf War vet and was referred to Affordable Inspections by my realtor. I was using my VA loan and needed a quick inspection. Michael came out very quickly. He charged me a fair price and thanked me for my service. He was professional, courteous and kind. I needed his help on another issue a year later and he was also very responsive and helpful and even remembered me. Affordable does not mean cheap in this instance - you get the same quality as if you have paid twice as much! This is definitely a 5 star company and Michael is absolutely the best!
I recently moved to Pinellas County, Largo, and called Affordable Inspections. Mike Potts, the owner came out to my house that I recently purchased. He did a fabulous job! He is knowledgeable, and gets straight to the point, and very professional. Not only did Mike do a great job, but he also gave me contacts of companies with a reference to a few items that I needed to take care of around the house.He knows his stuff and he explained everything that he was to do and check.I highly recommend Mike Potts of Affordable Inspections to all of my friends and family. Thank you so much Mike and I look forward to working with you always in the future!I feel like I have a new big brother watching out for me.~iLona Fries McKinley
I am a Real Estate Broker and used Michael service from the Affordable Inspection for one of my Buyers on their first home to conduct the Home inspection. Michael is very professional and through on his work. He is very knowledgeable about every thing and even recommends the Buyers on what to do or how to repair things that dont need an Licensed Professional. I highly recommend his company and their service.
I am a licensed insurance agent and tn this capacity I have had many occasions to work with Michael Potts. Mike has always been a total professional when working with me and even more importantly when working with our mutual clients. Many clients have made a point to tell me how thorough, knowledgeable, and courteous he is. He understands the sense of urgency this industry requires and always makes himself available even on many weekends and major holidays in order to turn around the required documents with sufficient time for me to quote and bind the policy for the client.Mike has also made me a better agent because he has taken the time to explain construction details and potential issues related to them. I can then better explain the specific situation to my clients as to why or why not their home is insurable and what may need to be done in order to make it so. I unequivocally recommend Mike for any and all of your home inspection and renovation needs.
Michael and his team did a great job with the home inspection and report. There was a high level of detail in the report that I could use to address all the issues. Reports were delivered quickly, which is very important when buying, as time is of the essence. Michael also made himself available after for questions and followup.Thanks for a job well done !
I used Mike Potts because he was recommended to me by a great realtor, Jewel Defiores. I am so glad I took that advice. Mike inspected two homes for me, at a fair price. He is incredibly thorough with his inspection, his experience shows and he is clearly very knowledgeable. He takes his time, and he enjoys teaching and informing along the way. His inspection is something you can be very confident in - mine included a four point inspection and wind mitigation. . I HIGHLY recommend him. I am very glad I hired him -- TWICE!
We were referred to Affordable Inspections, Mike Potts, by a friend who used him for an inspection, and we are so thankful we found him! We used his services to inspect a home we were going to purchase, and we also had him inspect our current home. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and fair. He was also great at explaining things that he found. I would not hesitate to refer him to anyone I know, and in fact I have done exactly that numerous times over. You could not find a better company than his to perform your inspections.
Mike at Affordable Inspections, Inc. did an inspection at the last minute right before my home insurance company was going to discontinue my policy. There was a hurricane coming and our house was right in the path. Mike ended up saving me thousands of dollars and was available when no one else was. Ive also recommended his services to several others, and hes done a wonderful job for all of them. He is competent, friendly, affordable and will go the extra mile for his customers.
My wife and I decided to use Affordable Inspection for our house purchase and we had chances to meet Mike one of their inspectors and what an educational experience that was !! Mike was so pleasant, professional and knowledgeable he walked us through the process and explained what we would be dealing with. Thank you Mike, with our mind at ease we purchased the house and we would recommend Mike and Affordable Inspections to all our family and friends.Sam & SaraPalm Harbor, Fl.
I contacted Affordable when I needed to have a 4-pt home inspection conducted on a newly acquired property. I dealt exclusively with Michael. Although he had a busy schedule and was getting ready to head out of town for a vacation, he made time to squeeze me in before he left on relatively short notice. He was on time, extremely knowledgeable and a consummate professional. I had my the report promptly and they were complete, clear, and very easy to read. Good customer service is so hard to come by these days but they made me feel as if I was their TOP priority. It was a pleasure working with them and I plan to tell all my friends and colleagues how wonderful they are. Thank you to the entire team at Affordable!!
I was very impressed with the professional and personal demeanor of Mr. Mike Potts. He was very knowledgeable and meticulous in his inspection. He was honest and thorough with any issues he found and offered suggestions as to how to fix them. A few days after my inspection I noticed I had a very minor leak from my bathroom sink. I called Mike and he came back out that same day and fixed the leak for me for free, even though it had not been leaking a few days prior. I would recommend this company to anyone thinking of buying a home.
What a pleasure I had today having Mike at Affordable Inspections come out and do a 4-Point Inspection and Wind Mitigation on my home. He was very thorough and very knowledgeable about everything from the roof to the AC to the electrical panel. He showed me how the AC company installed the compressor the way they did so in the future there was easy access to service. I said I should trim back my palm tree and the limbs will continue to rub the top of my roof and wear it way. It was the little details that made me very happy I hired him. I highly recommend Affordable Inspections for your next home inspection or wind mitigation.
I only have good things to say about Michael Potts and his inspection. Thanks to him we were able to drop the price of our house by $30K and really find out what all was wrong with the place and what needed to be fixed. He was very thorough in his work and explanations, made everything extremely clear for us to understand especially since we are not from Florida. He explained how things work here vs where we live now (in Missouri). He gave us price estimates on what things might cost which helped tremendously in re-negotiating the house price. Thank you Mike again for your help and great work!
I am a young millennial real estate agent/ first time investor. Mike and his son Mario treated me like family. I have experienced many inspections as a realtor but Mike and Mario showed me how it should really be done. They feel like family already. Mike has been calling me making sure everything is ok and giving me great advice. He has saved me thousands already. He’s no BS. To the point! I definitely recommend 100%. My future inspector has been found.
Michael with Affordable Home Inspections fit me into his busy schedule and even showed up early. His appearance and attitude were very professional. He explained every step of the inspection in an easy to understand way. At the end of the inspection, I knew exactly what I was getting into by buying a house built in the 50s. I would recommend him to anybody who needs an home inspection.
Mike was very professional and extremely concerned about whether or not this was a good investment for us. He was very upfront and included my fiance and I in the inspection process to make sure we understood his findings. I highly recommended Mike at Affordable Inspections.
Loved our inspection done by Affordable Inspections, to begin with he came to our new home the same day we called, I needed an inspection ASAP and he responded right away, he gave us the report the next day and showed all his findings with pictures and an explanation of what was found, for us that was amazing because we knew where to focus our attention on what needed to be fixed first, during the inspection he took the time to explain to us all the faults and that made us feel very confident that what we were buying was great for us, we have had other companies inspect different homes we have seen in the past and none compare to what Mr. Michael Potts did for us.We would recommend Affordable Inspections to anybody, we are some very happy customers.
Imagine getting your offer accepted and trying to find a business or ANYONE to answer their phone or return your call during Memorial Day Weekend? It was a struggle! But Michael Potts was the only one that I was able to speak with and schedule an inspection on such short notice (the Tuesday right after Memorial Day). He was very kind and thorough during our initial call and even nicer when I met him in person (15 minutes early to the appt I might add). It turned out that he knew the Sellers Agent, however, that did not stop him from being completely honest with us and he gave us great tips and pointers. He works for YOU and no one else, which put me at ease. He went through the whole house with my husband and I and told us what was great and what needed to go. We learned a lot from him. Not every house is perfect (especially one that is 60 years old), but he reassured our purchase and made us feel content. Upon receiving his comprehensive inspection report, we feel even more confident moving into a home that will be up to code. I HIGHLY recommend Mr. Potts. Hes great :-)
Wow!! Outstanding job!! Mike inspected a property for me yesterday and I was blown away with all the great detail he had provided on the house. He sent me multiple pictures and analyzed the issues with the property in great detail. He was also able to explain to me the issues in an easy to understand manor. I will continue to use Mike to inspect houses for me for years to come. I still cant express house experienced and detailed Mike was compared to other inspectors I have used in the past. No comparison. Thank you!
Mr. Potts of you have the chance to read this I wanted to let the world know what a top class professional you are. My wife and I, are in the process of trying to purchase our first home. Which as everyone knows the whole process is very difficult regardless of how many times you have done it. However, my experience with Mr. Potts was excellent. He was able to advise me on all the things I should be paying attention to for maintenance and repair needs. He was very affordable and extremely relatable. I have already told some of my friends about him because they too are buying/selling. I know with 100% absolute certainty he is the only inspector I will do business with here.
Great service! Mike was very thorough. He walked through the house with me, showing me every little detail about the house. I learned a lot during the home inspection. You can’t beat the price and service. Mike is a friendly, knowledgeable guy and I’ll be using him again
Inspector Potts did a great job at my house! He did a wind mitigation and a 4 point inspection, he was on time, quick, and very thorough! He walked me through the process and went above and beyond!I am very thankful to affordable inspections for all the work they did!
The experience from beginning to end was excellent! Mike, the owner of the company showed up on time, did his work and immediately emailed me the report. I would describe Mike as true professional who is knowledgeable, extremely experienced and honest. The price was also very fair. All my future related business will be with this company!
“When we found the house we wanted to buy, we wanted to find the best to do the home inspection, and Affordable Inspections was just that! Mike and his team are thorough, honest, professional, and above all reliable. When doing the inspection, they are willing to take the time to explain what they find, and a detailed report is given to you at the end.Affordable Inspections and Mike are a commitment of excellence and by far the best home inspectors in the Clearwater area! Thanks to Mike we’re making that house; the home he inspected for us… our home!!”Sandy Noble
This is my second time using Affordable Inspections. The first time was 7 years ago when I purchased my home (recommended by realtor) and this time for an updated four point inspection for insurance renewal. Both times I found Michael responsive, professional and his rates reasonable. I highly recommend this company for your inspection requirements.
Michael Potts was awesome when it came time for my first ever housing inspection. He Showed up on time and couldnt have asked for a better inspection than what I recieved! Very knowledgeable in all areas of the house. I would absolutely recommend him and his crew to anyone looking for a cost friendly and professional service. Thanks Mike!
I met Michael on the airplane flying on December 22, 2017 from Tampa, FL to Dallas, TX. I sat by him and he is the friendliest person I ever met on a plane by far! He made it an enjoyable flight:) He calmed my fears when the turbulence was bad. He said, Its not our time. My names Yvonne Brandt and Im a Realtor in California. Michael Potts is very personable. His communication level is excellent. Hes completely likeable. Not only is he an experienced, knowledgeable property inspector, but hes a licensed general contractor as well. I would use him in a heartbeat for property inspections on homes I sell, but I reside in California and Michael is based in Clearwater, FL. It isnt easy for me to find a thorough, knowledgeable property inspector who also communicates so well and pleasantly like Michael. He is exceptionally helpful!
Do not hire these people. This home inspection was the worst I have ever encountered. Chris and his brother were at the house for 1 hour and 10 minutes. They did not inspect the pool, water softener or reverse osmosis. They stated they did not know anything about these items. They were also baffled by the nest thermostat and microwave. They did not open one window to see if they were in working order. They did not turn on the irrigation system to see if it was functioning. I cannot tell you how disappointed I was. This is in no way a home inspection. It seems there purpose was to do a 4 pt inspection for homeowners insurance and that is all. These people were awful. You have been warned.
We needed a home inspection for a new home purchase. Not from the area so picked affordable inspections because of the great reviews on google. What we received for service was completely embarrassing. There were numerous things missed by the home inspector but two I want to specifically point out are:1. The inspector left a sticker on the inside of the circuit breaker but neglected to flip any of the switches in the breaker. None of the switches control anything (they are labeled too) except the main power switch. So literally opened the circuit breaker panel put a sticker on the inside of it and called it good.2. Our dryer broke within weeks of moving in. We had someone out to look at it and the dryer vent exiting the house was 100% clogged. Wish I could share pics so you could see how awful of a miss this was by the inspector. You didn’t need to crawl down or have any special tool to see this. Literally just open your eyeballs when you were up on the roof and you could see the vent was 100% clogged.Anyways this broke my dryer not to mention it’s a massive fire hazard and the cost to fix that plus clean out the vent and the other items I haven’t listed here have cost me thousands of dollars. I was better off getting no inspection done.I was also overcharged on my cc when I paid. I called and emailed and texted probably 10+ times for the refund of overpayment and every time I was told it’s on the way. Never received it. When I called to tell my inspector how poor of a job they did a couple months later they did ultimately give me a refund of all my charges. If you need a quick report for insurance purposes maybe these guys are your best option. If you want a thorough home inspection done so you know what you are getting yourself into before dropping $$ on a new home purchase I’d stay far away. I’m honestly not sure what the inspector did in my house for 4 hours that day.
Mike Potts is not only extremely knowledgeable but accessible. He has a way of putting one at ease at a time that can be very stressful. His extensive education and professional background are apparent from the moment he sets foot on the property. Mike took the time to learn about the building that he was inspecting; gave a thorough evaluation; and, spotted things I would have definitely missed. He even gave me a quick overview of the electrical panel and put my mind at ease that it was more than adequate for the buildings needs. His follow-up report was easy to understand and very thorough. Best of all, Affordable Inspections lives up to its name! I highly recommend Mike and his team!
Mike For Affordable Inspections, Inc helped me with a home inspection and he was extremely professional and knowledgeable in his area of expertise. He didnt only hep me with the inspections but also gave me expert advice on how to trouble shoot problems around an older house. My experience was extraordinary from beginning to end. I would urge anyone who is looking for a good home inspector to call Affordable Inspections, Inc!
I used Mike for my inspection on a home I was looking to buy and he was wonderful! He explained everything to me and since Im a first time home buyer it was nice to have someone be so thorough; he also gave me great tips on how to maintain certain things within the home. I would recommend him to anyone!
I would recommend Affordable Inspections to anyone thats looking for a honest, passionate inspector. The owner Michael completed my inspection. He is very knowledgable, professional and personal. He was able to come out to inspect my property after business hours, with no problem. He walked me through the property and explained everything to me in a way that was easy to understand. I received my inspection report with pictures in less than 24 hours. This guy not only knows his stuff but he is also hilarious. Affordable Inspections will be the only company I would use to inspect any future properties. Thanks mike you rock!
I am a property appraiser and have worked with many home inspectors over the years. Mike and his crew are the most professional, thorough and competent group that I have seen in the Tampa Bay area. When my clients ask me if I can refer a good and honest home inspector I always send them to Affordable Inspections with confidence. I highly recommend Mike and his crew and would only use them to inspect my own house.
Mike is a great guy to deal with and very knowledgeable inspector.He did the inspection on a home I am buying and informed me of all the details I needed to know while he walked me through the home.He went from the top of the roof to the ground looking at every positive and negative within the house.Mike took the time to answer all my questions. Great service and easy transaction. Thank you so much Mike.Aly. A
Mike was very thorough in inspecting a home we wanted to buy. He did not sugar coat things and made sure we were very aware of any issues he found while doing the inspections. We appreciated his dedication on thoroughly inspecting the home from top to bottom leaving no stone un-turned. Thanks for your time and expertise.
I have to say when we were looking for an inspector for our house that we were getting ready to purchase, we really werent being picky and were just looking for someone cheap in the yellow pages. We had initially contacted another inspector but we were calling after 5pm and had left a message. We left Affordable Inspections a voicemail as well, however unlike the other inspector Mike Potts called us back within 30 minutes. Quoted us a very reasonable price for our inspection and promptly scheduled the inspection within the next few days. Unfortunately some things with the buyer held up the inspection and we were forced to call Mike back and ask him to reschedule. Mike understood and scheduled the inspection 2 days later.Having only spoken to Mike on the phone up to this point I wasnt sure what to expect. When I got over to the house Mike had already met with my dad and the inspection was already underway. Mike promptly stopped what he was doing and he came up to me with a smile and enthusiastic demeanor. He shook my hand and thanked me for choosing his services.As I watched Mike go through the process of checking the house I noticed he was very thorough. He took pictures and voice notes as he progressed. He would occasionally crack a few jokes to keep the mood light. He took his time to explain to us what problems he found as he found them and made sure we understood them.Once we completed the inspection we all sat down and discussed the issues and once we were all on the same page, we signed the paperwork and paid Mike. Prior to leaving he requested if he could get a picture with us. We of course took a picture.Bottom Line: Mike Potts is a very good guy and will go out of his way to make sure you are satisfied with his services. I know I can count on him for all my future inspection needs.Thank You Mike!
So glad I found Mike Potts from Affordable Inspections to help me with my condo inspection. I currently live in Georgia and put an offer on a condo in St. Pete Beach. Mike called me after the inspection and answered all my questions and went over the inspection with me.Next day he emailed me my report along with pictures. Mike is very professional, helpful and friendly! I highly recommend him!!Thank you Mike!Anita
Michael Potts is a true professional! He was very thorough & explained everything he was checking. He was able to get us scheduled right away since we were in a time crunch for our 4-point inspection. I will recommend him to anyone who needs an inspection. Knowledgeable, punctual, and personable!
Overall great experience with Affordable Inspections. As a first time home buyer, I wasnt sure what to expect with the inspection process. However, Mr. Potts was referred to me by a good friend and within minutes I understood why. He spent an ample amount of time with me to ensure I understood the process and was comfortable with the house I am buying. The report I received was very thorough and helped point out some issues that I was able to get resolved by the seller prior to closing. Mr. Potts even went back by the house a second time (at no additional charge) to review an area of the roof he originally could not access in order to ensure I received a clean four point. I will most definitely refer him to others and will call him again if I need another inspection.
Great Home Imspection Services! Mike is a true professional at what he does. Always answers your questions or concerns and explains everything he finds in detail. All at a great price also. I highly recommend getting a home inspection done by Mike at affordable inspections.
I had Affordable inspect a house we were buying. We did end up buying it. Mike did a great job identifying several things that needed repair. The main thing was the roof. There a a few other significant things from the garage door to the AC. The roof however needed major attention and it saved us a lot of $ on the purchase. Mike was thorough and professional throughout the process and we received a detailed report in less than 24 hours. Would use again for sure. This is a real review from a real homebuyer in Pinellas.
Mike and his team are top notch! They did a really thorough inspection for us and explained all the findings.They made the process very pleasant by answering all of our questions and made us feel truly cared for. They were professional, prompt and helped us really understand the issues with the house sonwe could make good decisions, I highly recommend Affordable Inspections and would hire them for the next property!
Mike is the best to work with. He brings a significant amount of knowledge and experience. He will take the time to address his findings with you and looks to make sure you have a good understanding. His reports are very thorough. I would use Mike again and would happily refer him to friends and family.
Affordable Inspections not only delivered on the price, but they were also extremely professional and experts in their field. These gentlemen are highly educated and efficient in their process. I was able to receive same day service at rates better than guys who “couldn’t” see me for 2 weeks. This is a business that has perfected their craft!
Very pleased with the service of this company. Affordable pricing and quality work. Michael and his son were On time and very knowledgeable In every aspect of the inspection. Notified us of moisture and damaged areas and explain to us in detail what needs to be done. His son Mario quickly got to work as soon as they arrived and wasted no time in Getting through the inspection In the end we were given a verbal report and a detailed report was provided earlier than originally anticipated. This company was there for 2 and a 1/2 hours and I feel that the price that we paid was not enough for the service we received. You guys did one hell of a job and I would definitely recommend your company and will be using you in the future for home purchases. Thanks
It was a pleasure to have Michael inspect our new home. He was very thorough, and explained all of his findings to me in great detail. He was very polite and didnt mind explaining things multiple time to my wife who didnt quite understand some of his findings 😉 If we ever move again, you can bet were calling Michael at Affordable Inspections! Thank you sir!
We had the opportunity to use Michael at Affordable Inspection. He did an upstanding job and was very professional, Michael walked us through a roof inspection and showed us what we would need to get done for our roof,He went above and beyond to get the job done and was very affordable compared to othersThank you Michael!
While I ended up not utilizing their service, I would recommend them whole heartedly based on my phone interactions with Mr. Potts. Honest and straightforward and I believe they hold your best interest at heart. Please give them a chance if you are in the market to get your home inspection. They are prompt, diligent and very hardworking and worked with me even though I ended up not moving forward with them.
Mike was excellent! My insurance company requested a 4 point house report and I needed to get it done asap. I called around a few companies and all where not available till next week. I explained Mike the situation and he squeezed me into his schedule for following day noon. I had the report back in my email within next 4 hours.Really knowledgeable home inspector. Will use again in the future for sure. Thanks Mike!
I strongly recommend Affordable Inspections. I wish I could give them an extra star somehow. Not only is Mr Potts clean and professional, he gives good deals. I shopped around and he was significantly less than the competition. I got a decent discount because I received the 4 point and Wind inspections at the same time. He is also patient and understanding and takes his time to educated his customers if they ask questions which helped me understand what I needed to remedy before I got insurance. After I paid him, I called him back for some questions and he did not mind taking his time to answer them and explain why the laws and insurance companies wanted things a certain way. I wish he had another business as a general contractor because I would hire him for that too. Mr Potts is worth every dollar!
I recently used affordable inspections as a fisrt time home buyer. They were very responsive and answered all of my questions. They referred me to a termite provider for my new home that is extremely upfront and affordable. When an issue arose, Mike rearranged his schedule to help me out. I would recommend them to anyone, especially a first time homebuyer.
I have been looking for months now at houses to buy and Im very leery of making that purchase commitment as I am a first time buyer. Mike has stuck by providing prompt inspections through my roller coaster of 4 offers on different properties and he has devoted many hours wasted on disappointing duds. His inspection expertise has saved me a lot of money in the long run on all those hidden fixes I have dodged. Mike is very professional and savy, he is always up front about risks and extreamly thorough when hes working. I believe knowledge he shares with his clients will help you make the best choice for your needs over other inspectors Ive called hands down.
I would Highly Recommend Mike and his company! The word AMAZING doesnt even come close! He is very meticulous and thorough! He is very good at his job and how he conducts himself! He knows what to look for, and is willing to educate you and answer any and all questions. If you ask me, I would tell you to quit reading this review and if you are looking for an inspector, call him now! I was impressed and would use his services again if needed!
I am a realtor that has been in the business for over 20 years. My broker recommended Michael Potts with Affordable Inspections. I was impressed with his professionalism and sense of humor. He was very thorough at explaining different aspects of the home, good and bad, while at the same time he kept the Buyers calm. When you sell a home that is over 50 years old there WILL be issues. Not all home inspectors have to be State Licensed Certified General Contractors, Michael is. Big plus, meaning that many other home inspectors do not have the knowledge or expertise whereas when issues arise after the initial inspection you will need to call electricians, plumbers etc. He has more to offer with his diverse background in the construction industry than most of the other inspectors in this industry. His report was detailed with photos which included an summary page making it easy for my clients to understand. I will recommend Michael to all of my clients. Launa Lishamer
No need to look any further. Ive been buying commercial property for 25 yrs and have interacted with countless inspectors. Mike with Affordable was as professional as they come and very friendly patiently explaining any concerns I expressed. Affordable Inspections lives up to their name and treated me very fairly. I normally do not spend writing reviews but after dealing with Affordable, I felt compelled to share with others my excellent experience.
I recently used Affordable Inspections for my upcoming home purchase. This will be my first home, and I am very pleased with the service from Affordable. If you want a THOROUGH inspection this is the company to hire. Every aspect was covered, and Mike was able to answer every question that I had. The service and customer service were great!
Inspector Potts from Affordable Inspections inspected our potential home purchase in Tarpon Springs. He was incredibly thorough, spending over half a day at the home and even allowed me to video many of his points so I could show my fiance because she was not able to be there for the inspection due to her new job. Inspector Potts also answered any questions my parents had on the home, and if he didnt know something he called another professional in his network to get us an answer. In the end he provided us with a comprehensive inspection report as well as recommendations for properly maintaining different aspects of the home. I would definitely recommend affordable inspections.
Mike was able to come out and perform an inspection on a pretty short notice saving my day. He was extremely thorough and was very able to paint a risk framework around the issues he found. He didnt try to sugarcoat the issues and told me exactly what would need to be done. I found it extremely useful to hear not only the mechanical background, but also the regulatory environment surrounding some of the issues. Mike also had all the tools needed for the inspection and handled himself in a very professional manner. I strongly advise to try to get Mike to come out and do your inspection.
Inspector Potts is very patient. I was not sure how to schedule/set up inspection of a home my family wanted to purchase. My family wants me to learn so they are giving me some things to do in this process. I was looking for good reviews and cross-referenced the Better Business Bureau. I spoke to 2 companies. This gentleman was able to work with the schedule of the owner. He also didn’t say “this is base price, then we add this, that, the other thing, and if you need blah blah blah...” I don’t understand what the other folks were saying. I wasn’t sure if I had to add stuff on to “base price”. I am not buying a tv package! Affordable just said THE PRICE for the four point, plus wind mitigation.The gentlemen that came out spent a good deal of time on the inspection, not even asking to reschedule when the weather was “rainy day Florida”.The report itself is pretty darn in depth, many pictures, and Inspector Potts txted to make sure the email of reports came through!Affordable Inspectors is very straight forward and backs their findings up with those photos.If this family of mine ever goes for another house, I am gonna recommend Affordable Inspectors. Let’s face it, ya can’t give better review than say “I would trust my family, whom I love dearly, with this group!”—R
I contacted Mike Potts to give me a second opinion regarding a home inspection. My husband and I were not comfortable with what our initial home inspector was telling us about the air conditioning unit in a condo we intend on purchasing. Mike was very frank and honest. He gave me the full rundown on the system, and was very clear. He gave my my options. I was so grateful for his assessment. I will pass Mike’s name on to anyone who needs an inspection. Mike — Thank you so very much!!
Affordable inspections was great! They came out quickly, were very thorough and even spent extra time teaching me a few things as he went through the house. Great guys over at affordable inspections doing great work!They answer the phone quickly and work very hard to make sure you are satisfied.Give them a call, you won’t be disappointed!
I cant give enough Praises to Mike for his Always Excellent Service... I had the opportunity to use him years ago and now I contacted him again. I was not to long ago in a bad car accident where I received a TBI / Traumatic Brain Injury and Ive not been able to work for about 2 years now but I really needed this Wind Mitigation done and Mike knew about my situation probably from the News etc and He was so gracious to work with my on my paying for it all through the goodness of his Heart and paying it forward... I cant Thank him enough for his generosity and being so Professional and Knowledgeable plus for helping me in my situation ….I would recommend him to all my Family and Friends that own homes as Ive already told a few. I wouldnt use anyone else... was Happy with him Years ago from a Referral I got and still to this day he has my records and was so kind, caring and helpful..5 STARS all the way or higher for this great guy and company..
After today, I feel as if Affordable Inspections really is in the ring fighting for me. Today, I had Mike Potts come out to re-inspect a property for me and the things that should have been repaired, were not repaired properly. The water heater still did not work and the roof job was unacceptable and would be obvious to anyone, even one with zero knowledge about roofing. He will not pass the inspection until things are properly repaired and I am grateful for it.
DO NOT HIRE!!! I wish I could leave zero stars. I am only writing this review to try and save someone else from my experience. Michael repeatedly lied, changed our agreed deadline, acted like a child, bullied me and my realtor, and had several shouting matches with everyone and no one. He made Me, my fiance, my realtor, and the owners realtor so uncomfortable, I should have asked him to leave and hired someone else on the spot. He did not behave the way you would expect any reasonable human to behave.Google doesn’t leave me enough space to write everything I want to about how unprofessional, insulting, and ineffective his business was. He lied continuously, yelled at me and my realtor, broke things in the house while we were watching and refused to take the blame, and tried to hide things from us. The guy acted like an overgrown child.I want to be fair and assume that he was having a really bad day, but if that’s the case, you cannot take it out on your clients by being verbally abusive for 4 hours. All in all, I had to hire a second inspector and it turns out, Michael missed several huge items (that potentially would have made us change our mind on buying the house had we known earlier.) I cannot say enough, this experience was a nightmare.
Mr. Michael Potts:I want to personally thank you for your comprehensive inspection last week. You left no stone unturned! Im extremely pleased with your knowledge. professionalism, acute detail, genuine care for the best interest of the CLIENT and your funny sense of humor with our transaction. I could not have chosen a better Principle Inspector and Licensed Contractor for the job.I have peace of mind knowing that I have all the details regarding the condition of my home prior to my closing date. I will recommend you 100% to anyone in need of a home or commercial inspection. Very impressed.... Great Job Mike!Sincerely,Libbi CohenClient/Homeowner
We had placed an accepted offer on a property in Holiday, FL. We were extremely nervous about the condition of the house due to age, lack of care and unknown potential problems. We were going to have a quick closing, but we needed a fast and efficient inspection first. I asked a number of acquaintances for recommendations for a good inspector. After a few different people recommended Affordable Inspections, it was the first call I made. I called their office, and I got a prompt return call from the owner and Main inspector, Michael Potts.I was able to explain the dire situation that I was in, needing to get it inspected quickly, completely and without any detail being missed.Mr Potts scheduled our inspection a couple days later, on the weekend, which we appreciated more than they know. Not only did he schedule our property quickly, but he allowed and encouraged me to tag along with his inspection. He arrived with another one of the inspectors, and they were both very knowledgeable and professional. Mr Potts took control, he was extremely prepared, had done research, and told me things I didnt know about the property upon arrival.Then they went to work. We were all over the property, everything was explained clearly, he answered questions, took a ton of pictures, advised me how to handle many situations, and he gave us complete confidence in knowing everything that we were getting into was doable.The report I received was organized, complete, and very well explained. However, I didnt need it, I knew it all the day of inspection. There have been no surprises since closing on our questionable property. Affordable Inspections nailed it, and they nailed it like their name states... Affordably!!!I will absolutely use and recommend their services to anyone that needs a property inspected! Thank you for your wonderful service!
I was new to the area moving from up north where I previously flipped several homes as well as went to school for home inspecting many years ago. Since I was purchasing a home via internet from out of state the realtor recommended some inspectors leading me to Micheal. Initially some of his reviews looked very good at first glance but didnt follow my gut instincts when I spoke w/him on the phone. He was all over the place, very anxious, and talked at me instead of to me, really rough around the edges. I went forward w/the inspection which went horribly wrong. This is what I was told by the home owner, my broker along w/her associate, and selling broker: Brokers were not there yet only elderly home owners, Mike walked in unannounced, no knocking which startled the home owners especially since hes a big guy. Then there were words between the owners and Mike but instead of waiting for a broker he took it upon himself to begin the inspection which under the circumstances was inappropriate. Shortly when the brokers arrived Mike proceeded to be very loud while moving about the house criticizing everything he could and towards the end while inspecting the outside decided to take it upon himself to go into the neighbors yard and take some avocados from the tree... The broker that referred him was appalled and very apologetic saying she felt it was like he was on something, noticing he was very irrational, irritated, and anxious. When he discussed the report w/me he kept calling me, sweet heart & honey or little cowgirl! I had to pause him a few times to tell him that I dont appreciate being spoken to like this and he told me to chill, utterly unprofessional in every manner. This had a huge ripple effect causing the owners to not negotiate the price bc they naturally didnt respect his findings, let alone get back to our broker after the incident for several days. This has never happened to me, basically killing the deal. As for his report it was quite sloppy, hard to read bc it was all over the place and full of redundancy - terrible format! I too could not trust the report since he kept making off colored comments about the owners therefore it was biased against them. What a waste of time and $, very frustrated. This guy has to be one of the most unprofessional people Ive had the misfortune of hiring.
We had a great experience with Mike from Affordable Inspections. He arrived, went over all of the legal mumbo jumbo, then headed to work. The inspection lasted about over two and a half hours. Whenever he found something that was questionable or a failure in the inspection he always came and pulled us aside and explained what the problem was and how it should be addressed. The finished report was sent to us that night and we had no problems getting him back to re-inspect some items that he failed on the first inspection. Mike was fun to chat with and very knowledgeable, he made this experience as painless as possible in an already stressful situation of trying to purchase a home.
Affordable and knowledgeable!Mike did a great job for me on short notice. I told him of my specific concerns and he made sure to point out the positives and negatives. His construction background is also immensely helpful in offering up suggestions for solutions and fixes to issues. Id definately use him again! Thanks Mike!
Mike Potts from Affordable Inspections performed a Four-Point Inspection of my home. He was extremely helpful in helping me understand the process of the inspection and the things he was looking at. He was thorough, informative, and patient in answering all of my questions. I would highly recommend Affordable Inspections to anyone! Thanks Mike!
I hired Affordable Inspections to inspect my new home. They were very helpful informing me of all the pros/cons of the home. A thorough inspection (with pictures was completed within 72 hours, and because of their quality, I was able to save on my insurance. Highly recommend their services.
We are very happy with Affordable inspections, Mr. Potts took the time in doing our home inspection, after finishing he took the time in explaining every single detail, not only the big details but the small things that we we would not even notice, then he gave us our report the next day and when we saw it we were very impressed, he gave us a lot of pictures explaining everything he found and we were very happy because we can understand what is going on with our house. all in all we are extremely satisfied with his work and we will recommend Affordable inspections to all of our friends in the future.
Affordable Inspections did a great job on my home inspection.Michael was very good and he took time and went over everything with me to make sure I understood. I would recommend Affordable inspections to all my friends and family.Thank you again Michael,Tamika West Bradley
As a Florida GC that specializes in commercial construction, I maintain that Affordable Inspection has been a fabulous resource for me. Affordable Inspections has been very instrumental in helping me to evaluate and correct project deficiencies. The detail oriented project overview offers extensive construction knowledge, experience and creative solutions; which are all valuable tools. I recommend Affordable Inspections for all of my existing construction inspections to evaluate and advise as a fellow professional. Keep up the good work Mike Potts. Thank you.
Inspector Potts is simply amazing at his job. He is honest, loyal, punctual, and has over 25 years of experience in his profession. I have had a lot of Realtors tell me other inspection professionals are in and out within 30 minutes. Inspector Potts is very thorough and takes his time b/c of his loyalty and his knowledge. I and my family have used Affordable Inspections on multiple home inspections in the last 17 years and they are always very thorough and honest. You will not be disappointed with Affordable Inspections! They are the Best!
Having a Bachelors Degree in Building Construction, and many years experience as a Project Manager has given Mike a full understanding of both residential and commercial structures. Mike provided a thorough inspection, and give me all the knowledge I needed to make a confident, educated decision regarding my purchase and renovation.
Affordable inspections provided excellent, professional, timely service from scheduling, verbal review, to written documentation! I highly recommed them based on my experience.Mike Potts was a pleasure to work with and provided an excellent, comprehensive written report of the property incorporating extensive photo documentation of systems tested. All relevant areas of inspection were thoroughly addressed. The report itself is logical, readable and is an excellent source document.I found the company from the web, and was also able to do everything remotely too. That is in part why I wanted to provide a review, to underscore that I was not famaliar with Affordable Inspections prior to my own initiation. Again, I would highly recommend them.
If you are looking for good quality fast service, look no more buying a house for the first time came across Mike when it was time to do my house inspection, he was on time, came prepared with info on the house and everything, explained to me the process, of the inspection talk to me straight forward and also explained into detail everything that he was doing and the reason, thanks to him i was able to know more about the house and even stuff that i would not even think about and help me a lot with the negotiation on the house. Have use his service already 3 times on the process of buying my house, even if it last minute he is there to help, even we short dead line he does it all, recommend to everyone you wont t regret it.
I happened across Affordable Inspections based on the recommendation of a colleague. Mr. Chris Mohr was the inspector on that day and Im glad he was there. As a third time home buyer, I have yet to see an inspector as thorough, meticulous and caring as Chris. During the inspection that he did for me, we immediately knew that Chris’s goal was to protect our interests and to inform us of any issues with the property. He took the time, in a relaxed but professional manner, to explain all the technical issues to us in a simple and easy to understand fashion. Chris offered nothing but a very thorough inspection and a clear, professional articulation of the findings. His report was very detailed and descriptive with pictures and corrective actions needed so we had the information we needed moving forward. I highly recommend Chris’s services and experience.
I had a perfect experience with Michael Potts and Affordable Inspections. I was in a bind to get my property inspection completed quickly, and Mr. Potts worked me in in less than 36 hours, and did a super job.I am an investor with multiple properties, and I will use Mr. Potts, and Affordable Inspections exclusively in the future. Steve Gillespie
Affordable Inspections, Inc. is a great company to work with. They are very professional and were able to complete the inspection the same day I called. If you need your home inspected, Affordable Inspections, Inc. is who you should call. Talk with Michael Potts, He explains everything going on with the inspection.
Mike is the man!Everyone and their mother has a home inspector they want you to go to but you need to go to him. He is no nonsense and tells it how it is. His reports are extremely detailed even down to cost of repairs. The best of all he is the best for the price. You wont find anyone better.He walked me through the property I looked at while buying my first home and talked to me person to person. Telling me what I can fix on my own and what I needed to replace professionally, with costs and really went the extra mile answering all my questions.He will be my inspector for every home I buy.
I am so happy with the home inspection I received from Affordable Inspections. Mike has exceptional attention to detail and knowledge! I highly recommend everyone to use this company for their inspections. You will not be disappointed. They go far beyond anything I expected.
Chris Mohr of Affordable Inspections, Inc. is a consummate professional that I, as a Real Estate agent, have used many times. My clients have been very impressed with his professional, easygoing manner. Chris caught a bad, unsafe patch-up job by some electricians that saved my Buyer a lot of time, money and aggravation. I and my buyers would recommend him to friends and clients.
I cant say enough about Mike & his team! Mike completed inspections on two different homes for my husband and I, and did an amazing job!! For how thorough and informative he was the first time, we HAD to have him for our second inspection. Its obvious hes been doing this for many years, as he didnt skip a beat, which shined through in his reports. Being a first time homebuyer, this can be a stressful process, but the one thing I appreciate most is an honest and REAL person when it comes to the nitty gritty--the inspection. Without Mike, we would have gone in blind. He really explained things in a way we could understand. He was honest, extremely helpful, and just a great person all around.Thanks Mike and Team for all you do!!~Lindsay DiNicola
Mike performed a wind mitigation inspection and did a very thorough job. He pointed out what improvements we needed to make to get insurance discounts as well as providing more protection for us. We ended up getting a substantial discount from our insurance company that will save us over $200 per year. I would highly recommend Affordable Inspections.
Inspector Potts was as good as they come. His extensive experience was apparent from the first 2 minutes in the home as he identified multiple issues that I never would have thought of.He did not rush and did not sugar coat the issues but instead said it exactly as it was. A true breath of fresh air in a society that is becoming more and more afraid to offend people. He uncovered numerous issues from electrical to wood rot and even went the extra mile to inspect the crawl space, which is not required in Florida.Extremely professional and great communication all around, not to mention a great price.I will absolutely be using Inspector Potts for all future home inspections.
Inspector Potts was as good as they come. His extensive experience was apparent from the first 2 minutes in the home as he identified multiple issues that I never would have thought of.He did not rush and did not sugar coat the issues but instead said it exactly as it was. A true breath of fresh air in a society that is becoming more and more afraid to offend people. He uncovered numerous issues from electrical to wood rot and even went the extra mile to inspect the crawl space, which is not required in Florida.Extremely professional and great communication all around, not to mention a great price.I will absolutely be using Inspector Potts for all future home inspections.
Affordable Inspections of Tampa Bay and Michael Potts are the best in the business. Mike Potts was professional, knowledgeable and efficient. If you are in need of a commercial or residential property inspection, please be sure to contact the local licensed experts. Dunedin Home Inspections; Palm Harbor Home Inspector; St Petersburg Home Inspector; 24/7 Service.
I hired Affordable Inspections to inspect my upcoming purchase. This will be my first purchase, and I am very glad to have hired them. I was provided a thorough inspection, Q & A, and even a history lesson on old building practices and old features in my 1950s home. I would recommend this service to anyone needing an inspection.
If youre looking for a reputable inspection company, look no further. Simply put, Mike Potts at affordable is the person you want. Thorough, straight forward, and intuitive. As an inspector he is on point, informative and knowledgeable. Add to the fact his personality and no-nonsense approach to his work, you can rest assured you are in good hands. Mike, youre the man. THANK YOU!
On my realtors recommendation, I hired Chris Mohr from Affordable Inspections, Inc. to do an inspection on a property that I was considering buying. Chris was formerly a professional civil engineer. I found Chris to be very easy-going, informative and professional. He takes a lot of pictures to back up his written observations. I was a bit disappointed, initially, that he didnt actually get up on the (3rd story) roof which I knew had issues. He told me that, if it was important to me, his partner was willing to go up there, but after his binocular observations, and detailed check in the crawl space I felt like I knew what was going on (new roof recommended). The final report consisted of several parts, including a general report, wind mitigation report, and termite inspection (actually completed by one of their partners). Overall, the report was very well done and gave me a great sense of my working priorities (my offer was accepted). I would also add that Chris was very forthcoming with information and I learned a lot during the inspection process. I definitely recommend him.
Michael Potts/Affordable Inspections completed a 4 Points Inspection on my home last week. It was by far the most complete inspection I have ever experienced.. And, as a results of what his team pointed out, I replaced my original, 47 year old, braker box, possibly prevent a future fire hazard. Thank you Affordable Inspetions
MIKE IS THE BEST! VERY thorough on home inspections. Being first time buyers we were not sure what to expect, we loved the house BUT were blind to some major issues. Mike helped us make the best decision and saved us a ton of money and heartache. We got the full 4 point inspection including wind mitigation and WDO plus residential home inspection. He really cares about what he does and he is on YOUR side, the buyer. He is 100% honest and very very helpful in answering any of your questions in a way you can understand! The WDO inspector Ted was also sooo helpful! He crawled into the attic all the way to the far side of the house to check every nook and cranny, I know I wouldnt want to do that! The overall experience was a 20 out of 10. I will use Mike and Ted for all my future home buying needs and I have already recommend him to all my friends, family, and Co workers!! USE MIKE! YOU WONT BE DISSAPOINTED!
Thank you Mike and Team for making our inspection easy and affordable. We appreciate your diligence in making sure our family will be safe in our new home. I mostly respect that you were honest and gave us suggestions along the way since the house is a reno! You provided a very thorough inspection as well as some laughs along the way J We will be sure to refer our friends and family to you in their future home purchases! Thanks again Mike!!-Jason and Lindsey Corbett
I contracted with affordable home inspections of tampa bay domiciled in clearwater,fl. for a inspection in dunedin. . i was extremely pleased with the the thoroghness and competency performed by the team during extreme weather conditions., mario was exceptional and would gladly recommend him to anybody seeking a reputable an affordable home inspection/
I have worked with Mr Potts now on two different properties - the first I was selling, and the second time when I was buying. He goes beyond just inspecting and reporting, and has helped me determine affordable solutions to issues that were found. His inspections has always been spot on - not missing issues, nor making issues out of nothing. Thank you so much for your knowledge, wisdom, and helpfulness!
Mike did a through job and went over the entire inspection with everyone. He even came out on a Sunday to do the 4 point and wind mitigation inspection and gave us a complete report a few days later ! Thanks again for making it a fun time and will refer you to everyone! Ron & Pearl
We were not sure who to trust and who to hire to do our Tampa Home Inspection, we were referred by The Tampa Chamber of commerce to Affordable Inspections Inc. and their inspection team to perform our tampa home inspection, they saved us from a huge disaster when they discovered that our property had chinese dry wall, we will be hiring them for our next Tampa Home Inspection.I live out of the country and their bilingual team were very helpful with all my questions. I would recommend them to anybody that is buying a home.
Mike Potts the heart and sole of Affordable Inspections is always professional and helps buyers learn about their home and finds all deficiencies . I have been using Affordable inspections for 5 years and will continue to use him in the future.Kim Deetz Pyramid Realty Inc Broker Owner
I am a first time homeowner and new to the area. Mike and his team do it all. I called about a broken pipe, they wasted no time and somebody was at my home to fix it within 90min. Very professional and took the time to answer any questions that I had. I would highly recommend and will certainly be calling them for future home repairs.
As a homeowner and business woman I happily and confidently refer Michael Potts to those looking for excellence in inspection of properties! Michael is reliable, courteous, and an expert in his field. His positive demeanor is delightful. Kathleen of N. Clearwater Beach, FL
As the realtor representing a 4 unit apartment in Tampa, we selected Affordable Inspections, Inc. to do the inspection. Chris Mohr made the inspection as I tagged along. Both the buyer and the seller were impressed. Mr. Mohr has over 20 years’ experience as a General Contractor. He also has a degree in Civil Engineering. His formal education and hands on experience makes him an ideal inspector.The next inspection by Chris Mohr was on a 4,833 sq. ft. bank owned home in Pasco County with 4,155 sq. ft. under air. It was situated on 4.66 acres. Because of the many defects in the property the Buyer did not purchase. However, he was extremely pleased with the inspection report.In the third inspection a doctor purchased a 12,203 square foot commercial building in St. Petersburg, Florida. Before the sale was closed the doctor hired Affordable Inspections, Inc. This time Michael Potts, owner of Affordable Inspections, Inc., and Chris Mohr did the inspection. Michael Potts also has a degree in Structural Engineering. The Buyer was impressed with how thorough they were and the inspection report.A fourth inspection was done by Affordable Inspections, Inc. Both Michael Potts and Chris Mohr inspected a 32,212 square foot warehouse with some office space in Tampa, Florida. The inspection report was 66 pages. Buyer was very happy with the inspection report.Since International Realty Plus Tampa was involved in these four transactions and was present at the inspection, I can recommend their work without any reservations. They are true professionals. When you review the inspection report you will know you hired the very best.
I have used this company multiple times, and each instance they have provided a very detailed inspection and have always been professional. It seems as if they are looking out the homebuyers best interest and takes the inspection seriously. Thank you for the great work!
Total reviews rating 4.8
199 Reviews for Affordable Inspections, Inc. 2023:
Review №1
2022-03-06Chris is a hard worker. Inspection was performed in Friday afternoon. He worked so hard on Sunday to generate me a full inspection report before the inspection contingency expire on Monday. He is willing to pull out building permits and do roof replacement estimation.
Review №2
2020-05-10We called Affordable Home and Building inspections because we were trying to get a lower rate on our homeowners insurance and they said we needed a new 4-point inspection. Michael and Mario were able to make it out the same day and complete the inspection. We received the report the next day - not even 24 hours later! When they were in our home they were kind, courteous, and even made our kids feel comfortable with the process! In addition, they made our family feel very safe by showing up with fresh masks, new gloves, and a confirmation that neither they nor us were or had been sick. These guys were a joy to have in our home and we will surely use them if needed again and recommend them to anyone we know that needs these types of services.
Review №3
2020-06-22I was in need of an inspector QUICK for a property I was buying. Affordable Inspections Inc., was highly recommended to me, and I will do the same to others!Mike immediately called me back. His experience and concern was evident. I trusted my instincts, thankfully!! Within 3 days the inspections began, I cant believe it. Mike really took time to make sure I understood what was happening the entire time, especially since this is my first time and it shows. If you want trustworthy Inspections, call Mike, as it was the best decision I made since deciding to buy a house. Affordable Inspections, Inc. are awesome.
Review №4
2020-02-10We were very pleased with affordable Inspections. We were out of state buyers purchasing a home in Florida. We wanted an honest assessment of the property. We knew immediately that we would get that from Mike. Mike was very thorough in his inspection of the property. He identified problems with the property that we were able to have addressed before closing - savings us money. He provided a complete report. He was very responsive to our calls and text and took his time explaining information to us. Mike makes it clear he is working for the buyer to give you the information needed to make a decision. It was refreshing for us to have a straight and honest person to inspect our new home. I highly recommend Affordable Inspections. You will get a great inspection for an affordable cost.
Review №5
2019-10-28Mike was great to deal with for my home inspection. He was very knowledgeable and professional. You can tell he was looking out for my best interest. I would recommend this company for any inspection needs. I was present for the inspection and Mike showed me around the house pointed out the good and the bad as well are preventive maintenance I should be doing or paying attention to. Also what I should expect to up down the road. This is all stuff homeowners need to know. He was very though and detailed in his inspection. I have peace of mind that I am investing in a good property from what Mike showed me.
Review №6
2020-12-09Michael Potts did an amazingly thorough home 4-point inspection and wind mitigation for a home we were purchasing. He saved us money by identifying an old, soft roof and provided sound insight as we inspected the remaining aspects of the house. He is a great person and knows what hes doing! Id recommend him to anyone looking for a home inspection and would hire him again.
Review №7
2020-02-28This has been such a great experience working with Mike. I called to schedule an appointment for a home inspection on a home I inherited in pretty bad condition with absolutely no knowledge of what to do or where to start. Mike was at the property with me first thing the very next morning. He was professional, extremely knowledge, passionate about his role and knowledge in the industry, gave me tons of information, gave me a roadmap of what I needed to do, explained the importance of every detail we discussed from roofing to landscaping, and did it in a very genuine and positive manner. I HIGHLY recommend him for home inspections, he was amazing. Price was fantastic for everything I walked away with. He also provided me with several referrals for reputable businesses to help get the work done I need to do for a good price and correctly. I cannot recommend him enough. He also took the time to say a prayer for our lost loved one and share his condolences, something you just dont get with everyone. Thank you so much for such a positive and informative experience. I will be recommending him to anyone in need of his services.
Review №8
2022-05-20WORST OF THE WORST horrible experience with this miserable inspector that my buyer hired. On the morning of April 24th, it was a bad storm with heavy rain and lightening. Since I was scheduled to meet the owner Mike Potts at 10AM, I thought it was the kind and courteous thing to call and check if, for his safety, he might wish to reschedule. He so rudely came back at me with hey lady do the police and firemen stop working in storms huh, huh? I want you to tell me? He proceeded to ask me 3 times. Since he obviously put his home inspection business up with the ranks of a first responder, I knew I was dealing with an odd-ball. So instead of just letting him in to do his 90 minute inspection (yes it lasted only 90 mins!) I decided to stay and watch this character since the trust was completely gone from his instant rudeness. Most of the time he was yelling quite loudly at his young assistant from other rooms of the home. Is this rude man free from mistakes? Not at all: 1) I followed them around some, to see what they were doing. The report said the master bath toilet had a leak. I watched the young kid turn the valve under the tank on and off. He must have not completely turned it back because when the toilet was flushed, it leaked. WRONG: We went back and turned it back tight and there was NO leak.2) Mike opened all the front bay windows. Then proceeded to start the irrigation system. By the time I noticed what was happening, there was about an inch of water that poured onto the floor through the open windows. 3)The report stated that the ice-maker didnt work. WRONG. Mike never bothered to notice that it was in the OFF position. Duh. 4) About a week later we went to check on the home. We noticed that the new plants we planted to enhance the curb appeal were dying. After checking the irrigation system it was on the OFF position. He never turned it back on! Duh! BOTTOM LINE. This Affordable Home Inspection was no bargain. The man clearly has anger issues, narcissistic-like personality, condescending, belligerent, loud and rude. Maybe he was having a bad day? Maybe he was off his meds? Woman hater? Who knows? I just feel the need to warn people of this inspection experience. After looking at the other negative reviews I can see a consistent pattern in his attitude. Last but not least, I told him I was going to share my experience on social media. He proceeded to call my buyer and threaten me with a legal suit over slander if I did that. Knock yourself out, Mike Potts!
Review №9
2019-05-09I called Affordable Inspectors for an inspection on Friday afternoon, Mike was out that same Sunday. Mike was punctual and very knowledgeable. It was obvious from the moment he began his inspection he had my best interest in mind. He found several inconsistencies with the story I was getting from the seller, including a discrepancy on the age and condition of the roof, and the non-professional electrical panel instillation. He also noted that the A/C may not be large enough to service the entire home. Mike gave me his professional opinion on the spot, as well as a rough estimate of the cost of the repairs. I was able to independently schedule a roofer, A/C company, and electrician and they all agreed with Mike, and their quotes were within the range that Mike had estimated. I received a very detailed full report of Mike’s findings, complete with numerous pictures and other concerns about the house, and was able to successfully negotiate a lower price to accommodate for the repairs that needed to be made to the home. Mike continued to follow up with me even after he provided his final report to ensure I was getting a good deal on the house. I highly recommend Affordable Inspectors.
Review №10
2019-05-22I needed to get a home inspection done for switching insurance companies and found Affordable Inspections on google. They had great reviews so I gave them a call and spoke with Mike Potts. He was able to fit me in within a week. On the day of the appointment he was here early and did a great job. He is very entertaining and did a thorough job checking our house. He took lots of pictures and took the time to explain what he was looking for and shy things were good or bad. Overall I was really happy with the service and would happily use them again and refer them to any friends or neighbors needing an inspection.