47 years fixing houses. Now I inspect them.
Most inspectors learned the trade from a textbook. I learned it on job sites — framing, wiring, plumbing, and repairing what the last crew got wrong. I inspect homes across metro Atlanta, I'll come out and consult on a house you already own, and I take calls from anywhere in the country. When I tell you something's a problem, I know what it takes to fix it.
Inspections quoted by property size · Written report within 24 hours
Four ways I can help
Buying a resale house, closing on a new build, or trying to work out what's gone wrong in the one you already own.
Existing homes
A full inspection of a resale house, with a written report you can hand your agent or use to renegotiate the price.
- Structure, foundation, roof
- Electrical, plumbing, HVAC
- Attic, crawlspace, drainage
- Photos and ranked priorities
- Ask me anything while I'm there
New construction
The builder says it's finished. Before you close, I walk it and find what got missed in the rush to hand over keys.
- Is it genuinely ready to live in?
- Rushed and unfinished work
- Systems that don't run right
- A punch list for your builder
- Ask me anything while I'm there
Walk-through consulting
You're not buying anything — you just want someone who knows houses to look at yours. Brad comes out, you walk it together, and you ask about whatever's on your mind.
- Planning a remodel or an addition
- Something you've been putting off
- A second look before you hire someone
- What's worth doing and what isn't
- No formal report — just answers
Questions by phone
No inspection needed, and you don't have to be local. Tell me what you think the problem is and I'll tell you what to do next. Forty-seven years on the tools — there isn't much I haven't seen go wrong.
- A GFI that keeps tripping
- Installing a toilet or a fixture
- Repairing a sink that won't drain
- Something you're partway through building
- Or just: what do I do next?
One thing worth being clear about
I don't do code inspections during construction. That's the county's job, they do it at framing and rough-in, and it happens whether you hire anyone or not. Passing county inspection means the house meets minimum code — it doesn't mean the work is good, the finishes are right, or the place is ready to move into.
That gap is where I come in: after the builder calls it done, looking at the house the way someone who's spent 47 years fixing them looks at it. For you, not for the builder.
Everything I look at
A standard inspection runs three to five hours depending on the house. Here's what gets checked.
Foundation & structure
Settlement and movement, cracking, framing, load paths, floor systems, visible support and any signs the house is shifting.
Roof & attic
Covering condition and remaining life, flashing, penetrations, ventilation, insulation depth, and evidence of past or active leaks.
Visible electrical
Panel and breakers, visible wiring type and condition, grounding, GFCI and AFCI protection, outlets, switches, fixtures, and unsafe amateur work. I inspect what's visible and accessible — I don't open up walls.
Plumbing
Supply and drain lines, water pressure, water heater condition and age, visible leaks, shut-offs, and fixture operation.
Heating & cooling
I run the heat and run the cool and make sure both actually work, then check the equipment's age and condition, the filters, and the ductwork I can get to.
Exterior & drainage
Siding, trim, grading and how water moves away from the house, gutters and downspouts, walkways, decks, and retaining walls.
Crawlspace & basement
Moisture and standing water, vapor barrier, framing and subfloor seen from below, pests and rot, and ventilation.
Interior & finishes
Walls, ceilings and floors — cracks, staining, sagging and uneven spots. Every door and window: does it open, close, latch and seal. Stairs, handrails and guardrails. Cabinets and countertops, tile and grout, trim and caulking. Drywall finish and paint work. Floor transitions and soft spots. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Garage door operation and its safety reverse. And the finish work that always gets rushed to hit a closing date.
What you get
A written report within 24 hours, with photographs of everything I flag. Items are ranked — safety issues and the things that'll fail on you first, cosmetic notes last — so you're not left guessing what actually matters.
And the questions are free
Ask me anything while I'm in the house, and call me after you've read the report. None of that costs extra — I'd rather spend ten minutes on the phone than have you misread something and walk away from a good house, or buy a bad one.
How it works
No games, no pressure, no upselling.
Get in touch
Call or email me the property address and square footage and I'll quote it — resale or new build, same process. Or book a phone consultation below if you just have a question.
I come look
Three to five hours depending on the house. You're welcome to walk it with me, and I'd encourage it. Ask me anything while I'm there — and not only about what I'm finding. How the furnace works. Whether that wall can come out. What you'd want to tackle first if you buy it. I'm in the house for hours anyway, and the questions don't cost extra.
You get it in writing
A written report within 24 hours, with photos, ranked by what actually matters. Then call me with questions — that part's free, and it always will be.
Book a call
Nothing to do with buying a house — these are for anyone who's got a question about the one they're already in. A repair, an install, something you're partway through building. Tell me what you think the problem is and I'll tell you what to do next. You don't need to be local, or anywhere near Atlanta. Pay online and I'll reach out to schedule.
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Inspection rates
Flat rates by property size — same for resale and new construction. You get the number before I show up, and it's the number on the invoice.
Base inspection
Add-on services
Add-ons are done in the same visit as the inspection. You'll get an emailed invoice you can pay by card or bank transfer.
Tell me what you're worried about
When you book, write down anything specific that's on your mind — a stain on the ceiling, a smell in the basement, a crack that's been bothering you, something the seller mentioned in passing. I'll go through the whole house either way, but if there's something you're worried about I want to spend extra time on it.
Request an inspection
Fill this out and Brad will call you back to confirm a time and price. Or skip it and call him directly — whichever you prefer.
About Brad
I've been in construction for 47 years. I've built houses, remodeled them, and spent a good part of my career going in behind other people to fix work that was done wrong the first time. Framing, electrical, plumbing, roofing, drainage — I've done all of it, and I've repaired all of it.
That's the part most people don't get from an inspection. Anyone can write down a problem. I can tell you when it'll fail, how it'll fail, and why — because I've seen it happen a dozen times.
I don't do repairs and I don't take referral fees from contractors. An inspector who also sells you the fix has a reason to find problems. I'd rather just tell you the truth about the house.
I've got two kids — a daughter, Ashley, who's 25, and a son, Alex, who's 15. Alex is at the age where he mostly gets handed a tool and told to hold the light, which is more or less how I learned it myself.
And maybe you don't need a whole home inspection. Maybe you've just got a question. Book a call with me and ask it — that's what it's there for.
“My parents hired Brad in 2003 to work on their house. Twenty-three years later he and my dad are best friends, and I still call him — sometimes every single day — to ask about whatever I'm building. He's a goldmine. I've watched him walk into a house and say that's wrong, that's wrong, don't do that — and explain why, every time.”
Bruno · @SouthernAdventures · 3.2M followers
Common questions
How long does an inspection take?
Three to five hours for most homes, longer for larger or older properties. You're welcome to walk it with me.
When do I get the report?
Within 24 hours, usually sooner. Photos included, with the items that actually matter listed first.
Do I need to be there?
No, but I'd rather you came. Walk it with me and ask whatever you want — how a system works, whether something's worth doing, what you'd deal with first. I'm in the house for hours either way, and for a lot of people the questions turn out to be worth more than the report.
Do you inspect new construction?
Yes — once it's finished. I walk the completed house before you close and give you a punch list of what the builder still needs to fix. What I don't do is code inspection during the build; that's the county inspector's job and it happens whether you hire anyone or not.
The county already inspected it. Why would I need you?
County inspection confirms the house meets minimum code. It doesn't check whether doors close properly, whether the HVAC was balanced, whether the grading drains away from the house, or whether the trim was rushed to hit a closing date. None of those are code violations — they're all your problem the day after you move in.
Are home inspectors licensed in Georgia?
No. Georgia doesn't license or certify home inspectors — anyone can print a business card and start tomorrow. That's exactly why you should ask what someone did before they started inspecting. I spent 47 years fixing houses. Ask the next inspector you call how long they've been on a job site.
Do you do repairs too?
No, deliberately. An inspector who also sells repairs has a reason to find problems. I don't take referral fees from contractors either.
What areas do you cover?
Atlanta and the surrounding metro. If you're outside the area, call and ask — and the phone consultations work from anywhere in the country.
Can I book a call without getting an inspection?
Yes — that's most of them. The calls are their own thing. You don't need to be buying a house, selling one, or anywhere near Atlanta. If you've got a house and a question about it, book fifteen minutes and ask.
How do I pay?
Phone consultations are paid online when you book. Inspections are invoiced — you'll get an emailed invoice you can pay by card or bank transfer.
Maybe you don't need an inspection
Maybe you've just got a question. Book fifteen minutes and ask me. If it turns out you do need someone on site, I'll tell you — and I'll put the $30 toward it.
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