Home Inspection Services

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We do home inspection, infrared thermal imaging, radon testing, mold testing, water testing, combustible gas leak testing, carbon monoxide (CO) leak testing, lead testing, and flood analysis reports.

We do narrative type reports (no check list) with caption digital photos to more define the problem areas.

Buy or sell your home with confidence.

As a national and state certified independent home inspector, I will provide valuable help in turning you into a knowledgeable consumer.

Homeowners can recognize problems in the making and take preventative measures to avoid costly repairs.

Sellers can understand conditions the buyers inspector may identify and put the house in better selling condition by making repairs.

See unsolicited testimonials of the work we have done.

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Testimonials

• November 14, 2011

  

  I chose to use Criterion Home Inspectors starting on my first offer on a Racine County home in September 2010. I researched many home inspectors, but I did not know much about how to pick one. I sort of stumbled upon Ted Nelson when going through the Wisconsin Association of Home Inspectors directory. After speaking with many home inspectors on the phone, I preferred Ted's demeanor, so I hired him. That first home I did not purchase after having it inspected by Ted, and the sellers could not accept a reasonable counteroffer in light of defects found. The next home, a year later, I had Ted inspect before making an offer, because this was a foreclosed home in need of much work. Fortunately thanks to him I had a solid grasp of the beaucoup bucks and sweat equity that would need to go into it. I actually was outbid on that one, but am thankful because Ted's mold report showed some high levels of allergenic mold in there and I'm glad I do not have to deal with that. Finally I got my offer accepted on an excellent home in November 2011. Needless to say, I knew I would go with Ted (otherwise would not be writing this letter). Ted got out to Racine again very speedily, which was important to make my offer deadline. At the inspection, he made me feel that I had done right/gotten lucky in waiting for this one. Ted gave me a stamp of approval although he did find many minor issues in need of improvement too, but I am confident in my purchase after working with Ted. If anyone were to ask me why I would recommend Ted Nelson I would say because he works purposefully and methodically. I can tell he has done many, many home inspections. He does distinguish between work a handy person could accomplish, versus work definitely requiring a professional. He is open, forthright, patient and courteous. He is personable, communicating with his customer with a sensitivity to emotion that this important purchase requires. I worked with him for three home inspections between a span of about 14 months, and would work with him again if I needed to. He took about three hours each time, for two ranch-style two bedroom homes, and one bungalow two bedroom home. His reports are thorough and show evidence of attention to detail. I feel Criterion Home Inspectors does a very good service. I give them an "A."
  
  

  – Joshua

• January 10, 2011

  

  Ted Nelson is professional and friendly in just the right measure. He discovered something about the home we were going to purchase that we would have never guessed. We did not purchase the home because of it. His report was thorough and fair. He stood by his work even when challenged by the sellers Realtor. If Ted had been less knowledgeable and confident in his work, we would have purchased a home that was much less valuable than we were led to believe. We would have had some serious buyers remorse. We were more than happy with Teds service; he went above and beyond what you expect from people these days. And we will heed Teds advise in the future get the home inspected BEFORE you put in an offer! It wasn't easy to break the contract.

  – Nancy

• December 30, 2010

  

  Thanks to Criterion I know everything that's wrong with the property and will use the report as a to-do-list. Ted did a great job of explaining the major problems and a potential cure. I new I had some major problems, however as we proceeded thru the inspection, like a puzzle, we put the pieces together to see how the problems occurred. Great job!"
  Len D
  

  – Leonard

• December 30, 2010

  

  We were very impressed by Ted. He was prompt, did a very detailed job, showed us the defects in the house, explained the problems and also let us know approximately how much would it cost to fix those problems. We actually inspected the house before we made an offer. Ted's detailed pdf (electronic document) report which included pictures of all the defects and which he emailed within a day of the inspection, helped us make an offer on the house with confidence. We highly recommend him for home inspections
  Linga R

  – Linga