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Ross Brown, ACI

612-991-6242

rossbrown@mchsi.com

                                                                                                                                                                                     

Expertise:
Named Ross one of the Best Home Inspectors in the Twin Cities.
2017,2018,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023
 
                                                   
Member of MSHI 
Minnesota Society of Housing Inspections
Member of MARR Minnesota Association of Realtors

Fully Insured with the State of Minneasota                                                                                                     

                                

"16 Best Home Inspectors in Minneapolis" 
Awarded in '16, '17, '18, '19,' 20, '21, '22, & '23
- www.expertise.com

"10 Best Home Inspectors in Minnesota"
Awarded in '18  - Yelp

  Reliable Enterprises Home Inspections 

Ross Brown ACI                  612-991-6242

rossbrown@mchsi.com

Certified Home Inspector proudly doing home inspections in

Hennepin, Carver, Ramsey, Washington, Dakota, Anoka and Wright Counties.

               

All Home Inspections, pre -market, buyers, sellers, walk thru consulting, Sewers, Mold, Air Quality, Asbestos, Moisture Testing, Radon Testing and Thermal Imaging.

 Inspection Report emailed to you same day!

Spiral bound hard copy mailed within 24 hours! 

 I also offer Drone pictures and Thermal Imaging

  • Detailed Report:
    • Well-documented evaluation of the house. From the outside grounds, fences, sidewalks to the inside interior, including walls, ceilings. floors, garage and all of the appliances and sinks, toilets, electrical, heating, air conditioning, pipes etc. Most everything in the house will be inspected and reported in a way that it is easy to understand. 
  •  3-D inspection software:
    • Provides a custom, professional report. The report contains a checklist and a narrative format with pictures to document issues.   The report comes is an attractive spine notebook with an easy to read summary.   My report is narrative, not just 3 categories - good, bad and replace -  I explain everything in my report.
  • Tramax Moisture Detection -INCLUDED WITH EVERY INSPECTION!
    • If  there is a question of hidden moisture in walls, floors, etc. It will tell us the percent of moisture that is contained in a structure.
  •  Life Expectancy Chart: 
    • for appliances and building materials.  How to handle some emergencies in the house, and what to do to prepare your house for change of seasons, are also included.
  • Thermal Imaging: - Available at an additional cost
  • Electronic Key
    • Makes for easier scheduling. Associate Member of Minneapolis Society of Realtors. 
  • Inspection Types:
    • Buyers, Pre-Seller, Multi Unit, Older Homes, New Construction, Small commerical, FHA/HUD/VA & NACA and Draw. 
  • What to expect:
    • Plan on approximately 3 - 4 hours to inspect the house.  I'm sure you will find it informative and interesting. I recommend that you are there for the inspection.  If not the whole time then at least for the last hour so I  can go over any problems with you. 
    • You will receive an emailed copy of the report same day and a hard copy will be mailed within 24 hours. 
  • Payment
    • I accept all major credit cards, checks or cash and Venmo.
    • Payment due at time of inspection         

Home Inspection Fees        I post my fees...no surprises.                                                       

 Up to 2,000 sq. ft.    $375.00

 2001 - 2500 sq. ft.    $400.00 

 2500 - 3000 sq. ft.    $425.00

 3001 - 3500 sq. ft.    $450.00                  

 3501 - 4000 sq. ft.    $475.00                                       

 4001 - 4500 sq. ft.    $500.00

 4500 - 5000 sq. ft.    $525.00

Over 5,000 sq. ft. Please call.  Homes built before 1950 add $50.00.   

Walk thru consulting - $100.00, may have travel fee.        Drone pictures start at $100.00.       

Multi-Unit Dwelling:   +$95.00 per each additional unit.

Condominiums and townhouses:   $35.00 off if association covers exterior.    

48 Hour Radon Test.     $195.00   This is referred to a License Radon Testing Company   

Sewer Inspections $195.00             

Limit  Moisture Inspection or Mold Test with tape lift: $225.00 with $55.00 each mold sample. 

Air Quality Test for Mold: 1 inside and 1 outside sample $350.00 additional samples $85.00 each.

Air Quality Test for Asbestos: 1-2 samples $385.00 3-4 samples $525.00 takes 2 hours.

Thermo Imaging: Depends on assignment.                                             

Distance may add $25.00 to $50.00.

"16 Best Home Inspectors in Minneapolis"  Awarded in '16, '17, '18, '19, '20, '21, '22 & '23 - www.expertise.com

"10 Best Home Inspectors in Minnesota" Awarded in '18, '19, '21 , '22 and '23 - Yelp