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Doug Garretson

Before you purchase or sell your home or property, please call ABACUS Home Inspections. We can help protect your investment with a thorough home/property inspection! Call us now to discuss your individual inspection needs. Work Phone: 828-232-1704 Fax Number: 828-232-1704

About ABACUS Home Inspections

We perform thorough inspections at reasonable prices. We can help you get to know the condition of the property you are about to buy or sell, and give you the confidence you need to make an informed decision.

We are located in Asheville and serve all surrounding areas. We look forward to hearing from you!

Doug was thorough and professional. Very knowledgeable which really insprired confidence in my clients because they has a greater understanding of the home they were about to purchase. I appreciate his willingness to do a re-inspection of new repairs when it was ordered by the lender at the last minute....that flexibility proved to be invaluable. I will recommend Doug again.....absolutely! Thank you!
- S.M., ASHEVILLE NC, March 2012
Thank you for your thoroughness and for taking the time to clearly explain all of your observations!
- C.P., March 2012
Thank you for all that you did! We really appreciate it and are so glad that we finally have an answer as to why the house is not heating! Thanks again! Holly Tabor
- R.T., January 2012
Doug is a very deliberate inspector. By that I mean he is thorough, but sensible. We use his services often and are very willing to recommend him. Doris Longworth Beverly-Hanks & Associates
- D.L., October 2011
Doug, Thanks for being so responsive and a great inspector for our clients. You always go above and beyond for us. Doris and Stan Longworth
- D.L., May 2011
Doug was very thorough. He made my part of the process easy. Thanks! B.Nelson Fairview, NC
- B.N., March 2011
Doug was very thorough. He made my part of the process easy. Thanks! B.Nelson Fairview, NC
- B.N., March 2011
Very thorough and very informative.
- R.C., ASHEVILLE NC, February 2011
Hello Doug, Sorry we did not get to you earlier, we are working on the house. We wanted to thank you for you participation in our home buying. We thank you for your time and hard work. You performed your job very well, and we will recommend you to anyone in need of an inspection. Thank you, Vyazovoy family
- P.V., December 2010

- J.F., December 2010
Doug is very thorough and fair. He has my business in the future and you should feel comfortable giving him yours.
- B.G., Asheville NC, October 2010
I would like to thank you for being so prompt and for being completely honest with us we really appreciate your help. Fran Tatonetti
- R.T., KERNERSVILLE NC, September 2010
Thank you for performing such a thorough inspection. It was wonderful to have everything outlined in such a clear and concise manner.
- P.C., August 2010
Doug, Thanks for making our experience dealing with buying a home positive. Your comments were very helpful. We also appreciate you getting the Radon and pest inspection scheduled during your visit. Dave & Nancy Schmertman
- D.S., August 2010
Very thorough. Explained issues in plain English.
- J.Y., FLETCHER NC, June 2010

- S.M., ASHEVILLE NC, June 2010
Always a great job. Thanks.
- G.S., May 2010
Good job as always . Please change my company name asap. Thanks Jack Herbert
- J.H., ASHEVILLE NC, May 2010
did a great job and really appreciate how well you went over things...
- M.F., April 2010

- D.B., March 2010


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Gauge Attributes

Customers can Gauge service providers on the following 10 attributes. Not all attributes will apply to all service providers.

  1. Punctuality and Timely Completion: No one likes to wait or have large windows of time where service providers "might" get to them. No one likes the job to drag out because of the service provider's other projects or if it becomes apparent that the SP did not plan well.
  2. Workmanship: No one likes shoddy work, shortcuts, or tradesmen who take advantage of the customer's lack of awareness of what is good quality work.
  3. Responsibility: Many home owners do not wear shoes in their home and service providers should wear covers over their shoes when necessary. SP's should not travel into rooms that are not in the work scope. They should not use the toilet without asking. If the SP soils or breaks something, they should try to replace it.
  4. Professionalism: A Professional does not try to add unnecessary work to the contract. Nor do they try to make themselves look good by demeaning their competition or by discussing religion or politics. Professionals stand behind their price and make the experience pleasant with the customer.
  5. Cleans Up Daily: Customers like to know that each day when service providers leave the room, it is in a broom swept condition, meaning nothing laying around loose, dangerous, all cords are rolled up, and trash or debris is contained or removed. SP's should clean up at the end of the job.
  6. Friendly: No one wants to hear service providers' personal problems. The service provider should be pleasant to be around.
  7. Responsive to a Customer's Call: Call backs should be made in the same day and the service provider should do what was promised.
  8. Well Organized: Generally speaking, from start to finish, the process went well, any concerns were addressed or corrected, and the repair or project ended well with everyone satisfied.
  9. Hygiene: The service provider should look clean, smell clean, and wear shoe covers indoors when needed.
  10. Recommended: Would you recommend this individual or company?

ABACUS Home Inspections

http://www.homegauge.com/shgi/NATCHEZ/

Workphone: 828-232-1704
Fax: 828-232-1704

Asheville, NC 28805

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