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Good Cents Home Real Estate Services LLC

http://www.goodcentsinspections.com

Workphone: 205-243-8736
Mobile: 205-243-8736
Fax: 866-685-0655

Hoover, AL 35244

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Ben Chambless

EVERY client is encourged to be on site during inspection to ask questions, it's your time & inspection and possibly your new house.  Unlike many other inspectors, I schedule time for this.  If you cannot be there,  I can call you prior to completion of inspection and discuss the findings, I will include HD photos and HD video clips of any issues or concerns in the report.

( During this COVID-19 issue,  we will be providing a video walk-thur in report, a facetime walkthu with client during inspection and more.  This is to LIMIT exposure concerns to ALL involved during the Inspection process.  Please limit your on-site time till the end of inspection.  When / If on site, please bring ONLY those that NEED to be at inspection.  This is NOT the time to bring family to see the new home. Thank You  )

Qualifications:

Alabama HI-0833, Since 2004, NACHI, The Home Insp Institute, ASHI, Professional Trainer, HERS Energy Auditor since 2006

About:

Performed thousands of Home & Comm inspections, trained & mentored home inspectors. Adjunct Instructor at UAB, School of Engr & Samford Univ, Arch Design; 25 years of Residential and commercial Const & Project Mgt exp

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Testimonials

Great Service, Excellent Expertise and above and beyond Customer Service! Very thorough with inspections and detailed with every aspect, and explaining the process.
- M.E., March 2023
Ben was awesome!! He did a great job! Recommend!!
- C.H., February 2023
Excellent communication regarding scheduling and pre inspection information. Report was clear and concise with supporting photos. Report ready within promised timeframe. **homeowner did ask that I let you know their lights were left on and there was debris left in the hallway from accessing the attic. Just passing on their feedback to me. Thank you
- C.S., September 2022
Very nice person to work with. Does excellent work and service.
- A.B., July 2019
Ben is very experienced, very knowledgeable, and extremely thorough. He is very patient and does not rush through any part of an inspection and is always willing to answer questions. The inspection reports are very detailed and the accompanying photographs paint a very clear picture.
- D.B., October 2018
Thank you so much for your services. I really appreciate how you made the time to answer any questions and made sure I understood everything.again thanks
- A.B., September 2018
Ben did a thorough job and provided a detailed report with pictures. All within a 24 hour period. My buyer and I were viewing it the following morning preparing for our response to the seller about impending repairs. We felt that we had a good understanding of the report because of the time that Ben took to walk us through and explain his findings. Thank you Ben!
- B.G., April 2016
Ben, Thank you so much for being so patient with my wife and I during our home inspection. Your knowledge of building codes and your ability to explain them in plain, simple language made us feel very comfortable about our purchase. Lou Castillo
- L.C., March 2016
Good professional survey
- T.C., February 2016
Thank you so much for the home inspection. In my opinion I felt you did a professional job and I really appreciated you editing your photos to make it easier to understand! Thanks for taking the time to walk me through each process and discuss your findings. Chris and Angela
- C.M., January 2016
Quality service, very detailed and very personable. Great Job!
- J.C., November 2015
Thank you for the very thorough inspection! Based on the findings, I was able to make an informed choice that the property condition was not suitable for my requirements. I am certain to call you for future inspections as I continue my home search!
- L.B., November 2015
Very knowledgeable and good communicator. Great work!
- J.T., November 2015
Ben was thorough, knowledgable and professional. He submitted the report quickly and efficiently. I would certainly recommend him.
- V.S., August 2015
Fast service, thorough inspection, highly recommended. We have given his contact info to several friends and realtors.
- S.R., August 2015
Thanks Ben! My client enjoyed working with you!
- M.A., July 2015
Ben Chambless was outstanding! He is very knowledgeable at what he does. This was my first time to have an inspection so there were a lot of things I didn't know, but Ben was very thorough and educated me. I definitely felt comfortable and will use him again for another inspection and highly recommend him!
- A.H., July 2015
Did a great job Ben. Thanks for taking the time during the inspection to discuss the issues that you found. I will refer friends and coworkers to you if any need a home inspection.
- S.H., May 2015
Ben is very good at explaining any issues he finds. He is very thorough.
- L.W., April 2015
Ben was thorough and explained to us what was a potential problem and why. He pointed out concerns that we had not noticed on our previous visits to the property. We were able to make a much more informed offer.
- D.F., April 2015
Ben, we appreciate your inspection very much. We think you provided a thorough review of the property and pointed out a good number of Items that we need to be aware of including the foundation problem. We appreciate your efficiency and knowledge about properties in general. You also provided some helpful suggestions to improve our potential property... so thanks again!
- D.F., March 2015
Very thorough, explained process and issues very well. It was an educational opportunity as well.
- W.T., December 2014
Appreciated Ben taking the time to talk to me and show me important items in the home we were purchasing. This was very helpful. He was also very knowledgable. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to anyone getting ready to purchase a home.
- B.G., November 2014
We are very happy with the service provided by Ben. He showed up on time to the inspection, was very through and invited our presence and questions as he went through his inspection process. His report was provided the very next morning and included pics and video to go along with his findings and suggestions. Again, very happy with the service and would suggest Ben to anyone looking for a clean bill of health on their new home.
- J.K., November 2014
Everything was fine. Ben did a great job.
- A.W., November 2014
Thanks Ben.
- A.N., October 2014
Very thorough and professional. Detailed report was easy to understand.
- J.S., September 2014
Ben was very thorough on his inspection. I appreciated that he went over everything during and after the inspection. Thank You!
- J.R., September 2014
Ben introduced himself to me and the homeowners in a very open and pleasant way - putting all parties at ease. Ben was very through in the inspection and explained repair / replacement items as well as pointing out positive things about the home
- W.T., August 2014
Very knowledgeable inspector. Great recommendations on pressing issues and on items at would have to be addressed in the coming years. Pleasant to work with.
- J.A., July 2014
My clients were very happy with your work.
- M.M., July 2014
Very thorough and professional! Thank you so much!
- A.J., June 2014
He was very professional and did a great job inspecting our soon to be home.
- J.P., June 2014
I could not have asked for a better experience. This is the first time I have purchased a house, and Mr. Chambless walked me through the entire inspection - beginning to end. He was courteous and did a thorough job inspecting the property. I would recommend him to anyone.
- C.C., June 2014
Very thorough and detail oriented. Will definitely use him again. I highly recommend him.
- T.K., June 2014
Mr Chambless arrived promptly, was very organized, brought the proper tools, and was thorough in his inspection procedure. Ben conducted his business in a professional manner. He was attentive, courteous, and let us know that questions were allowed. He answered our questions in layman terms that were easily understood. Ben emailed the completed inspection report within promised time frame. Yes, I would highly recommend ALASPEC Residential Inspections to others.
- J.F., May 2014
I would highly recommend Ben for someone to use for a home inspection. Ben was very thorough and he was not in a rush to get done and move to his next job. He took the time to explain things to me and help me understand things that would be helpful to me as a future owner of the home. He was able to schedule an appointment with me faster than anyone else that I called and most importantly, I was provided with my inspection report later that same evening. Kenneth Springville, AL
- K.H., May 2014
Thank you for working us in your schedule
- P.C., May 2014
Great Job! Prompt attention to my schedule. I will definately use Mr. Chambless in the future and recommend him to my friends.
- S.M., April 2014
A+ Ben is a great professional, he took time , pointed out flaws and really helped me making a terrible decision, knows what he is doing, thorough and a pleasant person. He will be doing it again for me....
- K.H., March 2014
Ben, you did a great job! Thank you for being so personable and helpful. We really appreciate your time and effort. We would highly recommend you to anyone!
- T.J., March 2014
We bought a house back in 2011 and used another inspector and we ended up with basically a 3 or 4 page report. With our new house, Ben issued a 69 page report, in depth, with recommendations and future considerations as well as pictures so you could recall what was being referred to. In addition he was more than happy to walk all over the house and give suggestions or advice.
- A.F., February 2014
Ben was professional, on time, and was willing to answer any questions that we had. His attention to detail was amazing and he also made the home buying process much easier and less stressful. We would most definitely recommend Ben Chambless to others who are interested in purchasing a home.
- A.H., February 2014
Ben you did a great job, i was very pleased ! It was so nice to meet you .
- L.F., February 2014
Very much appreciated the quick turnaround time.
- B.K., February 2014
This is the second home inspection Ben has completed for me. Ben is professional, knowledgeable, and thorough. I received his report in less than 24 hours. I have, and will continue to refer him. My comment to Ben: Thank you and keep up the excellent work.
- E.C., October 2013
Jim and I really appreciated the thoroughness and expertise you bought to the job. I would definitely call on you again and would recommend you to anyone.
- T.H., October 2013
Thanks for a complete thorough inspection of the home we were considering. We received great service and the final report was submitted on time as promised. Your attention to detail may very well have saved us thousands of dollars in future repairs, and brought to light some very serious safety concerns. Job Well Done!
- D.W., May 2013
Ben was very professional and answered all my questions!! Great experience!!
- L.S., February 2013
I just want to say thank you for taking the time to show me and talk about issues you saw. I feel that you have saved me a lot of unforseen expense. I truly will recommend you and will be using you again in the future. Thanks again. Jill Sparks
- S.H., August 2012
Ben does ALL my Home Inspections for my Clients. He is very thorough and his Reports are very easy for Repair Professionals and Clients to read and understand. "Thank You" Ben for ALL the Service you give and making My Client's New Home a Safer and Happier Place to call "Home".. Vickie Elliott RE/MAX Southern Homes cell: 205-447-4040
- V.E., Birmingham AL, July 2012
We absolutely appreciate the service of Ben Chambless for the inspection of the house what we wanted to buy. We thank him for his professionalism and for qualified answers to our questions. Vladimir&Svetlana Vantsevich
- V.V., June 2012
We absolutely appreciate the service of Ben Chambless for the inspection of the house what we wanted to buy. We thank him for his professionalism and for qualified answers to our questions. Vladimir&Svetlana Vantsevich
- V.V., June 2012
Good job and done quickly for us.
- J.M., October 2011
Great Job! Thanks for all of your help.
- C.S., May 2011
Awesome. Seemed very caring and interactive. Answered all questions without impatience. Definately would use again and will refer to those that I know. -NKT
- K.T., May 2011
Thanks for your professionalism....I couldn't have made a better choice for home inspection. Chris Sutton.
- C.S., February 2011
Thanks Ben for your time and expertise in completing the home inspection.
- J.C., February 2011
Thanks Ben for a great inspection and report. Wanda
- W.D., October 2009
Very knowledgeable and helpful! Would recommend to anyone, especially first time buyers!
- A.T., October 2009
Mr. Chambless was very nice and extrememly professional and thorough. He took time to walk me around the property and explain items of interest. I am very pleased with the service he provided. Thanks so much!
- N.J., August 2009
Mr. Chabless answered all of my many questions and was very profesional. Thank you
- S.M., July 2009