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Clear, consciese, and thorough. I would highly recommend Professional Home Inspections LLC. Really appreciated the personal contact from KC after the inspection and receiving the report. He really is ( your inspector).

If you are buying a home in NE Tennessee, you want KC to inspect the home. He is extremely thorough, and you will know every issue about the house from minor to marginal to significant. His report will help you decide if the house is a good fit for you or if you need to walk away. Our realtor told us she uses nobody else, even if it means losing a sale at the moment. KC is a plethora of knowledge, and now we know what needs to be taken care of ASAP and what can be taken care of a little later down the road. If you are buying a home in the Tri-Cities area, make sure to use KC. It will be the best decision you make.

K.C. is both super knowledgeable and very friendly. I showed up to go through the inspection with him, and he taught me an immense amount while going over every tiny detail. His reports are long and truly show their value. I would highly recommend him.

I can’t vouch for the home inspection business side of things, but I do business with KC as he is one of my customers. Always a pleasure. He is up front and honest and when I do need an inspection, I’m definitely giving him a call.

KC is tops in the field of pre purchase , home inspections. He did an extremely thorough examination of the house that we were contemplating purchasing. This is the seventh home that I’ve purchased in my life and this inspection was, by far, the most complete and very easy to understand. I’m confident in the decision that we made, following his very readable and complete report.

This is my first time buying a home. I am thankful that KC is very objective and thorough in his findings. I appreciate the pictures included in the detailed report and taking the time to review over the phone afterwards. Will be recommending Professional Home Inspections to my friends and using again in the future.

The home inspector was very thorough, honest and trustworthy. I would recommend you use KC for your inspection needs. He will look out for you and your families safety. Don’t call the other guys ! Call KC.

KC was thorough and professional. Highly recommended.

I've used KC both personally and professionally. He does great work. His inspections are very thorough, and reports detailed.

My home inspection experience could not have been more professional, conscientious and courteous. The report was prompt, very detailed and any and all questions were knowledgeably answered. I would recommend this inspector to anyone in need of a home/office inspection.

Honest and reliable is something you can’t find anymore and this is something that I can say, Mr Bartley is Honest and Reliable. He takes his time and goes through your entire home when doing your inspection. My daughter recommended Mr Bartley after using him on her house when buying a couple years back. I would recommend Mr Bartley to anyone.

Amazing person to work with!! Very thorough in the inspection.

We needed an inspection quickly and were at a loss on how to make that happen. I came across KC while doing a Google search. After speaking with him, he explained the process and fit us in a couple of days later when he was in our area. I recommend reaching out if you need of a home inspection for any reason.

Alright folks so here's the deal, I hate leaving reviews but felt after my experience with KC I had to. If you read no further, hire this professional and pay him whatever he wants to inspect your home! Dealing with KC has been a breath of fresh air so to speak and it gives me hope that there are still honest ethical people out there who genuinely care about people and are truly passionate about what they do. Before I hired his services, he spent roughly an hour on the phone with me just talking about the whole process (plus some) and answering all my questions. And left the first phone call with a "if you decide to hire someone else, that's just fine but you feel free to call me anyway if you have any questions about THEIR report". We have had several conversations since I first called not only about home inspections but all sorts of things. He reminded me of why we're moving back to TN! I have to provide this example (hope you don't mind KC), this man called me after about 2 hours into the inspection to let me know he had found enough concerning things that he wanted to try and save/return some of the money we paid for the inspection so we would have a chance to bring those items to the seller to see if they were willing to negotiate at all before we spent anymore. This was OUR decision, not his (meaning he didn't push anything) and we took him up on the offer and he refunded about half of the fees. In the end we opted to have him go back out and finish the inspection at which point we paid the refunded portions back and he went back out the very next day and spent probably another 3-4 hours finishing the inspection (calling at least 2-3 times during just to update on some major items of concern). The level of service KC has provided has without question been top notch. Yes, he is more expensive than most but as the saying goes, "you get what you pay for"... KC's professionalism and work ethic is like buying the Cadillac, not the KIA! There is a reason your realtor recommends the cheaper inspector that I will not go into... In the end, we terminated our contract due to the amount of concerns found as they ended up just being too much. We will without a doubt be requesting his services again once we find another home to try and purchase.

I called KC after scrambling the entire day to find someone that could complete my inspection in time for my contract. Long story short, my inspector bailed out an hour before inspection. I spoke with two other companies and they instantly had a spot for me and were much cheaper than the person I had used before. I felt a little uneasy and took the recommendation just to call KC. He was very upfront with me about being more costly and told me to research him before making a decision in booking an inspection with him. He actually didn’t have an available slot for me but told me he would make the time to ensure I would have my place inspected before the deadline. I decided to use him based off him not being a salesman ( read his page if you haven’t). I told him I would meet him about two hours into the inspection. He knew what I was concerned about the most from my attempt of a previous purchase and called me early on to ask if I could come earlier so he could show and explain what he found already. I showed up , he explained his concern and then continued on with the inspection. If he found anything, he would show and explain the concern. The thing that stuck with me the most was him saying he wanted all parties to know the truth and to be happy. He reassured me anything could be fixed but at the end of the day it’s what I could put into it. We talked for about 45 minutes after the inspection about some of his findings and was very honest when I asked him questions about contractors. He could only give me a list just like any realtor. He told me to call him at anytime if I had any questions and he answered immediately when I did call. The first inspection by another company had around 50 pages and mostly just pictures. His inspection had about 80 pages with pictures and precise explanations on what the issue was in terms that I understood . I agree with KC, if he is recommended by a realtor then you are getting a realtor that is working for you. I loved the extra details and all of his work has made it much easier in the fact that if I decide to proceed, I am not walking into a money pit. I will always recommend him to anyone and I would always pay him more because you do get what you pay for at the end of the day.

Great job on indoor air quality inspection. Very informative and professional. All my concern were addressed and reports received promptly. Thank you for making us feel more comfortable in our home decision and explaining what we can do to correct our issues. I highly recommend using KC he’s a 5 star plus!

If you are looking for the most thorough inspection possible, you've found it! KC does not cut any corners and gives an in depth inspection of the entire property. Thanks to him we were able to decline a home due to the extensive amount of work needed and now are scheduling him for our (hopefully!) forever home next week! He may not be the cheapest around, but in this business you get what you pay for and he is worth every penny! Buying a home is a huge cost, especially in todays market. Don't waste you money on a half done inspection and find a multitude of problems down the road. Do it right the first time and make sure you know what you are buying, this type of purchase is not one to skimp on! Our original report was near 100 pages and detailed (with images and pricing) everything we would need to do to get the home taken care of. It is even broken down by category, so you know what HAS to be fixed vs what can be done later. This is our third home purchase and I only wish we could have used him for our first two, it would have saved us a lot of headache once we became the homeowners.

By far the best home inspection. I was purchasing a home from out of state is so I couldn't be there during the inspection. Our son was able to join the inspector KC during the inspection. And because we was purchasing this home for our sons, it was important that they knew what to look for in the home and how to maintain and take care of it. KC did more that a wonderfull job showing them the in and outs of their new home. My son had told me he learned so much from his brief interaction with KC and he really enjoyed the experience. The was truly heartwarming for me as I was across the country many states away and couldn't be there. After the inspection was completed KC called me and went through the full inspection via phone in detail as if I were there in person. Wonderful person to work with and very thorough. I highly recommend him for your next home inspection. I was lucky enough to get a recommendation from him through my amazing realtor Mike Ramsey. Big thanks to KC Bartley!!!!

Hands down the only person I’d want to inspect a home prior to purchasing. Very thorough and detailed in his inspections and doesn’t ignore anything no matter how small.

He was very professional and took the time to explain what he found. Report was very detailed. He arrived on time and turned the report around very quickly.

very thorough and knowledgeable

This is my first Google review. My experience with KC warrants all the credit in the world. KC was courteous, informative, knowledgable, communicative, thorough and helpful from start to finish. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I would highly recommend KC to anyone looking to get honest, informed answers to any issues with their home. Thanks again KC, much respect!

100 the best home inspector around. Super professional, meticulous, and friendly inspector. The best experience we’ve had with home inspection. We ended up using another inspector for another home due to short notice and severely regretted it. Wish we could’ve used KC. Do yourself a favor and go with Professional Home Inspections, and you’ll have no worries or regrets!

KC was extremely thorough and detailed both during the inspection and in his final report. He has a wealth of knowledge and his experience is evident. I absolutely recommend his services to folks needing a home inspection or thermal imaging analysis for insulation efficiency. Great job.

KC is absolutely awesome , professional and super detailed with his inspections and reports . thanks for the help and an incredible job . God bless u . logan dillow

Great guy. Used him multiple times with no regrets! Highly recommend to anyone. Very thorough and professional.

KC is professional and extremely thorough, he leaves no stone unturned. His method of scheduling and reporting is easy to follow. His inspection report is very detailed with excellent descriptions, pictures, and recommendations. I highly recommend him.

Mr Bartley has a lot of experience that his work expresses. He is also on time, quick and thorough. He answers all the questions you can have.

10/10 would recommend KC for any of your upcoming inspection needs. His reports are thorough and detailed and he’s just a downright great guy to work with. He’s very willing to answer any of your questions and his report that allows you to export the findings to fix requests for the sellers is a game changer! Thanks again for your help KC!

Amazing work! Professional inspection and a really personable inspector. Will be using with every house!!

KC gave us a very detailed report. Very thorough and professional. would highly recommend!!

KC exceeded our expectations! We had a new home inspection and when the builder wasn’t quite ready he rescheduled us for the following week. He’s very professional and a nice guy too. Sorry I cannot rate you higher than 5 stars or I would. Even the builder was impressed with his report although it meant there were things that needed correction. Thanks again KC.

KC is by far the best inspector we have ever used. He explained all he did in detail. We would certainly recommend him to anyone without reservations. He was very profesional and honest.

Kc done a great job with our inspection, he was very thorough and knowledgeable. His report was excellent and he will answer any questions you have. 10/10 recommend.

KC has evaluated two different properties for our family and is superb. He is exacting and polite with his inspection and just a good guy all around. We worry about all the little details but rest easy knowing he was there. He will not miss a thing and we are fortunate to have found him!

Definitely the best in the business KC has to be the most thorough and informative inspector!! Great having you in our corner sir and appreciate all your help and insight!

I have used KC as my home inspector many times over the years, and will continue to do so! Very knowledgeable, thorough with his inspection, and went out of his way to get me scheduled. Thanks again KC!

I can't say enough positive words about how thorough, detailed and accurate KC's inspection was for us. He addressed ALL our concerns and explained in detail the nature of our homes existing problems. Most importantly the information on our report will help us prioritize the necessary work needed to repair and preserve our lovely home. We will definitely hire KC in the future for all our home or rental investments.

Best experience! KC was very knowledgeable, thorough, professional and quick! Would use him again. Highly recommended.

KC arrived early, explained everything thoroughly, used technology to back up his analysis, and communicated clearly. The report he generated was detailed and cited references. It clearly stated items that would require action on either my part or the part of the homebuilder. His report came back quickly to allow me to file warranty claims in a timely manner.

As being an out of state home buyer, I needed someone that would tell me the truth AND he did. His inspection saved me from purchasing a house that should have been torn down. Thanks so much for saving me from this disaster.

KC is a true professional and it shows. He is enthusiastic about his work and takes the time to explain any problems he finds. He is also responsive and prompt! Don't hesitate to schedule your inspection with him!

KC is the most honest home inspector I've ever met and worked with. He genuinely cares about protecting the buyer's investment no matter what price point home. I know if my buyers use him they will get the most thorough report, so they can make an educated decision on one of their largest investments of their life. You get what you pay for and he's an incredible rate for his expertise and experience. He works to protect the buyer!

Very thorough and saved us a lot of money finding major foundation and plumbing issues. Worth every penny and he’s not tied to any real estate agents, he is working for you!

We’ve all heard it… “You don’t need an inspection on a new build.” Let me just say that my inspection that KC did proved that to be 100% false and potentially saved me tens of thousands of dollars in the long run. Immediately on arrival, he was able to identify major issues with a brand new build, including significant damage to the foundation, incorrect sloping of the lot, and incorrect construction methods that would all prove to be extremely costly in the long run. All of these problems from a “reputable” builder. Just imagine what you might find from some of those DIY flip houses. KC saved me from making a HORRIBLE investment by being open, honest, and transparent. I’ll say this… if it’s a good home, he will tell you. If it’s one to run from, he will also tell you. There is no biased or influenced opinions. He is extremely knowledgeable about construction techniques and can spot a problem immediately if something has been done incorrectly or not to code. I strongly recommend KC, and will certainly be calling him when we find a home that is (hopefully) not as bad as this one.

KC is absolutely amazing! He is extremely knowledgable, kind, and did an excellent job. His rates are reasonable and is a man of great detail. He even took time to explain in detail what he found. I highly recommend Professional Home Inspections LLC.

Great company and KC was a delight to work with. The home inspection far exceeded my expectations. KC went over everything with me. He inspected the property, took pictures of everything and went over it with me item by item. I can without any hesitation recommend this company if your in need of a home inspection!

Extremely knowledgeable. Personably attenuative to my needs and concerns. Followed through with my realtor and seller to resolve a major issue.

I would recommend this company to anyone that is looking for quality work, promptness, and most important of all honesty.

As always KC was the consummate and knowledgeable professional.

KC was a consummate professional. He explained everything as he went through my potential purchase. His repro was thorough and extensive. As a single woman without benefit of experience about the potential issues that can occur, his insights were completely essential to my decision process. I absolutely recommend KC to anyone who wants an honest, thorough inspection of a prospective property.

KC was super professional and highly qualified! He came recommended by a friend and he did not disappoint. I would not buy a house in East Tennessee without having KC as the inspector. KC found things that I didn’t even know to look for, he is a genius in his field and the most qualified inspector I have ever known.

The best and most thorough home inspection that I've ever had done. KC had the results to me shortly after the inspection was done, and called me later that day to make sure I didn't have any questions or concerns. The inspection report was extremely detailed. Thank you.

Highly recommend KC !! He had done an inspection for us about 5 years back for the house we currently live in. His attention to detail was the main reason we chose him again for our potentially new house. He has been meticulous in his inspection with details highlighted in very easy to understand manner. He also spent ample amount of time without any hesitation after the inspection in going over questions I had. Could not have chosen a better inspector !!!

I've owned many homes and I've never had a more thorough inspector who CARED and went above and beyond my thoughts of what an inspector should do. If you want a quality, not rushed inepection done, call Ronnie, he truly is the best there is!

The best of the best!

WOW!!! Where to begin,my husband and I moved down from Central NY to make our retirement home here in TN. We've done alot of drive-by and looked at several,put in offers on two.and been saved by KC on both counts.He was recommended by our realtor and he's saved us from money pits.From bad,bad foundation work,rotten window frames,faulty doors,messy plumbing. he was and is a blessing,worth every penny spent. He takes his time to explain what he's looking at and why it's important.He's professional,courteous and polite,you can tag-a-long behind him ,he'll answer every question you have. In our opinion he's the best and we won' be buying a home without his inspection. Thank you KC. Mike and Sharon Pellizzari

Mr Bartley is the best inspector I have ever worked with. He is professional, courteous, and very knowledgeable about inspecting a home. He doesn’t skip any details and gives you a thorough report. I would recommend him to anyone and definitely will use him again if I need another home inspection. Brenda Roberts

KC took the time to answer questions we had prior to the inspection. After the inspection he called to discuss the inspection and took the time to review the findings. KC provided us with peace of mind with the purchase of our new home. We highly recommend KC and Professional Home Inspections LLC!

KC is an incredibly nice and honest inspector. His honestly has definitely saved me from getting in situations that would cost tons of money and stress. I would highly recommend KC if you're looking for an inspector that will be truthful about the issues you could run into when buying a house.

It is such a pleasure working with a true professional. KC is thorough, goes the extra mile, comes equipped with a profound body of knowledge, the best equipment, and happily answers questions after the inspection. Highly recommended!

KC gave an excellent inspection. I'd use him again if I ever needed another inspection done.

KC was so honest and caring with the inspection. We are relocating and cannot spend much time in the area. We met him at the property and he had only completed part of the inspection when he showed us the problems with foundation issues. The problems were bad enough that the inspection wasn't completed and he refunded part of the fee. Needless to say we did not go through with the purchase.

Best home inspector I've used for last 3 properties I've purchased. Very thorough, knowledgeable, professional, and truly takes pride in his work. Reports are catered for easy viewing with tabs and categories. I've tried ither recommended inspectors and.l none compare. Cannot recommend enough if you are a home buyer to work with KC. 6+ stars.

KC is far and away the best home inspector I have ever used. With a house being such a big investment I want all due diligence done and KC delivers that in spades. Worth every penny.

KC was awesome! He answered all my questions, and I had a lot of them. I wish I could give him more than 5 stars.

KC was on time prompt with the results and gave direction’s that needed to be taken I recommend KC

Highly recommend!!! Great service from a very trustworthy guy!!

The best of the best. Clear communication, fast turnaround, extremely great value for the price. I had KC inspect 2 structures for me on 3/1/23. This is the most in depth inspection I have ever seen. Thank you for excellent service and end “result”

KC provides an outstanding and very thorough inspection. He is very professional and very nice to work with. Excellent service and a great guy. Total satisfaction for me as the customer.

Mr. Bartley did an amazing and thorough job on a potential investment property in Johnson City. He is very professional and has your best interest in mind. I highly recommend that you work with KC Bartley and Professional Home Inspections LLC!

KC is outstanding to work with. He is extremely knowledgable, fair, and helpful. I will be working with KC again in the near future and I highly recommend you work with him as well.

KC was very thorough in our home inspection and the report was very well laid out. I feel KC is very knowledgeable and truly cares about his clients in the process of making the purchase of their home. We have full confidence in our home inspection done by KC and would highly recommend him!

Our realtor recommended his "own inspector" but after reading KC's reviews we went with him and are glad we did. He did a thorough and comprehensive inspection and found things that were not up to the latest codes. We highly recommend KC.

KC was extremely helpful and informative. I was impressed by his thorough and detailed inspection. He is very knowledgeable and answered all of my concerns. My wife and I highly recommend him. This is the inspector you want, hire KC!

KC is knowledgeable, professional, and responsive. I highly recommend his service for your home inspection.

KC was very thorough, and gave us an extensive report. Saved us from buying a money pit.

KC is a very honest and thorough home inspector. He is one of the few professionals left out there today that takes great pride in what he does. I highly recommend him for any of your home inspection needs.

This is Chris Frail reviewing KC Bartley. I was extremely fortunate to accompany KC on the inspection of a house we were purchasing in Tennessee . KC did an outstanding job with his home inspection and even explained in great detail what he was doing . If you need a home inspector there is no other in Tennessee!! Thanks KC for your efforts the report was incredibly detailed and played a major role in our decision.👍

I first began using KC in 2018 when I started looking to purchase my first "big" home. Since it was a substantial purchase and commitment, I wanted the best, most thorough home inspector around. When my realtor advised that "realtors hate KC Bartley," I knew he was the one! He is one of the most kind, thorough, and genuine humans that you will ever meet. He gives a 1000% honest assessment no matter if it leads to a broken deal or an angry seller and/or realtor. At this point, I have used KC for almost 5 years and his honesty and consistency has remained steadfast, KC is the definition of integrity. Additionally, KC possesses an arsenal of specialized tools and equipment to aid and amplify his assessment. From entire homes to focal inspections, KC is 100% your guy, I can't say enough goodness about KC and Professional Home Inspections.

Mr. Bartley was dependable. He allowed me to walk through with him during the inspection and answered all questions I had. He is very knowledgeable and I will use him on all future inspections needed. I HIGHLY recommend him.

If you are buying a house, KC is the guy you want for your inspection - he doesn't miss a thing. Most thorough and professional home inspection you will ever get. Thanks for the great job you did for us (twice).

KC is top notch! We have used him when purchasing a home and he was thorough and informative. We are impressed with his knowledge and professionalism. We take care of our home and having a great inspector ensures we know exactly what we are buying. Thank you KC for your hard work and attention to detail. Unfortunately we experienced a problem with the realtors here in Kingsport in regards to using KC and it caused us to walk away from two potential homes. Sadly we have proof of them being in cahoots to blacklist him because of his thorough work. It’s pretty frustrating a sad to see “professionals” being shady about who we pick to be our inspector. Mind your own business and support your clients in their decisions. We will always refer KC, he’s trust worthy and very proficient. Definitely better than the other inspector we were forced to use on one of the homes we tried to buy. Thank you KC!

Honest home inspector! Whether you like it or not, realtors (even those representing the buyer) have no financial incentive to drive the home price down, so an inspector that gives the honest truth about home deficiencies is rarely recommended by a realtor. We greatly appreciated KC. I would highly recommend to anyone who really wants to get to know their prospective house.

KC Bartley a terrific job for us. He uncovered hidden fatal flaws in the home, making it uninhabitable by us. Black mold made the proposed inhabitant sick when she came into the room. Roof, water damage and other flaws were covered over by the seller and her representative. KC easily identified the flaws and we withdrew our offer. D. L. Sorrell (NOT Craig, our son)

Really glad I chose KC! Like most I don’t have a bunch to spend but it’s worth the price with KC, he is very thorough in his inspection and will let you know everything that is wrong. He definitely helps protect your investment. 10/10 recommend

KC responded to my calls and texts promptly. He was very thorough, and was proactive in making sure I understood all aspects of his report. I would highly recommend KC for your inspection.

Mr Bartley (KC) provided exceptional Customer Service. His inspection reports are thorough and the provided photos showed exactly where a problem occurred and the degree of the problem. The pricing on reports are very reasonable. He is very patient and answers any question you ask! If you are purchasing a home, you will want KC for the inspection!

KC was very professional & paid attention to every detail to give a very thorough inspection report. Would definitely recommend.

KC was very thorough, efficient, and knowledgeable. It was clear to me he was working for my interest. Highly recommend KC