Kanawha Valley Engineering & Home Inspections

I have nothing but good things to say! Ben was our inspector. He was so amazing to work with, and so thorough. He showed us pictures of everything, and explained everything so well. Definitely recommend!

Brett was professional, knowledgeable, and prompt. He described the state of the home in ways I could understand clearly. He was very friendly and he did an excellent job!

I have some experience in home maintenance. I am looking at the purchase of a condo and contact their team. They do a professional and thorough job. I am impressed.

This is the second time I’ve worked with Ben. He is always thorough and friendly to work with. Great service with a smile.

I have used them twice over the last 6 months while trying to buy a home. Both times Ben was my inspector. He is so thorough and explains what he was seeing in terms I could understand. The report came within 2 days of the inspection - much faster than other companies I have used over the years. The document is very comprehensive and easy to read - it clearly lays out items that need immediate repair once I own the home. Without reservations I recommend Ben and KVE!

Brett and Ben were wonderful to work with! They are true professionals and incredibly thorough. They are both easy to get along with and knowledgeable on all aspects of a home inspection. I would use them again and recommend them to anyone.

Very thorough and responsive and happy to answer questions even after the inspection was completed and report received. Very pleased with the level of detail and expertise of the home inspection crew. Couldn't ask for a better experience.

At first I was very impressed with the home inspection by Brett. Later to find out that he had said there were termites in the home and structural issues with basement. I called Terminix to come out the following week. No active termites or any signs of them. Hired a Structural Engineer to come do and inspection to find the house is structurally sound. Home inspector's have a little knowledge of all things when inspecting a home. Maybe they should take that into account when writing their reports. Brett is a civil engineer not structural. This resulted in two home contracts to walk away when there was no reason. Would not recommend using.

Worth every dollar charged, Brett helped me dodge a bullet related to purchase as a first time home owner, He professional, trustworthy and I will be using him again, and refer to him for recommendations related to repairs!!!!

We’ve used their service 3 times now over the years and they definitely set the standard in the industry. I would never use another service.

It has been great working with Brett from Kanawha Valley Engineering and Home Inspections. He has been very thorough in his work and very responsive to questions.

We hired Brett to do a home inspection for us before buying a house and it was worth every cent! He is very professional and thorough. He explains everything so that we can understand what he is explaining to us and he took pictures to show everything that he found during the inspection. We actually learned a few things while walking and doing the inspection with him. We highly recommend him and his company! We already have him scheduled for a 2nd home inspection!

Brett was very professional and did an excellent job on our pre-purchase inspection. The property was well maintained, however, Brett was able to find multiple areas of concern to investigate. If you're making the investment in buying a house I recommend having Brett inspect it.

Structural inspection: detailed and informed us of many potential problems. Will use KVHI on more in depth inspection to get a plan of action to make repairs where needed.

WOW, I can’t say enough good things about the service we experienced in this home inspection. Brett was very professional in checking everything out that could be and is a potential problem. He checked things I would never have thought of and then when he was finished he went over his findings with us and then sent me an electronic (professional) report explaining everything in detail. I would recommend Kanawha Valley home inspections to anybody. They are worth the money and could conceivably save you tens of thousands of dollars. Thank You Brett we appreciate the wonderful job you provided . You won’t be sorry if you hire them I know I wasn’t.

Professional, knowledgeable. Couldn’t have asked for anything better. Never have seen such a high quality report and inspection. A 100% must for any home buyer in the area.

We used this company for home inspection. The inspection was a civil "structural" engineer. This assured us that the home was structural sound. The inspector noted and commented on any deficients large or small. He was very professional and very helpful with suggestions for repairs and the necessity and priority for repairs. Brett Hodgson was both very personable and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this company.

Brett Hodgdon with Kanawha Valley Home Inspections is the best in this area. If you need an inspection done on a house that you are in contract with I definitely recommend going through him!

Brett did a very thorough job inspecting or prospective purchase, his reports are full of photos and explanations of his findings. He is easy to reach, and has no issues explaining his findings and giving his recommendations on what should be done.

My family members and I have used Brett four times now. Each time he is not only professional and very thorough, he explains everything as he goes along and answers any and all questions you may have.

Brett is very professional, thorough, concise and communicative. He is very knowledgeable and I fully trust him and his recommendations. He is also a structural engineer, which makes me feel even more comfortable with his findings. I have used Brett twice and will definitely use KVHI if I need any future inspections. Highly recommended!

Brett was extremely helpful and was very thorough throughout the entire process with us. He was also able to fit in our necessary time frame which many other companies were not able to do. I would highly recommend Brett and would go to him with our next inspection needs.

Couldn't have asked for a more professional, and thorough inspection of a property I was considering. Brett's explanation of what was under and over the house I was looking at made it clear what my decision should be! I'll use him again every time I purchase real estate.

Brett was very responsive and made an in-depth evaluation of the home we are looking to buy. He took the time to explain the things he brought to our attention and why they may or may not be important in our decision to buy the property. His final report detailed what he found during his inspection and was very helpful. We had a great experience working with him.

Worked me into the schedule quickly and offered an earlier date when a cancellation made that available. Very thorough and knowledgeable. Left no stone unturned and armed with a great deal of information going into the homeownership process for a prospective property. Will not hesitate to use him in the future, unequivocally the best inspector in the region.

This was our second time hiring Brett for a home and structural. As usual he provided phenomenal results and a very detailed report on what would need fixed and how to do a few of them! 100% would go to him again!

Brett was knowledgeable and professional. He walked me through the process along side him while noting issues and options of things to do while monitoring possible issues in the future. I would recommend him.

We recently had Brett perform a structural inspection of our property. He responded to our request immediately, conducted a thorough and detailed analysis of the property, identified any issues needing attention and provided specific plans and recommendations for the necessary work. He was a consumate professional and provided exactly what we needed. As the work is performed we intend to have him oversee the project and confirm the work has been properly completed. We have used other inspectors, including another engineer, in the past, but Brett was by far the best. I can't recommend him highly enough.

I recently had Brett do 2 home inspections for me. He was very thorough and walked me through the inspection explaining things very well. Reports were delivered to me in less than 24 hours for each. I would definitely recommend him and this company.

Brett was very professional and explained everything to us as we went then again when he was done . Great service

I heard from several colleagues/contractors/associates that Brett was the best around. I must say after using this service for my home purchase inspection I totally agree. I felt completely at-ease with this purchase because I was completely informed of any and all issues and how I should prioritize them. Brett is extremely knowledgeable of a variety of topics and I greatly appreciate his in-depth inspection, honest assessment and recommendations and his timeliness. (I was actually late for the inspection, but he went ahead and started looking at the exterior. That efficiency is appreciated!) Definitely would use this company again if needed and will refer to others.

I have hired these guys to perform two house inspections for me and I would hire them time and time again. They are very thorough and will explain what they are finding as they find it, in terms you can actually understand. On top of that they are just decent and kind people and I would highly recommend them if you need a home inspection done!

Brett gave us such peace of mind with the cracks in our basement. They are setup with the amazing tools that can help monitor the cracks for any movement. Very knowledgeable!!! Don't stress over cracks they will take care of you!!

Brett was great. He was extremely thorough in his inspection and very pleasant to work with. He really knows what he's talking about and he really takes his time to ensure he's accurately reflecting the condition of the home. Would highly recommend anytime.

Timely response, thorough work, discussed major findings before I left. I would strongly recommend him to anyone buying a house, his report was well done and readily available. Thanks, Brett!

Brett Hodgdon of KVHI fit me into a cancelled appointment slot that was within a couple days of my initial contact. He arrived on time and completed a very thorough and professional inspection He welcomes you to accompany him wherever you feel comfortable to go. He very patiently explained the workings of the house as well as pointed out deficiencies and possible corrective actions as he went along. I chose not to go up on the roof or under the house with him and, as it turns out, that's where major issues were found. No matter though, his report documented everything and included very informative pictures. He went above and beyond and delivered an expertly prepared report to me on the same day as the inspection. His inspection turned up major deficiencies of which neither I nor the Seller was aware. I decided against going through with the purchase and feel confident that the inspection saved me tens of thousands of dollars, well worth the cost of the inspection. Thank you Brett! I will want my next house inspected by you as well.

We recently called Kanawha Valley Home Inspections (8/17/2017) to have Brett Hodgdon come to our home in Cross Lanes, WV to perform a thorough Home Inspection. The inspection was scheduled for Monday, 8/21. Mr. Hodgdon arrived on time and finished a thorough Inspection in a timely manner. We received his report on 8/23/17 and already have scheduled contractors to perform the recommendations from the report. Brett was very professional and comprehensive with his recommendations and he demonstrated courtesy with a friendly demeanor throughout the process. There are issues he found that we need to address immediately and we are thankful that we engaged his services. I have no hesitation in recommending his professional services to any one in need of a thorough, timely home inspection.

Joe Deegan

Buyer Beware!!!
I chose KVHI for a structural inspection for a home I was going to purchase. I am 52 years old and have owned 3 other homes, this is not my first rodeo! My experience with this company was lengthy, costly, and very frustrating! The experience was a huge disappointment leading to loss of mortgage deadlines being met and potentially a lot of money in rates, and fees!
Excuse my lengthy review however I wish to express my opinion, and experience as factually as possible.
Phase one: The engineer came to the house, did his job and found issues. He was accompanied by the buyers representative and the owner. The mortgage deadline was explained to him so work could begin and there would be no confusion on the work that must be completed in order to meet the deadline. Upon release of his report there were new items added for repair. Panicking about clarification and in need of documentation of necessity of these additional items, I personally and the bank called the office and cell phone # provided at least 5 times in 8 business days before I received an email reply, not even the respect of a phone call! The reply necessitated more work that had to be done before the home could be cleared and this would ultimately require a repeat inspection by the engineer before acceptance by the underwriters .......and more money. This was completely inconsistent with the initial conversations at the on site inspection. So that mortgage deadline was missed.
Phase 2: Further work on the home took place per engineers instructions. My representative spoke to the engineer often as well as the contractor. Once the work was completed the contractor even spoke to him clarifying the drainage flow, pipes replaced, and working appropriately! All communication efforts were made to ensure the final report would meet all the necessary goals for the engineer and the mortgage underwriter.
The engineer requested pictures of the work as it was being done, this was done and emailed to the site on his business card.......which we found out later went to his SPAM box when asked why they were not sent. We asked that he give us a phone call 20 minutes before he returned to reinspect so we could be present to assist and clarify....... he did not. So subsequently when the next report came out he still left doubts for underwriters!! The ultimate final blow came when another brand new issue appeared in the final report, a right downspout NOT mentioned as a concern in ANY prior conversation or documentation!! Hmmmm...... well there will be no Phase 3, or any more money given to this business from me!
So buyer beware!!!
If you are unfortunate enough to end up in my position or if you are an engineer, my advice would be to take notes or a recorder when meeting with people! Be considerate and diligent enough to be CONSISTENT in what you tell people, return phone calls in a reasonable amount of time, check your spam box before you accuse, take a moment to remember which house or project your client is calling about, and respect deadlines! Being too busy is no excuse when it costs reasonable honest people!
Buyer beware!!
Sarah Spencer Mckay

Brett was very responsive to our schedule, performed a thorough inspection and provided insight for best repair methods. His attention to detail is on point. Communicating so a novice understands the technical requirements of the project was an added bonus.

Home Contract Inspection:

Brett identified numerous issues in a house we had under contract.
His thorough, detailed report allowed us to make the right decision (for us) to terminate the contract offer.
We're thankful that we had a real professional working for us!

Mark & Sue