Constraction reviews in Chattanooga, Tennessee

I was recommended to Chattanooga Home Inspector by my brother, who is also my realtor. He mentioned that even if they quote a higher price than other companies, it's worth the investment because they truly are the best in the business. My brother is one of my closest friends, and I trust him completely.

After the inspection was carried out, I understood exactly why he had praised them so highly. Shawn Sandberg conducted our inspection, and to simply say he was thorough wouldn’t do his work justice. He examined every inch of the house, from top to bottom, and even performed a sewer scope.

Investing in a home inspection with a reputable company is incredibly important; the last thing you want is to be caught off guard by a major issue that a cheaper inspection service missed. I don’t usually write reviews, but Shawn did such an exceptional job that I felt it was necessary to share my experience so his employer knows how well he is performing and, of course, advise future potential clients.

I highly recommend considering Chattanooga Home Inspector for your inspection needs. I didn’t compare their prices with other inspectors because again, I trust my brother’s judgment. While he said they might be slightly more expensive, the quality of their work makes it worth the investment.

However, Chattanooga Home Inspector offered us $100 off for using Choice Homes for our purchase, which included a free sewer scope. We also had a $100 coupon and received a military discount since I am a veteran. I just did a quick comparison of what we paid for inspection services versus the costs of other local companies. Due to the discounts, we ended up paying no more than we would have with a different company. I highly recommend Chattanooga Home Inspector; you won’t be disappointed.

Hiring this company was a brilliant decision on our behalf. We are out of state and this company was recommended to us by may people in the surrounding areas of Soddy Daisy. The detailed inspection that they performed was the complete exterior, interior and underneath the home and accompanied with dozens of pictures and suggestions. Inspectors talked to us by phone on site and the report was very detailed. Follow up with the main office was spectacular, Everyone that we spoke was kind and courteous and helpful. We would not have purchased this home without a complete detailed inspection and this company delivered that piece of mind and the purchase is being completed. Thank you for your honest integrity and tremendous customer service.

It's cliché to say this, but BUYER BEWARE!

I bought an old home a week ago, and I hired Chattanooga Home Inspector to do the inspection. The cost was more than other home inspectors, but I thought if I paid more for a reputable company, I would get more value. Unfortunately, I did not.

Here's the summary:

The good: I paid for a sewer-scope, and the inspector showed me a crack in the sewer line. That was important for me to know and resulted in a positive negotiation with the seller.

The bad: I was told if I arrived at the last hour I would be walked through all deficiencies with the inspector. Instead, I was greeted by the inspector who was training a new inspector, so he did not have the time of day for me. So I basically killed an hour waiting for him to finish until he spoke to me. I have a full time job, so this was a poor promise and an undelivered expectation set by the customer service people at Chattanooga Home Inspector.

The ugly: When the inspector was finally done, he performed a 15 minute brain-dump of his findings for me and my realtor. I found it strange that he spoke directly to my realtor most of the time. I wanted to say, "I am the one buying house." But I bit my tongue.

Here's where it gets bad. The inspector said that he found many things, but that he would only discuss the most material (bad) findings and the rest would be in the inspection report. He then started talking about nail heads in the roof, and gutters not pointed in the optimal direction.

What he failed to mention, was that a retaining wall in the backyard was leaning against a pole that is literally holding up the back half of the house! Please see picture. If I was a home inspector, I would have led with this finding, and walked the potential buyer, who just paid $1,300 to do my inspection, to the area of concern and said, "hey, if this wall continues to lean, your master bedroom might fall into the backyard." But the inspector didn't mention this at all. In fact, here are his words from the inspection report, verbatim:

"Retaining wall in backyard is leaning/damaged, but appears to have had repairs. Recommend monitoring for further movement/damage of retaining wall."

In my line of business, this is what we call negligence.

Since I have now purchased the house, based on the home inspection report, I obtained a quote to fix this retaining wall so that the back half of the house won't fall twenty feet into the backyard.

The best quote I found is for 13k. Thank you, Chattanooga Home Inspector! I will make sure to tell everyone I know about my experience!

Shawn and the team at Chattanooga Home Inspectors are phenomenal! Gave my husband and I peace of mind about our new home purchase. Totally 100% for you as the customer. 10/10 recommend.

Damon did an outstanding job with our home inspection. He was extremely detailed and thorough, taking the time to evaluate every part of the property. His knowledge and professionalism were clear from the moment he arrived. What really stood out was how clearly he explained everything—every finding, every recommendation, and why it mattered.

We left the inspection feeling confident and informed thanks to Damon’s expertise. If you’re looking for someone who truly knows what they’re doing and takes pride in delivering quality work, Damon is the one to call!

Very professional and knowledgeable. Technician was very polite and able to fully explain all details. Service was time efficient and convenient. Technicians got right on the job and did great. Thank you all at My City Chattanooga Home inspector! I will recommend to every homeowner I know, thanks again.

Very thorough inspection. Scott (inspector) was OUTSTANDING. He explained everything as he was working. Very knowledgeable of his trade. Everyone I spoke with over the phone was amazing as well. Very friendly and personable. Don't hesitate to select them for your home inspection.

We traveled from Virginia to Tennessee to do a scheduled home inspection and the inspector canceled 1 hour before inspection, stating he was sliding on the road. However neither myself nor the realtor nor a family friend had a problem getting to the property. A little more effort would have been great considering we booked a flight there just for this home inspection. The prices were on the high side as well, also charging me a fuel surcharge and a weekend inspection fee. To be fair the weather wasn’t great but my parties had no problem getting there and I expected a better effort regardless. Also they refunded my money with no problem.

Jase arrived for the inspection exactly on time. He was extremely courteous and professional. My own knowledge of home construction/maintenance is limited, but Jase took the time to thoroughly explain things to my satisfaction. The final report was simply amazing with full written and pictorial descriptions of all his findings. Now I am confident with my home inspection report of what exactly I am getting into with the purchase of the house. I can't imagine any other home inspector doing a better job -- very satisfied! (Pre-purchase inspection)

Highly recommend Scott!! He is very thorough with his work and leaves no stone unturned. He was willing to explain everything in depth and give solid answers. 10/10. Thanks mister Scott!!

What a great experience with My City Chattanooga Home Inspector. Scheduling was a breeze and things happened just as I was advised they would. The inspector was very informative and answered all my questions. I had the copy sent to me withing the timeframe she stated. Everything was documented well. I highly recommend.

Scott and Trent did a wonderful job inspecting my new home! I couldn’t be present for the inspection since I’m from out of state, Scott called me and thoroughly explained the report and kept in contact afterwards to answer any questions I had. I will definitely be recommending their services!

Our inspector Sierra was awesome. She was very kind, respectful, professional and thorough. She explained all the findings for each room. Went through not only the areas that need work, but also what findings that were positive. I would highly recommend this company. Price was reasonable and many options were available. Sierra made this part of the process so easy! Jenn and Kent

I highly recommend! I am currently buying a home and needed a full inspection. Sierra was my inspector and she was very kind and answered all my questions. She took her time being very thorough in everything she had noted. Additionally, she had the report complete that same day with very detailed notes. I will definitely be using them again in the future!

My City Home Inspector, made our home inspection process quick and seamless. Trent did great at communicating everything he saw about the house, and informing what the next steps would be along with a detailed report with pictures included!

This company inspected the house we’re selling for a buyer. Matt, the inspector, was so thorough and kind to explain things that I wanted to use him for the house we’re buying.

But I did my cost comparisons first. I called 3 other companies. The others do offer lower prices, but few services are included. We wanted a radon test and termite inspection. The add on costs with those other companies pushed the inspection cost over $1000, with one at $1400 and no termite inspection. Because of the big picture of price vs. services I went with Matt.

He was able to help us understand all the things that we needed to pay attention to, and those which are maintenance items. It helped us decide what to have addressed pre-closing. The company has continued to offer additional services related to the move. We found that very helpful. We will recommend this company with a clear conscience.

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I can’t recommend Scott with My City Chattanooga Home Inspector highly enough. From start to finish, Scott was extremely professional, thorough, and paid exceptional attention to detail. This was a newer home with a warranty that was about to expire, so I needed someone I could truly trust to give it a complete and honest evaluation—and Scott delivered exactly that.
His inspection notes were incredibly detailed, and the photos he provided were clear, well-documented, and easy to understand. He compiled a comprehensive list of items that needed to be repaired by the builder. After the builder claimed the repairs were completed, Scott returned for a follow-up inspection and discovered that many of the issues had actually been ignored or not properly addressed at all. That level of diligence and integrity is invaluable.
If you’re looking for a home inspector who is knowledgeable, meticulous, and genuinely looking out for your best interests, Scott and My City Chattanooga Home Inspector are the ones to call. I would confidently recommend them for any home inspection needs.

I am very happy with my service. Sierra assisted us through My City Chattanooga Home Inspector. She was thorough, easy to talk to, and was extremely thorough. I would recommend both MCCHI and Sierra for your home inspection needs. I've experienced 3-4 home inspections in the past and this was without a doubt the best one I've had (even if the results weren't what we wanted).

Trent did an amazing job with my inspection! Was thorough, walked me through his findings, and got me the detailed report same-day! Even went the extra step to redo the sewer line scope because he wasn't satisfied with the original look and found some extra damage for me to investigate further. Definitely will be using them again!

The best in the city, for sure. From setting up my appointment, to the home inspection, to follow-up questions and assistance with the transition process, the experience was excellent. Buying your first home can be overwhelming and stressful at times, but My City Chattanooga Home Inspection truly made my first home-buying experience easy.

They made me feel at ease when I had questions and always provided a warm, welcoming conversation. Scott and Trent were very thorough with our home inspection. Scott walked me through everything—from the condition of the home and explaining details clearly, from small issues to major ones.

Thank you, My City Home Inspection, for making the home-buying process smooth and stress-free for our family!

We had an excellent experience with our home inspector Scott. Scott was extremely professional, thorough, and detailed in his inspection. He took the time to explain everything clearly and answered all of our questions patiently. The report was very organized and easy to understand. Highly recommend his services!