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I’m from NY and while there may be another “Show Me State” but we New Yorkers are not easily impressed!  Chris Ferguson is a gentleman and scholar. He was precise and thorough with his report and extended “trade” benefits by clarifying the similarities and differences of our States and systems. He provided an excellent and clear report to my brother for a purchase he was considering in NC. Chris has also followed up by providing me with some support with my Home Inspection program and a more effective means of presentation…  He is truly a class act and I would not hesitate recommending him to any of my friends, family or other New Yorkers looking to purchase in NC.  I am impressed with Chris Ferguson!

         Steve L
            Rodan Home Inspections
             O/F 631-650-5600
             C   631-559-7100
             NYS Lic. #16000014225
             ASHI, NACHI, MAHI
             Bonded + Insured



I am a Realtor and Broker in Charge of a major firm in Raleigh-Durham.  I have met and seen the work of many home inspectors.  The CANOREI staff have always exceeded my expectations and those of the clients I have referred to them.  I can always know the clients I send to them get consistent quality and good prices.  I would not waste my clients time referring them to "a guy" when they can have "a team!"

Rick G.
Raleigh, NC

Executive-level clients like I serve do not want some guy in jeans carrying a clipboard and a ladder for their inspections.  They want a professional that can stand toe-to-toe with their questions and give them cogent, thoughtful answere.  For this they will gladly pay a premium.  These same cleints will tell you, though, that they have very little time for the details... it is nice to know that with CANOREI we always get an inspector that is more than competent; a professional who communicates effectively and provides reasoned statements for findings, not loose terms, jargon and generalizations.  Everyone I have met with CANOREI is always professional, detailed, and courteous. 

A friend who is a sales associate shared a maxim with me recently: "I have the worst product around. I am the cheapest  to prove it!"  Well, CANOREI definately understands this!  They have the BEST product around, and they are competetive but realistic about their pricing.

We all get what we you pay for, and I encourage my borrowers to invest wisely in their futures!

Debbie G.
Greensboro, NC

Thank you very much, CANOREI!  Mty wife and I really did not know what to expect from out first home purchase.  We had heard all the nightmares about what it takes to get an offer to closing and we were not at all at ease with making this step, finally!  Our Realtor recommended an inspector, but my father recommended to my husband and I that we should get our own.  Just like buying a car from a dealer, you get your OWN carFax report...  So, we asked around and finally, our mortgage broker recommended CANOREI.  Tom came out and helped us through the inspection process, and MAN, thank goodness!  He found several minor things and explained how these might be easily fixed.  We showed the builder and made arrangements to have them fixed BEFROE we moved in!

Tom went the extra mile and showed us many things we should know to maintain our home and  gave us a maintenance chart we can use from year-to-year to keep track.  We have it posted in the garage so we can use it!  What a deal!

We are looking forward to calling Tom/CANOREI to come check the home again in about 11 months so we can rest assured we do no miss important warrenty claims our builder should fix.

Thanks guys!  See you in about 11 months!

Sincerely,

Cheri M.
Winston-Salem, NC

For most properties, I get a 24 hour turn around on the written report, but I never see a "rush job!"  I just do not know how they do it!  Do these folks ever sleep? 

As a businessman, I am excited to have professionals on my team that often are more dedicated to my business needs than I am myself.  It is a luxury I cannot often find in today’s marketplace. 

Take the time, invest the money!  Selecting a good inspector is like selecting a good defense attorney.  You can save a buck now, but soon you may loose a lot more than just money!

Thanks a million… and the next million too!
Kendall B.
Goldsboro, NC

When my daughter finished college and moved to Durham, she bouth her first home.  Man, it was difficult to see her go and scary to see her on her own!  I helped her find a home inspector I had known through a volunteer project from some time back, Chris.  He told me he would NOT want his daughter to buy a home without suggesting an inspection, but he never gave me his card or asked me to choose him.  At the time, he did not even ask where she was buying and did not express any interest, he was just giving good advice. 

When I called him for a suggestion as an inspector in Durham, turns out he covers that area for CANOREI and he volunteered!  Chris came and looked the home over for us twice during the construction process, and then at the end.  His prices were reasonable, but I was concerned I was wasting the effort...
Until:
- he was able to point out a potential fire hazard in the fireplace installation
- he pointed out a severe plumbing problem
- he noted an electrical problem

The builder certainly was not pleased to know we had had a thorough inspector.  "It passed code inspections!", after all...

Later, after the house was completed but before closing, there was a problem with the water and a worker inadvertently left the water on in the upstairs tub overnight!  The resulting disaster required additional repairs, but the builder seemed to think it would only take a day or so.

** Not true, as Chris pointed out on a FREE EMERGENCY INSPECTION visit! **
- The upstairs flooring had to be replaced, as did the carpet in the hall and one room.
- The ceiling below had to be ripped out, then the wood was treated with a mildew-cide/fungicide chemical
- The walls had to be ripped out of the dining room, as did the wall insulation and carpet. 

- This area was also treated.
- The disaster was left to dry for several days, then all of the repairs were made.

Likely, we would have agreed to the builder's recommendation for repairs if Chris had not pointed out the hazards and referred us to an industrial hygienist and an engineer for the right approach.

My daughter's home and her very health may have been irreparably damaged if not for the diligence of Chris.
God bless you and thank you!
I still do not know for shure what CANOREI means, but I think it means something very good for my family!

Sincerely,
Jimmy L.
Hickory, NC