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Ken Melton Home Inspections

http://www.inspect-homes.com

Workphone: 757-717-6098
Mobile: 757-717-6778

Virginia Beach, VA 23454

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Ken Melton

I have been doing this for a long time and I have seen alot. I love what I do and I am a people person. I believe that this helps set me apart from my competition. I am not the cheapest in town, but if your thinking inspection cost, that's not what you should be looking for in a home inspector. You should be looking for experience and an inspector who is willing to spend time with you and put his findings in perspective. My past client's seem to like my work based on the testimonials they have written about me. Just give me a call and I will do a great job for you as well.

Qualifications:

Member of InterNACHI & ASHI, 24 Years Experience, Over 10,000 Inspections, Virginia State Licensed and Fully Insured

About:

I am a local, a Virginia Beach Native, and I am well versed in all types of systems and residential construction in our area. I always take time to educate potential buyers about the details of their new home.


Testimonials

Thanks Ken and Ken Jr. for a thorough home inspection. Will recommend you to others!
- K.H., February 2019
Ken Melton was fantastic! Very thorough and explained everything he was doing to me!
- N.E., January 2019
Great inspector!
- E.R., November 2018
Ken turned up on time,and went to work straight away. His wealth of knowledge is second none If you are about to purchase a home,I highly recommend Ken. Extremely professional and has a very good manner about him , will answer any question that you may have about the property. The home report was well put together and easy to understand. Would use Ken again.
- G.O., November 2018
Overall I'm very pleased. The following are things that impressed me the most: 1. Quick turnaround on both scheduling an appointment and the report being ready. 2. Personable, friendly and willing to answer any questions. 3. Allowed me to walk around and ask some questions without making me feel like I was getting in the way. 4. Thoroughness
- T.B., September 2018
Very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Took time to answer my questions and explain the extent of the results of the inspection. I would definitely use Ken Melton again if the need arises.
- M.F., September 2018
Ken and his son were thorough, professional, and patient during our home inspection. They were more than happy to let me follow them around and ask them very basic questions about the structure of the house, details pertaining to the primary systems in the home, etc. I really appreciated that!
- D.C., August 2018
Ken, thanks for helping us out last minute! It was a relief knowing that we were heading home with a quality house waiting for our return.
- M.P., July 2018
A great job by all reports! Thanks for the assist.
- M.J., July 2018
Ken Melton and his son were very prompt. Working as a team, they completed the inspection quickly without compromising quality. They explained everything to us in a way that was easy to understand and answered all of our questions. I would certainly use them again and gladly recommend them to anyone needing a home inspection. They do quality work and take a genuine interest in helping the home buyer be aware of any problems in the home so that they can request the seller to make necessary repairs and move in with peace of mind.
- J.G., June 2018
I am so happy for your professional services and kindness. You did 👍job and reasonable price. Thanks a lot! Sam
- S.M., June 2018
Ken Melton inspections saved me 7% on the purchase price of the home.
- C.M., April 2018
Very precise and thorough. Thank you for your inspection. Your website makes accessing reports easy. Well done.
- L.M., April 2018
I have had 2 inspections done by Ken he is awesome! Very detailed and will not have you stuck in a home that?s no good. Flexible availability, concerned, and will go over and beyond to make sure you?re in good hands!
- X.S., April 2018
Ken, thanks for your thorough and professional inspection of the latest property! I appreciate your flexibility in accommodating my client's busy schedule. I will continue to provide you in my list of recommended inspectors for my buyer clients! I appreciate your expertise and your commitment to the client's best interest.
- A.M., February 2018
You were professional and knowledgeable. I very much appreciate the advise you gave me on certain aspects of caring for my home in the future.
- A.M., Chesapeake VA, February 2018
he & his son were very personable & thorough
- R.C., January 2018
Ken and his son were excellent. The quality of work they do for you is outstanding. Pictures were taken off all imperfections and possible problems. Write ups were done for both and very detailed descriptions explained the imperfections and how they could be fixed. My wife and I will be referring them to everyone.
- V.L., Destin FL, November 2017
Thank you for the thorough and prompt report. The pictures were particularly helpful and made it easy to negotiate with the seller. The ability to share the report via the internet was very convenient and made it possible to move forward quickly.
- S.D., October 2017
Ken and his son Ken are two very good professionals! They were thorough with the inspection process. He went over his findings on site and answered all of our questions and concerns. The follow up report was just as informative and detailed. I appreciate that it is loaded online and is easy to navigate. He even gives his recommendations for the issues he has found. I highly recommend Ken!
- H.F., October 2017
I have had home inspections done before on several homes, but NONE of the other inspections were done better than this one. All of the information given to me after the inspection was not just in writing but explained issues identified and was accompanied by pictures to back up findings. GREAT JOB!!! Thank you Chris
- C.W., September 2017
Absolute professional! On time and very detailed and great prices. Will definetely use again!
- J.H., August 2017
Great work! Thank you!
- S.G., Portsmouth VA, August 2017
Ken, you and Kenny Jr were awesome. You were 100% on point and honestly couldn't even come up with constructive critisism. You will be my only recommendation for people needing an inspection! Thanks so much! Jeremy
- J.M., July 2017
Thanks again Ken for performing our inspection on a short notice. Your team showed up right on time and did a very through job. Use me for a reference anytime.
- P.G., June 2017
Was very thorough and found things (such as a possible crack in the slab/foundation) that were critical to making a smart decision in the purchase (or lack thereof) of the property. Maybe pricier than the competitors, but worth the extra cost. His son was also very helpful and knowledgeable to help get a more efficient and comprehensive inspection done.
- A.C., Chesapeake VA, June 2017
Very thorough and accurate, I highly recommend!
- J.B., May 2017
Great inspection, very thorough.
- T.D., May 2017
We have used Ken twice now and had great results both times. I like that he gives you an idea about the fix needed and who should be consulted on the repair. In addition, he usually responds pretty quickly to get to the location and we got our report within 48 hours after the inspection! Will definitely recommend him to anyone I know who needs an inspection.
- J.J., April 2017
Ken great job by you and your son I would highly recommend your services to all of my friends!
- S.H., March 2017
Ken, thank you for a wonderful and thorough house inspection. The couple that owns the condo I am wanting to purchase commented on your curtesy, professionalism, and wonderful personality. In this case, the couple has to move because of health issues; they love their home. Your presence was soothing, for what is a difficult move for them. I would recommend Mr. Ken Melton for any Home Inspection. Thank you!
- G.O., March 2017
Ken and his son are absolute Superstar Inspectors! They didn't only do a complete home inspection, but they also provided a lot of excellent ideas on how to take advantage of all the extra space this home provides. Thank you!
- J.Z., March 2017
I cannot recommend Ken more highly. Not only did he impress me (a PhD in engineering), but he also impressed my father, who has been a contractor and home builder for over 30 years. He was extremely thorough and knowledgeable, and provided a frank and actionable account of the issues that arose during the inspection in his report. The report itself proved extremely helpful in generating the PICRA, particularly given that I am unrepresented by a Realtor for this purchase and the property is for sale by owner. Ken not only listed the defects, but also provided recommendations with regard to remediation and the level of knowledge/certification of the person who should be completing the repairs. I have already recommended Ken to a few friends who will be purchasing homes in the near future, and I glad that he was recommended to me. I have, in a past purchase in Pennsylvania, not been so lucky with my choice of a home inspector and later became aware of problems that a more skilled inspector like Ken likely would have documented. Ken provides great value at a very reasonable cost, and gave me great confidence that I had an accurate understanding of the property I'd be purchasing.
- K.C., March 2017
Although we did not have the electricity on at time of the home inspection, Ken agreed to return to inspect that as well once the electricity was turned on. Thank you for being thorough.
- A.B., February 2017
Ken and his son inspected our first home 1/14/17. They did an excellent job finding everything we needed to know about the home. Even stuff that wasn't a major issue, they still pointed out and informed us about it. Very affordable and they offer a $20 off if your a first time home buyer! Great job guys!
- N.M., January 2017
Ken was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Offered a 1st time buyers discount. Report is easy to read with pictures & diagrams.
- E.M., January 2017
Ken was great! He and his son were well above and beyond what I expected, and I'm grateful for their knowledge and expertise, which helped save me a great deal of money in the purchase process. Highly recommend! -Andrew Ryan
- A.R., December 2016
Awesome job, Ken was very meticulous and we were impressed.
- A.B., December 2016
Ken was on time and very thourough, Knowledgeable and friendly
- K.G., November 2016
Ken and his son were completely thorough during the property inspection process. Experienced and knowledgeable, they documented details that could be easily unnoticed. They were professionally freiendly, and easily approachable for questions and concerns. Ken brought forth unknown issues, that saved me from purchasing a house with severe underlying issues. He saved me from unwanted, expensive projects. I highly recommend his service to everyone. Once I find another "dream home", you can rest assured I will be contacting Ken once again. Thank you!
- J.R., October 2016
Very professional and detailed inspection! I would highly recommend and seek out on future homes!! Thank you again for a job well done!!
- A.O., September 2016
Mr. Melton and his son are both high quality professionals. Both showed a tenacity for their work and both showed they care about the overall quality of your property through their recommendations and evaluations. I chose them over about 4 other highly rated inspectors in the Hampton Roads area because I suspected their family business would give me a higher quality than a larger business. Their military discount was nice too. Would recommend.
- Z.V., August 2016
Ken and his son were very professional and helpful with our first ever home inspection. He was very easy to talk and communicate with during the process. Overall, we highly recommend him!
- D.O., August 2016
Ken is very meticulous and professional, amazingly detailed report with pictures and explanations. Overall great experience and inspection was scheduled very quickly. Thanks again Ken!
- S.P., August 2016
Ken, Our family is very grateful to you and your son for the absolutely thorough home inspection. You and Ken Jr. examined every detail of the home which in the end helped us to determine our next steps towards a home purchase. We loved how you reviewed the details of the inspection with photos of each aspect discussed immediately following the inspection. The pictorial report and written comments were sent to us in a very timely manner. We also appreciated that you were available to us following the home inspection for any additional questions. Your work ethic, trustworthiness, and integrity are noteworthy attributes; these qualities are rare in today's world. We would recommend your services to others without hesitation. We would also welcome the opportunity to work with you and your son in the future. Respectfully, Robin and Scott Scumaker
- R.S., July 2016
Thank you again Ken for such a great job
- J.J., July 2016
Ken and his son did a wonderful job. They were both professional, courteous, friendly and knowledgeable. the inspection was very thorough and was explained at the time of inspection. I would definitely use their services again and recommend to friends.
- D.J., July 2016
Ken Melton and his son were very professional while performing the inspection. Upon completion, they explained their findings.
- R.H., July 2016
Ken was tremendous. His inspection was extremely thorough and allowed us to make an informed decision regarding the purchase of our home. I highly recommend Ken to anyone looking for a qualified home inspection!
- J.B., July 2016
Thanks for a thorough inspection with great attention-to-detail in documentation.
- K.L., June 2016
Ken was responsive almost immediately. The Pay Pal system works well. His report was very simple to understand yet thorough. He clearly explains what he inspected and what he doesn't inspect. He even responded to my questions after the inspection was over in a very timely manner.
- J.J., June 2016
great person to get the inspection done. ask all the question and he answered it with no problem. no wonder you got a lot of good comments will keep you for the next inspection.
- A.B., May 2016
Very thorough and he did an excellent job, I would certainly recommend him to others
- J.J., May 2016
Felt very confident having Ken do our inspection on the home we are purchasing while we are out of state and moving across the country. Also very glad to know the things he found will be fixed before we move forward.
- J.S., May 2016
Ken was pleasant and very thorough. I highly recommend him.
- E.K., May 2016
Ken was recommended not only by our real estate agent but also by our son who had used his services when purchasing a home. Ken was courteous, timely and answered all of our questions. He spent time doing his work and then spent time with us showing us where everything was, how everything worked and provided tips on how to effectively use the HVAC systems during the summer and winter months. We went over the inspection findings providing suggestions and ideas as to how to better address the issues found. Ken is truly a professional!
- T.P., May 2016
The entire process was a joy. Ken was very thorough and took time to look beneath the surface. He made me feel very comfortable that he was not going to miss anything of consequence. His responses to me and the seller agent were direct and informative. The HomeGuage portal is useful and user friendly. Thanks Ken for taking the time and making our experience less stressful.
- E.K., May 2016
Highly detailed and provided great insight into some of the current and potential issues regarding the home we are considering purchasing. The inspection provided us with great documentation to have some potential headaches handled prior to purchase.
- A.B., May 2016
My family and I were very pleased with your services. Thanks for the attention to detail and friendly service! Frazier Family
- N.F., May 2016
Ken was great. He was professional, efficient, and thorough. He explained all the issues found and was happy to answer any questions I had. I would highly recommend him. Thank you Ken!
- B.E., May 2016
Mr. Melton provided a thorough inspection and report, answered questions on-site, and brings lots of experience. I would use him as an inspector again.
- D.C., April 2016
Very professional and thorough. Thank you!
- G.S., April 2016
Ken was very thorough and professional. He used down to earth language to explain repair items of concern to my buyers, and he did was very accessible for any further questions or concerns. Ken delivered the home inspection report quickly in a very user friendly manner. I would not hesitate to call on Ken again for future home inspections.
- D.E., April 2016
Thank you for your help and suggestions!
- T.L., April 2016
Ken was friendly and professional. He took the time to explain everything in detail, and was a pleasure to work with. I would recommend him to anyone needing a home inspection.
- R.K., April 2016
Very professional and thorough. He took his time examining the property and clearly explained initial findings in our presence. He was able to answer questions. Overall, this was a very positive experience. I would hire him again and recommend him to my friends. Thank you, Mr. Melton!
- J.M., April 2016
Mr. Melton was very efficient with the inspection. He was very knowledgeable surrounding the home's deficiencies, and ensured all parties involved understood his concerns. Thank you
- R.P., April 2016
Ken was very professional, knew exactly what to look for, and was able to easily translate his findings in a language that was simple for the buyer to understand. I would recommend Ken to a friend if they needed a home inspection done.
- D.M., April 2016
Ken is awesome, I highly recommend him for your home inspection!
- P.R., March 2016
Mr. Melton was very knowledgeable and broke things down for me to understand.
- M.R., March 2016
We found Ken to be professional, very knowledgeable and incredibly easy to work with on our home inspection. Ken was very thorough and very patient in explaining findings and answering questions. Two thumbs up and would most certainly use his services again in the future!
- C.E., March 2016
Great job! Friendly, efficient, and reliable...very easy to work with. Definite recommendation!
- M.R., March 2016
I thought Ken was very thorough. He showed us in detail all his finding and took his time explaining and showing what he found. I will absolutely use him again. Thank you Ken
- J.P., March 2016
I am new to the area and asked my realtor who I should use. She provided me with a list of names. I called all of them on the list and went with Ken. I spoke with his wife initially and then spoke with Ken. From the first contact with his wife I felt comfortable and then actually working with Ken and his son was also a pleasure. He made the whole process so easy, stress free and comfortable. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. Thank you Ken.
- J.K., March 2016
I saw the report submitted from the inspectors of the house I am currently selling. Your report was more detailed and covered more areas.
- C.H., March 2016
I have worked with Ken Melton inspections many, many times and find him knowledgeable, thorough and concise. It's always a pleasure working with an inspector of Ken's caliber .
- D.L., March 2016
Very friendly and professional. Ken answered all questions and was patient and thorough.
- D.S., February 2016
Ken, Thanks! I am very satisfied with the survey completed on my future home. The report you provided was very thorough and will come in handy when as I take on some future projects. It was a pleasure to meet you and your son.
- C.D., February 2016
Mr Melton was extremely thorough and took his time to explain everything he found. As well as give personal suggestions. Highly recommend.
- G.H., February 2016
Thank you for your help during our home buying process. Your thorough inspection gives us all the confidence that we made a good choice and your feed back about the necessary repairs will have our new home ready for our family. We will contact you soon for a re-inspection to make sure the seller made all repairs to the highest standards. Thanks again!
- M.J., February 2016
Ken is a very thorough home inspector. It is always a pleasure to meet up with him for my client's home inspections. I recommend him to my clients every time. It is very important to have a home inspector that you trust to help you with the biggest purchase of your life! I would also like to mention that I consistently have a great experience in scheduling appointments with his wife. A great family-run operation!
- M.M., February 2016
Thanks, Ken. I appreciate the information that you provided to my husband and myself. It helped us make the best decision for us.
- P.R., February 2016
Ken, Thank you for the very thorough home inspection. I've done plumbing and home repair professionally with my father, and your report helped us decide that the house wasn't something we wanted to buy -- all while I'm in another country, and my father is in New York. Great work.
- M.S., February 2016
Ken was extremely patient and knowledgeable. He answered every question I had with ease and also managed to point out several things I would have never even thought to look for. I definitely would recommend him to anyone buying a home. Quality home inspector.
- J.H., February 2016
Ken was extremely informative and patient. This is my first home purchase and he answered every question I had with honest answers and very knowledgeable suggestions. I definitely would recommend him to anyone buying a home.
- , February 2016
Very thorough and efficient. Had my welfare in mind!
- G.K., January 2016
I felt that Ken was very knowledgeable, plus went the extra mile to check everything with extreme care. He also took pictures and explained in detail what needed to be repaired or replaced. I would highly recommend him!
- C.M., January 2016
Very knowledgeable and personable. Through inspection and quick follow-up. Thank you.
- J.D., January 2016
Ken is experienced and thorough. I have the highest confidence in his work, and would recommend him to anyone.
- D.H., January 2016
Ken You did a great job inspecting my condo recently. I move in Monday and will let you know if anything goes awry. Stan
- S.M., December 2015
Ken was very professional and thorough. He verbally provided background and details on why he rated things the way he did. He also clearly explained how standards for older homes differed from those in newer homes. I also like his fellow veteran discount. I highly recommend him.
- M.C., December 2015
Mr. Melton did an amazing job. He took time to examine every aspect of the house and explain any problems he found, as well as how to fix them and the severity of the issue. Would recommend to anyone needing a home inspection and I will use again.
- T.B., December 2015
Mr. Melton was very friendly, professional and extremely knowledgeable about any questions or concerns I had with the home. He was very thorough with inspecting and explaining his findings. The home inspection report was readily available to me the next day. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a home inspected. G. W. 12/3/15
- G.W., December 2015
Great person. Ken you were professional and looked out for us. I thank you for being so focused yet so personable. Thank you for the discount for edu stirs sometimes we are a forgotten profession Tim
- T.S., November 2015
Very professional and efficient I would most definitely use Ken Melton again and refer him to my family and friends.
- O.H., November 2015
Thank you Ken for your expertise. It is always a pleasure to work with a true professional.
- G.H., October 2015
Knowledgeable, and personable Would gladly use again
- C.K., October 2015
I thought Ken did a great job. He was thorough and took his time making sure he checked everything. When anything was found he showed us the issue and let us know what should be done to remedy the issue. When inspection was complete he reviewed over everything once more with pictures and emailed us the report same day. Overall it was a great experience.
- M.J., October 2015
Great job
- J.H., October 2015
You took your time and gave a very thorough report. I really appreciate the attention to detail. I will be moving into a worry-free home. Thank you so much!
- M.T., September 2015