Inspections By Gibson

This man has a lot to learn about doing business and overall manners. He parks on the street and surrounds his vehicle with pylons, impending on the flow of traffic in the area. He shows up with a gold badge around his neck as if he is with the FBI. Without introducing himself he proceeds to conduct his inspection as if he owns the home, embarrassing beyond belief. He then will spend far too much time with small things talking to the would be purchaser as if they are a kindergarten child. He will pick out the smallest imperfections, probably to justify his high fees, and make a huge deal of it. Definitely would not hire nor recommend.

We've hired him a couple of times, and while his opinions could make you look closely at such a big purchase, imho you need to know what you can and can't live with as it relates to potential future repairs. In one instance, he cautioned us on a home we had an accepted offer on and we ended up walking away due to the expensive repairs needed. Found out later that same home we walked away from, ended up selling for tens of thousands of dollars below our offer. The final home we ended up purchasing didn't get a perfect score from him either, but was way better than the other homes he helped us vet. He also provides a detailed report with pictures/diagrams. Overall would highly recommend for seasoned home buyers that have owned/maintained a home before, or for first time home buyers that absolutely want to know everything.

DONT KNOW WHERE TO START.. THIS GUY HAS A LOT OF LETTERS AFTER HIS NAME, AND HAS ALL THE LITERATURE, BUT HE IS A DEAL KILLER AND THINK HES WORTH $500.00 PER HOUR TO BOOT. TECHNICALLY HE IS A 9, BUT PERSONALITY, JUDGEMENT, FAIRNESS, OBJECTIVITY, BALANCE, AND ULTIMATELY VALUE, THIS GUY IS A 3.

THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPETENT, FRIENDLY, INTELLIGENT INSPECTORS OUT THER WHO REALLY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING FOR ALL OF ONTARIO, AND NOT JUST THE SMALL HAMLET OF BRESLAU WHERE THIS GUY IS FROM.

SHOP AROUND FOLKS, YOU WONT BE SORRY.

I WOULD NEVER USE HIM AGAIN , OR RECOMMEND HIM TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

IN A WORD INFURIATING!!!!!

DAVE

I've hired Alden Gibson twice now to inspect houses I've been considering purchasing, and couldn't be happier. He's very thorough- wants the buyers there while he does his inspection, and unlike others walks you through each room/ floor/ area, pointing out both small and larger issues. His advice about getting stuff fixed was great (suggested that most of it I could do myself, and explained how). He even made suggested for future finishing of the basement, and showed me where an extra electrical line entered the house.
Thanks Alden!