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The slogan of InterNACHI speaks for me: Inspected Once, Inspected Right

General Info
I have a mechanical engineering degree and worked for over 35 yrs as a mechanical engineer for a heating and cooling appliance manufacturer as well as a gas barbeque manufacturer. After deciding to become a Home Inspector, I took additional training for home inspection and for the Environmental Testing that I perform. I also took the Home Builder courses offered at Midlands Tech. I do a complete, honest and fair home inspection with a report book completed during the inspection and a follow up email report with digital pictures to my client and their Realtor. I encourage clients to be at the inspection and, if so desired, follow me and ask questions during the inspection. I will sit down with my client (or their Realtor) after the inspection to go over my findings. I work with a DHEC approved local lab for my water tests and a nationally certified laboratory for mold, lead and radon testing.
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Leave a message in case I'm with a client.: (803) 270-7894

Services/Products
Home Inspections - Buyers, Sellers, Homeowners One Year Inspections Mold Inspections Mold Testing Moisture Inspections Water Quality Testing - Coliform, Nitrates, Nitites, Lead, more Leach Field Septic Testing
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Location
Please call 803-233-6398 to schedule an inspection or to obtain information. This transfers to my cell phone (803-270-7894) and if I'm not available, the call will go to voicemail. Leave a phone number and I will get back to you usually within an hour.
Amenities
I will come to you and Free Estimates are available
Accreditation

Inter-NACHI

Member of IAC2

Associations
InterNACHI -International Association of Certified Home Inspectore IAQA - Indoor Air Quality Association IAC2 - International Association Of Certified Indoor Air Consultants (Mold Certified)
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natyogacycle

06/05/2012

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Conscientious professional, we...

Conscientious professional, well trained; thorough home inspector. Knowing I would be needing a home inspection soon for an older home just put under contract, I had saved an ad that came across my desk regarding home inspections. I had recognized Dennis' name, & decided to give him a call. I preferred someone by word-of-mouth as a personal reference, & after speaking with him over the phone, the content of our conversation was enough to convince me that Dennis was the right one to assist me. I already knew Dennis was an upstanding man of good character from meeting him through mutual charitable events, therefore, I felt I could trust him. Dennis was timely, thorough & very professional. Once he completed his inspection, he walked me around the home, pointing out concerns (major & minor), explaining why there was a concern. We then sat down & went through all of his notes, & he reviewed things in detail. In addition, I was very pleased to be able to bring home with me all of his notes in a neatly organized notebook to have for future reference. Less than 24 hours later, I received by email a very concise & well-prepared summary, including pictures. This was very helpful for the realtor & I to analyze the findings & make informed decisions about what our next step would be with a repair list proposal. I would highly recommend Dennis, & in fact have already handed out a few of his business cards! Thanks for easing my mind Dennis.

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Druie C.

01/09/2012

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Dennis Ducate inspected a hous...

Dennis Ducate inspected a house in Prosperity for us. His report was detailed and precise; in addition, it included both relevant pictures and sound recommendations for repairs. He also graciously spent 20 minutes or so on the phone with us going over the report in detail.

burkettn

01/04/2012

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Dennis Ducate did an amazing j...

Dennis Ducate did an amazing job inspecting our soon to be home. There was no stone left unturned, and when purchasing a house for the first time, it was nice knowing that the time and care was taken to make sure we were aware of all repairs needed before closing on the house. I would definitely recommend Advanced Look Home Inspections to anyone looking for an inspection on their soon to be home.



Thanks Dennis, you really took some stress off of our shoulders.

cmcola

11/09/2011

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I called many businesses when ...

I called many businesses when trying to find someone to do my home inspection. The difference that I found when I talked to Dennis was that he made me feel comfortable and right away I could tell by talking to him he was knowledgeable. He took the time during the inspection to make sure I knew about the house I was buying. He was thorough, the home reference guide and the summary email were both detailed and provided all the information about what he found in the inspection. I would certainly use him again and would recommend him to friends and family.

llrollins3

08/13/2011

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When my wife and I first looke...

When my wife and I first looked at our new home we saw things that we new had to be fixed, but Dennis showed us things that we didn't see. It really helped us make an informed decision on whether or not to buy the house. With the help of his inspection report, we were able to renegotiate with the seller and end up with a better deal on our house. We would definetly recommend Advanced Look and we would certianly use him again. THANK YOU DENNIS!!!! TR

anne1076

08/05/2011

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Advanced Look was recommended ...

Advanced Look was recommended to us by our Realtor, and if we ever buy a home again, we will have Dennis do the inspection again. He was very thorough and provides a detailed written report, complete with photographs and recommendations. We had peace of mind at closing that the inspection had been done with a high level of excellence and attention to detail. We were very, very pleased and would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a home inspection or other services he may offer. He goes an extra mile in his work, which seems hard to find with businesses, sadly!

rocanr

08/05/2011

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Our realtor recommended Advanc...

Our realtor recommended Advanced. We were very pleased with the selection. Dennis performed an extensive home inspection and provided a detailed report. Dennis also took the time to discuss in detail his findings and recommendations for each section of the report. His findings led to a number of repairs by the seller before closing. These repairs were easily 3x the cost of the service performed. We will highly recommend this service to family and friends looking to purchase a home.

gamecockfan2

08/04/2011

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Dennis was the consummate prof...

Dennis was the consummate professional - spending a lot of time and looking for any and all problems. He wrote a lengthy and informative report that was accepted by me and the seller. He found some issues but explained they were not things a seller would fix and he re-examined the property after the other issues were resolved to make sure they were done properly. It was a good experience for a home buyer.

ekimenaid

04/09/2011

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Home Inspection

We highly recommend Dennis Ducate. His professionalism is beyond measure. He is current with the present state of the knowledge as well as the history of various manufacturers/products in the field. Dennis pays extreme attention to detail. He has great skill in communicating the practical application of his findings. We have used his services twice and would do so again.

jeffksouza

03/21/2011

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Home Inspection = done right!!!

I had received a recommendation to consider using Advanced Look Home Inspections to perform a much needed home inspection. Dennis Ducate was prompt and on time. He was professional, informative, and took as much time as I wanted to ask questions and see the issues found during the inspection. He thoroughly explained his findings and encoured me to see his findings on site with my own eyes. I found that being on site and having a home inspector guide me through his findings helped me to make an informed and educated decision regarding the home under contract. I was highly impressed with the service and would highly recommend Advanced Look Home Inspections without any hesitation to anyone in need of a home inspection.



Jeff Souza

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Phone: (803) 233-6398

Website: http://www.advancedlookcolumbia.com

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