Island Home Inspections

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Welcome to Island Home Inspections in Honolulu, Hawaii. Professional Home Inspector - Kimo Franklin Provides Quality Property Inspections all over the Island of Oahu.
Island Home Inspections is rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau of Hawaii (BBB).
A+ is the highest rating given to businesses. BBB review & accreditation remains the most reliable way for consumers to identify trustworthy businesses because it means the business has undergone a detailed review process and is committed to abide by a set of ethical standards for marketplace conduct.

I cannot thank you enough for the thorough report. As a first time home buyer, Im pleased with the report and Im glad I chose you to do my home inspection. Your professional opinions are right on and I would have no problem hiring you again in the future nor recommending you to others.

A Promise to You
I'm Brooks Kimo Franklin and I operate a full-service home inspection company located in Honolulu, Hawaii. We provide property inspections all over the island of Oahu. RELIABILITY, TRUST & HONESTY ARE OUR PROMISE TO YOU!
We Stand Behind our Promise
with a Guarantee
After 13 years of doing property inspections and having received valuable feedback from our clients - we are confident you will be pleased with our work also.
We guarantee that you will be 100% completely satisfied with the quality and thoroughness of the property inspection, inspection report and our communications and consultations with you.
After performing the property inspection following the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) "Standards of Practice", if you are not satisfied with the value of the information we provide to you - we will gladly refund to you the inspection fee in full.
Please be sure to read the ASHI "Standards of Practice" which is submitted to all clients at or before the inspection. Please contact us for a copy.

"Let the Buyer Beware" is that old saying we have all heard before. Our job is to provide information of value to you. Information that could prevent you from experiencing a financially disastrous real estate transaction.
We will submit to you clear, concise, objective documentation and consultation that will give you peace of mind by eliminating the fear of unknowingly purchasing a home that has major damage or undetected problems. Hence, saving you the grief of loosing thousands of dollars and the stress of having to have contractors or repairmen tear into your brand new home while you watch helplessly.
Lastly, to remove any possibility of you having to file a claim against a seller which will cost you a hugh sum of money in attorneys fees.
Thorough, Comprehensive & Easy to Read Reports
We are dedicated to providing the most objective, thorough, and comprehensive computer-generated home inspection reports available. All our reports include separate sections (e.g. structure, electrical, plumbing, etc.) that concentrate on a specific system or part of the home. This makes the home inspection report very easy to read and comprehend. Please contact us for a sample report.
Many Photographs are Used in the Report
Each section of the home inspection report is divided into segments which include Descriptions, Observations and Limitations. This ensures that you will be able to easily interpret our observations and comments. The report contains many digital photographs of the property in general and of specific items observed during the home inspection.

The final home inspection report may contain anywhere from 25 to 50 pages. We normally e-mail the report directly to you or have the report available for downloading from our web site within a 48-hour time period after the inspection is completed.
Same Day Inspection Reports - Not Good!!!
Be cautious of home inspectors who offer same day or on-site report writing. Through my 12 years of home inspection experience, I have found that the report writing process should not be rushed to this extent.
The notes taken during the inspection need to be carefully evaluated when it comes to significant issues. Careful evaluation during the report writing will result in much more value to you. The issue(s) can be more clearly, objectively and accurately stated.
Many times the meaning of significant observations may not be clear while the inspector is on site actually performing the inspection; however, they often become clear and make sense during the reviewing of notes when writing the report.
Consequently, an accurately concluded report which properly describes and informs you of the issue(s) is delivered instead of a vague, inaccurate and unclear report which may mislead or confuse you.
Not being properly informed about an issue and the cost to you for not knowing what course of action to take regarding the issue is to great a risk to take. That old saying, "haste makes waste" is sometimes true.
Insured for Your Protection
We carry errors/omissions and general liability insurance for your protection. All of our reports conform to or surpass the ASHI Standards. The ASHI Standard of Practice and Code of Ethics can be obtained by simply contacting us.
Know Who You are Hiring
We recommend that you hire the home inspection company you are most comfortable and confident with; however, be sure you investigate the home inspection company and inspector before hiring. Home inspectors in the state of Hawaii are not regulated (no licensing required) at this time. Consequently, it is very important that you know whom you are hiring. Please contact us directly for a list of testimonials from some of our recent clients.
You Need to Receive Reliable Information
Be sure to know the inspectors background including experience, education, training, and affiliations or organizations he or she belongs to. You should also know the quality of work the inspector is going to perform and what type of report they will submit to you.
Don't Hire on Price Alone!
Please do not hire the home inspection company on pricing alone. Most inspectors prices are competitive; however, there is a range. It is advised that you not try to save $50 or $100 on the cost of the home inspection at the expense of hiring an inspector who's qualifications are suspect or whose inspecting and reporting format are of poor quality.

Review Rating 5 out of 5... I needed a property inspection for my rental in Honolulu and must have left 10 messages to different companies on the list. Kimo Franklin from Island Home Inspections was the first person who returned my call within the day. Three other people returned my calls 2-4 days later. Mr. Franklin's report was well written, with clear descriptions and included pictures that showed concerned issues. Because his report was sent electronically, I was able to download and review it shortly after the inspection, instead of waiting for postal service from Honolulu to CA. I was so impressed with his professionalism, I recommended his service to my other associates in Honolulu. Aloha for the "Excellent Service"!
You may be making the biggest purchase of your lifetime. You deserve the best and most thorough property inspection and reporting available.
Conatct: Brooks Kimo Franklin PO Box 240752 Honolulu, Hawaii 96824-0752 Tel/Fax: (808) 395-7809 email: bkfisle@hawaii.rr.com