My husband and I are new to the area, and had just moved into a rental property August 1st. On the morning of August 5th, there had been a severe storm come through, and water pooled down through the 6 of the windowsills, and onto the flooring. We were horrified! That’s when we decided that we needed to have a home inspection.
I began my search for a certified inspector in the area, and found Rory Wolff from Sherlock Homes. I dialed the number, and spoke to Erin (Rorys wife) and shared our experience with her. Even with short notice, they were able to schedule a next day home inspection.
Upon meeting, Rory was so full of energy and very pleasant- he set our minds at ease immediately. He assured us that he would do a thorough inspection, and explained to us issues, and problems that he’d discovered during the initial walk through prior to starting the actual inspection. He answered any questions we had, and kept us informed during the entire process.
I have never met anyone so passionate about their work as this gentleman. Rory was knowledgeable, energetic, and fun to work with! Bottom line- Rory cares! He will ensure that the home you live in will be safe for you, and your family to reside in.
After completing the inspection, Rory advised us that he would have the report to us within 24 hours! (We had a 50 page detailed color report within 6 hours!)
We packed up, and moved out of the property within 36 hours after receiving the inspection report.
We are grateful to the Wolff family, and would only recommend Sherlock Homes for your next home inspection. Amazing service!

We cannot say enough good things about Rory and the work he does! Rory went above and beyond for the inspection of our home. He is incredibly thorough and definitely knows what he is doing. Aside from the outstanding work he does, he is so pleasant and friendly. We would definitely use Sherlock Homes again, and would absolutely refer anyone to Rory!

We were very impressed with the thorough inspection provided by Rory. We were present during the inspection (hghly recommended) so we could engage him in discussions around the ramifications of the discoveries he made while investigating the property we considered purchasing. Due to the things he found we chose not to purchase the property, saving us from learning the hard way that the property we were considering purchasing would involve a considerable additional investment of money to resolve issues uncovered by Rory. We are back to looking for a property, and will be hiring Rory to inspect whatever we consider purchasing in the future.

Rory did an amazing inspection for our new home. He is very knowledge and answered our questions above our expectations. We received our written report the night of the inspection so we could move forward with repairs quickly. I would recommend Rory to anyone who is looking at buying a new home!

Rory did an inspection on our home before we closed on it and his expertise was greatly appreciated. Any question we had were answered and even some we had not even thought to ask were brought to our attention. The report also was extremely thorough and arrived the same day. That level of promptness on the report was greatly appreciated as we were anxious to move forward on the closing of the house. The pictures and descriptions of the issues were clearly identified and able to be relayed to the seller in a clear and concise manner. Finally, Rory’s openness and kindness were also greatly appreciated. If we are ever in a position that requires a home inspection in the future, we will not hesitate to call Rory again and will not hesitate to refer him to anyone that asks.

Rory did a wonderful job with the inspection of our home. We were renting at the time, and looking to buy, so we had him come over and go through the inspection process. I was not able to be there for the inspection, so Rory had the task of answering all of my wife’s questions and making her feel comfortable about something that is way out of her comfort zone. When Rory left, my wife was so impressed with his professionalism, courtesy, and patience. I would highly recommend Rory Wolff if you are in need of a quality, honest home inspector.

Rory Wolff was recommended to us for the inspection of the home we were considering purchasing and we were extremely impressed with his thoroughness and professionalism. He noticed and checked everything in the house and patiently answered all of our questions. He provided us with a wonderful notebook clearly describing and showing all areas of concern, making it clear which improvements to prioritize for our safety and to preserve the integrity of the home. We called him twice with further questions and he was extremely helpful as we made some decisions about our purchase agreement with our sellers. We would be more than happy to be listed as a reference for Rory as we cannot imagine that anyone could do a better job than he did on our home inspection. We did purchase the house and the contractors and sub-contractors are finding Rory’s report extremely helpful as they make the needed repairs and improvements on our new home.

We bought our first home this past summer and selected Sherlock Homes because they seemed to be the most reasonably priced, but after calling and speaking with Erin, Rory’s wife, they also seemed to be the friendliest. We hired Rory and were extremely pleased with his professionalism, his extensive knowledge, his work ethic, his integrity, and we appreciated how thorough he was in every step of the inspection process and how thoroughly he educated us on the things we didn’t know much about. Would definitely recommend Rory and Sherlock Homes to anyone who wants a thorough inspection.

We were buying a log cabin that was built by the owner, so it was important to have it inspected by someone familiar with log cabin construction. Rory was recommended to us by our real estate agent and we were very pleased by the thoroughness of his inspection. While the number of issues found was a bit overwhelming, Rory walked us through each one so we could decide on how to proceed with the purchase and determine what was most important to fix when we acquired the property. We would highly recommend Rory to anyone who really wants to know the condition of a property they are buying or selling.

Rory completed two building inspections for me prior to listing my property. His reports were very detailed, well organized and easy to understand. I was able to use it to prepare my properties. I was very impressed by him and his wife. They were professional, accommodating and responsive. I received my reports within 24 hours which was beyond my expectations. I would recommend Sherlock Homes Inspections to anyone…and I have. Thanks for your good service.

This was our first time buying a home so we had no idea what to expect from an Inspector. Rory was recommended to us and I am really glad that we chose to have our inspection done through him. He was very thorough and took his time to look at every last detail. He looked at things such as the electrical, plumbing, vents, and even the small details such as the toe-kicks below the cabinets in the kitchen. My boyfriend’s brother works for an insurnace company so he sent me with a list of questions to ask, but before I could even get to ask them, Rory had gone over every single one. Overall, we were very impressed with his service, the quality of his work, and his cost of the inspection. We will definitely have him inspect another home for us in the future if the need arises.

Excellent service, fast, thorough and complete. Highly Recommended

If you’re needing your home inspected, I would highly recommend Sherlock Homes Inspections. The inspection was super easy to schedule and with our busy lives, they were more than willing to be flexible with scheduling. Rory was super friendly and down to earth. He took the time to explain the issues with our home, the potential problems if the issues were left unattended to, and even described a variety of solutions to address the issues. Within a day, we had a full report, with accompanying pictures sent to us via email and were able to confidently move forward with the purchase of our home. We would absolutely use him again in the future!

I had an excellent experience working with Rory for a home inspection. He is very knowledgeable and was thorough, straightforward, and helpful. I was very happy with his explanations and suggestions, and it was clear that Rory is committed to professional results. Both Rory and Erin are very pleasant to work with and they certainly make client satisfaction a top priority!

Rory did a great job on our home inspection. Having built homes and done stonework himself, he is very knowledgeable in all areas of construction. He was also very patient in explaining his findings with me and their possible impact. The report is very detailed and the pictures help show exactly what is being pointed out. Highly recommend.

Rory did an excellent job for us during our home inspection. My wife and I were new to the area and really wanted a thorough and fair report. He pointed out several key issues with the home that needed to be resolved either prior to us moving in or shortly after. His thorough and professional report gave us the information needed to go back to the seller to address some of the items prior to our purchase. Additionally, it gives us the knowledge of items that should be addressed after we move in that can be easily overlooked during the move in process. Would certainly recommend Rory and will use him again in the future.

The buyers of our home hired Rory to inspect our house. I was so impressed with his work, I hired Rory to inspect the home we purchased. He did a fantastic job on both places! The two basic requirements for inspection is knowledge and detail. Rory certainly has both. I would hire him again in a heartbeat. His inspection reports are timely, easy to read and accurate. Both Rory and Erin are very professional and easy to work with. It was enjoyable working with him!

I was recommended to Sherlock Homes Inspections by my realtor and Rory was able to fit me into his schedule on very short notice, He was polite and easily approachable, He was very thorough he explained things to me in a language I could understand and pointed out things that I did not see. He answered all of my questions, he was punctual in sending out an in depth report the next day to myself and my realtor, then a very nicely put together binder followed in the mail. I would highly recommend Rory / Sherlock Homes Inspections. He made this step in home purchasing much easier. With his very detailed report if things come up I have a reference to fall back on by looking through the binder.

We had Rory recently inspect a cabin we were purchasing. He was recommended by our Realtor since we were not familiar with the area. We were very pleased with the detailed report that we received and the promptness of the communications. Rory was able to answer our questions and made the purchasing process much easier. We would definitely recommend Sherlock Homes Inspections.

I wanted to post an update to our earlier testimonial left in March. It has now been about six weeks since our inspection was done and I feel even more confident that we made the right choice for our home inspector. There were several things we wanted fixed in the place we were buying, and because of the phenomenal job Rory did documenting inspection issues with photos and descriptions, there was work we were able to get accurate quotes for without having to meet someone at the cabin! That saved us an incredible amount of time and has allowed us to line things up in advance. In addition to that, Rory has been very accessible for questions we’ve had since the inspection was done. Rest assured that if you work with Sherlock Homes Inspections, you will get top notch customer service, even well after your inspection has been completed. Definitely above and beyond our expectations!!!

Rory did an amazing job on the home inspection of my first home purchase. I was impressed how detail-oriented and thorough he was. Erin was also very nice to work with and quickly and promptly provided any information I needed. The report they sent to me was wonderful and clearly illustrated any problems and potential problems. I will recommend Sherlock Holmes Inspection to anyone.

Great Job! Thorough and a delight to work with. The first time I called for a quote, they not only had the best price so far, but they were the first inspector who sounded like they actually wanted my business. They were polite and easy to work with, I would highly recommend Sherlock Homes Inspections, and will work with them again in the future!! Thank you!

My wife, Sue and I recently bought an old family resort near Leech Lake. Our realtor recommended Rory at Sherlock Homes for the inspection. He had never worked with Rory before but we needed the job done on short notice and Rory could fit us into his schedule. The assignment included a year-round-home, three 3 season cabins and an old barn. Sue and I met Rory on a Friday afternoon in a snow shower. He had been at the site all day. His report were well document6ed with the best photos I have ever received in an inspection write-up. He was extremely thorough and explained his concerns when it was apparent I didn’t fully grasp the issue(s) that he was speaking about. Sue and I were pleased.
His follow up was unsurpassed. He emailed his reports to us by the next afternoon complete with photo attachments. He copied our realtor with all of his work. Our realtor was so impressed he told my wife and I Rory will be at the top of his inspector list. On top of a top notch job, Rory is a top notch guy; friendly, hardworking and reasonable when it comes to fees. I will use him for any additional property I purchase in the Hubbard county/Cass county area.

I called at the 11th hour and was thrilled to get Rory to inspect a home I was considering buying. His professionalism and thoroughness were impressive. The detailed report with words and pictures was easy to understand and very informative. I will recommend Rory and Sherlock Homes Inspections to anyone willing to listen!

I called Rory on a Friday morning and was pleasantly surprised he was able to come over that same afternoon to do a cabin inspection. I found him to be extremely professional, thorough, and very pleasant. He answered all my questions and told me to call him anytime for questions I may have after the inspection was completed. I was very impressed with how detailed the inspection report was, as well as, how quickly he had it both emailed AND mailed to us. Thank you so much for a wonderful job. We feel confident in the purchase of our dream place on Crosslake!

We were pleasantly surprised when the inspection arrived so quickly. It was very thorough and useful. The photos were especially useful to help explain things. 5 stars!

Attention to detail, courteous, and the most complete building inspection report I’ve ever seen, complete with photos of problem areas.

We worked with Rory on our new home. He did his work on time and gave us a step by step tour of the home and its qualities. His explanations were complete and fully understandable to non-construction people. His report was clear and easy to comprehend, complete with pictures to provide clarity. After our tour we had a wonderful talk about the place we are buying and felt, and feel, very confident in our choice. Rory provided us with great service.

We have moved a number of times and worked with multiple home inspection companies accross the country. Rory and Erin have been the best by far. They are both professional and extremely customer focused. Rory actually made two trips to the home because there were issues accessing a couple parts of the property. Rory completed detailed report that was available shortly after the inspection. When there was a question about scheduling or billing Erin was very responsive. You seldom get customer service like this. Thank you.

We were in the process of buying a house, and wanted it to be inspected just to make sure there weren’t any “surprises!” Rory was timely, very pleasant, and did an excellent job going through the house, pointing out and explaining the various repairs that were needed. He also prioritized the repairs based on severity and safety. The portfolio was also very useful, and was referenced often while doing our remodeling! I have, and will, highly recommend Rory and the services of Sherlock Homes Inspections!

In March 2012, we used Sherlock Home Inspection on a foreclosed property we were looking to buy. Rory went through the whole house, and then met with us and explained all of his findings. He took the time to explain everything we had questions on. He also saw a lot of little things we would have never noticed. We received a email and a hard copy of the inspection. He was very thorough and we would definitely use him again.

We used Sherlock Homes Inspection to do an inspection on the lake cabin that we just purchased. Rory did a very professional inspection and provided us with a very thorough report. The photos and graphics are a very valuable follow-up tool. The inspection resulted in us feeling very confident about the condition of the property we purchased. We also used Sherlock Homes for our water testing with the same prefessional result. I would highly recommend Rory without reservation.

Thanks Rory,
You did a great job on the inspection and the report was impressive. It was nice meeting you and I hope our paths cross again.

We had a good experience working with Rory Wolff when he looked over my mother’s home. He was professional and very thorough. The resulting binder of pictures with full descriptions was not only informative but gave us a lot of peace of mind.