Our Services

Property Services

Investing in a home is a very important decision, which is why Niles Enterprises will be there with you to provide the information that you need to know before you buy. We operate in strict accordance with the NAHI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. We have been in the home remodeling/rehabilitation field since 1994, and the home inspection industry since 1999.

We know that time is of the essence, many inspections can be scheduled within 1-2 business days. We perform home inspections 6 days a week, Monday through Saturday.

You are encouraged to be present during the inspection process so that we can educate you about your prospective new home. The inspector will thoroughly inspect the property, capture digital pictures of the major components of the home as well as items being recommended for repair. Our comprehensive computer generated report will be completed within 24-48 hours following the inspection. It will include detailed explanations of the items found, include pictures of the recommended repairs or marginal/defective areas, and estimate most of the costs associated with these recommendations. We will deliver the report to you and whomever else you select via e-mail, and regular postal mail service. Your inspection materials come in a binder for safekeeping and include a free Home Owner's Manual with over 250 drawings and explanations that describe the operation of the structural, electrical and mechanical systems in your home. View a Sample Report - (Adobe Acobat Required)

Our comprehensive report covers the following areas: Grounds, Exterior, Foundation, Roof, Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical, Doors, Windows, Interior Walls, Ceilings, Floors, Fireplace, Basement, Attic, Garage, Kitchen, Bathrooms, and more.

Our staff is available to answer your call 8am - 9pm, Monday - Saturday

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Home Project Consulting

All too often homeowners are involved in needless litigation and paying attorneys to resolve matters that, in my view, should never have happened. Carefully selecting a qualified contractor, and making sure they do the work according to plan, is not as easy as most consumers are finding out.

After numerous Expert Witnessing cases, I’ve searched for a way to get to homeowners before a relationship between the homeowner and contractor goes sour. The idea finally occurred to me that I needed to offer a service that is currently not found in the market place. This I call “Home Project Consulting”. The goal of this service is to assist the homeowner in every aspect of any home improvement project. Projects such as; Basement Finishing, Deck building, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling, whole house rehabs, and additions, are monitored by me to ensure compliance with the original proposal. The scope of our service ranges from; Contractor Proposal Review, Project Phase Inspections prior to payment, and Project Evaluation/Inspection prior to final payment. The goal is to work with you, the homeowner, to ensure the project goes smoothly and to reduce costly mistakes, set backs, or work stoppage due to homeowner and contractor disputes.

 

Despite contractor referrals, my clients have had horrific experiences with unscrupulous contractors. From the contractor that stopped production on a project due to financial disputes to the contractor that did horrible work. My goal is to be, in effect, the homeowner’s project manager from start to finish to ensure the right contractor is selected for the job, and to ensure the job gets done to their satisfaction. When a contractor knows that he is being monitored and his work is being checked by someone who knows what the work is supposed to look like, he thinks twice about taking short cuts or taking advantage of someone. I want to be there for you every step of the way to make sure you’re a happy homeowner at the end of the project.

Who can benefit from this service? Well that’s an easy question to answer, anyone that wants to ensure that their project is completed in a timely and cost effective manner. Individuals that benefit from this service would be; Homeowners, General Contractors, Home Buyers, Home Sellers, Real Estate Agents, and Lenders. Serving Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, Chester, and Buck’s counties, we are here to provide this unique service for you. What are the fees associated with this kind of service? Our fee schedule is as follows: for projects under $500.00 our rate is $50.00; $500.00- $1000.00 our rate is $100.00; $1000.00 - $2000.00 our rate is $175.00; $2000.00 - $2500.00 our rate is $225.00; $3000 and over is approx. 10% of the overall cost of the project.

If you realize the benefits of this service and would like to discuss your specific project with me, feel free to contact my office at: 610-352-2212 or 610-734-2304. -----Curtis S. Niles, President, CRI, CMI