Space City Inspections

We are in the process of purchasing a home that was recently finished being built. Since we weren’t part of the original construction (the original buyers backed out), we wanted to verify the house was in good shaped, so we called Ed to do our inspection.
Ed was so awesome. He was very nice and made easy work of methodically going through the house and not just testing/​looking for things, but explaining and helping us understand what he’s doing and what everything is in the house. Very helpful, particularly as regulations and technology changes so frequently.
Overall, the inspection took about 2.5 hours. And while he may be a little more expensive than some of the others we looked at, he was very knowledgeable and clearly experienced.
He documented everything and took photos as well. He returned our printed inspection (with photos) report about 2 hours after the inspection finished so that we had it for our walk through.
I would recommend Ed to anyone who needs an inspection.

This is THE inspection company for any home buyer in their inspection area! As many other reviews have already stated, Space City Inspections is extremely thorough and experienced. In fact, another home inspector contacted my inspector for advice while we were there (he did NOT answer the call since he was on a job).
I worked with Ed and he encouraged (if not required!) me to be there during the inspection and I’m glad I was there. This made the report much easier to understand and he even pointed out things that were not required by code, but he recommended to bring the house up to current safety codes.
Very professional as well! We had a detailed conversation when I hired them and Ed said I could contact him at any future time with questions. I doubt you’ll find that kind of commitment to their work from any other company. Also, he arranged for a third party pest inspection to be conducted at the same time at no extra cost to the home inspection! What a convenience and stress reliever for a home buyer!
The inspection took about 3.5 hours and is WELL worth the cost ($ 500). Other inspectors may cost less, but you will only get what you pay for. These guys deserve the 5 star rating I gave them and that they already possess!
Thanks again Ed!!!

Ed was fabulous. He was incredibly thorough and explained everything to us while doing the inspection. He took excellent pictures with great documentation. An absolute pleasure to work with. Honestly cannot give a higher rating. Inspires great confidence and one can tell he has a lot of experience in this field.

Well, my home inspector buddy is now off pursuing other business opportunities, so I had to find another inspector for our recent home purchase. This buddy lives and did most of his work on the NE side of Houston, but was familiar with Ed and had good things to say about him.
I’m an engineer by training, extremely detail oriented and a very picky customer when it comes to anything home or auto service related. Having had Ed inspect two houses for us in the first half of 2014, I’m very pleased with the thoroughness of the work. And now after having crawled into every nook and cranny of the new (to us) house myself over the last couple-​weeks, I haven’t found anything else that Ed didn’t spot that I think could reasonably have been observed in any buyers inspection.
I’m especially impressed after having seen the work of another inspection company in the buyers report on the home we just sold… While that inspector did catch the issues of substance, he overlooked a number of readily apparent superficial issues that I know Ed would have noted had he been the buyer’s inspector.

Ed Fryday performed an inspection for my home purchase in League City. He is very professional, knowledgeable, timely, and THOROUGH. During the inspection he provided much useful information, and he answered many questions. The overall cost of the inspection was very reasonable. He promptly emailed me a detailed report which made me confident in my knowledge of the condition of the house I was purchasing. He is also very friendly. I would highly recommend using his inspection services to anyone purchasing a home.

I was recommended by two family members to use Space City Inspectors for our home inspection. He is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects and building. His report was thorough and we met him on the property and he personally walked us through the inspection after he completed it. Later that evening, he emailed us an inspection with detailed pictures of his findings.
If you are considering purchasing a home, I highly recommend Mr. Fryday. You want him on your side when purchasing a home.

I can’t say enough good things about Ed Fryday and Space City Inspections.
Ed was prompt, courteous and friendly. Most importantly, Ed completed a complete and detailed review of the home. He found things that we were surprised that we overlooked (such as a «bb» hole in a glass window), as well as hazards and issues that we’re anything but obvious (including an unsafe gas connection in the kitchen).
Ed was very patient and detailed in explaining what he found to us, and he provided a detailed report including photos.
The bottom line is that I feel confident that we know every flaw and issue with the house. That’s exactly what I want when making a large investment in a home.

I was very pleased with Ed’s inspection! He was very professional and thorough. I loved how he took photos and used the software where he could put arrows to show EXACTLY what he was talking about for those of us who know nothing about these things. My husband was unable to attend the inspection so it was exceptionally helpful in our case. Also, it’s very beneficial when negotiating repairs. Thank you Ed! I highly recommend him to anyone in need of an inspection.

During a recent purchase of a home in Kemah, our Realtor gave us a list of three inspectors she could recommend. After speaking with all three, we chose Space City, and we are so glad we did. From the beginning, Ed was thorough and professional, and always prompt and clear in his communications. His initial report (emailed to us the same day!) was incredibly detailed, with annotated pictures and careful explanations. The pictures were especially helpful, because we didn’t live in the area. My husband was curious about one aspect of the inspection, and called Ed, who was able to explain in more detail about housing code requirements, and what was not only acceptable, but what was safe. Ed also performed a follow up inspection, with the same level of attention to detail.
I would recommend Ed Fryday without hesitation to anyone purchasing a home in this area — we would certainly use him again!

Ed was on top of it. I am sure all you home buyers are aware of your short option period you have to have the house inspected and the report back to you to review. I called Ed on a Monday and he had the house inspected and the report to me by Thursday evening. I am currently living out of the are and was not able to attend the inspection. I had no problem understanding the report because Ed was great at explaining it. Even down to how an estimate of how much things would cost to be repaired. I would recommend Ed to anyone.

Ed at Space City Inspections was very professional and thorough. In fact, this was the best money I could have spent leading up to the home purchase. I was hesitant about hiring an inspector since I was buying a new home — I thought it wasn’t needed. However, after researching on the internet I decided it was in my best interest to do so. Not only did Ed work with my hectic schedule but he also found more than a dozen items that needed attention or repair that I would have never noticed. Most of these were critical flaws that would have cost me much more money in the future. I will always recommend Space City Inspections to anyone purchasing a home, both new and used.
MD
Pearland TX

We hired Space City after a friend passed their business card for our new house we bought in 2009. He did a thorough job and we would work with him again.

Ed, with Space City Inspections, is just wonderful. My husband and I were buying a brand new house and after seeing how the builder patched up a mistake of theirs, we just weren’t comfortable without having a third party inspector come in and reassure us the house we were buying is sound.
Even before we hired Ed, he answered our questions and concerns about the patch job. When he came out, I found him to be very friendly and knowledgeable. He even gave me more information than I could possible retain to relate to my husband, extra information about the background and history of the code. He found a couple of major things we wouldn’t have even thought to check for in our walk throughs! His thoroughness will surely save us when we go to sell years down the road.
As I suspected, I wasn’t able to relate everything Ed told me, but fortunately, and amazingly enough, he sent us the inspection report that very day — just hours after the inspection. We found the report to be extremely thorough, especially since it included pictures, which made it easier to check that the builder fixed the issue!
Since our appliances weren’t in at the time of the inspection, Ed gave me a list of things to check for, as well as the offer of calling him up anytime if we had any questions. My husband feared I would’ve found the inspection to be a waste of money, but after meeting with Ed and hearing the things not in code, I think everyone needs to hire an inspector (hire Ed!)! Even for brand new construction homes!
As I mentioned before, Ed was wonderful. We would definitely recommend to friends and family; in fact, we already have!

I was living in Boston at the time I used Ed Fryday’s services. I chose him over slightly less expensive places because I liked the way he sounded over the phone. He came across as confident, knowledgeable, kind and eager to earn my business. I also liked the fact that he puts a computerized report together logging everything he sees with corresponding digital pictures. This was great since I was unable to attend my inspection. I felt like I was there even though I was almost 2,000 miles away.

Honesty and Integrity is what you can expect from Ed Fryday with Space City Inspections. If you have the need for a home inspection, I highly recommend the company. They will make sure that you avoid costly issues with your newly constructed home or older home. Buying a home is one of the largest investments that most people make. Secure that investment with a professional inspection by Space City Inspections.