About Home Inspection Insider

Home Inspection Insider provides homeowners with useful information on home maintenance, repairs, and improvements. Our goal is to be a trustworthy resource to assist homeowners in caring for their most valuable investment – their home.

With over 20 years of experience in the home inspection industry, we leverage expertise to educate homeowners on home repairs, remodeling, upgrades, maintenance, and improving their homes.

Our Mission and Values

Our mission at Home Inspection Insider is to provide homeowners with the most trustworthy and practical advice on products that matter in home maintenance and repairs. We believe in the power of expert knowledge and real-world experience to guide our recommendations. Our values are centered around three key pillars:

  • Trust and Integrity: We understand the importance of trust in our advice. Our reviews are more than words; they are a commitment to honesty and transparency in our work.
  • Expertise and Experience: With a deep understanding of the home inspection industry, we leverage our extensive experience to select products that are popular, genuinely effective, and necessary for homeowners.
  • Reader-Centric Approach: Your home is your sanctuary, and we respect that. Our reviews are tailored to meet homeowners’ real needs and concerns, ensuring our advice is always relevant and practical.

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Who We Are

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Hubert Miles

Licensed Home Inspector, CMI, CPI

Hubert Miles, the founder of Home Inspection Insider, has worked in the home inspection industry since 2002 and founded Patriot Home Inspections in 2008. Since 2008, Hubert has personally inspected over 10,000 homes.

Hubert has the following credentials:

Verify This Certified Master Inspector
Certified by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors
IAC2 Mold and Radon Certified

His passion for home construction began early while helping his father’s residential building business. Hubert later earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, giving him the skills to manage his inspection company and Home Inspection Insider successfully.

Hubert provides homeowners with trusted insight to ensure their home investments are safe, secure, and code-compliant. His wealth of experience allows him to educate homeowners so they can properly maintain their most valuable asset.

You can contact Hubert directly at hubert@homeinspectioninsider.com.

Our Commitment to Quality

We understand the importance of providing accurate and reliable home improvement information. Our team thoroughly researches all topics to provide content that meets high editorial standards.

Before publication, our articles undergo a rigorous fact-checking process. We pride ourselves on creating original, well-researched, engaging, reader-friendly content.

If you ever feel our information needs improvement, please email us at editor@homeinspectioninsider.com.

How We Select Products

Selecting the right products for review is a meticulous process at Home Inspection Insider, grounded in our industry expertise, comprehensive market research, and valuable reader feedback.

  • Industry Expertise: Our team, led by Hubert Miles, brings over 20 years of experience in home inspection. This deep industry knowledge lets us discern which products are essential and beneficial for modern homeowners. We understand the nuances of home maintenance and improvement, enabling us to identify items that truly make a difference.
  • Market Research: We dive deep into the market to stay abreast of emerging trends and evolving homeowner needs. Our research is thorough and wide-ranging, covering everything from the latest technological advancements to shifts in consumer preferences. This extensive market exploration ensures we bring innovative, practical, and highly relevant products.
  • Reader Feedback: Your voice is crucial in our selection process. We actively seek and incorporate suggestions and feedback from our readers. This engagement helps us ensure that the products we review are exciting, genuinely useful, and relevant to you. We believe that the best reviews resonate with and address the real concerns of our audience.

This comprehensive approach ensures that every product we select for review stands up to our high standards of quality, relevance, and utility.

Our Testing Process

Hands-On Testing

Our product testing process is rigorous and thorough, ensuring that each item we review is evaluated comprehensively and fairly. This process will provide our readers with the most accurate and helpful information possible. We assess products on a comprehensive 0 to 100% scale across multiple criteria. Our evaluation includes:

  • Performance: We test how well the product fulfills its intended function in real-world scenarios. This includes its efficiency, effectiveness, and overall performance in home maintenance and improvement tasks.
  • Build Quality: The durability and construction of a product are crucial. We examine the materials used, the build’s sturdiness, and the product’s longevity under normal usage conditions.
  • Ease of Use: A key factor in our evaluation is how user-friendly and accessible the product is. This includes its design, simplicity of operation, and the clarity of any instructions or guides provided.
  • Noise Level: For products where operational noise is a factor, we consider the level of sound emitted during use and its impact on the overall user experience.
  • Value for Money: We assess whether the product offers good value for its price, considering its features, performance, and durability compared to its cost.

Comparative Analysis

We assess each product’s strengths and potential limitations by considering the larger market landscape through a comparative analysis with similar items. This thorough evaluation allows us to provide our readers with accurate and reliable information about the products we review. Our testing process ensures we only recommend products that meet our high standards and deliver exceptional value to our readers.

Expert Consultation

Our founder, Hubert Miles, and other industry experts contribute their technical expertise to deepen our understanding of each product. This expert insight is crucial in our evaluation process.

Our team at Home Inspection Insider believes in the power of expert consultation. By tapping into the knowledge and experience of industry experts, we can gain valuable insights into each product we review. This technical expertise is an integral part of our evaluation process, helping us to make informed judgments and provide accurate information to our readers. With their guidance, we can delve deeper into the intricacies of each product, ensuring that our recommendations are based on a thorough understanding of its features and functionalities.

Fact-Checking and Research

In our commitment to accuracy and reliability, fact-checking and in-depth research form the backbone of our review process at Home Inspection Insider.

  • In-Depth Research: Every review is backed by extensive research. We delve into every aspect of the product, from its technical specifications to its practical applications in home maintenance. This thorough approach ensures we cover all bases, providing a comprehensive product overview.
  • Accuracy Assurance: We prioritize the accuracy of the information presented in our reviews. Our team meticulously fact-checks every detail, from technical specifications to performance claims. This rigorous verification process ensures that our information is current but also reliable and trustworthy.
  • User Feedback: Besides our testing and research, we consider user feedback and reviews. This helps us provide a well-rounded perspective on the product’s performance and user satisfaction. Hearing from actual users offers valuable insights that might not be apparent in a controlled testing environment.
  • Unbiased Approach: Our reviews are grounded in objectivity. We do not favor any brand or company; our recommendations are based solely on the product’s merits, features, and performance. This unbiased approach ensures that our readers receive honest and impartial advice.
  • Regular Updates: The home improvement market is dynamic, with new products and updates released regularly. We strive to keep our reviews up-to-date, revisiting and revising them as new information or product updates become available.

Through this meticulous process of fact-checking and research, we ensure that our reviews are informative and reliable for our readers.

Editorial Independence and Transparency

We uphold the highest editorial independence and transparency standards. Our reviews and content are created with integrity, free from external influences.

  • Affiliate Disclosure: While we participate in affiliate programs like the Amazon Associates Program, it’s crucial to understand that these affiliations do not sway our reviews. Our recommendations result from independent research and testing, not influenced by these relationships.
  • No Influence from Advertisers: We strictly separate our editorial content and advertising. Advertisers or commercial partnerships do not influence our reviews and recommendations. This commitment ensures that our advice remains unbiased, honest, and solely focused on serving the interests of our readers.

Your Trust, Our Priority

Your trust is the cornerstone of our relationship with you, our readers. We are dedicated to helping you make informed decisions about the products you choose for your home. We aim to provide reliable, practical advice from our expertise and ethical review process. We understand the responsibility that comes with this trust and are committed to upholding it in every piece of content we produce.

Engagement and Feedback

We value your engagement and feedback at Home Inspection Insider. Your insights and opinions help us refine our content and ensure it meets your needs and expectations. If you have any questions, suggestions, or comments about our review process or any other aspect of our content, please contact us at contact@homeinspectioninsider.com. Your input is invaluable in helping us maintain the quality and relevance of our work.

Continuous Improvement and Adaptation

We recognize that the world of home maintenance and improvement is ever-evolving. We are committed to continuous improvement and adaptation in our review process. We stay abreast of industry developments, emerging technologies, and changing consumer needs. This commitment ensures our content remains relevant, up-to-date, and in tune with the latest trends and innovations. We are not just a source of information but a dynamic resource that evolves with the changing landscape of home maintenance and improvement.

Contact Us

We love hearing from our audience! Let us know if you have any questions or suggestions on how we can improve:

Email: contact@homeinspectioninsider.com

Patriot Home Inspections, LLC Attn: Home Inspection Insider

898 Whispering Pines Rd, Johnsonville, SC 29555

843-250-1882