Jacob Barr’s Reviews gathered from 4 Seasons Home Inspections Yelp Account (in order as they appear)
“Jacob was our inspector & Trevor was our sewer inspector. They both did a great throughout inspections. A lot of important problems were exposed by Jacob. Reports were done the same day! We have used several house inspectors in the past and these guys are the bes” -Nani Oei Z. Camano Island, WA 5/17/2017
“We had an amazing experience working with both John and Jacob at 4 seasons. The home with John didn't go as planned and therefore we were able to work with another worker Jacob on our second home inspection. He was a thorough as thorough comes! Very professional and made sure to keep me in the loop the entire time. He was even available after hours for referrals on contractors etc. Weeks after the inspection he even checked in with us to ensure the referrals were helpful and if there was anything else we needed to reach out.” -Kaitlyn W. Seattle, WA 2/10/2017
“Jacob did the inspection. He was very friendly, thorough, and informative throughout the inspection. The report was then emailed to me. The layout was very simple and easy to read.” -Rebecca T. Seattle, WA 5/8/2017
“I'm very pleased with the job that was done on our home inspection. Jacob did a really thorough job of the place and was great about letting us know how everything went. They were on time, professional, and very knowledgeable.” -Sarah M. New York, NY 3/18/2017
“Jacob is awesome. Very detail oriented. Will use them if I ever buy a house again.”
-Hedy C. Tacoma, WA 3/30/2017
“Jacob Barr arrived 5 minutes early, introduced himself, and got straight to work. He let me know I could tag along and ask questions, which I did (lucky him). Jacob was extremely thorough and laid out a path which covered the entire home (2-story with basement, 2300 sq ft). At no point did he lose patience with all the questions I kept asking. He was extremely friendly and detail oriented.
During the inspection, Jacob discovered evidence of water leakage along the outer wall of our garage. Jacob expressed his concerns and recommended that I monitor it. The following day, it was pouring rain and sure enough the wall had water streaming down. I notified my landlord and was able to negotiate repairs.
Jacob completed the work in the quoted amount of time even with me following him around. A thorough detailed report with pictures and descriptions was emailed to me the following day. I was able to use this report to negotiate a price reduction in the purchase of the home.” -Ethan H. Seattle, WA 5/28/2016
“Jacob came out and did a thorough inspection, confirmed our suspicions about the crawl space and indicated some issues. We had a galvanized water main replaced, other galvanized pipes, installed a French drain which solved the water problem and a few other smaller issues. He gave us several referrals and the companies we hired were professional, did a good job and were reasonable. He offers referrals any time we ask and we have asked for several, not even related to his inspection.” -Suzanne R. Mercer Island, WA 12/14/2016
“Jacob arrived early and got started right away. He was very knowledgeable and thorough. We have a pretty small house, but he didn't rush through anything. He provided great explanation and photographs with the report and was also very willing to answer questions I had during the inspection. The price was surprisingly low, and seems to be due to their use of technology to speed up the process. Jacob was using an app on his phone throughout the process to make notes and add pictures. He was able to send us the report very soon after the inspection because all he had to do was proofread his notes on his laptop. We were very pleased and will recommend 4 Seasons and Jacob specifically to anyone we know who needs an inspection.” -Chris B. Lynnwood, WA 9/23/2016
“Jacob Barr conducted the home inspection and was very friendly, thorough and very educational. It was our first home inspection and we didn't really know what to expect but we immediately felt comfortable and knew we were in good hands. Thanks to Jacob, we will be moving forward with the closing process of our new house! Can't thank you enough and will recommend to all of our house-hunting friends.” -Chauanh D. San Francisco, CA 9/2/2016
“The inspector (Jacob) arrived about 5 minutes early, was extremely courteous and friendly, described what he was going to do and got to work. He was very thorough and efficient, and had no problems answering questions I had. He gave me the run-down after the inspection of repair suggestions, which is nice bonus for somebody who is a verbal learner. The report was sent later that day, and was organized so it was easy to understand including photo annotations and descriptions of suggested fixes. The report mirrored what he told me after the inspection, so there were no surprises!” -Adam H. Kirkland, WA 8/18/2016
“We got Jacob Barr as our inspector and he came out right away with a super friendly, weve known eachother forever attitude and it was very welcoming. He was very professional at the same time easy to be around. He let me follow him around, asking any questions I had, which were many, and explained everything in depth along the way. It was really nice to feel like you'reyou're being taken care of when you have such a big, important purchase in front of you. He left me feeling confident that everything was looked at thoroughly and everything of concern was addressed.” -Kai P. Everett, WA 5/21/2016
“Jacob was such a nice and professional inspector who helped me. He showed up right on time and did a perfect job. And he even helped to fix my range. I would highly recommend his service.” -Ocean L. Borough Park, Brooklyn NY 12/18/2016
“Jacob P was a wonderful inspector; he is extremely thorough, knowledgeable and friendly. I really appreciate the time he took to discuss his findings with me while onsite and answer questions I had as he walked me through the main issues he found in our 1927 home. At which time we need another home inspection I would love to have him be our inspector.” -Jayme L. Seattle, WA 4/27/2016
“Looking at buying a fixer upper. Jacob Barr did a wonderful job going over every inch of that house with me. Great job explaining all the work that will need to be done to make the house safe.” -Christine H. Edmonds, WA 5/10/2016
“Jacob did an inspection for us a few days ago, and was really fantastic. He arrived a bit early, was friendly, super knowledgable and very thorough. He gave us a lot of confidence, which is exactly what you need when you're making big decisions!” -Tatyanna D.
New York, NY 9/17/2016
“Jacob was super knowledgeable, professional and patient. He allowed me to ask a bunch of questions and answered them thoroughly. He made sure i understood everything. I would definitely call them again.” -Caramel T. Seattle, WA 6/13/2017
“I cannot rave enough about this company. Jacob Barr did my inspection and he was extremely helpful and VERY vigilant to all the tiniest details. Right off the bat, after introducing himself, he immediately found a couple of things wrong with the house that I probably wouldn't have noticed before living their a few months. Jacob was very quick to offer a ton of advice about home repairs and maintenance and was noticeably excited and passionate about it. The report was fantastically detailed and organized.” -Garrett J. Seattle, WA 11/20/2015
“…and finally had my inspection a couple days ago by Jacob Barr. He arrived early and prepared, introduced himself, explained exactly what he would be doing, asked me if there were any concerns about the house I wanted him to specifically look at, and got to work! His past experience was so valuable in explaining how the problem items may have happened, how I could go about addressing them, and even offered up some names of other companies I could get estimates from. He was available for questions thought the inspection, went above and beyond and discussed some things with my silly mother in law (Thanks, Jacob!) Pulled me aside to show me a couple things I would see on his report and INSISTED I call/text/email him if I have any questions!! He spoke to me for several minutes, basically debriefing me, when he was all done! He called me the following day to be sure I received the detailed inspection report and I am happy to say there were no surprises on it, thanks to his debriefing. He let me know how important it is to him to protect the buyers he is inspecting for, and I absolutely believe him.” -Kristina S. Mountlake Terrace, WA 9/14/2015
“Jacob Barr did an excellent home inspection for us. He was very helpful and patient answering all of our questions throughout the process.” -Elise C. Seattle, WA 6/24/2016
“Jacob showed up to our place about 30 minutes prior and had already started the inspection on the outside on our new construction home. We are first time home owners and while we do trust our builder, we did want to have a professional inspection outside of the contractors. Jacob took his time and walked us through the whole process and gave some pro tips along the way. He did find some minor things for our builder to fix (Loose toilet, Missing Shingle) so it was money well spent.” -Ovidio B. Auburn, WA 4/12/2015
“The inspector, Jacob, was early to the appointment and clearly explained what he would be doing, along with his methodology (using an inspection checklist on his phone, working from the outside in, etc.). He encouraged us to ask questions, and was always gracious and helpful when we did. His inspection was thorough and unbiased, pointing out both good and bad things about the house.” -Michael M. Seattle, WA 9/4/2015
“Their Inspector Jacob, was incredibly detailed, thorough and patient. He literally spent 6 hours walking me through every aspect of the home, from the exterior, to interior, to the roof, attic, electrical, furnace, tested appliances, potential problems and immediate action items. He pointed out what was wrong......and what was good about the home. That same evening they sent me a detailed inspection report.” -Sam H. Seattle, WA 12/2/2016
“Jacob Barr was our home inspector, and he was professional, had an enthusiastic attitude, and gave superb home owners maintenance tips.” -Carl M. Blacksburg, VA 6/8/2015
“Highly recommend Jacob!
Jacob helped me inspected my condo home. Found some issues, and provided me with some maintenance tips. No major issue shown up so far after 1 month.” -Carol H. Redmond, WA 3/23/2015
“Jacob came out and did another home inspection for us today (third time we've used this company). Again, nothing but good things to say! I've learned so much about houses, and what to look for. Jacob gives updates, takes pictures, gives pointers along the way. He's seriously so knowledgeable, as all of the inspectors we've worked with through this company are. He's great at his job, and funny (not necessary for the job lol, but a nice perk when dealing with inspections!). Good customer service, always looking out for your best interest, very professional, and knowledgeable!” -Monica H. Seattle, WA 1/26/2016
“Jacob was the inspector who performed our inspection. He arrived on time and explained the process. I thought Jacob was professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. He was patient and answered any questions. I was impressed with what a thorough job he did and it was worth every penny. As promised, we got his report by the end of the day. While the other inspectors at 4 Seasons may be equally good, I can only attest to Jacob's skills. I would not hesitate to use him again.” -Kellem O. Seattle, WA 2/24/2015
“Jacob went all over the house - outside and inside. I'm an engineer for one of the big companies in the area, which you can imagine translates to being very anal and paying great attention to detail. I trailed behind Jacob like my life depended on it and made sure he doesn't miss anything and check every single spot. Throughout the whole process he was very friendly, despite the numerous questions I had. He explained everything to me and gave me tips and advice.
After the inspection was over, I want to have recommendations from him for various contractors and he sent me several recommendations, including one for a good barber shop in my new area.
I also had some questions about some areas in the report that I didn't understand, or I wanted to be noted more explicitly and he quickly complied and sent me an updated report.
One thing that I found good was that he cared about the safety of my kids and gave recommendations in the house how to make it more child proof.
I also liked that he cared about his own safety - he had slip and electric shock proof shoes on and was careful when checking the electrical wires and seemed to take safety precautions. No one wants their home inspector to get hurt on the job.
Two other things - he used a tool to detect gas leaks and didn't rely on his senses and used a tool to check the humidity of the walls and ceilings to detect leaks.” -Ivan A. Seattle, WA 4/18/2015
“Jacob was our inspector & Trevor was our sewer inspector. They both did a great throughout inspections. A lot of important problems were exposed by Jacob. Reports were done the same day! We have used several house inspectors in the past and these guys are the bes” -Nani Oei Z. Camano Island, WA 5/17/2017
“We had an amazing experience working with both John and Jacob at 4 seasons. The home with John didn't go as planned and therefore we were able to work with another worker Jacob on our second home inspection. He was a thorough as thorough comes! Very professional and made sure to keep me in the loop the entire time. He was even available after hours for referrals on contractors etc. Weeks after the inspection he even checked in with us to ensure the referrals were helpful and if there was anything else we needed to reach out.” -Kaitlyn W. Seattle, WA 2/10/2017
“Jacob did the inspection. He was very friendly, thorough, and informative throughout the inspection. The report was then emailed to me. The layout was very simple and easy to read.” -Rebecca T. Seattle, WA 5/8/2017
“I'm very pleased with the job that was done on our home inspection. Jacob did a really thorough job of the place and was great about letting us know how everything went. They were on time, professional, and very knowledgeable.” -Sarah M. New York, NY 3/18/2017
“Jacob is awesome. Very detail oriented. Will use them if I ever buy a house again.”
-Hedy C. Tacoma, WA 3/30/2017
“Jacob Barr arrived 5 minutes early, introduced himself, and got straight to work. He let me know I could tag along and ask questions, which I did (lucky him). Jacob was extremely thorough and laid out a path which covered the entire home (2-story with basement, 2300 sq ft). At no point did he lose patience with all the questions I kept asking. He was extremely friendly and detail oriented.
During the inspection, Jacob discovered evidence of water leakage along the outer wall of our garage. Jacob expressed his concerns and recommended that I monitor it. The following day, it was pouring rain and sure enough the wall had water streaming down. I notified my landlord and was able to negotiate repairs.
Jacob completed the work in the quoted amount of time even with me following him around. A thorough detailed report with pictures and descriptions was emailed to me the following day. I was able to use this report to negotiate a price reduction in the purchase of the home.” -Ethan H. Seattle, WA 5/28/2016
“Jacob came out and did a thorough inspection, confirmed our suspicions about the crawl space and indicated some issues. We had a galvanized water main replaced, other galvanized pipes, installed a French drain which solved the water problem and a few other smaller issues. He gave us several referrals and the companies we hired were professional, did a good job and were reasonable. He offers referrals any time we ask and we have asked for several, not even related to his inspection.” -Suzanne R. Mercer Island, WA 12/14/2016
“Jacob arrived early and got started right away. He was very knowledgeable and thorough. We have a pretty small house, but he didn't rush through anything. He provided great explanation and photographs with the report and was also very willing to answer questions I had during the inspection. The price was surprisingly low, and seems to be due to their use of technology to speed up the process. Jacob was using an app on his phone throughout the process to make notes and add pictures. He was able to send us the report very soon after the inspection because all he had to do was proofread his notes on his laptop. We were very pleased and will recommend 4 Seasons and Jacob specifically to anyone we know who needs an inspection.” -Chris B. Lynnwood, WA 9/23/2016
“Jacob Barr conducted the home inspection and was very friendly, thorough and very educational. It was our first home inspection and we didn't really know what to expect but we immediately felt comfortable and knew we were in good hands. Thanks to Jacob, we will be moving forward with the closing process of our new house! Can't thank you enough and will recommend to all of our house-hunting friends.” -Chauanh D. San Francisco, CA 9/2/2016
“The inspector (Jacob) arrived about 5 minutes early, was extremely courteous and friendly, described what he was going to do and got to work. He was very thorough and efficient, and had no problems answering questions I had. He gave me the run-down after the inspection of repair suggestions, which is nice bonus for somebody who is a verbal learner. The report was sent later that day, and was organized so it was easy to understand including photo annotations and descriptions of suggested fixes. The report mirrored what he told me after the inspection, so there were no surprises!” -Adam H. Kirkland, WA 8/18/2016
“We got Jacob Barr as our inspector and he came out right away with a super friendly, weve known eachother forever attitude and it was very welcoming. He was very professional at the same time easy to be around. He let me follow him around, asking any questions I had, which were many, and explained everything in depth along the way. It was really nice to feel like you'reyou're being taken care of when you have such a big, important purchase in front of you. He left me feeling confident that everything was looked at thoroughly and everything of concern was addressed.” -Kai P. Everett, WA 5/21/2016
“Jacob was such a nice and professional inspector who helped me. He showed up right on time and did a perfect job. And he even helped to fix my range. I would highly recommend his service.” -Ocean L. Borough Park, Brooklyn NY 12/18/2016
“Jacob P was a wonderful inspector; he is extremely thorough, knowledgeable and friendly. I really appreciate the time he took to discuss his findings with me while onsite and answer questions I had as he walked me through the main issues he found in our 1927 home. At which time we need another home inspection I would love to have him be our inspector.” -Jayme L. Seattle, WA 4/27/2016
“Looking at buying a fixer upper. Jacob Barr did a wonderful job going over every inch of that house with me. Great job explaining all the work that will need to be done to make the house safe.” -Christine H. Edmonds, WA 5/10/2016
“Jacob did an inspection for us a few days ago, and was really fantastic. He arrived a bit early, was friendly, super knowledgable and very thorough. He gave us a lot of confidence, which is exactly what you need when you're making big decisions!” -Tatyanna D.
New York, NY 9/17/2016
“Jacob was super knowledgeable, professional and patient. He allowed me to ask a bunch of questions and answered them thoroughly. He made sure i understood everything. I would definitely call them again.” -Caramel T. Seattle, WA 6/13/2017
“I cannot rave enough about this company. Jacob Barr did my inspection and he was extremely helpful and VERY vigilant to all the tiniest details. Right off the bat, after introducing himself, he immediately found a couple of things wrong with the house that I probably wouldn't have noticed before living their a few months. Jacob was very quick to offer a ton of advice about home repairs and maintenance and was noticeably excited and passionate about it. The report was fantastically detailed and organized.” -Garrett J. Seattle, WA 11/20/2015
“…and finally had my inspection a couple days ago by Jacob Barr. He arrived early and prepared, introduced himself, explained exactly what he would be doing, asked me if there were any concerns about the house I wanted him to specifically look at, and got to work! His past experience was so valuable in explaining how the problem items may have happened, how I could go about addressing them, and even offered up some names of other companies I could get estimates from. He was available for questions thought the inspection, went above and beyond and discussed some things with my silly mother in law (Thanks, Jacob!) Pulled me aside to show me a couple things I would see on his report and INSISTED I call/text/email him if I have any questions!! He spoke to me for several minutes, basically debriefing me, when he was all done! He called me the following day to be sure I received the detailed inspection report and I am happy to say there were no surprises on it, thanks to his debriefing. He let me know how important it is to him to protect the buyers he is inspecting for, and I absolutely believe him.” -Kristina S. Mountlake Terrace, WA 9/14/2015
“Jacob Barr did an excellent home inspection for us. He was very helpful and patient answering all of our questions throughout the process.” -Elise C. Seattle, WA 6/24/2016
“Jacob showed up to our place about 30 minutes prior and had already started the inspection on the outside on our new construction home. We are first time home owners and while we do trust our builder, we did want to have a professional inspection outside of the contractors. Jacob took his time and walked us through the whole process and gave some pro tips along the way. He did find some minor things for our builder to fix (Loose toilet, Missing Shingle) so it was money well spent.” -Ovidio B. Auburn, WA 4/12/2015
“The inspector, Jacob, was early to the appointment and clearly explained what he would be doing, along with his methodology (using an inspection checklist on his phone, working from the outside in, etc.). He encouraged us to ask questions, and was always gracious and helpful when we did. His inspection was thorough and unbiased, pointing out both good and bad things about the house.” -Michael M. Seattle, WA 9/4/2015
“Their Inspector Jacob, was incredibly detailed, thorough and patient. He literally spent 6 hours walking me through every aspect of the home, from the exterior, to interior, to the roof, attic, electrical, furnace, tested appliances, potential problems and immediate action items. He pointed out what was wrong......and what was good about the home. That same evening they sent me a detailed inspection report.” -Sam H. Seattle, WA 12/2/2016
“Jacob Barr was our home inspector, and he was professional, had an enthusiastic attitude, and gave superb home owners maintenance tips.” -Carl M. Blacksburg, VA 6/8/2015
“Highly recommend Jacob!
Jacob helped me inspected my condo home. Found some issues, and provided me with some maintenance tips. No major issue shown up so far after 1 month.” -Carol H. Redmond, WA 3/23/2015
“Jacob came out and did another home inspection for us today (third time we've used this company). Again, nothing but good things to say! I've learned so much about houses, and what to look for. Jacob gives updates, takes pictures, gives pointers along the way. He's seriously so knowledgeable, as all of the inspectors we've worked with through this company are. He's great at his job, and funny (not necessary for the job lol, but a nice perk when dealing with inspections!). Good customer service, always looking out for your best interest, very professional, and knowledgeable!” -Monica H. Seattle, WA 1/26/2016
“Jacob was the inspector who performed our inspection. He arrived on time and explained the process. I thought Jacob was professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. He was patient and answered any questions. I was impressed with what a thorough job he did and it was worth every penny. As promised, we got his report by the end of the day. While the other inspectors at 4 Seasons may be equally good, I can only attest to Jacob's skills. I would not hesitate to use him again.” -Kellem O. Seattle, WA 2/24/2015
“Jacob went all over the house - outside and inside. I'm an engineer for one of the big companies in the area, which you can imagine translates to being very anal and paying great attention to detail. I trailed behind Jacob like my life depended on it and made sure he doesn't miss anything and check every single spot. Throughout the whole process he was very friendly, despite the numerous questions I had. He explained everything to me and gave me tips and advice.
After the inspection was over, I want to have recommendations from him for various contractors and he sent me several recommendations, including one for a good barber shop in my new area.
I also had some questions about some areas in the report that I didn't understand, or I wanted to be noted more explicitly and he quickly complied and sent me an updated report.
One thing that I found good was that he cared about the safety of my kids and gave recommendations in the house how to make it more child proof.
I also liked that he cared about his own safety - he had slip and electric shock proof shoes on and was careful when checking the electrical wires and seemed to take safety precautions. No one wants their home inspector to get hurt on the job.
Two other things - he used a tool to detect gas leaks and didn't rely on his senses and used a tool to check the humidity of the walls and ceilings to detect leaks.” -Ivan A. Seattle, WA 4/18/2015
