What Do You Get From ACE?


ACE Experience

   
Over 35 Years Experience Working In Engineering, Construction & Inspection
   
21 Years Performing Full-Time Home & Building inspections
   
NJ State Licensed Inspector #16 - Not All Home Inspectors Are Licensed  BUYER BEWARE
   
ASHI® CERTIFIED INSPECTOR
The American Society of Home Inspectors is the oldest and foremost respected national home inspectors association.
   

Past President - Garden State (NJ) ASHI

   
Past Director - ASHI National
   

Member ICC - International Code Council

   
Radon Measurement Technician NJ License MET 10450
   
Commercial Pesticide Applicator NJ License #25453A - 7A & 7B Categories
   
New Jersey Dept. of Community Affairs - Uniform Construction Code License #009785
  • Construction Official & Building Sub Code Official
  • Building Inspector - RCS, ICS, & HHS
  • Mechanical Inspector - 1 & 2 Family


Our inspectors have many years of hands-on experience in engineering and in the building trades, and keep abreast of industry developments through continuing education and professional seminars. Our inspectors have many years of residential and commercial building inspection experience. Our commitment to continuing education is indicative of our professionalism and service to the consumer.

Termite and Wood Destroying insect (WDI) Inspections are conducted by a N.J. Dept. of Environmental Protection & Energy (NJ DEP) Registered Commercial Pesticide Applicator.


Radon screenings are conducted by a staff Certified NJ DEP Radon Measurement Technician through NJ DEP Certified Radon Measurement Businesses.


We do not make repairs as we consider this a conflict of interest. Our only business is unbiased building inspection & expert consultation.

An Independent Buyer's Inspector

  • Our client is the home or building purchaser and our duty and responsibility is to them and them only
  • There is no interference from the “deal stakeholders”, such as SELLERS, REAL ESTATE listing and sales AGENTS and BROKERS during the inspection and report formulation
  • Confidential services



Ethical Service

  • We abide by the strict ASHI® Code of Ethics
  • We abide by NJ State Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Statues and Regulations
  • We have no business relationships with “stakeholders” (conflict of interest)
  • We DO NOT participate in “preferred vendor” or “concierge” programs (PAY to PLAY).
    Our referrals are based on professional ethical service



Full Disclosure

  • We are in compliance with the New Jersey Home Inspector Statues and Regulations Chapter 40, Sub Chapter 15
  • Our inspections and reports are FACTUAL, OBJECTIVE and COMPREHENSIVE
  • We abide by strict ASHI® Standards of Practice
  • We do not flavor, color, or f i l t e r… our findings, you get real information
  • You get the truth



Peace of Mind & Reduced Anxiety

  • We include all of the facts about the condition of the home or building (full disclosure), you are then armed to make an informed purchase decision



Quality Inspection Report
s

  • Our custom inspection reports have been developed, updated & finely honed over the years.
  • Thorough, Details Reports with Complete Explanations
  • Quick report turnaround usually within 2-3 days
  • Narrative style report with color photo illustrations and written in layman's terms
  • ACE Customers have secure access to their reports online anytime from any Internet connected computer or mobile phone.


Professional Service

  • Questions answered during your home buying process, via e-mail or telephone
  • Additional inspections, re-inspections



What You Will Not Get ...

  • An adjunct to marketing and sales
  • Sales support- reinforcement of your decision to purchase in spite of inspection findings
  • A limited scope inspection
  • An inspection which “fits” the low quoted price (risk from false economy is high)
  • A report short on details, which does not explain significance of findings or advises you what the inspection findings mean to you
  • A check-list report or an “on-site" report (same as above)
  • An inspection which is flavored, colored, or f i l t e r d (risk from false security)
  • A report with lots of "boiler plate and fluff"
  • Understated or exaggerated inspection and reporting

 

 

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Why is it important to use an ASHI home inspector?

ASHI is the American Society of Home Inspectors. Choosing an ASHI inspector means choosing someone you can trust to objectively and independently provide you with a comprehensive analysis of the home’s major systems and components apart from anyone's interests other than your own.

Learn More at   www.ashi.org



Inspector Information

Robert A. Fico
New Jersey State Licensed Inspector
Home Inspector License No. 24GI00011600

Located in Westfield, NJ

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Customer Testimonial

We are committed to providing exceptional service to all of our customers. We are proud to post customer testimonials we have received.

"July 12, 2005- Fico is great. Used him twice. Very, very thorough. Very quick turn around. Photos, diagrams, he did it all. Based on his report we were able to knock several thousand off of our purchase price. He's not cheap, but he's worth it.......... (I called Fico and he is a couple of hundred dollars more than some others. It might be money well spent, but only if he is significantly better than others. I guess it's hard to know)............. Obviously it's your call, but compared to what a very good inspector can save you, $200 is a drop in the bucket. Fico is known as a deal killer 'cause he finds stuff others miss. Relators hate him for that reason. "

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