Name: Tri-County Inspections
Item: Tri-County Inspections
Rating: 5
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With Mike Vakos (Licensed Home Inspector - OHI.2019004224, Licensed Radon Tester - RT1657) at the helm, Tri-County Home Inspections covers all ten counties with thorough, convenient and professional home inspection reports. Mike has performed over 1000 field inspections and strives to deliver an honest, fair and professional report for all his clients. He has a passion for helping home buyers, sellers and real estate agents as they work through their real estate transactions and understands the needs of all parties involved.

Cleveland Home Inspection: As a prospective first time homebuyer, Mike did a great job of guiding us along and describing observations throughout the inspection process. With a very detailed approach, he was able to identify a number of items ranging from minor wear and tear to large considerations. Leveraging a drone, he was also able to

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We know many buyers are waiving the home inspection to win in a multiple-bid situation, and we get it. However, there are a hundred reasons why you want to get a home inspection before you move in. A home inspection can definitely be used as leverage to negotiate in a less competitive market, but that’s

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Wondering if you should get a home inspection? What is a home inspection, why for it and what are you likely to find? At Tri-County Inspections we’re regularly taking videos of things that frequently come up in a home inspection. We know as buyers aim to deliver the best offer, they consider foregoing the home

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At Tri-County Home Inspections we’ve recently started taking videos of common things that come up in a home inspection. As the market tightens and buyers aim to be the most appealing offer, they actually consider waiving the home inspection. Mike Vakos, owner and lead home inspector of Tri-County Inspections, advises that if you find yourself

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Mike Vakos, owner and lead home inspector of Tri-County Inspections, is committed to educating home buyers and home owners about the many things that a home inspector covers. Typically a home inspection is done to inspect the quality of the home – the hundreds of components that make up a home, and it’s the inspectors

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Did you know that May is National Electrical Safety Month? Each May ESFI, Electrical Safety Foundation International, spearheads an annual campaign for National Electrical Safety Month to educate key audiences about the steps that can be taken in order to reduce the number of electrically related fires, fatalities, injuries, and property loss. Why would we

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I highly recommend Tri- County. I needed an inspection done on a commercial property quick, and they fit us in and got the inspection done on time. Very thorough and professional. I will definitely use them again for my next purchase. – Mat Ledyard Thank you for the review regarding your commercial building inspection. Best

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Cleveland Home Inspection Review: Mike is truly one of the best! Highly professional and extremely thorough! If you are purchasing a home….I would highly recommend him. Buying a home is a huge purchase and a complete inspection can save you a lot of money, either on the final sale, or in costly repairs you couldn’t

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Did my new home inspection. Explained everything in terms I could understand. Very thorough. Sat with us immediately after the inspection to review it all. Took pictures too. Received report within 24 hours. Nice guy. Friendly and professional.- Yvonne WoltersWe really appreciate your review regarding your home inspection and radon test we did for you

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This was my first experience with a home inspector as I am a first time home buyer, but I can’t imagine it gets better than Mike. He was already on the property and working before I arrived, and was able to answer any and all questions I had. Mike took pictures of absolutely everything regardless

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Kristen Urmetz

15 September 2026

Mike was awesome. Went above and beyond expectations. Very detailed inspection and report. Checked every nook and cranny. Would recommend to anyone buying a home. Well worth the price, could end up saving you a mountain worth of debt.

Justin Garver

10 September 2026

Great company to work with. Very thorough

Omar Mere

7 September 2026

Mike was excellent. We’re purchasing our first home and he came out on short notice and did a thorough inspection of the home and stayed later than expected. Highly recommend to hire him for your next inspection

Tee B

25 August 2026

Professional and knowledgeable on home inspection. Highly recommend Price was reasonable

karen marbury

11 August 2026

It was a pleasant experience. Mike was timely, professional, informative and thorough just to mention a few things. MyChris and I needed an inspection before purchasing the property so his skill set was very much appreciated.

Meghan Widmer

9 August 2026

he was able to complete his inspection early. Quick, reasonable, reliable and responsive.

Lora Atherton

3 August 2026

Mike is great and incredibly thorough. He was very helpful and willing to answer any questions I had. I highly recommend contracting him for any inspection

Kyle Small

25 July 2026

Mike was amazing. Very thorough and informative. Got the report back to us within 24 hours.

nicholas chapman

13 July 2026

Mike helped me so much by showing me the vents in the house. They were in the slab. He had a camera and took care of me.

Rebecca Blackburn

9 July 2026

Mike was awesome to work with—great communication, thorough work, clear reporting, and a kind demeanor. Highly recommend!

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