Serving the Eau Claire region

January 11, 2023 By Terry

Home inspector Terry Elliott of Chippewa Valley Home Inspections, has over two decades of experience in the home building field and extensive home inspection knowledge and expertise related to the systems and construction of homes. He prides himself on not only providing a thorough home inspection, but also educating his clients so they can purchase their home with complete confidence.

Professional Credentials & Qualifications
Certified WI Home Inspector #2622-106
WI Area Home Inspectors (WAHI) Member
WAHI Regional Chapter President
WAHI State Co-Vice President
InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector #20102217
Radon Detection Specialist, NRSB Certified
Professional Home Inspection Institute (PHII)
Manufactured Home Certification Field Technician (Verify Manufactured Home Certification)

What our clients are saying

Kasey Johnson
Terry came highly recommend to me and my husband for our home inspection and it is very apparent why. He was very friendly, professional and helpful. He took the time to explain what he was doing, and made small talk with us in the meantime to make it a very comfortable experience. He was very informative and has great knowledge in what he does. He had his report with recommendations done in a few hours and even offered to do another walk through with us before the close date to make sure all everything was completed correctly. Top notch! I will refer him to anyone in need.
Misty Schmidt
I highly recommend Chippewa Valley Home Inspections! I’m purchasing a home from out of state, which makes it a little more challenging to get things accomplished. I contacted Terry at CV Home Inspections and he was extremely helpful. He was patient and answered all of my questions on the process (and I had a LOT of them). In addition, he was able to get the inspection scheduled for the same week. He was also willing to work with my family member since I was out of state. He provided a detailed verbal report to my family representative and sent me an electronic copy. Even the electronic copy was thorough and included great pictures to assist in explaining everything. Not only am I confident in his current findings, but I value his suggestions for future maintenance on the home. I would definitely use Chippewa Valley Home Inspections in the future and will be sure to recommend them to others!

PROS: Professional, Quick Response and Communication; Thorough; Detailed; Patient
CONS: None
Dawn GarciaPursuit of Excellence
Terry came out to evaluate our bathroom ceiling fan which had a light failure and air exchange issues. He investigated the function, ventilation and wiring, and made an honest recommendation for our next steps. While he was there, he also took a look at our Radon removal system, to ensure that we had everything functioning correctly. Terry was timely, efficient, and knowledgeable. I trust his judgment, experience and honesty to give the right answer to his customers. I highly recommend his services!
Michelle Lyons
Terry tested our home for radon and found the results to be positive and at a number he was not comfortable just sending an email about. He wanted to to take the time to explain to me personally the results and next steps to take regarding installing a radon mitigation system. He even talked to a company to proceed.

While setting up the radon test, Terry's passion came through when he saw some past winter stains in our basement wall. His eye is on the ball!

Terry even had to return to our house 2 days past scheduled testing time because my daughter turned off the testing machine.

Thank you, Terry, for being on time, conscientious, thorough, patient, and considerate.
Ryan Osterude

Terry inspected both the house I was buying and selling. He is very detailed and thorough. He makes the inspection go smoothly as he describes what he's looking at and what he's looking for. He has a great personally and sense of humor to boot. I strongly recommend him and if I ever need an inspector again, he's my man. Thanks Terry!
Tim Rapp
We recently had Terry perform an inspection on an older home we were looking to purchase. Our initial contact and on-going communication with Terry has been quick and professional. You can expect all details and contract to be very well explained.

On your day of inspection expect Terry to schedule sufficient time to do the inspection and patiently walk the property in person in a very informative manner. Terry is great at answering questions and dealing with any of your concerns.

Within a day or two you can expect to have your very detailed report to guide you through inspection items. Through our experience with Terry we found him to be passionate about older homes, very knowledgeable in house construction, honest in pointing out areas he doesn't have a strong background and just a very patient/courteous individual. Terry even went above and beyond to have additional information (HVAC/electrical) delivered to us.

PROS: Experience, patience, thorough, efforts above and beyond inspection.
Eryn Hansen
Terry is awesome! He left no stone unturned. He thoroughly explained any issues and even non-issues, just first time homeowner things that we would not have thought of. We appreciate the time and care he took and made us feel secure with our purchase.
Justun Seymour
Terry provides an excellent service, and is very thorough. This was my second experience with the home inspection process, and the difference between Terry's services are far and above my original experience with another inspector. Terry was very easy to communicate with and able to put in the extra mile to deliver great services for me. I had many questions about a variety of situations in our new home, if Terry didn't have an answer he made sure to find one for me. Overall I would recommend Terry to anyone looking for a respectful, friendly, helpful, and professional inspection service. Thank you Terry!
Cindy Seymour
Terry was very professional in his approach, communication, and inspection of our new property. Terry is a very knowledgeable and able to answer nearly any question you may have and is happy to do so. Working with Terry made the inspection process effortless from the initial scheduling all the way through the inspection and report. Terry was very thorough and prompt with his report, supplying us pictures of each area of concern with explanations. The inspection report was completed and delivered within 1 day of the inspection. I would recommend Terry's services to ANY home buyer or seller who is looking for an inspector who is willing to put in the extra effort to help the customer feel comfortable with the process. Thanks Terry!
Lara Lange
Excellent inspection, excellent service from Terry. He inspected our home and my parent's home within a few days of each other. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a thorough inspection as well as a friendly, professional person to work with.
Elizabeth Nimeskern
My husband and I are in the process of buying our first home. Terry has been so helpful in getting us through the inspection process. Our report was thorough, and received quickly. Terry takes an interest in each one of his clients, and it shows. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a home inspector!
Brett Jensen
My wife and I had Terry perform a home inspection on a house we have been looking at. He answered all of our questions throughout the inspection process and then some! He was great with explaining any concerns he had, whether it was that the furnace was nearing the end of its life or any other issues, and also offered his opinion on what he would do in that situation.

The house we are looking at has several updates that would need to be done, and he was more than just a home inspector for us. He also offered personal advice on how to go about living in the house during renovations and not letting it affect our life.

Without a doubt I would recommend Terry in the future to anybody needing a home inspection done.
Molly Lauer
We hired Terry for a home inspection and were beyond pleased with the service he provided. The home we are purchasing was built in 1940 and Terry had incredible knowledge of what to expect in a home that age. He pointed out the obvious issues that need to be corrected but also gave us suggestions on things to do and projects we may want to consider. He let us really lead the inspection and ask as many questions as we would like and he very patiently answered all of them. Terry definitely goes above and beyond the required duties of a home inspector. He was there at least 15 minutes before we arrived and climbed up on the roof to inspect the roof and chimney, which is something not required of home inspectors. One of the really great things about Terry's service is that the home we are buying had a pre-inspection done by another local home inspector and Terry was able to identify several things that need to be fixed (including two pretty significant issues) that had not been noted by the previous inspector. I really recommend Terry. His service is outstanding!
Collin Armstrong
I was very impressed with your professionalism and detail of your inspection. As you know, the home was very unique and I am very thankful to have had your insight and connections in the industry to assist us in getting the information we needed. There is a lot to be done when buying a home and it is stressful, but I can honestly say that working with you was stress-free and very pleasant. Thanks again for everything! I would recommend you all day!

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