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The Home of Home Inspection®

Your Local Certified Home Inspector.
Matt Lottes is your Local Pillar to Post Home Inspector.

Matt provides professional home inspection services for:
Indianapolis and the surrounding counties.

Contact Us

Matt Lottes
6081 First Watch Way
McCordsville, IN 46055
tel: 317-663-3186
fax: 317-663-3198
Matt.Lottes@pillartopost.com

We are a family business focused on helping you buy or sell your home. We know this process can be exciting yet stressful and nothing is more important to us than making it a more enjoyable experience for you.  Emotions can run high during this time, and we are there to help with a straightforward report that’s grounded in facts, not opinion.

Take some time to explore our site – it will answer a lot of your questions.  If you can’t find the answers here, or if there’s anything else you want or need, just call us and we’ll find a way to help!  We’re happy to talk to you about your specific questions on the phone.  Thank you for considering Pillar To Post, we look forward to helping you and your family!

All The Best,
Matt and Becky Lottes

Why A Pillar To Post Inspection?
In an industry dominated by part-time inspectors, we are a professional company dedicated to our clients – home inspection is our full-time business! We’ve been in business since 2005 and perform hundreds of home inspections throughout central Indiana every year.

We promise our full attention during the inspection and will give you a straightforward, fact-based analysis of your new home. We’re here to help and are available as an ongoing reference at any time during your home ownership!

If you are selling your house, we look at it as a prospective buyer would, and help you address any issues that may arise and jeopardize a deal.  We want you to be prepared with in-depth knowledge of your house before you list.

What is included in a Pillar To Post Inspection?
We schedule about 3 hours for the inspection of an average size house.  While we inspect everything, we really focus on the major components and systems of the house – the expensive stuff!  We will access all areas of the home including roofs, attics, and especially basements and crawlspaces. We inspect the electrical, plumbing and heating/cooling systems. We inspect kitchens, bathrooms and all other living spaces.  All of these services are included in your inspection – we don’t charge extra, even for that dark, wet crawlspace!

Please note that some specialized systems and components may not be inspected, such as pools, hot tubs, sprinklers, or entertainment sound systems.

We offer many other services including termite, radon, mold, well water, and septic testing. We can also de-winterize and re-winterize bank-owned or HUD properties for you.

We strongly encourage you to attend the inspection!
We want to include you in the inspection process, which provides excellent opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge about the home you are buying or selling. During the inspection, we will point out and discuss both the positive aspects of the property as well as any areas of concern, and provide you with a detailed, unbiased report of our findings. We are there to answer all your questions so you can buy or sell with confidence.

Most Professional Inspectors in the Industry
Not all inspectors are the same, but you can be confident that every Pillar To Post inspector is among the best in the business!  Our inspectors are certified with Pillar To Post and the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI). Their initial training includes over 80 hours of classroom instruction, and at least 160 apprentice hours in the field, making them the most technically trained inspectors in the industry. Our on-going training surpasses industry standards and approaches 60 hours each year in both older and new, changing areas of building and technology. Our inspectors are experienced in all ages and types of homes, from the smallest urban bungalow to large country estates. Learn more about our inspectors on the Inspector Certification tab of this web site.

Your Home Inspection Report
We don’t make you wait! Your Pillar To Post inspection report is generated and printed directly on site at the conclusion of the inspection and will also be emailed to you the same day. The report is easy to read and understand, and will assist you in understanding your new home, now and in the future. The computerized report includes an evaluation of more than 1,600 items.  Since pictures speak louder than words, we include large, annotated color photographs in the body of the report. Most importantly, we summarize all our major findings on the first page of the report, making it easier for you to formulate your inspection response.

As a Pillar To Post client, your inspection binder includes many exclusive extras, including access to the Living with My Home web site, which assists you with managing and maintaining your new home, and special discounts and promotions only available to our clients through our Home Alliance Program. Our HAP partners include companies such as Sears, Certa-Pro Painters, California Closets, PODS, and many others.  Utilizing any of these discounts can easily offset your inspection fees!

To see a sample report, click on the tab in the right column.

Appointments When You Want
We usually work Monday–Friday, with inspections starting at 8 AM, but we can be flexible to meet your needs. Evening and Saturday inspections are available by request.  Scheduling is easy. Call our office, or you can Request An Inspection online by clicking on the box at the top corner of our web site.  Give us a call, and see for yourself why we are the best home inspection value in the industry!





"Courtious inspectors. Explain things to buyer/agent."— Shirley Goodwin

"Scheduling the appointment was fast and easy. An inspector was available at my requested time. The inspector was knowledgeable and friendly. The inspection was thorough and efficient. This was my third home inspection; I would definitely use Pillar to Post again."— Kathryn Martinie

"Pillar To Post did a great job! Fast and friendly service along with being very thorough."— Amanda Jones

"Matt is very thorough, does a professional job, and takes the time to listen to my buyers and answer their questions. He is there for buyers after the inspection (by answering any questions they may have weeks and months after the inspection)."— Ed Wieckowski

"Friendly, on time, excellent job, explained items around the house, and easy to understand reports."— Jerry Lutze

"Detailed. Good "bed side" manor. You explain things to the buyers without scaring them. Get the report immediately."— Keri Schuster

"Very detailed reports, always on time and in a pleasant mood. I have never had a problem or complaint with any clients I have referred to Pillar to Post. Very satisfied and will continue using."— Nicole Rendaci

"I like that you are willing to pick up the phone and answer any questions I might have. Your reports include more photos than any other inspection report I have seen. I know when Pillar to Post is doing an inspection that they are taking their time and doing things the right way. You have even went to a home 2 times if there were additional questions. This is service unlike any other in this market."— Angela Walker

"I can always depend on a timely response, affordable services for my clients and the fact that you present an 'in depth' report, nicely presented in a binder, to my clients at the end of the Inspection has always impressed me."— Dave Galt

"Local company and easy to schedule."— Paulette Shaw

"The thoroughness of the inspector and the manner in which the inspector communicates/explains items with my clients."— Alice Wessel

"I appreciate the confidence Matt provides during the inspection. He does not scare my buyers from buying a home by noting every little crack. He focuses on the important items."— Karey Bredemeyer

"I do not need another home inspection company on my list at this time."— Ira Wolff

"thorough but not alarming to buyers"— Leigh Turner

"I love the Inspection Report summary that you provide. I can basically copy it word for word for my buyers inspection responses, which saves me a lot of time and effort."— Brandon Weidman

"Quality of service you provide as well as items such as immediate report notebooks and CDs for clients"— Becky Blossom

"That you receive an education about the process and inspection."— Angela Dant

"Professionalism, and how Matt communicates with my clients. They always say they really thought he was thorough and friendly. That they feel secure in knowing they are getting a good inspection."— Kimberly Clark

"I don't like your reports. you need a summary page. I would recommend you though, because a guy from your company came out to our Tucker Northeast office a month or so ago. I liked him very much, so I would use you based on that."— Rachel Quade

"Matt does an excellent job and is very thorough. I like the format of the reports"— Gail Watts

"Your inspector was very thorough & informative. He did not "alarm" the buyers but provided quality information."— Denise Trump

"Matt and his Team are always reliable. As a Realtor, it's nice to know I have someone I can refer to clients and know that they'll be taken great care of. Dave Galt - RE/MAX Team Galt"— Dave Galt

"No dissappointment, just relationships and competition."— Brad Donaldson

"Professional presentation and taking the time to explain property issues or even assets to my clients."— Kelly Huff

"please reinforce what is code and what will cause a problem with a lender."— Barb Arnold

"I feel confident that Pillar to Post is knowledgeable, thorough and well equipped to perform a proper inspection for my clients."— Marilyn Parrish

"I am always pleased with the throughness of the inspection and the reports that are written up for the buyers. thanksfor the good job."— Emma Dinkins

"By telling clients about things (like an LP siding issue from years ago) that had no relavance to the inspection. And pointing out things that are normal, but results in clients thinking the issue is significant."— Kelly Dather

"You are professional, yet easy for my clients to connect with- that's important. You do a THOROUGH job and I can trust you with all my clients- even the "unique" ones."— Becky Blossom

"Efficent, fair, you guys do a great job. Thanks!"— Rob Clark

"You did not disappoint me. I am just not familar with your company. I have been in the business for 27 years and I have a few inspections that I usually reccomend to my buyers just because I know them and what their report will look like."— Marty Gallagher

"Friendly, on-time, and complete. Also take time to explain things to the clients."— Jerry Lutze

"The inspectors are professional and even in a scary inpsection they keep a level head when explaining to the Nerves Nelly buyers"— Anna Camden

"electronic inspection report that I receive along with my client."— Amy Castanares

"Very complete, focusing on the items that are truly important and not wasting time and effort on items that have no real bearing on the condition of the property."— Mark Stroud

"Quick, efficient and clients were very impressed."— Leah Veale

"I like Mr. Lottes. He's extremely knowledgable! I would not hesitate to recommend him to my clients."— Rachel Quade

"Communicate in advance if the person who is scheduled to do a pest inspection will be different than the person actually doing it. It caused quite the confusion with all parties involved. We use an outside source for scheduling and it through everyone for a loop. Overall, the home inspection went well."— DeAnna Murphy

"Inspection was not thorough. Inspector did not go on the roof (weather conditions were ideal), had to request he look at the chimney and chimney cap. He did not document obvious gaps in exterior windows, which were not consistent with the way windows in other portions of the home had aged. Did not document inoperable windows and broken window cranks. The buyer noted all of these items during the inspection. Clients are very concerned about what other items may have been missed and whether inspector was credible and knowledgable."— Laura Musall

"in a difficult situation the inspector handled it beautifully"— Loreen Trent

"We know you are very thorough and qualified. You are also very available to talk to us if we need something clarified."— Cari Kiovsky

"professional and high quality knowledge and reports are well explained"— Joe Dowd

"Friendly, personable, and knowledgeable service!"— Jamie Dickerson

"Matt always provides exceptional service and quality inspections for my clients."— Mark Stroud

"When my clients use Matt for their inspections I know they are getting a thorough inspection of the home and no issues will be discovered after they move in."— Marilyn Parrish

"Personable and knowledgeable service to clients. Professional presentation to clients in book, CD, etc. You include very full and detailed info on client's home in an understandable and easy to read format."— Becky Blossom

"Prompt service and scheduling, professional and friendly service/ staff, and immediate report turnaround"— Larry Mills

"Prompt, to the point but not alarmist. I like the binder and that the buyer walks with the report imediately."— Ann Onderdonk

"Willingness to work with my out-of-town client's schedule, to return at another time to walk thru the property and explain the report."— Joyce Lytle

"Professionalism. From being on time to making my clients feel like they got the best inspection possible."— Kelly Huff

"Very professional and don't scare buyers"— Kaye Hirt Eggleston

"I like the format of the inspection report."— Tobi Weinstein

"very complete information and report, easy to schedule"— Doug Zobel

"Very prompt return communication, good service to clients."— Becky Blossom

"I did not understand why the buyer had to set the appointment with the listing agent."— Jean Long

"Very friendly, & on time."— Amber Russell

"Personal Attention"— Sandy Thomas

"Very professional--good value--partner with Buyer and Realtor--good knowledge and experience"— Kaye Hirt Eggleston

"Your inspectors are always very professional & they do not try to alarm my buyers."— Karen Welch

"Give good information without scaring the buyers."— Gail Watts

"Always on time and take the time to explain anything that may need to be addressed on a inspection response"— Barb Arnold

"Very thorough inspection and prompt report. Always cordial, personable and understanding with the clients. Thank you!"— Sandy Thomas

"very easy to work with. Matt does an excellent job with our clients. Your system is grest from the first phone call to end of the inspection with quick turn around on getting the inspection report to the client and realtor."— Gene Ott

"Someone answers the phone when my client calls. The inspectors takes his time and does a thorough job. Works with the client to make sure schedules match up and and overall a super company."— Christi Coffey

"Thorough inspections, easy to understand reports, timeliness of scheduling appointments and reporting, but most of all, the satisfaction expressed after an inspection using your services from my clients. Julia Evinger"— Julia Evinger

"I love that I can schedule inspections after-hours. You have an easy over the phone or automated system with quick response."— Kristina Moore

"Second request same response. I personally used Matt for my last two home inspections and i wouldn't have anyone else. Period!"— Jeff Neal

"I was on the seller side I did have a professinal plumber install toilet and had certified electrician rework elctrical but if breaker is over sized it's over sized. doesthe roof leak"— Bill Evans

"The professionalism and quick response time. Also, providing the client with the report on site."— Cari Kiovsky

"Matt was very thorough and knowledgable. We left the inspection with peace of mind about the new property. I would recommend Pillar to Post to anyone in need of inspection services!"— Nicole Estes

"helpful and courteous"— Virginia Lingham

"Very professional and detailed, prompt service"— Sam McCracken

"Very professional, honest work."— Laura Zumbaugh

"Very thoroughal. courteous. Very knowledgable. Was able to get inspectioin in just a short time."— Mary Thienel

"Matt was so professional and efficient. He explained every aspect thoroughly."— Tracy & Jim Luke

"better rates for repeat customers such as myself."— Rich Gong

"Very proffesional and personable. Answered any and all questions during inspection. Very knowledgable and even helped me with maintaining the home in the future and any problems that will come up. Very pleased with your company!"— Colt Cannon

"Quick to respond to request, scheduled the appointment right away. Very comprehensive report that led to improvements to the property."— Jeff Pittman

"Inspection report is very detailed"— Anuradha Kothapalli

"Matt was very friendly and very knowledgeable. I really like the systematic way that he used to inspect the home as well as the way he prepared his report. This really helped when going back to the builder to get the items in the report fixed."— Zachary Reasoner

"Very thorough and professional."— Nicole Staab

"Matt Lottes was very thorough in his inspection of the property and his attention to detail was evident in his findings. He took the time to explain the different areas that needed attention and identified these items as we walked the property. Matt was professional, courteous, and efficient. I would definitely refer him to my friends and family."— Brad Stewart

"Very professional and knowledgeable inspector. Walked us through the report and gave great feedback."— William & Tiffany Sharpley

"Attention to detail and education that the inspector provided."— Jayme Little

"Scheduling was very quick and flexible. The quoted price is exactly what you pay at the time of inspection. Matt is extremely thorough and is great at answering any questions that we have. The report that we're given is broken out in a way that's very easy to understand. Thank you for the excellent service!"— Shelly Huck

"Matt was very nice and extremely thorough. The binder is very helpful."— Alexander Hoover

"METICULOUS. Informative with a helpful packet to top that."— Dawn Kelly

"~My appointment was scheduled with ease. ~ The inspector was very thorough. ~ The final report included pictures as well as a list of overall property maintenance tips."— Tommy Oliver

"Very professional!!! would not have a problem with any recommendation! Rus went ouy of his way to explain every detail and answered all of my questions and wasn't in a hurry to get in and out!!!"— Everett Sample

"Matt was very thorough in his inspection & report."— Lois Gollmer

"I liked everything. Russ explained what he was doing and why. Very nice man! Thank you"— Kristina Westbrook

"Matt was extremely helpful in not only pointing out potential concerns but explaining why they were concerns. He was also very patient with all of our questions during the inspection. He really made a very nerve racking part of the home buying process comfortable."— Dan Brand

"Matt was totally professional and stopped whatever he was doing to address any questions that I had. His report was complete and he explained every aspect."— Loretta Wasmuth

"Thorough assessments and explanations by Rus during the inspection, comprehensive and immediate written report, professional and prompt service from beginning to end. Rus was very pleasant, patient and knowledgeable."— Tracy Cale

"Very thorough inspection and the inspector was *highly* knowledgeable"— Laura Gano

"Lower the price of your inspections...they are too high...$500 is too much when you are just inspecting and not fixing anything."— Christina O`Connor

"Very professional and explained items well."— Sharron Norris

"Very thorough with our inspection. We feel blessed that this inspection caught things that we would have had to deal with in the future."— Steven Nichols

"Very thorough inspection and comprehensive report. We felt our home inspector did a fantastic job of examining all the important inspection areas. In addition, he was very enthusiastic about reviewing all items with us and providing explanations where needed."— Bruce & Amy Hoelzer

"The services were far above our expectations for thoroughness and professionalism."— Terry Griesinger

"Efficient, thorough, helpful."— Tim Corson

"They were very friendly, thorough in the inspection,and answered any questions we had. I would use and recommend Pillar to Post in the future."— Becky Smith

"thorough"— Reid Pflueger

"The inspector was very professional and friendly. He provided me good information as we went and helped me understand things I didn't know. I also like the detailed report and tips that he typed up and bindered right there on the spot."— Tim Kincade

"I have used Pillar to Post for all three houses I have purchased! I love the detail and the thoroughness provided!"— Shelley DeMars

"The service was timely and thorough with an easy to read report."— Barbara Baker

"very professional, personable and informative"— Jb Buckner

"Rus was super knowledgeable and was willing to answer all our questions."— Ben Stickrod

"Rus was really nice. He explained everything as he was doing it and did a thorough job. I liked the binder that we were given with discounts and other important information as well as not having to wait for the inspection report."— Page Brandley

"Matt has really put us at ease as we purchase this home due to his attention to details. We would never use another inspector. Highly recommended!!"— Steven Nichols

"very profesional and willing to explain everything"— Jason Ditsch

"Matt was very thorough and was willing to discuss the needs of the house with the building supervisor."— Sara Feliciano

"Matt did a great job of explaining what he was doing and what he was finding."— Greg Ayers

"Thorough"— Mark Chase

"Professional, honest, and thorough home inspection. I appreciated that the inspector was willing to let me follow him around and ask questions and receive valuable input."— Brendan Sweeny

"I really like the complete notebook with pictures. It helped me to remember everything we had talked about as well as giving me information to share with my wife, as well as, contractors. Thank you"— Greg Ayers

"VERY THOROUGH AND WAS VERY PLEASED WITH THE INSPECTION PROCESS. HAVE ALREADY RECOMMENDED PILLAR TO POST TO SEVERAL OTHERS."— John Kubia IV

"I thought my inspector did a very good job at making me feel like I made a good decision on the house. Being a first time buyer can be scary but he was very reassuring!"— Meghan Smiley

"Rus was very pleasant and helpful throughout the entire inspection. My fiance and I are both first time home buyers and new to all of this... it was relaxing to have someone take the time to explain everything to us and make sure all of our questions were answered. We both felt he did a thorough job :)"— Trish Voils

"Friendly, thorough, and clear explanation of things found."— Greg Johnson

"On time and very professional"— Carl L'Esperance

"NO problems, efficient, helpful, and timeley"— Jim and Patty Cottom

"Professionalism and customer service of the inspector"— Stacy Bullard

"Knowledgable and thorough. Your report provided us with a good list of things we missed that our builder needed to complete before closing."— Chris Calvin

"I like the fact that Rus kept us informed. He was willing to talk to me and provided me with a complete analysis of what was going on even when I could not be there. This is the second time we have used your company and I specifically asked for Rus because of how he responds to people. He has a great personality and is very professional. I trust him and therefore your company and I cannot say that about most people or companies. I also like the fact that you can get things done on a very short notice yet it is handled as if it had been on your books for weeks. I was also impressed the first time when I had questions when I first called in regarding a very short turn-around time that someone took the time to notify the owner about my questions and I was contacted directly by him (and also spoke to his wife)and he calmed my fears, etc. I believe your company has great customer service but also "personal service" which is something I require."— Terrelle & Tammy Phillips

"Punctual, Thorough, Pleasant"— Michael & Megan Clark

"We were impressed by the timeliness upon which we received our report. The professionalism and knowledge of the team. Willingness to share information and answer all of our questions."— Bryan & Kristi Baker

"Very personable and friendly! Went out of their way to make me feel 100% at ease"— Shannon Niebur

"After hours naswering service allowed me to schedule without leaving a message like the other company who I called. Pillar was a referral!"— Jennifer Destefano

"Very professional and timely. I called on a Monday evening to schedule a home inspection and the inspection was completed less than 48 hours later. I received my inspection findings via email in a couple of hours after the inspection was complete. They were easy to read and understand."— Beth Miller

"The inspector was able to come out within days of me calling. He quoted an exact time frame that he would be there and did a very thorough job going over the inspection report with us."— Erin Polley

"Friendly and thorough"— Glenn Kern

"Matt is extremely friendly, very professional and very knowledgable."— Michelle Long

"Matt was very thorough and willing to point out things that would be likely to need repair within the next few years, not just issues that the sellar should be asked to repair."— Carol Powers

"They have done a great job but are not to over the top like some inspection co.!"— Rachel Hadley

"Pillar was very quick to get to my appointment and did it when it was a good time for me. VERY easy to work with!"— Zachary & Ken Kraay

"You are professional. You know what you're doing. Your feedback and reports are organized,easy to read and understand, and returned to the seller the same day. Good job, as always."— Cari Kiovsky

"Matt was professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. I was immediately at ease when speaking to him on the phone, and confident of his abilities and skills."— Karen Ziperman

"Very professional and personable."— Tobi Fields

"Very personable and competent. Took time to go over report with us and answer our questions."— Josh Ditmer

"Thorough inspection with good explanation of what you were doing Creation of the report on site at the end of the inspection Report very informative, including pictures"— Sonya Hall

"Very thorough!!!! Also very knowledgeable."— Rick Funkhouser

"The inspector was late, unorganized and seemed to lack confidence in his craft."— Emily Weaver

"Their friendly service and attention to details."— Terry Fourman

"Fast and easy"— Kathy & Joe Brown

"Purchasing the first home brings with it a lot of worries but with your detailed and very excellent inspection and very clear report I feel safe knowing what challenges I'm facing and makes it easier for me to do better repairs. I appreciate the great job your team (Mr.Matt and Mr.Russ) carried out and the on site explanation during which Mr.Russ was able with high profficiency to highlight all the hidden issues in the house. Thank you so much for the great job and I feel confident to refer you to any friends or family in the future."— Ali Bicyclechi

"Ther were a few items the inspector could have been more thurough on. For example he told me "some" windows were sticking and needed maintenance. When I asked which ones, he responded that he wasn't sure, he didn't remember & said he didn't check them all."— Cathy Lucas

"The gentlemen was very thorough."— Melissa Brush

"Matt was very professional. He was thorough. He was also friendly and willing and able to explain things when necessary in language a lay person can understand. He also is a heck of a nice guy."— Susie & Peter Swanson

"They were on time, very carefully and tested everything. They have all the equipment and very professionalism. I will use it for my future home."— Yasser Benitez

"I especially liked the rep. who did the inspection. Also the very professional service and the final report notebook. Very easy breakdown to understand and view."— Margie Carey

"Matt was very knowledgable and gave his honest opinions to us."— Kerry Kelley

"We worked with Matt Lottes. He was very professional and returned our emails/calls very promptly which was important in all the inspection set ups we had done. I was impressed with the quick results at the end of the inspection and detail provided over each section. Overall, everything went great and we appreciated the service provided."— Brian & Tara Owens

"I was very pleased with the overall inspection. However, the inspector was not going to get on the roof. I had to ask him to inspect the roof for damages. This is one of the most important things to check when buying a home."— John Dillow

"Matt was very freindly and took the time explain the different parts of the inspection. He was very thorough!"— Kasey Schwartz

"Our inspector was thorough and very knowledgeable."— David Gruwell

"Matt showed up on time, performed a thorough and professional inspection, not leaving any question unanswered or any inspection point left untouched. We highly recommend Pillar to Post.......Pat and Donna"— Patrick Carroll

"I like the way that Matt deals with the consumer."— Jeff Neal

"Professional, thorough, and worthwhile. My inspector, Matt, found numerous issues that the home's owners for 10 years hadn't known about found elevated radon levels and saved me thousands in future repairs and possible medical bills."— Eric Graul

"Matt was very promt and thorough. I felt like we got our money's worth with his inspection."— Kelly Kiovsky

"Agent was very thorough, explaining everything and allowed us to see it all."— Natasha Downs

"Through inspection and you don't scare off my clients when something is found."— Gina Marsigilio

"Extremely thorough, reasonable pricing, and the binder with full inspection detail and photos was AWESOME. I will totally refer to this for items I did not ask for the seller to repair. Great resource! Matt Lottes is a really nice, professional inspector who took time to walk me through the whole checklist. Great experience!"— Nicole Gaither


 
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