iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.100SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#3 of 27 building inspectorsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 92%
5.0★★★★★46 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Big Country Home Inspections five stars based on forty-six reviews, with the owner responding to thirty percent of them. Clients consistently describe the home inspection service as thorough and detailed, noting that inspectors spend significant time explaining findings and identifying issues often missed by contractors. Recurring themes include professional communication, prompt reporting, and fair pricing for pre-purchase, new construction, and radon inspections. No low-star reviews were provided to identify common criticisms.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 46 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 46 Google reviews (38 with written comments, 1 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 30% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 15, 2026.
Service: Building Inspector serving Athens, Alabama.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other building inspectors
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: satisfaction and value; weakest: reliability.
Big Country Home InspectionsBuilding Inspectors median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Big Country Home Inspections: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
100
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Big Country Home Inspections: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
99
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Big Country Home Inspections: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Big Country Home Inspections: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 50.–
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Star ratings
46 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars46100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 38 written reviews
100%praise
Praise88100%
Complaints00%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price758%
Reasonable542%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Quality & results2630%
Staff & attitude1922%
Would recommend1922%
Honesty & trust910%
Communication89%
Speed & response56%
Price & value22%
What customers talk about
We read 38 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Nathan is thorough in his work and did not rush through the inspection.”
“…hat conversation before receiving the finished report was incredibly helpful because buying a home can already feel overwhelming, and a long inspectio…”
“We had an excellent experience with Big Country Home Inspections and Nathan, and we would absolutely recommend him to anyone buying a home.”
“Honestly I’m a little OCD and very nit picky about my belongings and the way Nathan inspected the house (as I was present and watching) and presented…”
“He spent time explaining the issues found and recommended a plan to tackle the repairs based on priority and what made sense.”
“He was/is prompt to respond and his service was excellent.”
“…us feel like he was taking the time to inspect every single thing he reasonably could and really trying to catch anything that might be important for…”
People customers mention
Nathan10 reviews
Ward4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
Sean2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
Nathan is thorough in his work and did not rush through the inspection. He spent time explaining the issues found and recommended a plan to tackle the repairs based on priority and what made sense. His report is detailed and provided a wealth of information. Highly recommend Nathan for a home inspection.
Great price
DerekLocal Guide · 11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Nathan was absolutely fantastic in every aspect of the inspection!
Honestly I’m a little OCD and very nit picky about my belongings and the way Nathan inspected the house (as I was present and watching) and presented the final report was spot on!
Was very impressed with the format, over the top explanations, and…
Reasonable price
Timothy5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Nate performed a very thorough home inspection. I would recommend Big Country Home Inspections to anyone needing such a service.
Reasonable price
VSLocal Guide · 57 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a month ago★★★★★
We are so pleased with Nathan's thorough inspection and expertise during the purchase of our new construction home. We especially appreciated his insights concerning the recommended repairs. We liked him so much we have arranged for a follow-up inspection of the repairs and our 11 month warranty inspection.
This…
Great price
SLocal Guide · 40 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Nathan is the best! He has the knowledge and gear to get the inspection done. Fair pricing and fast reporting.
Reasonable price
Ken5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Nathan, has been consistently one of the best home inspectors I have worked with. Very professional and knowledgeable.
Nathan is thorough in his work and did not rush through the inspection. He spent time explaining the issues found and recommended a plan to tackle the repairs based on priority and what made sense. His report is detailed and provided a wealth of information. Highly recommend Nathan for a home inspection.
Price assessment: Great price
Derek JacksonLocal Guide · 11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Derek has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Nathan was absolutely fantastic in every aspect of the inspection!
Honestly I’m a little OCD and very nit picky about my belongings and the way Nathan inspected the house (as I was present and watching) and presented the final report was spot on!
Was very impressed with the format, over the top explanations, and how many photos were taken…couldn’t ask or hope for anything better!!
Thanks Nathan
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Abbie McKee4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Abbie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had an excellent experience with Big Country Home Inspections and Nathan, and we would absolutely recommend him to anyone buying a home. From start to finish, we felt like he genuinely took the inspection seriously and understood how important it was for us to know exactly what we were getting into.
One of the biggest things that stood out to us was how much time he spent at the property. He was at the house for around 6 hours, and that honestly gave us a lot of confidence in the inspection. It never felt like he was rushing through anything or just checking boxes to get finished. Knowing that he spent that much time carefully looking over the home made us feel like he was taking the time to inspect every single thing he reasonably could and really trying to catch anything that might be important for us to know.
We also really appreciated the communication after the inspection. Before he even finalized the report, Nathan called us to personally go over his findings. He walked us through what he had seen, explained the things that stood out to him, and helped us understand which items were more important versus things that were more routine maintenance. Being able to have that conversation before receiving the finished report was incredibly helpful because buying a home can already feel overwhelming, and a long inspection report can be a lot to take in all at once.
The final report itself was extremely thorough and detailed. It included plenty of photos, clear explanations, and recommendations, which made it much easier for us to understand the condition of the home and what we may need to address. We really appreciated that the report didn’t just list problems, but also gave context about why certain things mattered and when further evaluation or repair was recommended.
What gave us the most peace of mind was feeling like Nathan was truly looking out for us as buyers. We never felt like anything was being brushed off or minimized. He took his time, documented everything carefully, communicated with us directly, and gave us the information we needed to feel more confident moving forward with such a huge purchase.
Overall, we are extremely happy with our experience with Big Country Home Inspections. Nathan was professional, thorough, communicative, and clearly takes pride in doing a detailed job. If you are buying a home and want an inspector who will actually take the time to really look at the property and explain what he finds, we would highly recommend him. Absolutely a 5-star experience.
Price assessment: Great price
Timothy Black5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Timothy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We are so pleased with Nathan's thorough inspection and expertise during the purchase of our new construction home. We especially appreciated his insights concerning the recommended repairs. We liked him so much we have arranged for a follow-up inspection of the repairs and our 11 month warranty inspection.
This is our 11 month follow up! Nathan came back for our warranty inspection just before our 1 year warranty portion of our new construction home is up. Two things: 1. Our home fared better than we expected, yeah. 2. There were several minor things which Nathan caught that we can have corrected before our warranty period is over.
The money that we spent for our initial inspection and our 11 month inspection has been very well spent - both for warranty coverage and for the peace of mind that we have for our new home.
Thank you Nathan.
Price assessment: Great price
Becca3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Becca has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Nate at Big Country Home Inspections did an outstanding job on our home inspection. He was thorough, professional, and took the time to explain everything clearly. The report he provided was extremely detailed and easy to understand, which made a big difference for us.
On top of that, Nate is just a really nice guy — easy to talk to and genuinely helpful throughout the process. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to my family and friends. If you’re looking for a solid home inspector, Nate is the one to call.