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Cowley Home Inspections LLC logoHow 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 55%99+54Reliability 24%100+24.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%39+2.8Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCORE

Cowley Home Inspections LLC

Athens, AL · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #15Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 27 building inspectors · 5.0★ from 587 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other building inspectors (100 = best)Each 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: reliability and craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 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.Cowley Home Inspections LLC is better than 99% of building inspectors.A
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ReliabilityReliability · 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.Cowley Home Inspections LLC is better than 100% of building inspectors.A
100
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.Cowley Home Inspections LLC is better than 100% of building inspectors.A
100
ValueValue · 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.Cowley Home Inspections LLC is better than 100% of building inspectors.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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.Cowley Home Inspections LLC is better than 100% of building inspectors.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies 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.Cowley Home Inspections LLC is better than 39% of building inspectors.D
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Customers hired Cowley Home Inspections LLC for 4 kinds of job.

Cowley Home Inspections LLC for new construction inspections

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.14
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 88/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “New construction inspections”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#2 / 9
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 14 Google reviews tagged “New construction inspections”

Chris9 reviewsTotal 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Michael does a great job. Some of the things he found reinforces the need for an inspection even with new construction.

Reasonable priceNew construction inspections
Becky3 reviewsTotal 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Highly recommend! He does a thorough inspection. His report is easy to understand and with great detail. He goes above and beyond to answer any questions you make have concerning your home inspection.

Reasonable priceNew construction inspections
Ann3 reviewsTotal 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Michael with Cowley Home Inspections is great! Michael has been my “go-to” since 2019. He is extremely thorough with his inspections. He is knowledgeable and is always available to answer a question when I don’t understand something. I will always recommend Cowley Home Inspections.

Great pricePre-listing inspectionsNew construction inspections
Angela8 reviewsTotal 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 year ago★★★★★

I am very grateful for Cowleys pre drywall inspection of my home that’s under construction. My greatest concerns received focused attention. The report was comprehensive and very detailed. I also appreciated receiving it within hours after the inspection concluded. It’s a very helpful tool for my builders. It…

New construction inspections
Nick5 reviewsTotal 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Very thorough and professional. Helped identify important imperfections that needed to be repaired before closing.

New construction inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Meredith2 reviewsTotal 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

We were so pleased with Michael at Cowley Home Inspections. He was very thorough, very professional, and a pleasure to work with. He was very personable and it was apparent that he takes pride in every aspect of his business. We highly recommend Cowley Home Inspections for home buyers!!

New construction inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Noah9 reviewsTotal 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Michael was very thorough with my inspection. Very personable and kept me updated throughout the inspection. The inspection report was available within a few hours. Would highly recommend him to anyone in the area.

New construction inspections+ Professionalism
Marquita1 reviewTotal 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. · 6 years ago★★★★★

Great inspection! Mr. Cowley took his time and explained everything in detail. We will definitely be using again.

New construction inspections
Clint6 reviewsTotal 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. · 6 years ago★★★★★

Michael is very professional and knowledgeable in the field of home inspections. As a local real estate broker, I highly recommend Michael to my clients.

New construction inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Caleb2 reviewsTotal 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

New construction inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
PatriciaLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

New construction inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
JeffLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal 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. · 6 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

New construction inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Chari3 reviewsTotal 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. · 6 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

New construction inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jim1 reviewTotal 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. · 6 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

New construction inspections

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Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 13%Reasonable 87%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Pre-listing inspections17—
New construction inspections14—
Multi-unit inspections3—
Rental property inspections2—

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