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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
99
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
39

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Cowley Home Inspections LLC for 4 kinds of job.

Cowley Home Inspections LLC for pre-listing inspections

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.17
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.94
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: 95/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Pre-listing 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 / 12
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 17 Google reviews tagged “Pre-listing 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
Chendi6 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★★★★★

The home inspection was thorough and professional. The inspector went beyond surface-level issues and uncovered structural and mechanical deficiencies that could have easily been missed. Their attention to detail saved me both time and money—highly recommended!

Reasonable pricePre-listing inspections
Melanie12 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. · Edited 2 years ago★★★★★

He really knows what he is doing.

Pre-listing inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Joseph2 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 Cowley is extremely knowledgeable and does a very thorough job. He took extra time to walk through everything he found. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing an inspection.

Pre-listing inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
CM1 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

I was more than happy with the home inspection provided by Cowley Home Inspections. Michael Cowley completed a thorough inspection of the home, took the time to answer all of my questions, did a professional job, and is very personable. He will be the first person I call the next time I need a home inspection. Great job!

Pre-listing inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Reginald4 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★★★★★

Great job. !!! Told me everything that was wrong with the home in vivid detail. Definitely recommend for anyone. Will be using same company in the future.

Annual maintenance checkupPre-listing inspections
David2 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★★★★★

Mr Cowley was professional and prompt. He is a man of his word and met every deadline he gave us. His inspection was thorough, comprehensive and extremely helpful in our purchasing/non-purchasing decision. We would highly recommend his service to anyone purchasing an existing home. He saved us a lot of out pocket cost, well worth his talent.

Pre-listing inspections
Ryan3 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★★★★★

Very detailed oriented and thorough. Inspection report was easy to follow and understand. Would highly recommend.

Pre-listing inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Tommy2 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable pricePre-listing inspections
Thomas3 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.

Pre-listing inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
AustinLocal Guide · 23 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.

Pre-listing inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Caleb5 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Pre-listing inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Sara2 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.

Pre-listing inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Cynthia12 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.

Pre-listing inspections+ Professionalism
Brian1 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Pre-listing inspections+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Julie1 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.

Pre-listing inspections+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Ryan6 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Pre-listing inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

Price

Not enough reviews with a price yet.

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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