I'm Gabe Lanza, the owner and inspector behind Olonzo Inspections. I've been in the inspection business since 2003, serving homeowners and buyers throughout Columbus and Central Ohio.
I believe a good home inspection should be thorough, straightforward, and focused on the person paying for it. I take my time, explain what I find, and make sure you have a clear understanding of the home's condition.
My job isn't to sell you a house or talk you out of one. It's to give you the information you need to make your own decisions.
I believe a home inspection should be more than a checklist. Every home has its own history, its own quirks, and sometimes a few surprises. My job is to take the time needed to understand what I'm looking at and explain what it means to you.
From the roof and attic to the foundation, plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical systems, I evaluate the visible and accessible components of the home, looking for safety concerns, needed repairs, and conditions worth keeping an eye on.
Based in Pickerington and serving Columbus and surrounding Central Ohio communities, my goal is simple: help you understand the home you're buying without unnecessary confusion or surprises.
Experience and attention to detail are the foundation of a good home inspection, but having the right tools certainly helps. I use equipment such as moisture meters, electrical testers, and thermal imaging when appropriate to help evaluate conditions and investigate concerns that may not be obvious through a visual review alone.
Technology supports the inspection process — it never replaces experience or good judgment.
The roof, structure, plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical systems, and other visible and accessible components are evaluated for signs of defects, safety concerns, and conditions that may require repair or further attention.
My goal is to provide a clear, practical assessment of the home's observed condition, including what needs attention now and what may be worth planning for down the road.
A home inspection is more than finding what's wrong.
I'll evaluate the visible and accessible systems and components of the home, document the conditions observed, and help you understand which findings deserve attention now, which may need attention later, and which are simply part of owning a home.
Inspections typically take approximately 3–4 hours, depending on the home's size, age, condition, and features.
Wood-destroying organism inspections look for visible evidence of termites and other wood-destroying insects in readily accessible areas. This service is performed by a qualified third-party inspector and can be coordinated alongside your home inspection for convenience.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can accumulate inside homes without any noticeable warning signs. Testing measures indoor radon levels during the monitoring period and helps determine whether further evaluation or mitigation may be recommended.
Testing is coordinated through a qualified third-party provider, with results provided separately.
New construction inspections provide an independent review of visible and accessible conditions during construction or before move-in. An 11-month warranty inspection is performed near the end of the builder's first-year warranty period to document observed defects and concerns that may qualify for warranty consideration.
These inspections
New construction inspections provide an independent review of visible and accessible conditions during construction or before move-in. An 11-month warranty inspection is performed near the end of the builder's first-year warranty period to document observed defects and concerns that may qualify for warranty consideration.
These inspections help homeowners identify and document concerns while there may still be an opportunity to address them with the builder.
A targeted inspection of core systems — roof, attic, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC — when a more limited inspection scope is appropriate for the client's needs. Scope is clearly defined and findings are delivered in a straightforward report.
*Starting at $275, depending on home size and complexity.
Used when aerial access is necessary to safely view roof or exterior areas that are not readily accessible. Drone technology supplements the inspection process and does not replace physical access when it can be performed safely.
Water samples can be collected and analyzed for contaminants commonly required by VA and other applicable loan programs, including total coliform bacteria, E. coli, lead, nitrates, and nitrites. Testing is coordinated through a qualified third-party provider, with the specific analysis determined by the selected service and applicable requirements.
A septic system inspection evaluates accessible components of the private wastewater system, which may include the tank, visible piping, and other accessible system features. The inspection is performed by a qualified third-party specialist to help identify observed defects or conditions that may affect operation or reliability.
Access Req
A septic system inspection evaluates accessible components of the private wastewater system, which may include the tank, visible piping, and other accessible system features. The inspection is performed by a qualified third-party specialist to help identify observed defects or conditions that may affect operation or reliability.
Access Requirements: Proper access to the septic tank and other required components must be available. Additional access preparation, excavation, or exposed risers may be necessary depending on the system and inspection provider's requirements.
Laboratory water testing is available to help identify selected contaminants that may affect water quality and safety, including lead, nitrates, nitrites, and arsenic.
Testing is coordinated through qualified third-party providers. Available testing options and laboratory turnaround times vary depending on the requested analysis.
As a small thank-you for their service to our communities, active and former military members, first responders, frontline workers, and teachers receive a 5% discount on their home inspection.