About Advantage Inspections

Full-Time Home Inspector
for More Than 2 Decades

Hi, my name is Dwayne Ott, & I founded Advantage Inspection Services with homebuyers and homeowners in Central Pennsylvania in mind. I have been a full-time home inspector since 1998 and have inspected thousands of homes over the years. I started my business with a simple concept: to inspect every home as if one of my daughters were purchasing it.

Experience Matters!

I have a background in electrical engineering, quality management, home construction, and renovation. This experience provided me with useful knowledge about how a home and all of its components work and function together as a whole. I previously worked as a quality control manager, a position which honed my attention to details. But, my single best qualification is 20+ years of inspection experience. My understanding and hands-on experience allows me to identify problems and explain them to my customers. My goal has never been to do the most home inspections, only the best.

I provide detailed, unbiased, and objective inspections that customers are encouraged to attend, easy to understand custom reports, and customer service, even after the home inspection.

Professional Credentials

I am an American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) certified inspector. ASHI is the leading professional organization for home inspectors. ASHI requires a minimum of 20 continuing education units annually. In addition to this membership, I hold the following degrees, certificates, and licenses:
  • Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  • ASHI licensure as a Home Inspector
  • PA Department of Environmental Protection certification for radon testing
  • Level 1 Thermographer
"Dwayne was very competent and answered all our questions. He was very nice to work with, prompt, polite, and informative. We feel very fortunate to have found him and would certainly use his services again. He did not overlook anything and we felt he did a very careful review of the property we were looking at. I highly recommend him."
Michelle CooperGoogle Review
"We hired Dwayne for home inspection in State College. He was very patient and knowledgeable. Very importantly, he will not bend under realtors' pressure to say anything not true. I contacted him with a couple of questions months later, and he was right there to help. I highly recommend him."
L. LuoGoogle Review
"Dwayne has done an excellent job. He was very clear about his services when we spoke on the phone and he delivered a thorough report within a few days"
Yasodeva DasGoogle Review
"Thorough inspection with detailed report. Dwayne is professional and highly knowledgeable, providing explanations for everything he looks at. He is familiar with VA home inspection requirements including pest inspection, well testing and septic inspections for those using the VA loan process. Dwayne is easy to work with and I highly recommend him for any inspection, regardless of whether you're buying or selling."
Timothy PattersonGoogle Review
"Thorough inspection and detailed report, helpful with questions, option to forward report, nice owner / inspector"
Bear HGoogle Review
"Thorough inspection with detailed report. Dwayne is professional and highly knowledgeable, providing explanations for everything he looks at. He is familiar with VA home inspection requirements including pest inspection, well testing and septic inspections for those using the VA loan process. Dwayne is easy to work with and I highly recommend him for any inspection, regardless of whether you're buying or selling."
Tim PattersonFacebook Review
"Dwayne has done two inspections for us. He is very thorough and takes the time to show you everything in person."
Britt BakerFacebook Review
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If you are looking for a professional and objective home inspection, call Dwayne Ott today to schedule your appointment.

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