Ray Thoroman

Certified Master Inspector®

About Ray:

Hello, my name is Ray, I’m the owner of Superior Home Inspections. My journey into this industry started 22 years ago!  I was born and raised in Flint, MI. My family had a strong presence working in factories and plants in the auto industry, my great grandfather also ran a construction firm. My father was a millwright for GM and a custom home builder, my uncle became a commercial builder superintendent, and my brother is a custom home building and home inspector.

From Michigan to North Georgia

My journey took my family and I from Michigan all the way down to Sarasota Florida in 1989 where I lived for several years. I eventually moved here to North Georgia and the Metro Atlanta area in 1998 after seeing the expansion and growth. I knew it would be a great opportunity, and it was in awe of the natural beauty. Along the way from MI to FL to North GA, I held various construction jobs from pouring foundations, framing homes, carpentry, and landscaping. I started my own construction firm in 1999. We completed multiple projects including renovations, remodels, custom homes, and even light commercial work!

How I Became a Home Inspector

Fate and destiny intertwined. In the year 2003 I completed a renovation project on a home for a local home inspector and professional engineer. He was so impressed with my quality of work and level of detail that he encouraged me to become a home inspector. I took him up on that offer and have been inspecting homes and commercial properties for over 22 years now! I’m very grateful for the encouragement and mentorship he provided in seeking out the home inspection profession. I felt that I’ve always had a keen eye for detail and enjoy helping others.  Looking back now, I’ve always felt this was my true calling. I personally feel the saying "if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life" applies!

My Commitment to Every Client

My promise and motto is always strive to be your best and treat everyone like they are your family. Your complete satisfaction with our inspection services is paramount. I want you to feel like you received the best and most thorough inspection possible. I want you to feel like I am someone you can not only trust but a person you can rely on.

More Than an Inspection

Superior Home Inspections cares about quality and not quantity of service. You are not just some number or a sale. I want to build a lasting relationship with you, your family, and friends. We want you to be a client for as long as we are providing inspection services and I want you to feel like you’re family.

We appreciate that most of our business is from prior clients and referrals. We want you to feel like you could email or call us anytime pertaining to your homes systems, components, or maintenance related items…even long after the inspection has been completed. Here at Superior Home Inspections, we hope to earn your trust, relationship, and business!

Affiliations, Credentials and Certifications

Verify This Certified Master Inspector.Certified by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors.ASHI Certified Inspector.Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association. NHIE Passed LogoInfraspection Level 1 Seal Ray Thoroman No. 14562.Infrared Certified Internachi Thermography Inspector. Radon Tester - Internachi Certified. Twenty Year Internachi Member.Supra eKey. Superior Home Inspections is equipped with GAMLS Supra Lockbox access, which is a convenience for Realtors!International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants - IAC2 Certified.11th Month Warranty Inspections Internachi Certified.Internachi Certified New Construction Inspector. Certified Professionalo Inspector InterNACHI.

See What Our Clients Say About Ray & Superior Home Inspections

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Kathy Pinkard
147 days ago
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The second time I have used this company and Ray is always so amazing and detail oriented. He did the best to fit me in asap. Always will call him!
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Erin Wallis
184 days ago
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I had an exceptional experience with Ray at Superior Home Inspections, and I truly can’t recommend him enough. From the very beginning, he was incredibly kind and approachable, which immediately put me at ease during what can be a stressful process. His knowledge was absolutely impressive—he took the time to walk me through every detail of the inspection, explaining things in a way that was clear, thorough, and easy to understand. No question ever felt too small, and he made sure I felt confident and informed every step of the way. What stood out most was his dependability and integrity. He was punctual, responsive, and clearly committed to doing a meticulous job. It was obvious that he genuinely cares about his clients and wants to make sure you’re making a safe, informed decision. If you’re looking for someone who is not only highly skilled but also compassionate and trustworthy, Ray is the human you want on your side. I am so grateful for his guidance and would absolutely work with him again.
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Thádio Robledo Queiroz Oliveira
191 days ago
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Ray did an outstanding job. He was extremely professional, thorough, and clearly very dedicated to his work. The level of detail in his inspection gave me a lot of confidence, and he took the time to make sure everything was properly checked and explained. You can tell he truly cares about the quality of his work and his clients. I highly recommend Ray to anyone looking for a reliable and detail-oriented professional.
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Luis F Marcelino
210 days ago
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Ray was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and a true expert in his field. He guided me through all the important considerations and even delved into the historical significance of some of the issues uncovered during the home inspection. I highly recommend Ray and his team for any home inspection needs you may have. His report is thorough, and he is meticulous in his work. Thank you,
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Lance Rigdon
1831 days ago
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Highly recommend the team at Superior Home Inspections. Our inspector was Ray. He was super professional, very detailed and had an 'eye like a hawk'. Sometimes he almost had to point my nose at the area that he was concerned about. We spent several hours going through everything with the older home we are looking to buy. He had great insight into was big and important and what wasn't. I was very pleased and would be happy to use him or anyone from the team for a future project.
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Patty D.
2084 days ago
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We used Superior Home Inspections for two older homes and were very pleased with the thorough inspection and quality of report for both! Ray and Brian identified issues with the first property that allowed us to make a great decision to walk away. When it came time for another inspection we didn't hesitate to call again and felt so comfortable trusting the detailed report that we decided to move forward with the purchase. I would highly recommend their service!
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Tina Pent
2288 days ago
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I called Superior because Ray had done an inspection for my friend and she had nothing but praise for him and the work he did. When I called, I got Brian and he was able to come out for the inspection in just 2 days. He was awesome and very thorough! In fact he helped me dodge a bullet because the first house was a cosmetic flipper that was hiding serious defects beneath the surface. A week later and I had found THE house, I called Brian again and he was able to come out again in 2 days! He allowed me to walk through the entire inspection with him and he pointed out everything that would be in his report and shared his experience and knowledge along the way, which I really appreciated because I am a first time buyer and had no idea what to look for. In the end, he provided us with a very detailed 45-page report. We were able to negotiate with the seller to get all the major concerns fixed and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. I highly recommend Superior!!! FIVE STARS!!
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Lando InvestmentsLLC
2316 days ago
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Ray did inspections on 2 houses for me and was thorough, knowledgeable, timely, explained everything well and was very reasonable in his charges. He is very pleasant to deal with, and I highly recommend him.
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Neha Deepum
2349 days ago
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Ray and Brian were both so professional and great to work with. Ray answered many of my initial questions over the phone and really knew what he was talking about. He was honest and helpful. Within 24 hours of my call, our inspector, Brian was out completing our home inspection. He was extremely thorough and really broke things down for us so we could better understand what was an immediate concern vs what could wait. We were very happy with the quality of work done. Brian is great about responding to emails and texting back promptly, too! We had our report within a few hours of our inspection. I highly recommend choosing Superior Home Inspections !
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SSM
2462 days ago
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Ray scheduled an inspection with one day's notice, and then had the complete report to us that night. Amazing. More importantly, the level of detail and observation was impressive, much more than what we have seen elsewhere where inspections seem to mostly be focused on ensuring a home sale. We felt like Ray was honest and thorough, and his work helped us make a good decision. We will request him when we need another home inspection.
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H. Tankersley
2543 days ago
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My husband and I put a contract on a home in Jasper this month and needed an inspection done. We had our Realtor contact someone she trusted because we live 2 hours away. She had Ray come out to do the inspection. I have known and used inspectors for our personal properties in the past when selling but Ray was extremely thorough, especially with the house being over 4000sf, and we received his report the same night! We were impressed with his explanations and pictures of items that we definitely needed to know about. We didnt end up moving forward with the purchase but when we find another house here soon, we know who to call! Highly recommended.
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john woods
4345 days ago
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I recently purchased a home inspection from Superior Home Inspections. My experience with Superior Home Inspections could not have been better. I will be recommending this company to everybody I know that is purchasing a house in the near future. Ray arrived early for the inspection with a smile and a handshake. He showed me countless things I had overlooked when originally examining the house I'm buying. He answered all of my questions and gave me me some great advice on how to perform some of the needed repairs myself. After the inspection he emailed a report that matched up with his sample report online. It included many different pictures and detailed descriptions of problem areas. His fees where very reasonable! I called multiple companies and found his to be very competitive. I can confidently say that if you are buying a house soon and you need a inspection you can't go wrong with ray.
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Kyle Kolumbus
4573 days ago
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This is now the second time I've used Superior Home Inspections, and I will say that he is INCREDIBLY thorough and detailed in his inspections, which is VERY valuable in buying a home. He single-handedly showed about $25k in repairs that were needed on a home that we then asked the sellers to repair, which they've agreed to do, and we have Ray to thank for that. He's the best and i'll recommend him to anyone who is looking for a home inspection.
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Andrea D.
4615 days ago
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Ray has done three inspections for us, and I highly recommend his services. He was extremely thorough with his inspection report and we received his report very quickly.
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K D.
4625 days ago
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Ray was an absolute professional! On time, thorough and very detailed. We received our report the same day and it included pictures and clear explanations of his findings. Ray, thanks so much! We will refer and recommend you to anyone needing a great inspector.
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Pam B.
4845 days ago
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Ray does a wonderful job. Very thorough. We spent three hours combing over every detail of the house. We now know exactly what we're buying and have a few things to discuss with the seller. We couldn't have asked for a more professional or thorough inspector.
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Aleksandr Vakulich
5096 days ago
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Highly satisfied with the services Ray provided inspecting our future home. His level of professionalism, expertise, and thoroughness was impressive. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone. Nothing but positive feedback!
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Emily S.
6419 days ago
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We arrived at the house 15 minutes before our scheduled time, and Ray was already there. He had already done the roof inspection and was half-way through the inspection of the crawl space. He walked us through (via digital pictures, and physically pointing out specifics at the house) each and every item inspected, and gave us the details on what was OK and what needed work. He told us which items were major concerns, and which were minor concerns. We spent about 2 hours with him at the house, and he answered every question that we asked, as well as many we didn't even think of. We received our report via email the very same day, and it was extremely thorough. The report was 48 pages of pictures and descriptions of every item in the house that was inspected, and a summary of items that need to be addressed. I have spoken to Ray on the phone numerous times with questions about the house and the inspection, and he has always been extremely thorough with his answers. He never makes me feel like I am interrupting or inconveniencing him when I call, and he's never made me feel that I have asked a silly question. He obviously has customer service skills to spare, and I will definitely recommend him to anyone else I know who needs a home inspection. We'll also utilize him in the future for any other home inspection needs in the area.
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