Ash Harding: Inspection Services in Hilo, Hawaii

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Linda Bergeson
2 days ago
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The purchase of a home can be either an amazing time or a holy terror. It's the professionals like Ash, that make the purchase both a pleasant and seamless experience. His dedication to the inspection process is what you hope for as a buyer. Mahalo Ash, you are highly appreciated!
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Anne Tillett
10 days ago
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Came on time, always a good thing. Very professional and thorough. Not condescending at all, explained in great detail.
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Leanne Kapahu
12 days ago
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Ash is so thorough. He made me feel comfortable and was open to listen to any questions I had and provided detailed and understandable answers. He was interactive and very informative. He walked me through the house inspection from the top roof to the bottom foundation even using a drone to check. He climbed in the attic, and paid special attention to the septic system (extra cost). He pointed out safety concerns and provided helpful suggestions. His end report included photos of everything we discussed and gave special attention in coloring to the mild (orange) items that are moderate concerns and (red) severe concerns. He also offers other services (cost base) for water testing (FHA required), and carpentry services. He’s a really down to earth cool guy but very professional! Thanks Ash, you’re da bomb!
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Anne Retwaiut
13 days ago
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Ash is awesome! We had to reschedule our inspection twice because the power at the house Ash was inspecting for us was out due to Hurricane Lala. He was very accommodating and patient through the process. We felt like Ash was on our side and when it came time for the walk through he explained everything thoroughly and left no questions unanswered. He went out of his way to have our report back to us in a timely manner and he even sent us a last minute quote after hours. We would absolutely recommend Ash The Home Inspector to anyone in need of a home inspection. Mahalo Ash!
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Carolina Frias
16 days ago
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We had such a great experience with Ash! He was thorough, professional, and really took the time to explain everything and answer all of our questions. You can tell he genuinely cares about doing a good job and making sure his clients understand what they’re getting into. As a Realtor, having a home inspector I can trust is so important, and I would absolutely recommend Ash to my clients. He was knowledgeable, honest, and easy to work with from start to finish. Thank you, Ash, for taking such good care of us!
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Lesley Hudson
44 days ago
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Ash conducted my home inspection for a new property purchase. He was knowledgeable and candid in letting me know what the concerns could be. Really enjoyed working with him!
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Liz C
45 days ago
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Excellent service! Super thorough and informative. Highly recommend!
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Catherine Lampton
47 days ago
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Enjoyed meeting Ash and found him to be professional, friendly, knowledgable, and very thorough. He did a single family home for my buyer.
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Sandy Margriter
50 days ago
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Ashley did a great job inspecting our new townhouse in Hilo. He provided a very thorough inspection followed up by a well-written and informative report.
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S. Glass
57 days ago
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Ash is an expert in what he does. The mortgage company asked for a water test before closing the deal. If Ash makes a suggestion you should listen to him or it could cost you delays later. He is trustworthy, efficient, prompt in communication, prompt in arrival and testing so I highly recommend his service.

About Ash

Ashley “Ash” Harding is the owner and inspector of Ash The Home Inspector. With over 20 years of experience in estimating, construction management, and general contracting, Ash is proud to offer inspection services to his home community, all of Hawaii County, Hawaii.

After seven years of active duty in the United States Air Force where he served in public affairs, Ash began his construction career as an estimator then project manager for a large painting contractor in Honolulu. Ash then worked for a luxury home general contractor based out of Oahu’s North Shore as a carpenter and project manager before relocating to Hilo, Hawaii. In Hilo, Ash owns and operates Ash The Handyman, LLC, a construction company offering full construction services specializing in renovations and remodels, 24/7 electrical service and all things handyman. With a growing network of property managers, realtors, bankers, lenders, escrow officers, vendors, contractors, insurance agents and repeat satisfied clients, it only seemed natural for Ash to add home inspector to his services. Ash is fully certified through Inspection Certificate Associates and offers pre-purchase, pre-sale, single family, multi-family, condominium, commercial, new construction, new construction percent complete, and maintenance evaluation inspection services. Additional inspection services offered: mold/mildew, geothermal heat pump, radon, lead paint, asbestos, pool/sauna/spa, wood destroying organisms, tiny homes, septic, cesspool, water, sprinkler systems, wells, water testing, drone inspections.

Ash The Handyman, LLC, DBA Ash The Home Inspector is fully insured with General Liability and Errors and Omissions coverages.


Having lived in Hawaii for over 25 years, Ash’s passion for building and inspecting comes from a long family lineage of craftsmen. His great grandfather, Bronza Parks, was a renowned boat builder and one of the last builders of the Chesapeake Bay skipjack. Ash’s father Warren Preston “Pres” Harding Jr. is a general superintendent for a general contractor who specializes in historical restoration, luxury home and luxury commercial retail. With building in his blood, Ash is now doing what he loves, building and inspecting, in the place he loves and calls home, Hilo, Hawaii.

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Ash earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY. Ash credits his attention to detail, timeliness, organization and thoroughness to his Finance and Cost Accounting MBA that he earned in 2013.

In his spare time Ash enjoys playing music, golf and spending time with family and friends.

Ash and his wife Holly of 25 years live in Hilo with their two dogs Bonzai and Halo.

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