The AAA House Doctors home inspection company is without doubt the best engineering inspection company I have ever dealt with. As in any great company, it is its people that make the difference, and Ray Girgus is simply excellent at what he does. I retained the services of AAA House Doctors to inspect a very old church building that I just purchased. I have purchased several other real estate properties in the past, and have had many other engineering home inspections, so I came into this experience with a sense of higher than usual expectations. At the end of my experience AAA House Doctors under Ray Girgis was superb, and has far exceeded my expectations. In my opinion, as indicated earlier, after dealing with many other home inspection engineers in the past, Ray's knowledge, understanding of buildings and building defects are unparalleled. He was very detailed oriented and was relentless in unveiling potential issues, which were not necessarily visible to the untrained eye. On the day of the actual inspection Ray arrived early, he was very professional and polite. He took time to communicate all of the technical and building code jargon in simple layman's term so that I could clearly understand what I was up against. He was very patient, and was diligent in his pursuit to seek and find any potential violations or building hazards. I had several questions and concerns about the building and Ray took time to address them all, even those that were outside the scope of his inspection. His report, though a bit lengthy was well written, came in on time, and had pictures to substantiate each and every defect or potential issue. I walked away a very satisfied customer who would definitely use this company again in the future, and would certainly recommend AAA House Doctors to anyone who needs a first class home engineering inspection service. Albert T. read more

Ray Girgis is by far the BEST home inspector that my wife and I could have wished for: I conducted a thorough research combing through articles on picking the best home inspector prior to hiring Ray. During the research, I studied every officially ASHI certified home inspector profile within Middlesex county / East Brunswick. What follows are a list of observation points that I loved about working with Ray: Credibility: What sets Ray apart is his structural engineering (P.E.) certification - a rare bonus because MOST home inspectors would ask the client to hire a structural engineer if they find a structural issue during the home inspection. This can translate in major savings if the above scenario occurs as Ray scans the house as a home inspector - with a structural engineering background! Attention to Detail: Rays report was 97 (!) pages - compared to an average of +40 pages. It's true that our property for inspection had a lot to write about, but this was due to Ray spotting the TOUGH-to-find issues such as termites hidden within the garage door pillar. Friendliness: From the moment we met Ray, we felt a high level of care and commitment by Ray. He put us at ease - educating us about findings and encouraging our participation during the inspection. This come in a sharp contrast to a previous inspection 5 years ago where the home inspector rushed off and only spoke after he conducted a brief surface inspection. Night and day difference... Straightforward: We asked for his feedback on evaluating the property from a home buyer's perspective. Ray did not hesitate to give us a rational analysis of his assessment if he was the buyer - which ultimately helped with our home purchase ... Overall, I could not be happier with his quality of work! L. N. East Brunswick Township, Midlesex County 08816 read more

The key word is "Engineers". I had used another company do my home inspection, and when they spotted a potential structural problem they said I needed to hire a structural engineer to look at it because it was outside their purview. Thankfully, I called Ray. He was very responsive, gave me his PE license which I verified on the state web site, came out the very next day (a Saturday), and found that there was no real structural issue. If I had hired Ray in the first place, he would have done the whole house inspection as well as the structural engineering report for less than I paid the other inspector. I also want to mention his personable demeanor and responsiveness to questions. Buying a home can be very scary, and the other inspector treated my questions as an unwanted distraction from getting his work done. He gave brief, unsatisfactory answers, and wanted to get on the road. Ray was patient, fully engaged, helped talk through some other concerns I had with the house, and never made me feel like I was wasting his time. It was a very positive experience and I would recommend him. read more

Ray came down to 524 Jamaica Blvd toms river n.j on Saturday,he was a little early which helped me all around. He went around the entire outside of the house. Than he went in the garage and looked at the foundation CHECKED for termites,he went up into the attick and checked out ac unit, inside and out. He checked the washer and dryer, the electric garage door opener. He checked every window and door. He checked out all of the faucets, and plumbing. He took his time and took time to explain all of what and why he was inspecting. We had plenty of questions and he again would break his explanation down too make it easy for us to understand. He was very kind,very professional, and very good at his job. A man with professional mechanical skills with no doubt in our minds. We would recommend this man highly to anyone who needs an inspection on their home or business. We give him the highest rating possible. Michael Gambetta And my sister Ann Marie Sulivan read more

Ray was so thorough! Checked every closet and got down on his hands and knees! Very impressed with his knowledge and expertise. Worth the extra money as he is not only an inspector but also a structural engineer and can give advice as to future improvements and risks or structural damage etc. He saved my husband and I from buying a disaster of a house. In fact I think the seller wrote him a nasty review over it but the seller was a complete hack. Did everything himself so there were major structural issues, risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in the basement if one of the systems fails because it wasn't done to code. Ray knew what was not up to current code for everything. He was so knowledgable. I seriously can't thank him enough! We now are trying to purchase another house and went straight to him! I will never use anyone but ray!! He was beyond excellent in every way! Thank you ray!!!! read more

Our inspector (Ray) conducted a thorough and exhaustive inspection of all vital systems including structural (roofing, decking, foundation, attic support, fire retardant protective sheathing, etc), mechanical (heating/air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, weather protection, etc), and tested for radon gas. He also painstakingly went through every cabinet, drawer, closet, room by room, and explained on the spot what concerns (if any) he had about conditions. His report was transmitted to us within 48 hours and was a comprehensive review of all items inspected. He flagged those concerns he considered most significant and requiring immediate attention. I have personally been through over a dozen such inspections and this was by far the most comprehensive, and his explanations of his findings and concerns were clear. This was a job well done. read more

Ray Girgis provided excellent service from start to finish! His friendly nature and professionalism made the process unbelievably easy. He was flexible with scheduling and arrived early on the day of our appointment. He was extremely knowledgeable especially given that the age of the house he was inspecting was over 100 years old. He walked us through everything he was finding explained all the potential hazards. He was VERY detailed and thorough in his inspection. As first-time home buyers, we had a lot of questions. Ray was incredibly patient and answered each question we asked (and even those we didn't think to ask). His detailed narrative report with pictures was delivered the next day (faster than promised). I would not hesitate to recommend Ray to a friend and would definitely utilize his services again if the need arises. read more

Ray from AAA House Doctors came out to inspect an issue in our home. Our buyers had concerns with some cracks in the walls near two door joints on the second floor that came out during the home inspection . The buyers wanted a Structural Engineer to review the walls and write a report to give them piece of mind that there are no Major issues. Ray showed up on time as promised. He took pictures and thoroughly inspected the walls and closets and other walls. He then inspected the 1st floor and then the basement. He came on a Saturday and he promised a report by Monday or Tuesday at the latest and it came as promised on Monday. Ray was courteous and professional and answered all questions. Overall a great experience. As a seller or buyer if you need a professional and honest evaluation and report Ray is the way to go. read more

I found Ray very professional and pleasant home inspector. With his degree in engineering make him exceptional. We did our home inspection last week, and he knew what he is doing. He will inspect/check each and every item(s) in open space, hidden behind furniture, in attic or junk in garage. He carries all necessary tools and we were amazed seeing his use of technology. He was telling us all findings at the spot. We were asking questions and he was addressing all of our concerns. We were sorry for our too many questions, but he was kept smiling and said, this is why you hired me. He did home work before inspections as he informed codes and zoning regulations govern by the township. Finally, we got our home inspection report within 48 hrs. If I need an home inspection in future, I will call RAY. Thank you Ray. read more

As a realtor I've been working with Ray for nearly 20 years now in both his capacities as an expert home inspector and as a state licensed engineer for providing solutions to horizontal cracks in basement foundations, other foundation related issues and other structural related issues. He's always provided my clients as well as myself personally expert advice on housing related issues. I know that many homebuyers are cautioned about using inspectors referred by their realtors (which is unfortunate) because as you will see from the overwhelming majority of his reviews that homebuyers rave about him. That's the reason I recommend Ray so highly as well. I can assure you that you will not be disappointed by using Ray for expert advice on anything housing related. read more

My experience with AAA House Doctors was extremely pleasurable. Upon calling the company to inquire about their service Ray gave me an immediate appointment upon my request. Ray did a through inspection of the home and explained in detail (layman's terms) each area as he was inspecting. He was quite patient when answering some of the redundant questions that I asked. He sent me a full inspection report the following day. Ray also returned every call that I made to him very promptly. He is very professional and knowledgeable. If you are looking to hire an ASHI professional you just found the best. I truly appreciated his courtesy,professionalism, knowledge and promptness. Y.Joseph read more

As first time home buyers we were both excited and nervous in purchasing our new home and conducting it's inspection. Ray really was fantastic in calming our nerves by truly looking out for our interests, identifying and pointing out things that would totally go unnoticed by the untrained / inexperienced eye. He would meticulously make sure to explain all his findings to us while going through the inspection, this was a huge benefit as it gave us an opportunity to ask questions and understand the issues even more. The report was generated extremely fast with thorough and detailed explanations. I highly recommended Ray to family and friends who are looking for a professional expert! read more

Ray knows what he is doing. I will definitely use him again if I ever need to buy a house again. He showed up on time and did a thorough job. Before he began, he encouraged me to follow him and let me ask any questions I have. I did ask lot of questions and he answered all my questions on the spot. Ray is detail oriented and he went through all the windows and doors and make sure they open/close properly, checked HVAC, furnace, attic, roof, bathroom, showers/bathtubs, kitchen appliances making sure they are all functioning. This can go on and on. I don't know who can be better than Ray! I highly recommend his company! read more

Ray has proven to be a man that knows his business. He took us through our potential home, and step by step, walked and talked us through it all, top to bottom, in and out...His report was detailed and yet easy for us to follow and understand. We were able to make requests for updates and repairs from the seller, who complied without issues. I learned a lot from Ray, about mold and asbestos and water damage, grounding....Rays report even got the seller to fix the side walk in the front of the house. Amazing...Thank you Ray read more

Sherif was amazing. We were extremely impressed with his professionalism, attention to detail and thorough explanations.Very nice and friendly, and he did a very thorough job inspecting the house. He went through everything with us to show us what he thinks of the condition of everything, why he thinks that, and answered and questions and was helpful in explaining things/terms we didn't understand. Detailed report followed the same day with pictures . We couldn't be more pleased and HIGHLY recommend him! Thanks, Sherif! read more

Ray is phenomenal. I won't go into all the details, but basically he walked us through EVERYTHING we needed to know. Even down to showing me how to open the windows properly to clean and maintain them. He also answered all our crazy questions. My wife summarized it up best by saying "He was very smart, but still took the time to answer small questions and treated us with respect even if some of our questions were very basic". My wife gives him 5 starts, and she's not easy to please. read more

Ray did a fantastic job on the 5,200 sq. ft. hose we purchased. Highly efficient, detailed and professional plus very friendly and personable. The Inspection Report he provided was complete and on time. Then he promptly returned my phone call to answer followup questions. As a business owner for over 30 years, I have particularly high standards when it comes to hiring vendors or subcontractors many of which prove unprofessional and unreliable. Ray is truly a RARE FIND! read more

Ray is an excellent resource to rely on when inspecting a home. He is professional, knowledgeable and thorough. I recently used Ray for an inspection and was impressed by the attention to detail he used in describing the issues he found in the property as well suggesting possible remedies where appropriate. Additionally, his report covered every issue he pointed out in person and was very easy to understand. I would recommend his services without reservation. read more

100% recommend Ray and Sherif for your home inspection. They squeezed me in with my last minute inspection request. Sherif talked/walked me through the entire inspection, detail by detail, explaining everything. He didn't miss a thing. Extremely thorough and detail orientated. Very friendly, personable, and intelligent. Also, produced my report within hours on the same day of inspection. I highly recommend this company. Very happy I went with them. read more