I have referred the services of Paul Cornell & Associates as trusted and reliable home inspectors…read morefor over the last 2 decades. Specifically, inspector Scott Molander, who through his constant professionalism, calm demeanor, and impressive knowledge of all building components and systems has helped to educate and make crystal clear to both my buyers and sellers alike what the physical plant condition of the property is, at a specific moment in time. Scott is so dedicated to his craft. I have observed him while conducting numerous thorough and detailed inspections, explaining in great detail to his clients, each component or building item, along the way. For buyers, his ability to explain systems, proper care, and maintenance is invaluable. It is as though he helps buyers better understand the life expectancy of each component, what they need to calendar for future service calls, and most importantly, how to make sense and prioritize what might need immediate versus long time budgeting, repair or replacement. For Seller's, he has been instrumental in identifying critical safety items that they may not be aware of that pose health or safety issues so they can be addressed right away. As a respected realtor for over 32 years, I have worked with and provided top-level service to many trusted and valued clients, first-time buyer's, investors, luxury homes, and down-sizers. I trust Scott Molander to provide that same level of service to my clients and would not hesitate, even for a moment, to refer him to my buyer clients. He is a consummate professional. As a homeowner myself, I found Scott's wisdom and knowledge helped guide me through my own personal home inspection, (which was pretty scary) when making what has been one of the largest investments in my life. Simply said, there are few inspectors out there, who take the time and have the passion Scott Molander has to make certain his clients are educated on everything physical about the property they may be trying to purchase while at the same time, provides clear and factual information so that all parties are knowledgeable about what to anticipate for in the future.

First, let me say that we did not actually use them for the inspection. I had conversations with…read moreoffice staff that were perfectly helpful and informative. However, their price to do the inspection was $2,000 (yes, two THOUSAND dollars) more expensive than any other inspector I contacted! That certainly earns a 1 star rating from me. I'm sure they are great at what they do -- but that price was simply not even close to being competitive. The home we are interested in purchasing is huge, very expensive, and we need an extremely high quality inspector. We contacted several different inspectors and talked about the complexity of the inspection we would need. Most bids were in the $1200 - $2000 range, and Paul Cornell was going to charge $4,000. All of the inspectors could see the MLS listing of the property, pictures, etc., so we were sure they understood this was a BIG project. I certainly hope we don't regret our decision to go with another inspector, but I feel we did our homework to find the qualities in both the reporting and the inspecting we need, and are paying a lot for an inspection, but not $4000.

I have hired several home inspectors in the past and John Tambascio was the most impressive. He…read morewas super responsive any time I needed him and he accommodated some uncertainty around when the house would be ready for inspection. During the inspection itself, he was incredibly thorough. For example, he spotted a nail head sticking out from the underside edge of a wooden built-in, in an area that is out of sight. He notices the slightest imperfections. In addition, he provided the most complete and thorough home inspection report I have ever seen. Given my tight timelines, he also provided me with some shorter lists for things I needed to address immediately with the seller. He takes many photos and documents everything. On top of that, he is incredibly nice and friendly. I appreciate that John was always available to answer my questions, even after the inspection was complete. I highly recommend him.

We used John on the recommendation of our Real Estate agent and we were not disappointed! John was…read moreable to squeeze us in during a busy week and provided a thorough and informative inspection. He explained the details to us as he went a long and was very helpful in answering all of our "first time home buyer" questions. I would recommend John to any of our friends!

Had a rot box home inspection and she matter of factly told the buyers any issues and they didn't…read moreget scared. It's a rare talent Lisa and her crew have.

I've used Lisa and her company (HomeQuest) for two home inspections as a buyer, over a 12 year…read moreperiod. She is phenomenal: meticulous, smart, knowledgeable, experienced. She is very clear in communicating what issues exist and what needs to be done to fix them. I can't imagine a better professional. Because of her advice, I was able to identify several serious issues that allowed me to negotiate down the price of a home, allowing us to set aside the money saved to address the issues after purchase.

Thank you so much for your excellent advice about our home inspection process! We are so grateful…read moreto you!

Avoid. Not thorough and took double the time of the usual inspector. Did not check the chimney…read moreclean outs to see that the removed fireplace was not sealed off from the bare studs of the living room. Did not note the massive cracks in garage foundation. Did not find mold behind freezer.

I cannot recommend Michael Atwell and J May Home Inspections Inc highly enough! Michael was…read moreprofessional, punctual (he arrived early just to get a jump on the exterior inspection), and is clearly passionate about doing the job right. What truly set him apart was his incredible thoroughness and attention to detail. He examined every inch of the property -- from the roof to the foundation -- and didn't miss a single thing. He took his time and was incredibly meticulous, which gave us complete confidence that we had a full and honest picture of the home. Michael also has a real gift for communication. He walked us through every finding in plain language, making sure we understood exactly what we were looking at and what it meant for us as buyers. He never made us feel rushed and was happy to answer every question we had. If you're buying a home and want an inspector you can truly trust, look no further than Michael Atwell at J May Home Inspections Inc. He made a stressful process feel manageable and gave us total peace of mind. Worth every penny!

Mike Atwell of J May Home Inspection recently inspected my new condo. He was extremely helpful from…read moreour first phone conversation and throughout the inspection. He was very punctual and spent three hours looking closely at every feature of my home. He did not rush, answered my questions and patiently explained how many of the systems and features work. He sent me a detailed, preliminary report within 24 hours, and quickly followed up with a final report by US mail. My realtor said she had never seen such a comprehensive inspection report. Mr. Atwell is a consummate professional, with more than 20 years' experience as a home inspector, building consultant, teacher, former president and VP and active board member of the American Society of Home Inspectors. He is committed to educating and protecting consumers and is driving legislation to do so. Ask him about it! I highly recommend J May Home Inspection.

200% worth the money! Mohan knows his stuff, and takes pride in his work. It was amazing during the…read moreinspection, the sheer amount he was able to point out AND explain to us. His style is "bring on the questions" which was especially helpful for us. The report he provided for us was also incredibly detailed and thorough. He included photos for pretty much every single item, along with level of issues (needs repair soon, safety hazard, etc). We've referenced the report heavily as we schedule work to be done. Then the icing on the cake: We had followup questions, and Mohan was super responsive, and has given us many helpful recommendations on repair companies, and even just his opinions on work we were getting done. Definitely WAY beyond what I would expect from the average home inspector. Color us impressed, and glad that we went with Mohan!

Mohan was excellent. My wife and I purchased our first home and were lucky to get the option to…read morehave an inspection. Mohan was clear, thorough, and communicative. He responded to my questions via text, provided clear answers, and was highly efficient with his time and turnaround in producing his report (8 hours!). I was initially skeptical when he said I didn't need to take notes during our visit. He was right! His report and feedback were clear and are deeply appreciated. I have a good plan on what needs to be addressed, monitored, and maintained as I take the plunge into home ownership. Well worth the money. Will recommend to friends and family.

I'm probably setting the women's movement back a few years by admitting this, but as a single…read morewoman, the prospect of homeownership is completely terrifying to me. I can barely change a lightbulb, and for years I put off buying because I didn't want to deal with the hassle of knowing how to fix things. But then I fell in love with a house, and everything changed. My realtor had set up a home inspection with another company, but when I looked them up, I saw tons of negative reviews. I figured that this would possibly be the most important investment I could make; I am not equipped to deal with a house that has lots of hidden issues. After seeing all the positive reviews for this company, I switched over. I could not be more pleased that I did. Dana explained everything in great detail and in language I could understand, and he went through the house with a fine-toothed comb. This home is a renovation, and everything is brand new, so my realtor expected us to be done with the inspection fairly quickly. Dana spent more time than he had to, explaining things to me, telling me about things I'd need to think of in the future regarding owning a home, and taking pictures of everything so that I have a record of where things are and what they do. Working with him allieviated all of my fears around us missing something that would end up becoming a huge expense to me. I felt like I had a favorite uncle looking out for me and making sure that he was giving me the guidance I needed in a process that is totally unfamiliar and kind of scary. I plan to be in my new home for a long time, but if I ever do decide to go through this process again, he will absolutely be the one I hire as an inspector!

We liked the work so much that we hired them back again for a second and third house inspection…read more Very thorough and professional.

Ken Bates of Ace Inspect is an experienced, highly skilled, and honest home inspector. I have…read morerecommended him to 2 of my friends who were looking to purchase a condo. I found Ken's contact information online when buying my condo in July 2010. Ken performed an extremely thorough inspection, classifying issues as natural to the age of the building or cause for worry. It was clear from interacting with Ken that his knowledge extended beyond cursory surface level understanding that only comes with years of experience. 1 year after the purchase, I noticed a cigarette smoke smell in my unit and asked Ken to inspect. He was unable to identify the issue. Instead of taking full payment, he insisted on me paying him only half. A few months later, I called Ken up again for another small problem, this time, he identified the source of the cigarette smoke and suggested a resolution. I was able to implement and our house is now smoke smell free! In conclusion, Ken is intelligent, experienced, and easy to work with. Ken will provide peace of mind especially for a first time home buyer like I was.

I agree with the positive reviews!! What a pleasant, friendly and helpful guide to homebuying…read more I hired Ken short notice on a Sunday evening for a Monday full home inspection and he was courteous, thorough and smart. My only constructive feedback- which perhaps helps explain the negative comments you see below- is Ken is so thorough that he likes to give homebuyers the complete sense of a situation, beyond an inspector's advice (which feels more like a wise family member's advice) on every feature of the home, and that can come across as irrelevant to the professional obligations of a home inspector. At times, I felt like I was being "schooled" which is not necessary. He was up front with me that if a customer wants to keep it to just the essential inspection only, instead of the more thorough advice on every page of the report, to let him know this when you start the job and he'll trim his inspection back in depth without compromising his professional work. I think setting expectations on the time the appointment is the responsibility of the client. Ken's naturally curious and fully interested in your success at home buying so I felt he was genuinely doing his best to mitigate any disappointment or surprise after purchasing the home. His communication, attention to detail and responsiveness to my and my agent's questions were all excellent. Thanks, Ken!