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.

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.

Incredibly patient, kind, thorough, and takes his time to walk you through, educate you on what…read moreyou're looking at, and answer any questions. He is responsive, an excellent communicator, and beyond dependable. Also, the system he uses for sending the inspection is so helpful - not only does it easily allow for pdf conversion and is easily accessible, but it allows you to select items to make lists off of for your agent, the seller, etc. highly recommend. You get what you pay for - a high quality product and service - worth every penny.

Dan is amazing. He inspected two homes for us. The first time he saved us since there were so many…read moreissues that went well above our comfort. The second home we ended up buying. He told some things to fix right away, some repairs to plan for in the next two years, and some things to watch out for. After living there for three years Dan was on the money with his recommendations.

Chris went above and beyond for us during our home inspection. He was quick to respond,…read moreprofessional, and explained everything clearly every step of the way. What really stood out was how kind, personable, and approachable he is--no question ever felt too small. His thoroughness and genuine care gave us peace of mind during such a big purchase. If you need someone reliable and trustworthy, Chris is the one!

We were looking at a house that Chris already inspected another buyer and we decided to have Chris…read morecome out and inspect it with us. Our realtor recommended several other inspectors she had worked with, but after speaking to them, realize that Chris is with the times. Unlike other inspectors, he uses drones for the roof and infrared cameras for HVAC system and all the rooms. Everything is documented through an app. He is knowledgeable, explains everything throughly, and makes recommendations. The inspection report is thorough and has all the pictures and recommendations. We had a pleasure working with him and highly recommend him! Thank you Chris!

Had a fantastic experience with B-sure inspection. Mike is who I worked with. He showed up to the…read moreappointment early and was very thorough in his walk through. He is full of knowledge and has answered every question asked (I had about a million questions). He took his time (about 2 hrs), which was wonderful as experience did not feel rushed in any way. I could not recommend B-sure enough. The report was very detailed, including pictures. I really appreciated that as I knew exactly what Mike was referring to in the report. It is great to have a peace of mind and be equipped with knowledge of the property ins and outs when you are trying to purchase a home, particularly in Boston where everything is so old. Thank you Mike and B-sure team!

B-Sure was recommended to us by friends and we are so happy for the recommendation. Dan was our…read moreinspector and he was super thorough and took time to explain everything to us. He also jumped on a call with us afterwards to talk us through things and make sure our questions were answered. Very professional and thoughtful. Definitely recommend Dan and this company!

Thomas Herbst did an outstanding job with our home inspection. He was incredibly thorough,…read moreprofessional, and took the time to explain everything clearly. His attention to detail and comprehensive report gave us confidence in our home purchase and identified things we would have otherwise missed. I highly recommend Thomas to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, honest, and reliable home inspector!!

Closed on my house this month and only with the help, knowledge, skill, and easy-to-understand…read morecommunication that Tom has. I had not known how important it was until Tom that having someone who was actually in the business of construction is critical for a solid inspection. I bought an old house, that's 2 units...twice the work and old houses well they have their own thing. So to compare I had one prior two unit house that was oh about 1.5 times bigger than what Tom had inspected...the previous 'inspector' took about 2 hours and left without even notifying me, made me feel like I was in the way if I dared ask a question while they tap tap tap on an iPad for my report. This previous inspector also gave a report (after inspecting another house that day?) to me that night...it was auto filled. Auto generated. Not detailed or customized to give me the in-depth I'd hope. "Could be this or could be that or could be the other thing or that other thing". Tom may give a report a bit later but it's because he actually puts his details to it. Not an auto-filled cookie-cutter report that isn't necessarily useful. And Tom spent a kindly 4 hours on my inspection! Phew! I was at least exhausted I can't imagine him. Tom was there with me from outside, to the basements (which I know so well now thanks to him), to the kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, mudrooms, bedrooms, and attics. And all nooks in-between helping me really KNOW my house. Most inspections nowadays are from hands who only type on an iPad and keyboard who took courses on 'home inspection', but I'd rather someone who's swung a hammer...and then some. He's an expert in construction, the ins and outs, inspection reports, in full detail with excellent photos, amazing communication, easy to work with... Oh and I am a first-time homebuyer, he made me feel at ease! I wish I went with him on my first house inspection (that's another chapter in the past!) He's going to be in your 'recommendation' book if you're lucky to find him and I can't imagine his level of availability in the peak season. Thanks Tom!!

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.

We put in seven offers before we got the house we did. For each offer, we pre-scheduled an…read moreinspection as proof we were ready to get started. We booked online with Hawkeye. Each time (but the last one, obviously), we had to call them and cancel the visit. Each time they were incredibly easy to reach despite one being at 7pm and another with less than 24 hours of notice! The voices on the end of the phone each time were sweet and caring and offered just the right amount of sympathy for the lost house every time we had to cancel. Finally, we didn't have to cancel! We've had the pleasure of working with Mike and Karen, and we talked to Mark a few times. Mike and Karen did the actual review and we couldn't be happier. They were on time (though we were not...) and immediately got to work taking pictures and taking notes. We had scheduled four hours for the inspection and we used every second. They both showed kindergarten-teacher level patience with us as we followed them around and tripped over our own feet asking questions. They walked us through everything and provided context to their points to make it easy to understand. I feel like I can actually read a boiler now! They answered questions we didn't even know we had. We expected the report the next day, but it arrived at 11:01pm that night. I'm not sure if that's always the case, but our house was in great condition, so there weren't a lot of things to elaborate on, but it was still a thorough 53 pages. Having that report and knowing exactly how each aspect was examined gave us the kind of confidence that we needed to buy our first house. I really can't express how pleased we were with our treatment and you can bet that when we buy our next home, if Hawkeye Home Inspections is still around (only because we don't plan on buying another home for a while), they'll be hearing from us again!

Incompetent and dishonest. Sent an inspector dealing with personal matters who rushed our…read moreinspection. Filled a tub and immediately drained it without checking the access point for leaks. Within a couple weeks of moving in we went to clean the tub. Filled it and began running the jets only to see the water level dropping about 1/2 inch over 10 minutes. The have deflected, blamed us, lied on other sites about offering help (they sent a list of plumbers they found on google), claimed it's a "non invasive inspection" when no invasive inspection was asked for the leak is clearly visible. They are the lowest quality of inspection you can find. It was haphazardly rushed so the inspector could leave to meet up with his wife in NY that afternoon and we are paying the price. I have tried to work with the dishonest Mr. Male. He refuses to take any responsibility or offer any reasonable remed. He is also refusing to provide license #s. That in itself should tell you what type of business they run. They collect your money, show up and look around like it's an open house showing and then when there are issues they will deny all responsibility. Had they done a thorough inspection we would not be in this position. hell, if Mr Male could find a plumber capable of doing the repair he thinks is needed we would not be in this position.