Guy works for the client to make sure your money is well spent. Extremely thorough and ensures you…read morego to the buyer's understanding what needs to be done before purchasing a home. I found him to be extremely trustworthy, hardworking and communitive to help me understand what needs to be done. I strongly recommend him if you're purchasing a home.

No Mr. Occhino, I am neither a real estate agent nor a person who is angry that your inspection…read moreturned up problems in their home. A disgruntled person who lost money due to one of your reports would be a convenient explanation for my review of you. That is not the case here. I wrote my review as a public service to others. By the way, if this negative review of you should be ignored because the person writing it is not a verifiable client of yours, who is to say the people with names like Regular J. and Mh M were your actual clients writing honest reviews? One reviewer said you gave them names of contractors to contact which seems unethical if you are the one telling them they need to fix something. It is obvious from your response you were not an English teacher. Your "poor me" tirade is littered with misspellings and run-on sentences. Also, it is "due diligence," not "due-diligent" and the phrase is not hyphenated. Since you are so fond of seminars, perhaps you should take a couple on grammar and punctuation so the reports you generate will be readable. There are no nefarious reasons for the review I gave and your attempt to try to tie it to phantom people out there who lost money and have an axe to grind is laughable. If you feel I was wrong in the way I evaluated your lack of skills, you were certainly free to correct the record with your response. You did not even attempt to refute what I said about your paper thin credentials. Instead, you rambled on about people's rights and then you just reiterated what I had said about the importance of hiring a qualified inspector when purchasing a house. Being a licensed inspector does not automatically make you a qualified inspector. There is a very distinct difference. There are many good inspectors out there that know their stuff. You are just not one of them. You obtained a license to be an inspector by listening to online seminars and it is really a shame that both the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of Rhode Island set such a low bar for issuing home inspector licenses to people like you. It allows you and others to hold yourselves out to the public as experts, qualified to render opinions about all the important systems of a home. You just do not have the kind of experience you should have under your belt to be giving people such vital advice. You might be a very convincing and affable person but you are essentially a hack. When people hire a home inspector before making a home purchase, they should be getting opinions from real professionals who have a history in the building industry. They should not be getting half baked advice from a former math teacher who may have tinkered around his own house for years applying band aids to his pipes and electrical wires and who now thinks he's an expert. Simply put, you should be required to have years of experience in the building industry before you are issued a building inspector's license. It would be prudent for MA and RI to beef up their requirements for home inspectors so people like Mr. Occhino are not allowed to take a couple of online seminars, pass a test, pay a fee, put up a fancy website touting their skills, and hold themselves out to the public as experts in everything from building integrity to plumbing and electrical wiring when they have never worked in that field. They also get to charge exorbitant fees that are not commensurate with their knowledge. In this case, you certainly do not get what you pay for. Anyone who thinks an online seminar can replace years of hands-on experience in the building industry is a fool. Mr. Occhino's decades spent in the high school math department falls far short of the requirements needed for professions like pipe engineer, master builders, electricians, and plumbers. Even general construction workers most likely have more knowledge than Guy Occhino because they are actually building the houses Occhino is supposedly qualified to inspect. Anyone deciding to buy a house or to not buy a house based on Mr. Occhino's advice should think twice. Or better yet, just hire a home inspector with the right credentials to truly inspect and evaluate your property. You are not going to class to listen to a former high school teacher educating you about a thermostat, you are buying a house. Dispense with Mr. Occhino's 4 or 5 hours of fluff and nonsense and hire an inspector who can determine whether or not the house you are about to buy is a sound investment.

Helped with getting more WiFi to my home. Connected everything together to get more power…read more To the internet. Came and did the job and cleaned up after. Very professional. Excellent work.

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

We were really impressed with the service and professionalism. Andrew explained everything, pros…read moreand cons, gave full set of options and really cared that we were covered and understood everything. We would highly recommend Mayflower!!

Mayflower home inspections did a rush inspection on my home prior to closing they missed plumbing…read moreleaks there were obvious, electrical circuits that were shorted that they didn't test and a carpenter and infestation after having paid them extra for a pest inspection. when I confronted them they said all the issues appeared after the inspection was done in the course of several days after moving in then they changed their story and said everything was in the inspection which is a blatant lie.

I cannot thank MKC Associates--and specifically Tom Berthiaume--enough for the extraordinarily…read morethorough home inspection they conducted on a condo I intended to purchase. Their work quite literally saved me from making a huge mistake. The unit, located in a high‑end Boston property, turned out to be severely neglected and in need of major repairs. Without MKC's thoroughness, I might have ended up purchasing a property requiring immediate and expensive major electrical, plumbing, appliance, and fixture (windows and doors) repairs. Tom arrived early for the appointment, which took place over Labor Day weekend. That level of dedication matters, and I greatly appreciated being able to secure an expert inspection so quickly (literally a few days). The review lasted about 1.5 hours and covered not only the unit's interior but also the building's common areas, the roof, and the exterior envelope. I learned a lot--not just about the unit and its owner, but also about the HOA and the building's overall condition. The report was available the next day, both online as an interactive document and as a downloadable PDF. It was exceptionally detailed, well‑organized, and easy to navigate. MKC posts sample reports on their website, and I can confirm the real report you receive is just as comprehensive and descriptive as the examples. The photos show the actual appliances, fixtures, and features in the property, which makes reviewing deficiencies straightforward. MKC also provides helpful YouTube videos explaining how to access and interpret the report, including a powerful feature that allows buyers to communicate deficiencies and estimated repair or replacement costs directly to sellers. This tool is invaluable for anyone negotiating repairs or credits. The inspection cost--$860.25 in my case--was worth every penny. The unit I was considering would have required major expenditures to make it livable, and MKC's work prevented me from walking into a financial disaster. In summary, MKC is the real deal. Whether you're purchasing a condo or a single‑family home, I strongly encourage you to hire MKC for your inspection. You will not regret it.

Inspection was done with good attention to details. Most issues were identified in the inspection…read morereport. Worth the money spent on this report. We needed accurate list of current issues to make our decision to buy a property. This was exactly what we needed! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Had Brennen conduct an inspection of a Medford single family before closing. He went above and…read morebeyond by meticulously going over every inch of the house, especially the basement and the foundation, identified problems in the electrical system, plumbing, and cosmetics. He took care to explain the severity of each, what could be deferred, how to address it, and was very patient explaining everything. He is a good teacher and genuinely cares about doing everything he can to help you make a large decision. I have a lot of confidence moving forward with this purchase. Thanks a lot Brennen!

Can't recommend Brennan and this company highly enough. He did a very thorough job with our home…read moreinspection, never skipping over tiny details, and did a great job explaining everything to us in a way that was easy for us to understand. Would recommend him to anyone looking for a thorough, kind, and professional home inspector!

OMG Shoveltown Home Inspections was phenomenal! Ryan Colby…read morewas our inspector and he was such a great help. We didn't know what to expect and he walked us through it all. The next day we received a full report sent to us. It was our first full inspection and we weren't sure what to expect. Ryan was easy to talk to and understand what he was telling us. Ryan was so thorough and professional. I will tell all my friends and colleagues about Shoveltown. Thanks so much Ryan!

Jeff from Shoveltown did an excellent inspection on short notice. Huge bonus points for doing the…read moreinspection during a Nor'easter! Despite the horrible weather, he was on the roof and in the crawlspace, seemingly unaffected by the elements and thoroughly reviewing everything. He thoughtfully answered all my questions during the process and explained things as he went. The documentation he provided was highly detailed, with descriptions, photos, and helpful recommendations. Professional and personable, I highly recommend Jeff and Shoveltown.

I needed a home inspection in a pinch (1 week turnaround) and in a new area that I haven't lived…read morebefore. Doing a web search, Metro was one of many home inspection companies that had a straight-forward website and online booking. However, what set Metro apart from the others is that they listed the available days and time slots that they had inspectors available. They even had the name of the most probable (subject to change) inspector to make the appointment. That was important because I knew when the home we were considering was available to be opened, and I could quickly line up a day/time that worked out for both sides. After the appointment was set, I was called by one of the staff. She called to "talk me out of" the radon and pest inspection services (extra charge) because of the type of home and area it was located, those services were not valuable. The cherry on top was that for the month, they were giving a "gold" discount on the overall cost. Inspection went as planned and I received the final report by the end of the same day. I never had to state that I needed a quick turnaround, but I get the sense they knew based on the dates of our real estate transaction. Just superb service, and really made me feel I could not get as good of a service with any of the other inspection companies I was considering. If we ever buy another property in the metro Boston area, I'm using Metro 100%!

Tod was recommended to me by my real estate agent, and I was very happy with my inspection. He…read morearrived right on time, let me know what to expect during the inspection, and was very knowledgeable and patient with me as I asked plenty of questions. The inspection was very thorough, and Tod took his time to ensure he didn't miss anything that could cause issues down the road. The resulting report was delivered in less than 24 hours after the inspection, and Tod prioritized the issues based on criticality/safety so it was clear which repairs needed to be done promptly and which ones could wait. I highly recommend Tod and his company for your inspection needs and will be using their services again in the future.

Mark was excellent. Very thorough and could answer any questions we had. He has done two homes for…read moreus now. I would recommend him to everyone.

Bad attitude - Said disparaging remarks about the property purchased and the car I was driving…read more On top of that his inspection was not thorough and had many problems his inspection did not detect. Do no recommend and would not use their services again.

Fantastic home inspection. He is incredible thorough, he was honest about repairs that needed to be…read moredone, right away and what we can wait on. Strongly recommend

Daniel was introduced to me by my agent (well, maybe I shouldn't say my agent, as I made a big…read moremistake to work with the listing agent who was telling me being scared to be fired by sellers and thus badly biased towards sellers). Under such situations, Daniel commented in his report many items as just cosmetic (like a couple of inches terrible patch job on master bedroom drywall), but thanks to his well documentation, we had proof in hand on some damage that had happened after inspection was completed. If I want to buy another home, I will work with him and I am sure I'll be provided another detailed inspection. Thanks a lot Daniel

Excellent overall experience. Top notch across the board! I would recommend Ken to any future…read morehomeowner looking for peace of mind when making such a critical purchase.

Ken Ray from Kensa is the consummate experienced professional. He exudes respect for his customers,…read morealong with confidence, charm, honesty, and extensive intelligence. His explanations are clear, concise, and easily understood. He's quick to apply his knowledge of home construction to the job at hand, which is to inform the buyer of the condition of the house being considered for purchase. No time is wasted. Questions are answered in detail. Following Kensa's home inspection, my real estate agent and I used Kensa's website to examine Ken's report together. After a long discussion, my agent was able to use Kensa's website tools to share with the seller's agent those portions of the inspection report labelled Deficient. The home inspection results served as evidence that some of the repairs any buyer of this house faces are serious and potentially expensive. Other recommended repairs are less expensive, but I'm convinced now that my original offer was too high. Consequently, I lowered my offer and feel that I had good reason to do so.