Phil was a great inspector from start to finish. The first time I called him he asked for a bunch…read moreof details about the house and immediately started walking us through what he will be taking a look at given the age of the house. He walked us through all of the services he provides and the cost and answered all of our questions in detail. Other inspectors gave very brief descriptions of services provided, so we felt more comfortable going with Phil. We had the general inspection, wood destroying insect, radon, sewer camera, and oil tank sweep all done through Phil. On the day of the inspection, we were half an hour early but Phil was already there looking at the exterior of the house. He explained his process and invited us to shadow him and ask questions about anything we didn't understand. He was very detailed in his inspection, and took the time to explain to us any issues that needed immediate attention. The inspection lasted almost 4 hours, which I guess is uncommon because both real estate agents thought it would only take 2 hours. We closed on the house last week and have used the report a number of times when hiring contractors. Phil pointed out some structural issues in the basement which we are now getting fixed, and are slowly working through the rest of the items in his report. His detailed report makes it easy for us to send to other contractors so they know the scope of the issue. We would highly recommend Phil for any first time homebuyer with lots of questions about their new house!

You can't get any better than Veriguard when it comes to home inspectors. Phil is prompt,…read moreprofessional and totally knows what he is doing. I like that he categorizes items into what needs to be Fixed immediately and what should be fixed down the line. In our case, the sellers agent was on Phil's back, almost sort of pressuring him- Phil was unbothered and focused on our questions and concerns and buyers. Would recommend Phil to anyone purchasing a home in the area and would definitely use him again if I purchased another home.

I am in the process of buying my first single family house. On top of a home inspection, my friend…read moreand real estate agent also recommended that I perform an oil tank sweep and a radon test. Finding a vendor that can 'do-it-all' was a head-pulling process until I found Mikhail (he goes by 'Michael') who said yes to all three. He showed up on time, immediately ran a ground scan performing the oil tank sweep, thoroughly went through the house for the inspection, and left a radon test kit in the basement to collect an air sample, all for about two hours. Very next day, I received three reports at 9pm: 1. Inspection 2. Termites 3. Oil Tank Sweep Currently awaiting a radon test result. Since collecting a sample takes two days and the sample has to be shipped to a lab, several more days are needed. He's done a great job and I highly recommend hiring him for your due diligence. Thanks, Michael! Dan

WARNING!!!!! The inspector raced through the inspection of my home before purchase and failed to…read moreidentify major issues ... corroded wiring and rusted electrical panels, exposed chimney vent (easily visible). Now I'm stuck with thousands of dollars of bills to repair after the purchase of the home. When I asked the company to compensate via insurance, they stated I signed an agreement which I can only claim damages up to the amount of the inspection fee $450!!!. They screwed me and cost me money on the home price as well as repair and refuse to make me whole! Mark Bendit, shame on you! Please check the agreement before you sign. It says you waive your right to be compensated above the inspection fee if they are negligent!! Do not sign! Do not use their services!!! UPDATE!! Based on owners response: The owner didn't refer me to his insurance as he claims. He referred me to his lawyer, who stated they were not obligated to pay me for their negligence. They will only return my inspection fee if I sign a release form. Mark, please don't make me post the release form next. Having your insurance fix the damage would have been the honorable thing to do.

Accurate Inspections and Michael have a reputation of a very thorough inspector, which sometimes…read morecauses controversy, so I hope I can clarify the situation a little. Michael provides a super thorough inspection and pays attention even to the smallest details. He points out loose stones in the stairs, narrow parking spots that claim to fit more cars than it is realistically possible, stair handles placed uncomfortably, among other things. He also points out important things that are done not up to code and can cause serious issues down the line. It is a responsibility of a buyer to evaluate the findings and apply them, whether in negotiations with the seller, or just for your own reference later to understand what requires fixing and how urgent it is. And knowing that in advance, I think I received a superior service, because thanks to Michael, not only I received a concession from a buyer to fix an improperly installed, though working, garage door, but also avoided troubles with insurance company later by requesting asbestos removal and obtaining corresponding certificate. Michael's commission may be a bit higher than the market, but it's well worth it.

This inspector is by far the worst person any buyer or seller would want to use. He ruined the deal…read morefor our buyer as the things he reported were so far stretched that our buyer backed out. I have been told this is very typical of this man as he then gets a second inspection and gets to make more money. He actually said our furnace was leaking toxic poisonous gas and if that was the case we would have died years ago. Our furnace was also tested by a professional with no issues. He then said our garage was going to cave in at any moment and again it was checked and this too was a lie. The best one yet was he said our entire house smelt like mold and was most likely full of mold. Pretty amazing that I was a health inspector for over 30 years and know a little more about mold than this moron and on top of that my home was completely renovated within the last 5 years and we never ever had mold. If you don't perform a test how can you even state such a thing! I could go on and on with the nonsense that this man comes up with to make himself look like god. Our buyer backed out after trying to get us to lower our price substantially for issues we knew were not legit. In the end we ended up with a better price and buyer so it was a win for us and a loss for the first buyer who lost out on great house and probably overpaid for a second inspection. This man should have his license removed and will be reported to the better business bureau. Do yourself a favor and do not waste your money on this guy. No house is perfect but there are plenty of other inspectors who are not alarmists and liars like this guy! What a joke!

I worked with Luciano twice for homes I had under contract. He was thorough and patiently explained…read morehis findings. I was impressed with his historical knowledge of how homes of different eras were constructed. Lastly, he gave pragmatic advice on remediating issues as well. I highly recommend his services!

Very, very professional, friendly, organized, efficient, punctual, and so funny! Very detailed and…read moreexplained everything to my husband, and I thoroughly and effectively. Would absolutely hire him again and will recommend his services to anyone who needs their homes inspected.

We're buying a house in Queens and I had the good fortune to be referred to Green Apple Home…read moreInspectors by our broker. Benny was willing to come out for the inspection, pretty last minute, and did a great job writing up our inspection report. He was very willing to answer all my (many) questions about the house as we walked through. And it was a pleasure to learn from him. I really appreciated his patience, flexibility, and attention to detail. What more could you want from a home inspector?!

Edmond was thorough during my home inspection. On time. He had ladder, flash light, thermal gun,…read morehumidity reader, cameras and camera stick for height! He did a great job on the home inspection report as well. Highly recommended!

If you are deciding which home inspection company to use, stop right now, Acorn Home Inspection is…read moreit! There are literally too many reasons I can share. The main reasons why were were happy with our decision is that they are honest, no BS, and diligent. More importantly, they took the time to answer each and every one of our questions that we had about the inspection report. If felt like our favorite uncle was helping us interpret the findings and decide on what to do next. fyi: I rarely write reviews, but I felt their amazing service compelled me to write this.

Neal came recommended by my realtor. He was very prompt in communicating with me via text/phone…read morecall. There was a slight mixup (on my part) but he amended the issue quickly! At the inspection, he moved quickly and efficiently throughout the house. I was very impressed by how knowledgeable he was. He explained issues to me in layman's terms which I appreciated as this was my first home inspection. We had the inspection Sunday afternoon, and he sent me a detailed/thorough summary report that very night. I would highly recommend Neal and Acorn Home Inspection!!

I hired this home inspector after putting an offer on a house. The home inspector shows up and…read morebegins the inspection. After some time I notice that the inspector is wreaking the smell of alcohol. Inspector concludes, creates reports and so forth. Owner of the inspection company asked me for a review so I brought all this to his attention including the fact that no one ever answers the phone when I call. Commenced with closing and moved in and found 1) 3fl tub was never connected to a drain after opening ceiling 2) 2nd floor tub doesn't drain, completely blocked 3) 3rd floor radiator valve leaking at valve. 4) 1st floor tub draining very slow but draining 5) The Y on sewer drain pipe leaking and lastly Found waste sitting idly in the sump not draining to outside to the sewer. Yes, a home inspector absolutely must check that sinks, tubs, showers, and toilets are draining properly, as slow or backed-up drains indicate potential clogs, venting issues, or problems with the main sewer line, which can be costly repairs. They run water, flush toilets, and check for adequate water pressure and flow to identify these issues, along with leaks, cracks, and proper fixture securement, ensuring the drainage, waste, and vent (DWV) system functions as expected. It's my belief that this company was negligent and also I forgot to mention the owner's response to his guy coming in inebriated 8:00am in the morning was that they have a side business making wine SMH. I asked the guy for a refund because they obviously didn't do the job in which he explained that he would have to go to his insurance. This guy came here inebriated didn't do his job, charged me for a radon test which they never came back to pickup. The cost of the repairs for these plumbing issues are going to be in the thousands and I asked this guy for a simple refund and he basically said no. This was my fist purchase and I definitely don't recommend this business to anyone and in addition I would suggest carefully familiarizing yourself with the process for a successful home inspection. Words can't express how disappointed I am. None of this even includes the price of dry wall, labor and paint do your research before settling and don't end up like me.

Very detailed and objective oriented inspection. Friendly and helpful to new comers. Would…read morerecommend!

I've had 5 home inspected in my life; Clever Inspections in by far the most thorough I've ever had…read more Our inspector was Andrew, he showed up on time and spent about two hours inspecting our two BR two Bath home from top to bottom,inside an out - roof to crawls space. He then went over the key points with us and provided a detailed 95 page report with pictures and description of each and every issue, as well as a separate short 7 page summary report. I would recommend Clever Inspections to my relatives and best friends. I am sure you will be satisfied with the service. I compared prices with three other providers and Clever Inspections, though not the lowest, provided the most thorough estimate and they more than lived up to their promise. A few of the many photos provided are attached.

Service Requested & Quality (5/5): Andrew was absolutely amazing in his work. We were buying a…read morecondo and he was extremely thorough in his work. He came on time, communicated clearly, checked everything in the unit very carefully, and delivered us a high quality report with not only a list of any things he found but also recommendations on how to maintain or fix findings. He also helped accommodate requests for what to look for too. On top of this, once we moved in to the unit we had some questions about his findings and tips for fixing some home issues and he thoughtfully helped advise us. Value (5/5): The value and price for the service was competitive and I highly recommend him.