Hi Folks, I am writing this review to apprise you of the…read more"Blessing" that Larry Smyj from Aurora Home Inspections was to me and my little family. I am a single mom and I am in the process of purchasing my very first home for my and my family. I asked several folks at Mass if they could recommend a highly "competent" and extremely honest home inspector that would guide me and direct me since I am totally clueless. Several of the men from Mass stated that Larry Smyj from Aurora Home Inspection was my "go to guy" for a highly detailed and professional inspection report. This is the 3rd time that I have utilized Larry Smyj and his professional services. Back in the Fall of 2017 I put a bid of $160K on a wonderful two story home in a historic town here in Jersey. The home was 185 years old. It is on the National Registrar of Historic Homes. No wonder why it was so low the home was falling apart at the beams. The home was originally constructed using the lumber from the local area. However, the lumber was never treated. The lumber, from basement to attic, was riddled with Powderpost Beetles. Powderpost Beetles are a group of seventy species of wood boring beetles classified in the insect subfamily Lyctinae. Wikipedia Scientific name: Lyctinae Higher classification: Bostrichidae Rank: Subfamily (Did you know: Powderpost beetles are small, brown insects usually less than 1/4-inch in length that attack seasoned hard-woods. psu.edu) The few dollars that it cost for a termite inspection could NOT possibly compare to the $160K PLUS that is would have cost me to purchase and then replace the beams in the basement, walls, and attic. Larry went to touch the beam and it crumbled and turned to sand right in his hands. Needless to the OUTSTANDING and DETAILED Inspection Report brought me freedom. I graciously backed out of the contract for said home. No questions asked! The second time I used Larry Smyj from Aurora Home Inspections was in January 2018. This home was much newer and built around 1959 / 1960. The sellers were asking $225K. This home is in the same town as the first town. It had been neglected by its owners who had filed for bankruptcy. This home was in dire need of extensive repairs. It had all the original windows and doors, a second layer of shingles, boiler - furnace, reeked of heavy smoke from both owners. The hot water heater and most of the appliances were all well past their useful life. The finished basement had been built without permits and inspections. The owners made a second and private apartment for the themselves and moved their adult son upstairs. The illegally put in an electrical box and wired the home without proper supervision. The threw a gas stove over in the corner with no ventilation, the covered the basement jacks utilizing fake columns.They called the columns "decor". Guess what? Termites were found all on the outside of the home. But they could not fool a trained inspector like the one and ONLY Larry Smyj of Aurora Home Inspection.Yep! I backed out of this home too. Yep! I received my $5K deposit back as well. I just worked with Larry Smyj again on Friday June 29, 2018 for a 3rd time. Three times a charm! Right? Right! This last (hopefully) inspection was oh so worth it! I found a good home! This home on the outskirts of the other homes. Since we love the area we wanted to stay close to our Catholic Church and school activities. Once again because of Larry's sharp eye and expertise he deemed the furnace shot and in dire need of a replacement since it was purchased in 1980, the electrical box is loaded with corrosion, the roof leaked into the attic, and a list of other items that require immediate attention. My attorney just submitted a Letter of Repair Request and a copy of Larry's 48 page detailed and professional Inspection Report to the sellers attorney today. Guess what?? No termites! This house is a keeper! Thank you Larry Smyj from Aurora Home inspection for you professionalism and expertise! Your patience is a Blessing too because you have to tolerate folks like me! God Bless! Grace, D.

Larry was very thorough and so so nice to work with! Thanks for everything…read more Great value, and did everything we needed from him.

Highly recommended. If you're looking for a reliable home inspector, just hire Tommy. He and his…read moreassistant are extremely detail-oriented and conducted a thorough inspection of the house I'm considering purchasing. They checked every window, outlet, vent, light, door, drawer, faucet, shower, and more, leaving no detail overlooked. They also identified several minor issues that most people would likely miss, which gave me a much clearer picture of the property's condition. Their professionalism and attention to detail made the entire process feel more confident and informed.

I recently had my buyer contract with Pine Home to inspect his co-op apartment but I couldn't be…read morehappier with the service! Tommy was on-time and had the most professional & positive attitude throughout. Because the property was a rental that seemed a bit neglected for a few years, he had to spend almost an hour on a one bedroom, but Tommy did not skip anything and asked for any clarification as needed to do his job thoroughly and well. The report was all generated via a sweet online portal and every inspection item was clearly explained so that it'd be easy to understand even for a first-time home buyers. I would hire Tommy again in a heartbeat & highly recommend Pine Home Inspection LLC to all.

Joe is wonderful. He is very thorough, honest and comprehensive. Even after the inspection is…read morecompleted and you have moved into your home, Joe make himself available to help answer questions or concerns you may have. Hands down, he is one of the BEST inspectors I have had the pleasure of working with.

We have used Skyline Home inspection twice now for both of our house purchases in the last 10…read moreyears. Joe is very thorough, honest and knowledgeable. He communicated well with our realtors and gave us thorough, timely and realistic inspection reports on both of our purchases. I highly recommend this business and inspection service.

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.

Mike was amazing professional all around. I would definitely use him again and will be recommending…read morehim to anyone in need of a home inspection of any kind.

Mike was professional and thorough. This is the second time I have used his services and would…read morethoroughly recommend. He is an honest, caring and intelligent guy and his recommendations for home upkeep will prove valuable.

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.

overzelous inspector, intentionally focuses on having the home sale fail, so you can "trust" him,…read moreand pay him a 2nd time. and then on the 2nd home and very simply and easy and passing with green colors inspection. never use this guy if you want to buy your dream home. use this guy if you want to settle for a home you dont love.

So, I gave Parisen Associates 5 stars, which I have never done before on any review anywhere, for…read moreany product or service. In my case, Parisen Associates saved my bottom...and over $470,000...on a purchase I almost made. I came across a deal that I honestly thought was a great one. The building looked great, freshly painted and renovated. Nice upscale kitchen and bathroom remodeling, etc. The house was like something out of a TV commercial, if you know what I mean. The neighborhood was a good one and everything about it seemed like a go to me. I was excited about this purchase. I hired Parisen Associates because I felt it was just part of the process, not thinking anything was wrong. Well, Dave Parisen showed up...on time...which is great to see for starters. He did a thorough inspection and spotted foundation damage that had been hidden (to my amateur eyes, anyway). I'm talking damage that would have cost me the better part of my savings to fix. Not sure why this damage hadn't been fixed by the owners before the sale...maybe they just ran out of money investing in upscale kitchen appliances, who knows. There were other things wrong with the building as well, mostly annoying electrical things that could have been a hazard, let alone expensive to fix (I'm not much of a handy person and hire out most of my work). Parisen's report was thorough and down-to-earth. All in all, while I was really depressed about my failed purchase, I am grateful Parisen Associates discovered the hidden problems before it was too late. It could have been a disaster. I really recommend these folks and will use their service again when my new perfect house comes along.

I couldn't say enough great things about my experience with Parisen Associates. David arrived…read moreahead of time and chatted for a bit, it was great hearing about the family and history of the business. Quickly after the home inspection was complete, I received an informative report that showed what needed to be addressed. Thank you Parisen Associates!

Do not work with LESA. I am the first to write a positive review and try my best to avoid negative,…read morebut LESA's negligence has cost my family $26,000 in unexpected repairs after our home purchase. Choose a different inspector. First, our entire basement ceiling/floor system was contaminated with a light fluffy mold. It was discovered by another specialist after our home purchase. My husband remembers asking Simao what it was during the inspection, and he said the basement was so dry it must be dust. The remediation cost us $16,000. Today, we had an HVAC company come out to service our boiler. Simao had told us during the inspection that it was old, however we could expect to get at least 1-2 years out of it. Our HVAC company immediately told us our unit is not even safe to use and needs to be completely replaced. This will cost us at least $10,000. After purchasing a home, these types of surprises are the last thing you need. Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere - please.

The inspector they sent out was still learning the job. There were many questions he couldn't…read moreanswer and the questions he did answer were bs. For example, the water heater in the house we were buying was a direct vent. Even though I knew what it was, I asked the inspector anyway because I knew he didn't know what that device on top of the water heater was, the inspector told me the device makes this a "high efficiency water heater" which was complete bullshit. When we were in the attic, he admitted to me he didn't know a lot of the stuff I was asking him. They couldn't get the scope into the sewer line. He didn't want to open the crawl space and go inside. Do yourself a favor and use another company.