Mark George and Greg Maloof from Home Inspection Associates are great. I've worked with them on a…read morenumber of inspections and my clients tend to be very impressed. They have an authentic approach to home inspections - they really help buyers "learn" about their new house and how to tackle projects and emergencies. Highly recommend these two!

HATE to have to write this, but after going through what we thought was a very thorough inspection…read moreand finally closing on a house, it was only 2 weeks before our boiler began leaking. After having it serviced, we were told the boiler is junk and that it needed replacement. We have been informed from multiple people that this was a glaring issue that should have been caught upon inspection. After a very complicated and taxing process, we are now over $12K in the hole for a boiler replacement & other matters regarding this, even after paying $35K over asking price for the house. 3 stars because I understand it is a tough situation to be in especially because inspection was performed during late summer, when the boiler hadn't been running for some time, and we watched our inspector run the boiler for over 45 minutes producing only a small amount of leaking water (which we have been told, is apparently normal).

We had an excellent experience with JBS Home Inspections. We worked with Alex for the inspection of…read moreour home in Needham, and he was outstanding from start to finish. He was able to accommodate us on very short notice, was incredibly thorough, and took the time to walk through the entire house with us, explaining his findings and answering all of our questions. What impressed us most was his attention to detail. Alex identified numerous issues and maintenance items that gave us a much clearer understanding of the home, and I'm confident many of them would have been overlooked by other inspectors. His expertise, patience, and willingness to educate us throughout the process made a potentially stressful experience much easier. We would highly recommend JBS Home Inspections and Alex to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy home inspector!!

We used Alex to inspect the two units in our two unit condo. It had been 20 years since the…read moreprevious inspection, so I was curious as to the state of the property and what needed to be addressed and when. He was thorough and explained what our priorities should be. He also provided a very detailed final report with pictures. Worth every penny we spent!

Bob Clarke (REC Consultants) was a horrible home inspector, plain and simple. I was deceived by…read morethe Yelp reviews, which were the reason that I initially chose him for my home inspection. I regret the decision because it ended up costing me more in repairs than I could have anticipated. Why was Bob such a waste of money? Let me explain. 1. He misses BIG problems. There was a hole in the roof of the home we bought. Bob failed to notice it. The roofer who went to fix it showed me a picture. It was so obvious that I think a 5 year old child would have seen it. Of course, Bob was not liable for this issue, and so it was an added expense for me to fix after Bob claimed that the roof was in excellent shape. 2. When you ask him any question about the home inspection, he will embarrass you when you are asking the question. For example, I asked him about the heat pump system. I did not understand it (I am a first time home buyer), and instead of patiently explaining how it works and how it might break, he laughed that I would consider buying a house without knowing what it was... and then didn't say anything else. 3. Heaven forbid that you notice Bob missed something. Like, say, whether or not the dishwasher works. And if you happen to tell him after he has left the kitchen area, he will act like he was planning on walking back to the kitchen, and tell you "not to do [his] job." Sorry Bob, but I kind of assumed you were done with the kitchen once you turned off the light and walked into the bedroom. 4. His reports all seem to suggest that he spends 2+ hours on a condo, and 3.5+ hours on a home. However, the reality is that about 30 minutes of that time is actually spent chatting with the seller's agent. It's like he was trying to drum up business. During our inspection, he literally talked to the agent about his experience as a home inspector and how his past clients all liked him. Umm, sorry Bob, but I'm the one paying for you for your time, not the seller's agent. Please do not make the same mistake that I did by having REC Consultants come inspect the house. Oh, and you'll soon figure out that REC Consultants is not some large company with multiple inspectors. It's just 1 guy Robert E. Clarke (aka Bob Clarke).

Bob is fantastic! I would give 10 stars if I could…read more I chose Bob based on his amazing Yelp reviews, and was not let down. My husband and I are first time home buyers, so were new to the process. I found it easy to book an appointment, and Bob also had one of the lowest rates in Boston. Bob arrived early, and was incredibly thorough throughout the inspection. He was honest and informative, and happy to answer any questions we had. The seller's agent kept trying to make the usual BS excuses about the various issues, but this didn't phase Bob, and he continued to point problems out left and right. He spent at least an hour in the basement (probably more) and uncovered multiple issues, which really helped my husband and I make an informed choice about deciding not to go through with the purchase. As other reviewers mentioned, his advice felt fatherly, and we really felt he was looking out for our best interest. One last bonus star for Bob: as a woman in her early 30s, Bob was incredibly respectful towards me; he looked me in the eye, spoke directly to me, and included me in all the discussions. Often in situations pertaining to power tools, cars, plumbing, etc, men will often only talk to other men (ie my husband and my dad, in this situation) and ignore the women, so I really appreciated that Bob took me seriously.

I highly recommend George Mutch of Shoreline Home Inspection,LLC to complete the most thorough home…read moreinspection possible. George will examine every inch of the home you are buying or have already bought. George really is amazing. He taught me about every aspect of the home and totally checked it out so I could rest easy. George is the best home inspector available. He is so knowledgeable about homes that he even teaches classes on the subject. George is reliable, trustworthy and hard working. George Will continue to assist you even after the home inspection is complete. I had so many questions and he never made me feel like I was inconveniencing him and was always willing to help me. George Mutch of Shoreline Home Inspection is the best and his pricing is extremely reasonable. You cannot go wrong with George!

It was a pleasure working with Stephen for our home inspection - he is extremely knowledgable and…read moreprovided a thorough and clear explanation of all points covered. He made it easy to ask questions throughout the inspection and he provided a precise, well-organized, and well-documented report within hours of completing his inspection. Highly recommend working with Stephen!

Stephen provided a thorough inspection as my husband and I got ready to purchase our first home. We…read morehad 100 questions and he patiently, accurately, and kindly answered all of them. Above that, he made a 2-hour process fly by as he meticulously inspected each corner of the home and made recommendations throughout. He arrived early, provided a written report within hours following the inspection, and made himself available for questions following. We really enjoyed working with him. Don't waive your inspection and when you do schedule one, schedule with Stephen!

Todd replied immediately and we discussed the house and his fee. Made an appointment for the day…read moreafter Christmas. He arrived a few minutes early and had already begun the exterior inspection before I arrived. He was professionally dressed and personable. Once he had completed the inspection he went over all the areas of concern and explained how the report would be laid out. We had the report the next day and it was quite comprehensive with descriptions of issues along with pictures. One thing I did not anticipate was there was no up on the roof time. Basically surveyed the roof with binoculars. In previous instances the inspector got on the roof for a more thorough inspection of both roof and chimney. Perhaps a drone could be used? Over all I was/am pleased with Todd and think he did a great job. My only reason for not giving 5 stars was the lack of getting on the roof which may be the norm now. If so this should be 5 stars.

We've hired Todd Goff of Beacon Street Home Inspection for two homes we wanted to buy. We chose him…read morebecause he was highly recommended for being thorough, fair, honest, reasonably priced and the Best home inspector on the South Shore. ALL of those things are correct and we are so grateful that we hired him. Todd arrived when he said he would, took his time to carefully analyze the nooks, crannies, piping, electrical, construction, inside, outside and every possible thing about the home that was critical. His full and comprehensive report arrived within 24 hours, was easy to read, had plenty of photos and helped us make a decision to buy the home or not. We highly recommend Todd Goff.

It was a pleasure working with John. His very patient and engaged demeanor quickly set us at ease…read moreas understandably nervous first time home buyers. John came highly recommended to us from another inspector who had been used by friends twice. He was on time and responsive for our inspection. He was patient, diligent, and detail oriented to the extent that he would "geek out" about small details that he appreciated about the house's build, such as the electrician properly removing a knob on the sub electrical switch box. His report was provided to us promptly the next day, and he expressed a willingness to work with the competing schedules of all parties involved. We had an initial conflict doing the radon test and he moved his schedule around to accommodate a time-sensitive task the builders needed to get done. HIs report was thorough and detailed, with photos and arrows pointing to every specific thing he had pointed out to us during the inspection. We had a lot of questions about small details and he never voiced frustration bur rather, answered questions in a patient, thoughtful, gentle manner that was very helpful to us as we went through this process for the first time. Lastly, his previous experience as a builder was important to us, as we had purchased a new construction and he was able to give us a first-hand insight on the quality of materials used and how well the home was built. We happily recommend him.

I was looking for someone to do a roof inspection of a just completed roofing job, and John and…read moreSheila (who handles scheduling) were incredibly prompt at getting back to me and finding a time. They also did a great job of explaining what their inspection would cover, and their experience (with at least 30 years in the industry). John went up to each of 3 multi-unit buildings, taking photos from above and from different angles on the ground as well to provide a thorough report. He also gave some great advice about preventing water infiltration into the basement and siding repair when I asked. John was detail oriented, generous with providing information and assistance, and very easy to talk to. I would definitely recommend Barber Home Inspections, and would use them again if/when the need comes up in the future.

We had Omar do the inspection of our home and he was incredibly helpful! He walked us through the…read morewhole house and things to consider throughout the process. Highly recommend their service, easy to book and extremely helpful to understand houses when considering buying your home!

The person picked up the call is very inpatient and rude. For the first time home buyers who is not…read morefamiliar with the infection business, not bother to explain the details and rationale of content of the inspection.