I emailed Ron Cook 9 days out, if we can meet at my pre construction meeting so we can over the…read morefloor plan( model) and go over some questions I would have . He stated he was booked up and "I don't have the time to come look at the models."

Ron was recommended to me by one of his satisfied customers. I enjoyed meeting him and hearing…read morewhat he had to say about the home I am planning to buy. He definitely noticed things I had not, and also gave practical advice that I could use in many areas of the home. He pinpointed a couple of construction defects that will need correcting before the purchase goes through, and later the same day, he emailed a 20+ page report with photos, a detailed checklist and full descriptions of his observations. I highly recommend Ron and Close-Up Home Inspection.

I highly recommend Liz Martin for home inspections. She was extremely thorough and made me feel…read morevery comfortable with the process. As an inexperienced buyer she helped me understand the house and offered suggestions on what needs to be fixed soon, how to maintain things, etc. My inspection report is already printed out as a helpful reference for the house. She clearly understands what she is doing and I feel very confident with her advice.

My wife and I are first time homebuyers navigating this crazy process. We were referred to Liz for…read moreour home inspection by a friend, and I'm so glad! The inspection was thorough, and Liz walked us through every single part of our house in a gentle manner. There was nothing scary or overwhelming - she made observations and offered some suggestions on what we might want to do, or what we don't absolutely need to do before moving in. It's clear Liz's goal is to complete the inspection, while also helping us to understand how to live in the house. I'd recommend her to anyone!

I've previously bought a house and condo and used other inspectors. Walsh was a far superior…read moreexperience. Our inspector was friendly and VERY thorough and the report was comprehensive and very easy to understand. They had a lot of availability for the same week too. Highly recommend-worth every penny for peace of mind.

Excellent experience with Cameron inspecting an old house for my partner and I. Paid for an…read more'antique house' inspection which was a little bit more than the normal inspection but seemed to be incredibly worth it! Cameron went EVERYWHERE in the house, crawlspaces under the house and into every crevice of the attic. The report produced was lengthy and very helpful in evaluating the house. His advice and knowledge was very much appreciated and I feel incredibly confident in his report especially with the MANY pictures provided. If you're looking for an inspection, request Cameron! Our realtors set this appointment up so I can't speak to that but the experience in our house was superb.

I would give Jim ten stars if I could! It was a terrific experience. Jim is incredibly thorough…read moreand careful, and is *so* good at explaining what he's doing and why. I learned so much about the place that I'm trying to buy--what it needs right away (not much thank goodness), what's good about it (a lot, thank goodness), what would be good to address at some point that's not urgent.... He explained what kind of person to hire for the various jobs when the time comes--pointing, radiators, windows, etc.--and how to tell whether they were doing the job well. It was fascinating and fun to watch him work and learn about the unfamiliar systems and technology. I feel completely at peace with my decision to go forward, and I feel knowledgeable about things I knew nothing about. And his fee was very reasonable. Jim said I was welcome to call him if I have any questions at all. Which I might. I am pleased and grateful.

Jim responded quickly to a tight deadline for inspection. He was polite, professional and…read moreknowledgeable and answered all our questions. Really appreciated all the label tags on all the various valves. Also has a hilarious Instagram follow.

Ken Bates of Ace Inspect is an experienced, highly skilled, and honest home inspector. I have…read morerecommended him to 2 of my friends who were looking to purchase a condo. I found Ken's contact information online when buying my condo in July 2010. Ken performed an extremely thorough inspection, classifying issues as natural to the age of the building or cause for worry. It was clear from interacting with Ken that his knowledge extended beyond cursory surface level understanding that only comes with years of experience. 1 year after the purchase, I noticed a cigarette smoke smell in my unit and asked Ken to inspect. He was unable to identify the issue. Instead of taking full payment, he insisted on me paying him only half. A few months later, I called Ken up again for another small problem, this time, he identified the source of the cigarette smoke and suggested a resolution. I was able to implement and our house is now smoke smell free! In conclusion, Ken is intelligent, experienced, and easy to work with. Ken will provide peace of mind especially for a first time home buyer like I was.

I agree with the positive reviews!! What a pleasant, friendly and helpful guide to homebuying…read more I hired Ken short notice on a Sunday evening for a Monday full home inspection and he was courteous, thorough and smart. My only constructive feedback- which perhaps helps explain the negative comments you see below- is Ken is so thorough that he likes to give homebuyers the complete sense of a situation, beyond an inspector's advice (which feels more like a wise family member's advice) on every feature of the home, and that can come across as irrelevant to the professional obligations of a home inspector. At times, I felt like I was being "schooled" which is not necessary. He was up front with me that if a customer wants to keep it to just the essential inspection only, instead of the more thorough advice on every page of the report, to let him know this when you start the job and he'll trim his inspection back in depth without compromising his professional work. I think setting expectations on the time the appointment is the responsibility of the client. Ken's naturally curious and fully interested in your success at home buying so I felt he was genuinely doing his best to mitigate any disappointment or surprise after purchasing the home. His communication, attention to detail and responsiveness to my and my agent's questions were all excellent. Thanks, Ken!

Chris was efficient, thorough, knowledgeable, and friendly!…read more Inspected our first house and we learned a lot.

Chris Monahon is an exceptionally knowledgeable home inspector with tons of experience. Chris…read moreexudes confidence in his findings, which he relays in layman's terms that his clients can understand. He has a jovial manner throughout the home inspection, helping take the tension out of what can sometimes be a stressful situation. I use him often and I always recommend him. I can't only say great things about him. By the way, I have no idea what the woman who reviewed National Home Inspection Service is talking about. She complained that the receptionist was not pleasant. The receptionist has also been delightful with me, my wife, and those who I recommend to the inspection service.

I have hired several home inspectors in the past and John Tambascio was the most impressive. He…read morewas super responsive any time I needed him and he accommodated some uncertainty around when the house would be ready for inspection. During the inspection itself, he was incredibly thorough. For example, he spotted a nail head sticking out from the underside edge of a wooden built-in, in an area that is out of sight. He notices the slightest imperfections. In addition, he provided the most complete and thorough home inspection report I have ever seen. Given my tight timelines, he also provided me with some shorter lists for things I needed to address immediately with the seller. He takes many photos and documents everything. On top of that, he is incredibly nice and friendly. I appreciate that John was always available to answer my questions, even after the inspection was complete. I highly recommend him.

We used John on the recommendation of our Real Estate agent and we were not disappointed! John was…read moreable to squeeze us in during a busy week and provided a thorough and informative inspection. He explained the details to us as he went a long and was very helpful in answering all of our "first time home buyer" questions. I would recommend John to any of our friends!

Patrick was very responsive, knowledgeable and thorough. But mostly, he had a great demeanor. I've…read moreworked with home inspectors in the past and have found many to have a negative attitude or be disorganized. Patrick was a refreshing change with his patience, kindness and steady, balanced approach. Would definitely recommend him and his company for any homeowners that are nervous about their purchase and need somebody on their side!

We hired Coastal for our home inspection, as they were suggested to us (along with a few other…read moreoptions) by our realtor. We went with them because they were highly rated and you could schedule your inspection conveniently online. John was our home inspector and he was incredibly thorough. The home we are purchasing isn't old (built in 2001), but I wish we had known about Coastal and used them for our current home, which was built considerably earlier. John was so detailed in his report, I'd recommend him for any home inspection, but especially ones that are for older homes needing a keen eye and a fine-toothed comb. He called out everything and his report came color-coded with photos for references. He struck a good balance between being efficient (the whole inspection for a 3500 sq ft home took just about 3 hours) and being communicative with me. He showed me everything he felt was noteworthy. We're hoping that this is our forever home, but if we ever do move or buy a vacation property, I'll definitely work with Coastal again. Thanks John!