My husband and I used David in the spring for the home inspection on a property we ended up purchasing. He was easy to get ahold of, available quickly, and incredibly knowledgeable. We purchased an almost 4000 square foot, 135 year old home, and David went out of his way to check every square inch of that property. He arrived early and had already checked the exterior by the time we got there to join him. He was excellent to deal with, made the process painless, and had some great advice for my husband and I as new homeowners. The follow up email with his report was detailed and included photos of every part of the house. His pricing was also very reasonable, especially considering the size of the home. Highly recommend! read more

David is fantastic! As others have said, he is so thorough, kind and helpful. He's not just trying to rush through the job. He moves through the house at the perfect pace, with a great eye for finding small details we would have never noticed. He provided many helpful tips to us along the way, and really felt like a great teammate to have by our side as we navigate the overwhelming home-buying process. I highly recommend working with David! read more

David is thorough, knowledgeable, and pleasant! He creates his report quickly and accompanies the report with excellent photos. He was available for a post-inspection question, as well, which I appreciated. He also provided a manual "know your home", which explains workings of a house. read more

David provided an appointment with very little notice. He arrived early and performed a thorough inspection of the property and provided all necessary documentation in a timely and efficient manner. Would recommend to any who need a home inspection within his coverage area. read more

I just wanted to write a quick thank-you to David for the professional and informative job that you did at my home inspection. As a first time home buyer I was incredibly nervous going into the inspection not knowing what to expect. However, after the first 10 minutes of the inspection, he quickly put all of my fears to rest and answered all my silly questions with patient. I was able to feel that I was in good hands and knew that I had a "Professional" doing the job. This was solidified for me at the end of the inspection when he went over his extensive report with me, item by item ensuring that I fully understood what was there. Even though I needed up not buying that home, but I am going to reach out to him for my next purchase in a month. Thank you David! read more

David Valley is a fantastic home inspector and i cannot recommend him enough. David was on time, responsive, informative, knowledgeable, and thorough... All the things you want in a home inspector. My husband and I bought our first home in 2021 and our realtor actually referred us to David. David showed up and spent over 3 hours walking through our 4 bedroom home, explaining everything her was seeing and looking for along the way. He wrote everything down and sent us a follow-up email with notes from the inspection after his visit. He pointed out issues and advised of fixes and who we should call (a plumber, an electrician, etc.) on the spot but wrote it all down as well so we wouldn't forget. David also connected us with a wonderful representative at Mass Save which was so appreciated! If you need a home inspector and David Valley services your area, go with him. A great inspector and a great person. read more

David was great, professional & very upfront about all of his findings on our home inspection. He explained the limitations of home inspections including what they are and -- more importantly -- are not able to evaluate which was extremely helpful in understanding the service he was performing. I would definitely recommend without hesitation. read more

I hired David as my home inspector after purchasing a house. David was very thorough and answered all my questions. We spent a good 2-3 hours at the house and it was money well spent. You will come away knowing much more about the house and be much more prepared as an owner. I highly recommend David to be your home inspector. read more

David is great to work with. His through inspection helped identify problems in a new construction and seller could fix them before we purchased it. David is knowledgeable in almost every aspect of a home. read more

David was awesome, very thorough & professional. Showed up on time and went through everything with us. This was a first for me and I felt very comfortable from start to finish in the inspection process. I would highly recommend him & his services if you need to get an inspection! read more

We're so lucky to have found David at MA Home Inspections. I sending an email to him via his website, he sent a prompt reply and we were able to speak over the phone that evening. During the inspection, he was incredibly helpful and thorough. My husband and I learned so much from him. There wasn't an area of the house he missed. We left our inspection with our report in hand and feeling confident in our purchase. I would highly recommend working with him! read more

With buying a house being so stressful Having our home inspection with Dave took a little bit of that stress away. Dave is extremely knowledgeable, down to earth and took the time to explain everything in detail to us. I would recommend him over and over again! read more

David was excellent! He made great recommendations for our potential home and even took into account cost effectiveness. He was very thorough and uncovered a major issue that we never would have identified on our own so the inspection ended up saving us money as a buyer! I would highly recommend this company to my family and friends. read more

David was quick to answer my phone call and fit me into the schedule based on both our needs. He came highly recommended to me and I would highly recommend him to others. As a younger first time home buyer he was very detailed in explanations and was not only doing my inspection but explaining how different utilities in the condo worked which was above and beyond what I was expecting. Very thorough in his report and very personable. Made this step of the home buying process less stressful. read more

David was extremely professional. He arrived earlier than our scheduled time and had already noted the whole outside of the property before we arrived. Additionally, he provided a lot of education on how to maintain the hope. I would recommend him to anyone looking for an inspector. read more

I contacted Dave Valley after reading his reviews here on Yelp. This was our second house under contract as we walked away from the first house after the inspection report from a different inspector. Unfortunately the first inspector wasn't available to do our second house, but that turned out to be just fine! Called Dave and he scheduled us right away as we had the 10 day deadline looming. We were scheduled for 930am but when I arrive Dave had already spent considerable time on the exterior of the house and the grounds. This was awesome because as we waited for the realtor to unlock the house, Dave walked me through everything he saw on the outside and gave me tips for DIY projects. Once inside, Dave did an incredibly thorough job. Instead of getting an email a day later with boiler plate wording, Dave does the inspection report as he inspects each item. This is huge because he doesn't have to go back and reference notes or memory. I never felt time contained and he spent a lot of time showing me each item that needed attention and offered tips on quick and painless fixes. I really appreciated that personal touch. If you are about to buy a house, look no further than Massachusetts Home Inspections and Dave Valley. He's one of the best! read more

Would highly recommend Dave for your home inspection. He's very experienced and passionate about home maintenance and safety. Dave was eager to share his knowledge with us and we were impressed with his thoroughness. He uses a great documentation template that made it easy for us to review the specific issues he found based on an intuitive organization of systems. Also, all around friendly and easy to communicate with before, during, and after our inspection. read more

David was really thorough and his notes on issues to fix were extensive. He also took pictures and provide them electronically, referring to them in his notes so I could find the corresponding pictures on a later date. He was also clear that although there were a lot of issues to fix over time, none of them were health & safety issues which was helpful to hear, and he was gave an approximate timeline for when I should deal with certain issues like attic venting which did not need to be fixed right away. David was very responsive and was kind enough to answer questions after he had submitted his report. read more

David was extremely thorough in his inspection. He explained everything to me in detail and in a way that I could understand it. Even things that weren't necessarily safety issues, he provided recommendations on what I could do to make improvements. I would highly recommend using David for your home inspection! read more

David did the home inspection with me for my mother-in-law's house in Methuen and my sisters condo in North Andover. David knows his stuff and is very thorough. I had my own home inspection done previously by tiger home inspection and they failed to pick up several important things that David would of found. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a home inspector as this is the most important part of buying a home. To be well informed of the home issues(current and potential) and have the utilities explained in great detail. read more

David is absolutely fantastic. He was very easy to contact and was able to come out on short notice. He arrived early, and his inspection was thorough. As first-time homebuyers, we were a bit out of our comfort zone, and David made sure to answer all our questions and explain what needed to be done now and what could be fixed later on. During the inspection, he pointed out that we needed the sump pump replaced and that the house had a leaky sewer line. With his pictures and detailed explanation, we were able to get the seller to fix the sump pump and the HOA to replace the sewer line before purchasing our home. He sent us a file with our report and all the pictures he took, and he referenced specific images in the report, which made repairs after moving in a lot easier. We feel very comfortable in our first home thanks to David's work, and we highly recommend you contact David for your home inspection! read more

David was great! He responds quickly and is very flexible about working with your schedule. When the day of the inspection arrived, he was very thorough and explained everything to my wife, especially the areas that she wasn't familiar with. He saved us from buying a home that had some severe undisclosed issues. We were so impressed with his work and we hired him again on the home we are currently purchasing. I would highly recommend David to anyone buying a home, especially those who might not be familiar with everything that goes into maintaining a home. He takes the time to make sure you understand the significance. read more

Dave was fantastic, thorough and professional. His two hour tour of our potential condo went over nooks, crannies, spots I doubt I'll ever think about looking, and all the expected items. His list at the end covered everything we talked about and a few other things. I will certainly call again if/when there is another home in my future. If the rest of this process goes like te home inspection,I'll be very happy. read more

Found David at MA Home Inspectors here on Yelp and am very happy I hired him! He was quick to respond to my emails and voice message, and even let me know when he had a cancellation so we could bump the inspection up. He was very thorough, taking the time to explain what he was looking at or for and answering all of my questions. I really appreciated the fact that his prices are clearly listed on his website, which is also jam packed with useful info. I would recommend him to anyone. read more

We bought our first home in Billerica in February and had Dave out to inspect the property. The place was renovated in 2013 so there were only minor issues the biggest of which was that a new support beam needed to be added under the deck. In the paperwork he gave us he wrote "Have a licensed carpenter install a support beam under deck 2/3 the way out. Improperly supported today. Deck sags at center today." Well, we had said licensed carpenter (and builder) out this week to look at the deck. It turns out that this deck is free floating. It's not anchored to the house and there are zero footings, the deck is on pavers and dirt. This is obviously an un-permitted deck and the home inspector completely missed it. Dave told us that it would cost a few hundred bucks. Well, $7500 later, I should have a safe, properly supported deck. As I said, this is my first home purchase, but I would think that someone that has been doing this for as long as he claims should have noticed this. It would have allowed me to knock a significant amount off of the offering price and short of that, we probably wouldn't have bought the house. The deck and backyard were one of the biggest factors in us choosing this house. $7500 is a lot of money to us, especially being new home owners and this could have been avoided if the house was properly inspected in it's entirety. Response to comment 4/9/2016 You're right, I should have obtained all permits and got a quote for the "support beam" before closing on the deck. I know that failing to do this leaves me no recourse, but to talk about my experience here on Yelp. The plywood you speak of does not, nor ever existed. I took pictures of the deck where it is closest to the house and you can clearly see that it is not connected, something I obviously had no clue to check because I'm not a home inspector or builder. I would think that a licensed home inspector could easily tell that the deck didn't have proper footings around it's perimeter (4x4's on pavers, if even that, directly on the ground) or that it was connected to the house. Again, ZERO plywood obstructing anything. All you have to do is crouch down to get under the deck. BUYER BEWARE - Double, triple check this guy's "work". read more

I've used Mass Home Inspections twice recently for our nonprofit transitional shelters. David performed the inspections and was very prompt and completely professional. They had great suggestions and did a very thorough job - highly recommended!! read more

David was very thorough with his inspection. Saved us from getting into a bad deal. Highly recommended.

David at Massachusetts Home Inspections was incredibly helpful, professional, polite and thorough in inspecting our new house. I had read many reviews of inspectors and I noticed that MA Home Inspections had several that noted the thoroughness. I wasn't disappointed when I arrived on the day of the inspection and found David already working the exterior and taking his time doing so. When we went inside he took his time and investigated every area that he could. His inspection report allowed us to negotiate with the seller from an informed point. I would highly recommend that anyone buying or selling a property use MA Home Inspections. read more

David was recommended to me for home for a pre purchase home inspection. He was very thorough, and I learned a ton about home maintenance along the way. He explained everything he was doing, and was fully prepared to complete all business onsite before we left. He treated me, my home, and my neighbors with respect and professionalism. I would HIGHLY recommend his services if you are looking for an honest and thorough inspection of your property.. read more

Not surprised to see anything but 5 star reviews here. David came highly recommended and went through our home as if were his own. He made note of every issue he found, from minor things he showed me how I could fix myself, to not so minor things we had the seller take care of before moving in. I feel so comfortable moving in to our new home after reviewing it from top to bottom, inside and outside with David. I can't see anyone doing a better job. Highly recommended!! read more

David was amazing and I would recommend him to anyone in the process of purchasing a home. I purchased a condo and used David for the inspection. He was so thorough and took the time to explain EVERYTHING! Hopefully he's still in the business next time I need an inspection ! read more

David was such a pleasure to work with! He arrived early to the building and was prepared for the inspection. He was very professional and really funny! It is obvious he is knowledgeable in all things home related. He took the time to go over every aspect of the inspection in detail and answered all of our questions. As first time homebuyers, we really appreciated this! We had the report at the end of inspection, which he reviewed with us. He also provided a comprehensive home care manual which we will certainly reference in the future! With David's input, we knew we had found the right home. Thank you David! read more

By the time I got to the home inspection appointment David had already done a complete inspection of the outside of the home and was ready to go over it with me in great detail. We walked every inch of the outside of the house including the roof and went over any problem areas. He suggested issues that I would have to look at immediately and others that would have to be taken care of in the future. David is very knowledgeable and gave me a lot of insight into all aspects of the house including the plumbing, electrical, and utilities. He inspected every window and outlet in the house and even crawled through the attic space to check the air handler and filter that was hard to get to. I would absolutely recommend David to anyone looking for a home inspector in the Andover, MA area. He does his report on site and scans a copy directly to you before you even leaves the house. There are very tight timelines to complete the inspection in today's hot market so having the inspection report in hand right away is key to a smooth transaction. Two thumbs up for David! read more

Plan for 3.5 hours because Dave is meticulous and will take you through every inch of the home. On top of pointing out areas of concern, he gives you helpful advice for how to address these areas in the future. He was able to answer all of our questions and arrived early to examine the outside of the house before we got there. Dave is prompt and professional and we highly recommend using him for home inspections. read more

Dave came as a recommendation from my realtor and I'm glad we decided to hire him for our home inspection. As noted, Dave is early and does an exterior inspection within 1/2 hour before the scheduled inspection. When you arrive, he will take you around the exterior and show you any issues he's noticed. Dave is a friendly gentleman accompanied by a witty sense of humor. He's smart and focused on the inspection, but personable and makes the experience less stressful. We made our way around the home together and believe me, I had my bag of questions for him every room we entered. He answered them all and was adamant that I contact him with any further questions I may have after the inspection. Dave does not include pictures in his report, but he does take pictures throughout the process. He did send them all to me the next day, per my request, which was helpful to add to the collection I had made on my own. He writes his report on site, scans it, and provides it to you on site before he leaves, along with other useful information about home ownership. For an 1800 sq. foot home, the inspection lasted about 3-3.5 hours and did not feel rushed and even re-visited areas twice per my request as I had follow up questions after digesting the initial diagnosis. All went well and would recommend at the very least, picking up the phone and calling Dave and consider hiring him. Thank you. read more

I got a home inspection from David after placing an offer on a house. I ended up not buying house for other reasons. But the next house I bid on--I will definitely call up David again. If you want someone professional and reliable(shows up to the property before you do) then look no further. read more

As a first time home buyer, the inspection process was a bit scary. Dave was extremely professional and very patient with me. He explained everything I needed to know in English so I could understand just what he was talking about (like I know anything about a water shut-off valve right?). I felt better when he explained that 'no house is perfect' and even helped me prioritize the list so I could go back to the homeowners with a reasonable request. Highly recommend Dave if you are in the home buying process. read more

We're first-time home buyers and found Dave on a google search. Due to crazy schedules, we had to find an inspector for the next day and Dave was able to fit us in. And thank god. His reviews don't lie, and the five-star rating is not at all an exaggeration. He searched every inch of the property (even in a foot of snow) and was very very detailed. We learned so much about the house we planned to purchase and a lot about home care. He took almost 3 hours to cover an older 1500sq. ft. house, because he looked at everything. It was honestly pretty amazing how detailed he was. For all the work he did, his rates were on-par, if not cheaper than other people in the area. We (along with our parents who reviewed his inspection report) were very impressed and definitely would recommend to friends/family. read more

Loved David. Found him with some help from Google and gave him a call. He was great from the very beginning. He arrived early for our inspection and had already checked most of the exterior when we arrived. He went over everything with us and then we did the interior inspection as a group. He was very thorough and I enjoyed his personality. He makes everything very easy to understand, even to someone who doesn't have experience with home maintenance (like myself.) He spent a great deal of time with us and it is clear he takes his job very seriously. We've been in the house for a year and a half now and still haven't found any issues Dave missed. We referred my inlaws to him a few months ago and they were just as satisfied. Do it! You'll be happy you did. read more

David was very responsive and thorough throughout the whole process. My inspection needed to be fast turnaround because of the closing schedule and David was able to fit us in with only a couple day's notice. During the inspection he was very knowledgeable and pointed out things, along with some background on how concerning or fixable they were. This was incredibly helpful as a first time buyer and made me feel much more comfortable with the process. Definitely would recommend David! read more