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.

OMG Shoveltown Home Inspections was phenomenal! Ryan Colby…read morewas our inspector and he was such a great help. We didn't know what to expect and he walked us through it all. The next day we received a full report sent to us. It was our first full inspection and we weren't sure what to expect. Ryan was easy to talk to and understand what he was telling us. Ryan was so thorough and professional. I will tell all my friends and colleagues about Shoveltown. Thanks so much Ryan!

Jeff from Shoveltown did an excellent inspection on short notice. Huge bonus points for doing the…read moreinspection during a Nor'easter! Despite the horrible weather, he was on the roof and in the crawlspace, seemingly unaffected by the elements and thoroughly reviewing everything. He thoughtfully answered all my questions during the process and explained things as he went. The documentation he provided was highly detailed, with descriptions, photos, and helpful recommendations. Professional and personable, I highly recommend Jeff and Shoveltown.

Just had a home inspection done with John M. He is a great guy and great home inspector!…read more John's attention to detail, professionalism, and the prompt 49 page report with pictures and explanations he delivered, was well worth every penny. I would recommend Tiger Home Inspections to anyone looking to buy a home in Massachusetts. I have seen a lot of reviews complaining about the price... and as someone who is saving every penny to buy a home and does not have disposable income to throw away... those complaints are simply not justified. Buying a home is scary and uncertain... and with a home inspection you get what you pay for. John at Tiger gave us a lot to consider and uncovered a lot of things we simply did not think about when we first viewed this property. I cannot say it enough this company is worth every penny spent to have deeper view into what purchasing a property would cost in repairs and long term worries. Also, when booking our home inspection, Shelia was knowledgeable and kind, and importantly, explained pricing and services clearly. Would highly recommend!

Rude, crass, semi incompetent. Made suggestions that had…read morenothing to do with home inspection which was not why they were hired. Can't believe they were as incompetent and stupid as they presented themselves. Would highly not recommend.

very responsive and professional I would recommend them to anyone!Price very reasonable, he was…read morecommunicative, on schedule & extremely informative about what to expect

We are very happy with the service we received from SS, Jim did a great job. Easy and pleasurable…read moreto work with, shows up when he says he will, and always returned our calls....floors came out great.

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!

I am very happy with the hardwood refinishing job that Perfection Hardwood Floor Service just…read morecompleted today. They were very responsive and gave clear communication during the entire process from estimate to completion. Their cost was also very competitive compared to other bids I received. After completing the work, they did a nice job keeping the areas clean and left behind minimal dust. I would highly recommend them for your hardwood refinishing.

I used Yelp to find Quy and Yelp did not steer me wrong. Quy replaced my carpeted stairs and…read morelanding with hardwood. He was very professional. He explained everything. It took him a few hours onger than he anticipated but he did not sacrifice quality for time and I really appreicated that. The picture attached is before I painted the risers and trim. I would definately reccomend him.

We used Martin's Floor Specialists for a third floor remodel on our house (built in 1900) to…read moreinstall red oak floors, stairs and handrails. He was extremely thorough, immediately responsive and an absolute pleasure to work with! We needed this space done to make room for our growing family and he even brought a very nice gift when our daughter was born! He worked with our existing subfloor which squeaked with every step and was not level. They secured the subfloor and then leveled in sections to take the curse out of the floor. It is absolutely rock solid now, no squeaks, no visible dips or waves. Marty brought and left us with four flooring samples to choose from. After we picked, he installed then stained several sample spots in three different stains and gave us time to pick our favorite. This gave us a lot of freedom and confidence to make the right decision. The team that does the work is very detail oriented, dedicated to their craft and take a lot of pride in their work. They also use the highest quality materials as well (flooring paper, hardwood, stair treads, and poly). They know how to do the job right so it will last and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. The larger project involved several sub-contractors but this was one group I did not have to worry about! Would highly recommend! Product specs: -4" Wide Red Oak Floor Boards -Minwax Weathered Oak Floor Stain -Black Rosin Flooring Paper

Great service professional and did a great work, We did new…read morestairs and fixing some bad floor area that had old holes from old heating system Finish and coat with new layer came out great!! Thank you Martin

I needed a home inspection in a pinch (1 week turnaround) and in a new area that I haven't lived…read morebefore. Doing a web search, Metro was one of many home inspection companies that had a straight-forward website and online booking. However, what set Metro apart from the others is that they listed the available days and time slots that they had inspectors available. They even had the name of the most probable (subject to change) inspector to make the appointment. That was important because I knew when the home we were considering was available to be opened, and I could quickly line up a day/time that worked out for both sides. After the appointment was set, I was called by one of the staff. She called to "talk me out of" the radon and pest inspection services (extra charge) because of the type of home and area it was located, those services were not valuable. The cherry on top was that for the month, they were giving a "gold" discount on the overall cost. Inspection went as planned and I received the final report by the end of the same day. I never had to state that I needed a quick turnaround, but I get the sense they knew based on the dates of our real estate transaction. Just superb service, and really made me feel I could not get as good of a service with any of the other inspection companies I was considering. If we ever buy another property in the metro Boston area, I'm using Metro 100%!

Tod was recommended to me by my real estate agent, and I was very happy with my inspection. He…read morearrived right on time, let me know what to expect during the inspection, and was very knowledgeable and patient with me as I asked plenty of questions. The inspection was very thorough, and Tod took his time to ensure he didn't miss anything that could cause issues down the road. The resulting report was delivered in less than 24 hours after the inspection, and Tod prioritized the issues based on criticality/safety so it was clear which repairs needed to be done promptly and which ones could wait. I highly recommend Tod and his company for your inspection needs and will be using their services again in the future.