If you are looking for home inspection - look no further! Ron did an AMAZING job inspecting a house we are looking to purchase and thanks to his detailed, meticulous and knowledgeable work we are in the process of negotiating a lower price given the needed work that is due. Not only was he on time, professional, the report quality was truly remarkable. As I said, look no further! Flavio read more

Overpriced and receptionist was not friendly. Definitely would not recommend. They should give better service and lower their prices I was quoted $600 on a home inspection for a 950 sq ft condo with everything already in the condo. Even the water tank is already in the condo. How is this fair and reasonable?? read more

Don was everything we could have asked for in a house inspector. He was knowledgeable, professional, and flexible. I spoke with several house inspectors and Don is the one that stuck out. The inspection was very educational and thorough. Don has an easy manner and will explain things about your home as he finds them in terms that are easy to understand. I felt like I was in very good hands. He also offered a wide range of inspection services, including radon and termite testing. Next time we buy a house in the area, we will definitely give him a call for the inspection. Ben and Elizabeth (new Melrose residents) read more

Don (and his assistant) were outstanding! I explained to them that as part of my negotiating terms that I was waiving the Inspection and would only be backing down from the deal if a MAJOR issue was identified. Once that was determined to not be the case, then the inspection was really about establishing a punchlist of "To Do's" for me for the next 10 years. He carefully and patiently detailed everything that he discovered with me. I really believe that I "understand" my new home and can easily identify the most urgent items to attend to once I move in. He also entered into the "joy" of my purchase. It may sound silly but I appreciated a true professional who still has excitement WITH me and FOR me. Honestly, I could easily see inviting him back for a beer on my back deck once I move in. Bottom line - the money was not only worth it. My expectations were exceeded. PS - The followup report that arrived later that night was detailed with clear photographs. For those items that I need to have a tradesman come and fix, it will be clear. For those projects that I take on for myself, I'll feel confident. PPS - His assistant was equally helpful, joyful, and a pleasure. I just wish my old brain could rally his name to my memory. Either way.... a pleasure. read more

After our offer was accepted on a wonderful home, the sellers were eager to do things quickly, and we knew we had to find a home inspector ASAP. We contacted Don at Mystic Home Inspection, and set up an inspection for two days later. During our first phone conversation, he explained exactly what to expect, what he would be looking for, and most importantly that "there is no perfect home" and we shouldn't be scared by minor problems. For a first-time homebuyer like myself, this was good to hear. On the day of the inspection, Don arrived early and ready to go. He really took the time to walk through every corner of the house with us, from roof to foundation, and was extremely thorough. He even put on a pair of coveralls to crawl under the front porch to inspect the supports! He not only pointed out issues and potential problems, but gave us some very helpful suggestions on how to address them, and explained which repairs should take priority. Fortunately, his inspection showed no major concerns, and we are happily going through with the purchase! The morning after inspection, Don emailed us a very extensive report with lots of photos, which covered everything he had found during the inspection. This report was very helpful when negotiating with the sellers, and will be a great "checklist" to have as we continue to make repairs on our new home. Don is extremely thorough, organized, and professional. Not to mention an all-around nice guy. I can't recommend him enough. In addition, our buyer's agent was so impressed with his work that she has since contacted him for future inspections! read more

First time home buyer, here. There may be nothing scarier than house shopping - but with Don by your side, all fears sort of dissapear. I found Don right here on Yelp! My husband and I had an offer accepted on a home and needed someone reliable - and quickly. I e-mailed Don and received a response nearly immediately. We set-up a home inspection for just a few days later. He arrived EARLY day of (huge plus!) I loved him the second I met him. Don is a very honest, salt-of-the-earth kind of guy who doesn't play games or sugar-coat anything. He's VERY professional, timely, and personable. The entire inspection he listened to our concerns, addressed them, answered questions, thoroughly inspected everything outside AND inside, and didn't miss a thing. He was extremely knowledgable and detailed. The home we had him inspect was about 1800 square feet and took about 3 hours to complete. The inspection started at 1:00PM and ended around 4:00PM. At 9:00AM the next morning we received a VERY lengthy, detailed report in an e-mail. It was so clear to read and understand, complete with photos of the issues for reference. We found the report to be really educational and user-friendly. Thank God for Don - we ended up backing out of a deal on this particular house due to some severe foundation issues that Don discovered during the home inspection. Just last week we called Don once more for another home inspection on a house we had an offer accepted on - got an appointment for the next day! It was a no-brainer - we knew we wouldn't want anyone else to inspect the house. It was SO nice to see Don again and to know that we were in good hands. We were able to take his valuable information and apply it - we're signing the PNS at the end of this week. I would recommend Don to absolutely anyone and everyone. A truly stand-up, professional, honest man and a pleasure to work with. read more

I've used these guys regularly, they are very thorough and make sure my clients understand what they're pointing out & are pretty persistent with checking crawl space, super cluttered basements & other not easy to access space. As someone that attends an awful lot of home inspections I can say 100% that these guys are GOOD. Ask for Ron read more

Don is everything you could want in a home inspector. He was very thorough and spent a lot of time pointing out the bad (and the good) during his inspection. After spending time with him, I now have a great grasp regarding the inner workings of the home. His inspection allowed me to negotiate down the purchase price due to serious issues he identified, explained and documented. His inspection report is easily understandable with many corresponding pics. It prioritizes repairs to the home that I will need to make going forward. Great overall experience and I would highly recommend this company. read more

I am a new home owner that have not done any inspection and have minimum knowledge about it. I was referred to Don for my house inspection in April 2015. I was very impressed with his detail oriented, through and patient attitude with his jobs. He carefully walk through every single pieces of my house and explained me every details in order to help me understand better. Don has a highly regarded work ethic and I would definitely recommend his services to anyone! Bo read more

I'm a first-time home buyer and had Ron as my inspector. First thing was that I was able to book him with only a few days notice and it was a holiday weekend! Ron arrived early and he introduce himself and told me I could ask him anything. He asked if I was a first-time home buyer and when I told him yes, he made sure that throughout the inspection he provided me with helpful advice on what type of maintenance I would need to do, etc. He was very thorough and showed myself and my agent his findings as we went along, allowing us to ask questions. He was straightforward and provide his honest assessment and opinion. At the end he made sure to address any additional questions. By the next morning he had delivered the detailed inspection report to me with lots of photos! I would highly recommend Ron for your home inspection. read more

Don was AMAZING!!!! He is VERY thorough, timely, professional and a great resource. This was my first time buying a house and he walked us through the whole process. I HIGHLY recommend him to anyone! read more

Don inspected two houses for us, and provided inspections that were exceptionally thorough and easy to understand. He was very patient in talking us through the issues he discovered, and took obvious pride and genuine enjoyment in his work. The software he uses is easy to use, and was very helpful in when generating a list of requests to give to the sellers. I can't imagine anyone better suited to perform an inspection, and I would happily retain his services in the future. read more

Mystic Home Inspection is the type of company that will never need to advertise. Once you use it, you will recommend it to everyone you know. Everybody who ever mentions to me that they're interested in buying a house (and maybe some who don't) are going to get an earful from me about Don Bissex. He is professional, punctual, honest, likeable, and truly great at what he does. These days, when it's rare to find someone who takes great pride in their work, meeting someone like Don is refreshing. I am maybe the most irritating type of person to deal with in a home purchase because I've never purchased a home and I have close to zero knowledge about them, but I'm risk-averse and a lawyer so I'm convinced that everyone has an angle and it is out to fool me. So basically I want to hear every last detail even though I have no idea what anyone is talking about. Yet, Don was incredibly patient and the house inspection was honestly FUN, even the outdoor part in below-freezing weather. He is as good at communication as he is at home inspection - I think both are equally important at this job. He picked up pretty early that neither of us had a clue about homes, so he adjusted his level of explanation accordingly. We learned a lot, not just about the house in question but about homes and home maintenance in general. You can tell that Don is passionate and enthusiastic about his work. The week I booked, he had just returned from a home inspector's conference. He also mentioned something about speakers at his American Society of Home Inspectors chapter. How could you not love him?? Some tips: 1) You can reach him by email, voicemail, or text. I'm crazy, so I did all three, but he seems equally responsive to each. He changes his voicemail every day to let you know what day he is booking for, which is useful. 2) I think the optional tests (radon, pests, neighborhood report) are well worth the peace of mind, as another reviewer put it. 3) He sends you a login and password to view your report, which you can save as a PDF, and he also gives you a folder with his card. So you can expect to forward the report to other people if need be. 4) You should be prepared to take notes. I wish I would have taken more notes, because the report is more formal and uses more high-level language, whereas he explained everything to us in plain English and answered a lot of basic questions for me. Still, he's so good at explaining things that I remember most of it. read more

Simply put Don is amazing. My wife and I needed an inspection for the home we are going to buy. I scheduled an inspection with Don for a Monday. The Saturday before the scheduled inspection it was reported that we would be getting a big snow storm on the scheduled Monday. I emailed Don asking about a reschedule and he offered to perform the inspection later that day so we could get it done before the storm! At the actual inspection, Don was great. He offers a very personal, thorough and professional service. My wife and I felt that we could ask him anything and everything about what we saw during the inspection (and we did). No matter how small or trivial our questions Don was happy to provide us detailed answers. At the end of the inspection, Don took a few minutes to go over what we covered and even provided us with a "how-to" guide about all the systems typically found in a home. The morning after the inspection (Super Bowl Sunday!) Don sent us his digital report that was full of detail, images and notes. I would definitely use Don if I needed another inspection and would recommend him to anyone. read more

Many things were missed. Several points of exposed and live wires and mold in the ceiling of a closet. Would not recommend!!!!

Don conducted our pre-purchase inspection of our first home in Arlington Heights. Don was able to quickly fit us in for an appointment, arrived punctually to the home and we started the process. We elected to add on the radon, and wood-destroying insect inspection items as well -- both came back clear but they were well-worth the cost for peace of mind. The inspection took about 2.5 hours -- definitely take advantage and ask plenty of questions, and share your observations of things that look strange, awkward, or unfamiliar. Don reminded us that if we have questions over the years, feel free to give him a ring. We did notice some additional things that ended up being significant issues resulting in seller's concessions. We received the inspection report the next morning, complete with assessments of whether repairs or required immediately, or if it's something we should watch in the coming years. The inspection was nicely done, but there were a few things that we spoke about during the inspection that was missed. No worries - Don was very responsive and made the corrections and even threw in a Home "Owner's Manual" -- to help us to understand the systems and components within a typical house. I'd highly recommend Mystic Home Inspection to others. read more

The base home inspection price was $675 but I opted in for the next services also: 1) Radon Gas test - $75 2) Termite and Wood Destroying Insect Inspection - $75 3) Infrared thermal scan (to find heat loss) - $100 Donald was at the house 15 minutes early, he took the time to look on the outside. He inspected each and every portion of the house. I asked questions on everything that I saw and he was happy to explain in great detail why is like that, how it should be and how it can be corrected. The inspection took approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes, in which he looked everywhere, inspected each and every corner, took a lot of pictures and by the next morning i had a complete report with pictures online. He found termite damage, post beetle bug (or what it's called), mold, rot etc...etc... I am very happy with his services, he was very professional. I can't say enough good things about Donald. read more

Don did an amazing job with our home inspection. He was incredibly thorough and provided us with a detailed report the next day. He was also very knowledgable and did a great job explaining how everything worked. One thing that surprised me was that he talked me out of an additional pest inspection. A lot of people would not hesitate to take advantage of you and charge extra for unnecessary tests. Overall, I would recommend Don 100%. He was a pleasure to work with and really helped me feel comfortable about the home. read more

Having witnessed a few home inspections, Don is, quite simply, as good as it gets. From his start to finish communication, thoroughness on site and friendly in-person demeanor you are left feeling well informed about the inspection process and home you are looking to purchase. He takes an educational approach to the inspection, welcoming questions and offering tips, all while keeping a critical eye on the property itself. The report, which he quickly provided to us, is quite comprehensive with explanations, descriptions and photos to make negotiating (and remembering what you saw) that much easier! All in all, I would recommend Don highly. He did a terrific job with our inspection and we are confident we received a very complete report on the investment we are about to make. read more

Don recently inspected my new home in Concord and I was so impressed with him. Not only was he incredibly thorough, checking every crevice of the house, but he answered all of our (and our realtor's) questions, he had suggestions for venders who could fix some of the minor issues and he also gave realistic timelines on how long we could go before we'd need to repair things. He was also incredibly nice and pleasant to be around. Don provided a report within 24 hours that included pictures, and specific recommendations that I, the furthest thing from a contractor or handy-woman, could easily read and understand. All and all, he was informative, kind, honest and a wonderful inspector. Highly recommend him. read more

Donald is the man to call for house inspections. He answers the phone number listed on his website. Very professional and courteous from the start. He explained the process and answered all of my questions. I arrived at the house 10 minutes early and he was already there looking at the outside. His exam was thorough and he talked me through the science of house inspecting. We found a number of minor issues with the house. Don explained what was wrong and why it needed attention. I learned quite a bit from our two hours. The next morning I received the inspection report as promised. Thanks!!! read more

Great job done by Don. Very detailed inspection report, none of which is unclear or a surprise owing to the fact that he explained EVERYTHING that he would later detail in the report as we walked through the inspection together. He also gave important tips and advice on how to maintain the home. I couldn't be more pleased. read more

Home buying is an extremely stressful process, but Don made it so comfortable and reassuring. He was so professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. He explained everything in great clarity, ensured we understood what he meant, and was open to every question we had for him (there were a lot). He comes across as very consultative, and clearly has his clients' best interests at heart. He went above and beyond what we could have asked, double checking the previous inspection, looking over repair quotes, and providing us with first-time home buyer guides for our own reference. He found issues with the house that the first inspection never found, and that we never would have thought to look for on our own. His final report was clear, thorough, accurate, and easy to follow. Your home inspection is one of the most important investments you can make. Don't cheap out - hire Don! read more

My real estate agent recommended Don Bissex of Mystic Home Inspection, LLC. My experience with him is that he is punctual, thorough, knowledgeable and in good humor. The two things I appreciated most are that Don was able to answer all the questions I posed and that the report was ready and sent by email the next morning. Pleasant guy. Great service. read more

Don did an amazing job with our home inspection. He was there for over 2.5 hours even though it was a small single family home that was in relatively good condition. He was extremely thorough and very friendly. I am a first time home buyer and Don gave me a lot of advice on home maintenance and various things to keep an eye on. He discovered one major issue, that the house had insufficient electrical service. The seller's agent tried to dispute this with him and Don proved to her that it was problematic. We were able to get a concession from them that should cover the full cost of the repair/upgrade. The report was delivered via email early the next morning, and contained detailed descriptions and pictures. Don was also very prompt in responding to a few follow up question that I had for him. read more

Don was fantastic. He did a very thorough job, gave us a detailed report the next morning, and made himself available for questions long after the the inspection was complete. He explains things well--in a way that you'll understand. And he also doesn't think every little problem is a huge problem--with him, the sky is not falling unless the sky really is falling. We were completely satisfied with his work, and because he did such a good job, we were 100% confident in the house we were buying. I would recommend him highly and would use him again if I ever needed to. read more

Never bothered to return my calls! Lacks professionalism, to say the least.

Don did a great job inspecting my new home. He arrived on time and was already taking a look around the property by the time I got there. He was very nice, detail oriented, and made sure to explain everything that we was seeing and testing. Afterwards, the report he sent was very clean, well organized, and included pictures of problem areas so that it was clear what he was referring to. I would have no hesitation in recommending Don to do your home inspection. read more

I was referred to Mystic Home Inspection by a co-worker who had recently bought her first home. She had appreciated how thorough and informative Don had been during her inspection and I am happy to say that I had the same experience. Throughout the two and a half hour inspection, Don talked us through everything that he was doing, making reasonable recommendations along the way. We received our inspection report, via email, the next morning. The report was very clear, well organized, and included photographs of problem areas. Having photos in the report will definitley help us keep track of needed repairs as we address them. Great experience overall! read more

Don was excellent. Very knowledgable, thorough and patient. He was able to answer all our questions and give us a lot of advice on things to look out for and maintainence. The report he gives 24 hrs after the inspection was great. It was well organized,detailed and easy to read. High recommend him do do your home inspection. read more

I can't recommend Don enough for his extremely thorough work throughout the entire inspection. I felt as though Don personally cared and looked out for me as a home buyer. Don was even willing to do a follow-up call to address any questions or concerns I had. Top notch! read more

Donald is a true professional. He took his time, answered any and all questions we asked, and gave us great confidence in our investment. The report he provided was well organized and exhaustively detailed. I appreciate his knowledge and trust his experience. Highly recommended! read more

Nothing but great things to say about Don. He is VERY informative, thorough, and answers any questions you may have about pretty much anything having to do with the property he's inspecting. Don puts things in laymen terms for someone like me who isn't very knowledgeable about home maintenance (1st time home buyer). He also offers suggestions on updates that can be made to fix any issues at hand. I would 100% recommend Don!! read more

We have nothing but positive words to say about Don and Mystic Home Inspection. To begin, Don was very accommodating to set up our inspection at a time that worked for both myself, my husband, and our babysitter. During the inspection, Don explained everything he was looking at to my husband and I while taking notes and pictures for his own report. He made us feel informed and gave us great insight into how we could improve our home in time. He was very thorough in all areas of the house. The home had been inspected the week prior by another company and they did not find all the areas that Don was able to give us information about. The most impressive and helpful aspect of the inspection for us was the report Don provided. The following day, we received a report that was clear and thorough. It provided pictures and explanations of major aspects of the inspection. It also separated the findings into categories of need to repaired or replaced, areas that could be further inspected, or areas that could be improved over time. This is a report we can refer back to as we get into our home and start to tackle projects. Finally, Don was available afterwards through email to follow up about his comments. This was helpful as we thought about how to move forward. We highly recommend Don and Mystic Home Inspection if you are looking to buy a home in this area. read more

Don: Charlie S. here writing to thank you for the great job that you did inspecting, hopefully, our new home. Your attention to the small things that with a little repair can prevent them from later on turning into bigger problems was greatly appreciated. Talking to me (the prospective buyer) one on one to know of your recommendations and thoughts on how to do the simple little repairs before your written report is delivered helped take away any feeling of being overwhelmed when reading the report. Your approach to your job seemed to me that you put yourself in the position that you were going to purchase said house and went about your business with this thought in the back of your mind. My observation was that you are very thorough and do not rush just to get the job done. You were very receptive to answering any questions that I presented to you throughout the inspection and answering them in a manner that I could understand/perform the future tasks needed to be completed. When the inspection was completed I felt that no stone was left unturned and very satisfied that you were upfront and honest on all the recommendations/thoughts that you presented to me. I will highly recommend your services to anyone that I know that is going to go through the process of buying a home. Thank you again for making my family feel very comfortable in purchasing this house. Charlie, Maryann, Joshua and Brianna read more

Donald was extremely thorough and really took the time to walk me through & explained things during my home inspection. He was really in to his work and I feel as though that is a major attribute to any professional. His typed up evaluation was in my e-mail the very next morning. Donald is very friendly and reminds me to continue to ask any questions or express any concerns. Mystic Home Inspection get my highest recommendation. read more

Don was great! Really thorough and made us feel good about buying our house. He was incredibly patient and eager to explain all concerns as well as how to maintain the property. He picked up on many things ranging in severity, including lots of little that I never would have seen. Working with Don was a truly wonderful (and easy) experience! read more

Don was recommended by our realtor. He was very thorough in his inspection and was thankfully very patient when our four parents decided to show up and follow along! At the end of the inspection he gave us a book - a home owner's manual - and his inspection report came along the following morning. He included pictures and suggestions of areas of the home which were in need of repair. He also referred us to agencies like Mass Save in order to save some money on repairs. I would recommend him to anyone buying a home, particularly first time home owners. We were a little intimidated with the thought of being responsible for our own home, but now feel that we have the knowledge to care for our house! read more

We were very pleased with the work that Don did for us when it came to the inspection for the property we were purchasing. Don was easy to work with, very communicative and responded quickly on every inquiry we had. As for the report, it was very detailed and we really appreciated his 4 Level System for identifying the significance of each issue. He really helped us understand what were the major issues and what were the minor issues which helped us craft a very reasonable and strong counter offer that helped us negotiate a price that was slightly less than the offer price. I would highly recommend Don, a true professional who will look out for your interests and provide a very thorough report for you consideration. read more

Don was excellent! I needed a home inspection on a last minute notice and Don was very helpful in that when other's were booked up. He was very thorough as he was showing me any and all areas of concern he found with the property. He also promised that his report would be sent over by the next morning, which it was. Again, his report was extremely thorough and provided great detail in helping me consider my purchase. I would recommend Don to anyone. read more