Tony is great on the job. He checked my old house inside and out thoroughly for any potential lead…read morepaint issue. He was also very patient to explain for my questions . I would recommend him to any one that needs lead paint inspection.

I am grateful that my realtor recommended Anthony Jakaitis to handle the lead inspection on a condo…read morethat we own and rent out. Anthony leveraged his experience and knowledge to explain the process and considerations to me, as well as to our tenants who live in the condo. Anthony is a master lead paint inspector and I wanted to make sure that the inspection was handled at the highest level of professionalism and quality. Anthony accommodated our tight schedule for the initial inspection as well as the post-lead-removal inspection. He was kind and patient throughout, and altogether a pleasure to work with.

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.

Very happy. They were able to come out to the house on a Sunday. Actually beat us there and had…read morealready started on the outside, and made sure to show us what they had already found. Thorough job on the inside as well. Took the time to inform us as they proceeded through the house. And took time to answer every question we had. Received the report very quickly by email with pictures included. Listed things as maintenance issue, safety issues, immediate need of repair and needs repair. Would Recommend and use again myself.

I have the highest praise from our experience in hiring John and Claire to inspect the home we…read moresought to buy. They are a rare team of professionals who are very polite, friendly, diligent and responsive. They answered all of our questions throughout the process, put together an easily readable and thorough home inspection report, with pictures, within the timeframe we needed - that we later used to guide contractor work. They had no problem guiding us all along the way when we had gaps in knowledge or didn't know where to look to learn more about aspects of the home, including gauging what was serious / safety related and what was normal or typical. The Home & Hearth team is absolutely wonderful to work with, which is rare given our experience with the other various services we had to use during our home search, purchase and renovation process. To sum it up - they turned something that's usually complicated - very easy for us! That peace of mind, that we could rely on them, was priceless. From now on, they are the go-to recommendation to anyone in my network who needs a home inspector.

Anthony was absolutely UNBELIEVABLE! As a first time homebuyer my boyfriend and I were amazed at…read morehow knowledgable and thorough he was. We've heard mixed reviews about home inspectors in general and finding the right one is usually through word of mouth. Like you reading this right now, I searched Yelp and boy am I glad I did. Anthony was professional and helped us understand everything he was doing. I can not say enough good things about this guy - with 20 years of experience he truly knows his stuff! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! Thanks again Anthony for giving us peace of mind on our first home!!

I have used Anthony on two separate occasions in the past 6 months. Without him I would have…read morepurchased a home that would have ended up costing me thousands more than what I had bargained for. He was also used for the appraisal of my new home. Anthony is very thorough, knowledgeable and willing to answer any questions you may have. His prices were more than fair and he was able to work with my schedule. I would recommend him to anyone who wants a quality home inspection on a property they are considering purchasing.

I do not recommend working with Garrett or Capital G Inspections. I would actually rate zero stars,…read moreif allowed. Garrett was nice in person and seemed knowledgeable; however he never delivered my inspection report. I paid $450 for absolutely nothing. If you get an inspection completed and there is no report to show for it then you didn't get the inspection. He told me I would have my report within 3 days and it's 7 weeks (as I am currently writing this) and I still do not have my report. Unfortunately, the report could not be used as part of the close and I had to take care of repairs on my own after I bought the house. I emailed Garrett and he continues to ignore my communication. I asked for a refund since he never delivered the inspection report and he has not responded. I am so incredibly disappointed in his lack of responsiveness and delivery. This is a poor way to conduct business and he never made it right. Please save yourself the trouble and the hassle and hire someone else.

If I could give Mass Inspections 10 stars I would! Garret came to do my home inspection on Sunday…read moreat 10am and arrived early and had already started looking around outside before I got there! Once inside, he went over the paperwork with me very thoroughly and walked me through anything I was confused about. The inspection itself was VERY comprehensive and Garrett was beyond thorough. He took his time carefully looking at everything he could and offering advice on upkeep and how to fix certain things along the way. Nobody LIKES problems, but having Garrett point then out before the purchase and sales of my home made the process much easier and more relaxed. Highly recommend!

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.

I've used Steve for two purchases already and he's been top notch. He's got middle of the pack…read morepricing with top of the line quality and professionalism. He arrives on time, often early. His digital acumen is notable (eg jpegs, measurements, technology, etc) in a field of inspectors that are often a little too pencil and paper for the times. He offers great references and perspective for details both large and small. He's very sharp and detail-oriented. He caught a difficult to see problem at our first appointment that was near catastrophic and the home owners association brought in an emergency crew to fix it. You want an inspector that will not just clear a property fairly but who'll leave you confident in missing next to nothing for livability and improvement costs later on. If you're looking for a standout home inspector, this is your guy. I will absolute use him again.

Steve was great! This is our first home purchase, so we…read moredidn't quite know what to expect. We arrived to the property a bit early, and Steve was already there, checking out the place. He walked us through the process, and made it so much easier than I had anticipated. He's extremely knowledgeable and was amazing when it came to explaining what needed to be done right away, and what could wait a bit before tending to. We feel confident moving into our home, knowing we had Steve check it out first. Would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a home inspector. **Update** We recently had our steam boiler replaced and updated, and I let me tell you - I am so grateful for how Steve walked us through the ins and outs of our basement during the inspection! We felt confident when requesting quotes and knew just what to ask for. I felt compelled to add this tidbit and again touch on how thorough Steve was, and that I would be happy to recommend him for any home inspection!!!

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.