Inspector did not see asbestos in the house and did not inform me that asbestos could be a problem…read more Multiple people have told me that he should have said something. One item was the furnace pipe/chimney flute that was clearly shown during the inspection without anything around it or covering it. The company said they are not required to assess for asbestos and they can't help me. This was after they didn't believe me that the inspector missed asbestos and asked for pictures. I do not recommend this company. After receiving an inspection report you get emails to give a review and I felt pushed to give a positive review at first.

I hired Collier in Nov. of 22 to do a home inspection on a home that was purchased as an investment…read moreproperty for VETERANS... This home project was/is a family style veteran home. When the report was submitted to me be via email (thank God I kept it!!!) Nothing major was reported... So, I closed on this dreamy house and within an hour of closing a neighbor came to me to ask "how can you move into a home w/out a SEPTIC TANK???" Being from NYC, I had no idea what she was speaking about.. She told me the sellers of 14 Linden Lane in Hyde Park had a septic co. over months before I came into the picture and they were made aware of NO SEPTIC SYSTEM just and old rotted out/crumbling cesspool that was covered up.. So, what should have been a joyous day for me was now ruined... I called a septic co. over and they confirmed that there was no septic and there was proof of prior investigation re: this septic location due to an "indicator" being left behind by the other septic co. months prior. COLLIER, NOR MY REALTOR EVER SUGGESTED OR MENTIONED TO GET A SEPARATE SEPTIC INSPECTION!!! $15,000 (yes, fifteen thousand dollars ) later, I have to invest in new septic system... But that's not all!!! By bonus here (total sarcasm and disgust) is that the plumbing in the house was not up to code ! That, too was never shared with me... I had two independent plumbers come to the home and they shared the same diagnosis... PLUMBING WILL NOT PASS CODE! $15,000 (yup, fifteen thousand dollars ) later I had to replumb the entire home... When I complained to Steve, he apologized and assured me that his workers ALWAYS RECOMMEND A SEPARATE SEPTIC INSPECTION!!! I GUESS THAT MEMO WAS NOT SENT TO ME, BECAUSE THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I'M HEARING OF IT ALMOST FOUR WEEKS AFTER CLOSING... I had two marines lined up to live in the home within the first two wks. of february... They are now living in a shelter!! i have a huge hole in my yard... I feel so tricked! Disheartening is an understatement.... My contractor cannot even use the facilities until this septic tank scenario is cleared up... Now, I have the health dept. and DEP involved.... I CANNOT MAKE THIS UP!!! Cautionary tale:::: GO ELSEWHERE.... DON'T USE THIS SERVICE...

These gentlemen were extremely efficient. Got there before our scheduled time and had already done…read morea lot of the work for the roof. They were honest and patiently explained things to me. I highly recommend them.

CHB did a home inspection recently. John and his team were on time, thorough and professional. He…read moretook a few minutes to discuss and clarify some issues of concern before leaving. The formal report was clear, sent same day.

Kevin was referred by a mold remediator in the area as NYS law requires a third party assessment…read moreprior to a remediation. Kevin was on time, professional, and responsive. Was able to make a same week appointment, and he charged less than what I expected. Sent a detailed report that worked for both me and the remediator, and explained what needed to be done to me in laymans terms since I'm new to this. Would recommend to anyone in the area who needs a mold assessor or home inspection, and will use him in the future if I purchase another house in this area.

When we found the perfect house for us and needed to have it inspected, we chose Kevin Michaels at…read moreHudson Valley Property Inspections. The reviews and his certifications speak for themselves, and Kevin has a buy-back guarantee where if he missed anything, he'll buy your home back up to 90 days after closing. We were confident he must be pretty thorough to back that up - and he was! The inspection was also reasonably priced, which is much appreciated on a budget. Kevin was professional, precise and friendly the entire time. He checked out everything, and explained as he went along, pointing out things as we progressed through the home. He encouraged questions, which was nice since we were first-time home buyers! He spotted a repaired part of the ceiling that may have been from slight water damage, and we asked him if we should add the mold inspection. He closely inspected the spot and said there was no need to, he wasn't worried about it. He could have easily made an extra few hundred bucks, and we would have paid for the peace of mind if he advised it, but he honestly believed we wouldn't need to add that - now that's integrity! If we ever need another home inspection, Kevin Michaels will be the only inspector we call. We will always recommend him to anyone who needs a home inspection for any reason! Use Hudson Valley Property Inspections...you won't regret it!

I had an inspection done years ago when I bought my first…read moresingle family home in this area. Should have known better than to go with a real estate agents recommendation. The reason they like inspectors like this is they are not deal killers and rubber stamp most houses they inspect. I dont review a lot on Yelp but since your home is likely your most expensive purchase I figured I would try to warn people of potential problems if you dont know what to look for. 1) Demand they take the covers off the boiler or furnace & look inside. There could be cracks in the castings the inspector wont see..Granite did not do this. 2) A good inspector will have the potential buyer follow them around the house to explain & point out potential problems. This did not happen. It was more of a race to the finish. 3) If the house has a septic tank, demand that they at least open the cover. We ended up finding out the tank was completely deteriorated because it was steel which will rust after being in the ground for 40 years. 4) Was told sump pump was installed when the house was built. How would he know? Found not to be true since there was a document found after our closing that indicated foundation repair work only 10 years prior. I can say he did a Radon test in the basement with a laptop to display real time data so that was a positive. The lack of a detailed inspection resulted in a new boiler purchase, septic tank & fields, and a not to code vented chimney for the boiler. Those are big ticket fixes that we could have negotiated a lower purchase price for the house. If u ask would I hire him again? Not a chance. Dont be like myself & learn the hard way...Interview the inspector your going to hire & have them describe to you exactly what they plan to do.

Wow! We learned so much from Michael and he really help put our minds at ease. Michael's knowledge…read moreand professionalism are beyond our expectations. He addressed many factors unbeknownst to us and was extremely patient with educating us about radon levels and mitigations processes. We felt very comfortable asking him questions (and we asked a lot) and we are so confident with Michael, that we would use Granite Inspection Group for all our future inspections and also recommend him to friends.

Got on site on time. Did more than I was expected due to the previous inspection I've done in the…read morepast with other inspectors. Took the time to do a detailed inspection.Very honest and friendly guy to deal with. Don't let his fees fool you you be surprised and amazed all you get done for your money. You will know all you need to know, he will answer all your questions and concerns that you may have. I really recommend this guy 110% to anyone looking to get a inspection done the right way.

When my wife and I bought our first house and needed an inspection, we were recommended to Above…read moreBoard Home Inspection (Dan); We were definitely not disappointed. Dan showed up early to the job, was personable, and inspected every square foot of our 2,700 sq st home. We walked around with him and took notes as he pointed out things that we wouldn't have even thought of. We bought our home short sale so his recommendations were even more critical due to the house being sold "as is". He checked every aspect of every room, even climbed on the roof, and made some great recommendations. Multiple contractors fixing issues Dan pointed out have told us we were lucky the inspector caught the issue because it could have turned into something financially breaking! I highly recommend Above Board Home Inspections. I would use this company (Dan) again if I needed another inspection without any questions asked.

I called for a home inspection on the property I was interested in purchasing and was happy to get…read morea quick response time and service. The company is efficient, friendly and knowledgeable about every aspect of construction. Would I use them again? Yes And in fact I have.

David A. was quickly responsive and able to provide a complete Home inspection within 2 days. His…read morereport was thorough. The notes and comments he made revealed his knowledge of many regards of home maintenance as well as verbally mentioning future home improvement opportunities. His professionalism was solid. While David is affordable and performs only the necessary tests, he can perform additional more detailed testing if you prefer. I appreciate this practical approach as it kept more money in our pocket for other needs in the home buying purchase. I would highly recommend David and his company as home inspectors.

Responsive when I was having the review done, but the inspection report was written out so sloppily…read moreits basically illegible.

I received excellent service from Verify Home Inspection. While I'm familiar with home inspectors…read morefrom my past real estate transactions, the service Darrell provided truly stood apart from the others when it came to thoroughness. As an experienced home buyer, I thought I had a good understanding of the many different facets of inspections including septic systems-until the discovery of the hidden problem in my septic system. My septic tank had been pumped two years prior, and everything seemed to be functioning normally-or so I thought. I figured that my septic inspection would be relatively easy being that our tanks had risers with surface covers that were unobstructed by dirt or grass and that a check of the baffle and visual flow of the liquid-waste would be quick. However, to my surprise, Darrell wanted to inspect the distribution box buried underground because the tank was very full after only 2 years, with only two people living in the home. Darrell noticed slow outflow from the second chamber of the tank and surmised that there may be some obstruction between the outflow of the chamber and the drain fields perhaps caused by the many trees that have grown around the tanks since 1981. Darrell inserted a sewer scope into the outflow tank and discovered a separated drain pipe with one side heaved upward from a tree root. This certainly explained the unusual amount of wetness and lawn growth near the tanks which we had observed over the past year but hadn't thought much about. Who knew there was even an issue? What truly amazed me was that Darrell took the time to investigate further when he could have simply conducted a cursory inspection of the tanks, considered the outflow acceptable and left. After all, it was flowing. On top of that, he didn't charge anything extra for the additional work and time it took to dig up the distribution box and scope it. His professionalism, along with his diligence and attention to detail, is not only admirable, it is outstanding. He is truly exceptional. I since had the the field drains repaired with the septic company confirming the significant root growth that had penetrated sections of the field drain pipes. Thank you again Darrell. You have clearly shown what a true professional is and what integrity really means. -Mark.

Verify Home Inspection offers such a variety of qualified services, services you can't find with…read moremany other home inspection businesses. I appreciated the variety of options to choose from to assist in the home buying processes-from radon testing to mold and termite inspection to home energy score assessment.  Darrell was extremely knowledgeable, and willing and able to assist in choosing what options were right for me. Buying a home can be both exciting and scary. Darrell goes above and beyond to make sure your home buying experience is well informed. -KB