TLDR version: I'm very glad I chose Green House Home Inspection (GHHI) and was incredibly impressed…read morewith Jared's thoroughness during the walkthrough. Highly recommend him if you need a home inspection as a buyer! Now, for the lengthier review. My agent provided me with a list of home inspection companies, and after reviewing each company's website, GHHI stood out. I quickly understood what the inspection included, that the team had the necessary qualifications and certifications, and that they were a BBB accredited business with an A+ rating (I verified!). My husband and I had a laundry list of inspections we wanted done, and GHHI was able to provide most of them for reasonable, additional fees; at the time of this review, they also offer wood destroying organism inspections, radon air tests ($150), and comprehensive water tests ($250, includes water quality and radon). The total cost of the home inspection + all add-ons for a 2-story home with an unfinished basement was $1,125. This felt incredibly reasonable, and it was also very convenient to schedule so many inspections with one company. I've only had one other home inspection experience as a buyer, and while I remember that report being detailed and somewhat helpful, the inspector did everything himself for 3+ hours, so we had no context for the details he shared and we felt quite disconnected from the process. Jared (the owner of GHHI) takes a totally different approach, and I'm here for it. Jared arrived early and started to walk the property, and once I arrived, he explained his style and how he prefers for folks to walk with him. I was impressed with how thorough he was and his multi-tasking; not only was he performing the inspection, but taking photos and notes, educating me, and answering my questions. As an aside: I'm interested in learning about my future home but this is absolutely not my wheelhouse, and I think Jared did a great job of explaining things in layman's terms. The inspection took roughly 4 hours; I had a septic inspection at the same time, and Jared was very accommodating (and helpful!) when we needed to stop and chat with that inspector. Jared conducted our home inspection in the morning and we received the report that night! I appreciated that photos were included (for evidence purposes but to also jog my memory) and a rating system was employed. A Table of Contents made it easy to jump around. I think the report provided helpful general information as well as notes about recommendations and issues. While the amount of text was more on the concise side, I felt it was adequate and professional. Jared really went above and beyond during the inspection itself, so I think a review really needs to take that process and those conversations into account. I will take Jared's combo approach, which includes a thorough inspection with the client + conversations + a report with photos, over another inspector's approach that is quite removed and only includes a report. Again, I highly recommend Green House Home Inspection, specifically Jared. He was incredibly personable and ensured the inspection process was educational, and dare I say, enjoyable!

Dan arrived early and did an exhaustive inspection. Took the time to explain what he was looking…read morefor and potential resolutions for the issues that cropped up. It's great to have an explanation of why something is an issue and possible solutions to mitigate. I'm very experienced in construction codes, and I still learned a great from Dan during the inspection. Dan and Jared went the extra mile to secure a water sample, after an issue prevented sampling the day of the inspections. Green House Home Inspections is first class company.

Russ (the proprietor and one-man crew at Bird Dog) did an exceptional job inspecting my soon-to-be…read morenew home. The inspection was expertly done. The report was thorough, easy to read, color-coded, with detailed notes and photographs, and even provided recommendations for professional help with all reported issues. I was not able to attend the inspection in person, but Russ met with me afterwards to discuss matters. He comported himself in a manner that inspired great confidence in both his professional ability and moral integrity. I am 100% satisfied with the service provided to me by Russ, and would highly recommend Bird Dog Home Inspection to anyone.

I have bought and sold many homes in the last 25 years, and Russ at Bird Dog Home Inspection was by…read morefar my best experience. He was able to fit us in within two days, and had the most through report I have ever seen, to us, on the same day. I was blown away and will absolutely recommend him to anyone who needs an inspection. Russ was professional, thorough, and took time to explain the items he deemed most pressing, in person. I cannot recommend Bird Dog highly enough. Thanks Russ!

Similar to the prior review, Larry was responsive and very nice. But his inspection turned out to…read morebe lacking in so many ways. He didn't take note of major systems in the home, did not look at the appliances, didn't know if the walls were plaster or Sheetrock, refused to look under or behind furniture and rugs, and focused on small stuff. When we asked about a specific item, he replied that he's a generalist and we'd have to get a specialist. Okay, but he seemed to miss even the general things. We closed 2 months ago and have since had numerous service providers ask how our inspector missed XYZ issue. I wish I'd known. I would not recommend Larry to anyone purchasing a home, especially an older home.

Larry was very nice, but missed so many things in the inspection last fall. Now that we've been in…read morethe house for a few months, it's almost like it didn't happen. He didn't point out lots of problems with plumbing and electrical, the ancient water heater (50 years old!), the ancient boiler and its bad venting system (we have to replace now for $12,000!), the unprofessional installation of other infrastructure resulting in danger or inefficiencies , etc etc... now we have to shell out tons of money after the sale, when we should have negotiated before the sale. This is a totally unregulated industry, and we rely on inspectors to protect us. I'm sorry I can't recommend Larry.

As a buyer I felt my report was helpful - items were outlined as areas of concern, maintenance and…read moreupgrade - that was great. As a seller- I was less impressed - the buyer for my home was overwhelmed and the remarks by Norway hill were not outlined- there were 2 items that were called out and the comment made -" not sure what this is" it was an electric box for the landscape lights - . 1 pane of a window has the seal break and was foggy- comment was made - this may happen to more windows - well it had been that way prior to us buying and we didn't worry about it - just really nit picky types of call outs - so not sure I would recommend Norway Hill as enthusiastically as I had originally thought .

I was setback on a few things, the first was explaining about the attic when in fact I don't have…read moreone,second, calling my poured foundation a cement block foundation, and lastly , family members arrived during the inspection and went directly to the basement where the inspector was and proceeded to have a pow pow with the inspector which I witnessed when I opened the door to the basement, also not knowing a reason for the thermal imaging in my bedroom , the buyers agent was there and wanted to speak to the inspector before he even started, I do believe the inspector was trying to do his job even though there were a few mistakes , I also believe he was pressured by the buyers and family, it was a circus !

I would give zero stars if I could. Todd Fichter is extremely rude and unreasonable. I've never…read moreexperienced a level of unprofessionalism as I have attempting to work with Todd. Save yourself the trouble.

If it was possible I would give this business and Todd Fitchter, a ZERO!! I would not recommend…read morethis business to anyone. Todd showed up at a house we are thinking of buying. He clearly came NOT dressed to do an inspection. He had no tools, not even a flashlight. The 3 major areas I wanted checked he barely gave a cursory glance. I asked about the heating system, he didn't bother to turn it on. He did suggest I might want to get it serviced, gee thanks. The water system, he had no idea what it was or how it worked, again didn't bother to turn it on. Rot on outside boards he looked at visually, when I asked if he thought the rot extended deeper he said he had no way of knowing that. I could go on and on but I think the point has been made. These are all answers I could have guessed at myself and saved myself close to $500. And the roof , we'll he said that looked good, from the ground!! When I called to complain, not that it would do much good since Todd is the owner, I was told he was dressed in linen shorts and a dress shirt because he was coming from a golf tournament. I'm guessing since he only spent 45 minutes at the house he had better things to do. 2 days later still no report,

I used Harvest Inspection Services (Fred D.) as an inspector when I was purchasing my home. I…read morearrived to the inspection about 20 minutes early and Fred was already at the house, walking around outside and looking at the roof. Fred was extremely thorough, spending about 4hrs with me walking all around the house, taking pictures, taking notes and pointing things out to me as we went along. While we were walking through the house, Fred's septic inspection was outside working hard (additional cost, but well worth it in my opinion). When everything was wrapped up I had a septic report in hand, and a promise to have my complete home inspection report within 24hrs (it showed up at around 8pm the same night of the inspection). All-in-all, Fred is extremely knowledgeable in his field and it shows in his work and his excellent write-up of the home. Fred's recommended and hired Septic inspector was just as good. I highly recommend Fred and Harvest Inpsection services! Next time I buy a house, Fred will certainly be invited out!

I have used Harvest Inspection Services several times and highly recommend Fred if you are looking…read morefor someone who is thorough and honest. He has integrity and his pricing is very reasonable!

When I bought my new house, I had Bob at Footprint Property Inspections do the inspection on it for…read moreme. I was very satisfied with Bob's thorough and professional job as well as his willingness to help me get the proper radon and water tests. All in all, he provides an excellent service and I would strongly recommend him to anyone looking for a home inspection.

Came recommended from my loan officer. Very thorough and knowledgeable!! Received report promptly…read more Highly recommend using Footprint Property inspections for your home inspection.

Joe is fantastic! So thorough, he really took the time to explain the nitty gritty parts of our…read morenew house and make recommendations for future projects. Highly recommend!!!

From the owner: Tri-State Inspections Inc. has been in business since 1988 and we have performed over 22,000 home…read moreinspections. We are family owned, veteran owned, and co-owned by women. Our lead Inspector Joe Griffin is Vice Chair of the NH Home Inspection Licensing Board, a USAF Veteran, and has personally performed over 10,000 inspections. Our newest inspector Brice has 15 years of experience in framing, roofing and general construction.

I had the pleasure of working with Chris for an inspection of our first home. Chris was extremely…read moreknowledgeable and thorough throughout the entire process as well as a great conversationalist. Chris made the entire process simple and easy to understand. I would highly recommend him for any first time home buyers. Once again, thanks for your help, Chris!

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