I've hired Tim twice as he is extremely thorough, knowledgable, and helpful and really a pleasure to work with! He spent a ton of time carefully looking at every detail of the home, took time to answer our many questions, delivered a timely report. I've worked with a few other inspectors, and Tim provided superior service, so we became repeat customers! Tim was a Contractor for over 20 years- so he has just a wealth of knowledge to share and he spent over 4 hours with us- more time than we had booked patiently answered our questions onsite and in follow up emails/calls. He brought tons of equipment with him- including infrared to detect moisture, termite inspection and more. A home purchase a major life decision and investment- and we felt in great hands with Tim's inspections. Highly recommended! read more

Tim is great. Very detail-oriented and careful. It is well worth your money and the time to have an inspection as thorough at what Tim does.

When I bought my first townhouse in Brooklyn, I used an inspector recommended by the broker who represented both me and the seller. He was nice, but clueless about things that I would discover just after moving in. I probably could have sued him, but I'm not the litigenous type. Anyway, I had to tackle several time consuming and expensive projects to get the house in good shape. After the arrival of our fifth and final child we outgrew our first home and bought our 1880's dream home in Fort Greene. I had great respect for my new broker, Terry Naini from BHS, so I went with her recommendation of Tim Curran from Safe Haven Inspections. He already had a couple of decades of experience as a GC, so he had a great working knowledge of building and restoring old houses. He was punctual and he spent three hours explaining in detail just about every structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing... system to me. His thoroughness gave me a wealth of information. He also differentiated things that needed to be addressed ASAP as well giving me a timeline for future projects. Furthermore, he was personable and agile going deep into the basement as well as up the ladder through the hatch on the roof. After his thorough inspection, my broker suggested that I ask for a discount. I still loved the house so I asked for a reasonably modest discount. The seller came back offering me 50% more of a discount than I asked for. It was a win/win for everyone involved! Bravo Tim! read more

Tim is a thorough, honest, reliable inspector. We have inspected 4 properties with him to date and I do not hesitate to recommend him.

If you're looking for a detailed*, emphasis on detailed, home inspection, look no further! Tim was excellent and very through with his inspection of our 2 family home in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn! He was at our home for 5 hours! Tim is amazing and very experienced! Looking forward to using him again for any other future home purchases! read more

I was so impressed with Tim's meticulous work. He explained every step of the process and was available after the inspection for any questions or concerns. He's so experienced and knowledgeable and I felt totally confident with his recommendations. I highly highly recommend his services! read more

My wife and I decided to ask Tim to inspect a pre-war property in Queens that we were considering, given his experience with brownstones and older buildings, and his inspection was insightful and I would even say exhaustive. On top of this, he gave us very helpful advice from his extensive past experience as a contractor, which aided us immeasurably in prioritizing necessary repairs. The inspection report was detailed, and was just what was required when making a strong case for modest discounts during negotiations, which the seller kindly accepted. The purchase went through successfully and we couldn't recommend Tim more highly, grateful as we are for his support when making such a momentous decision. Thanks Tim! read more

We contacted Tim for an inspection of an apartment before our purchase. Tim was extremely thorough, diligent and professional. He even showed up before the appointment to get as much info on the building as he could before we arrived. He reassured us on specific concerns we had and gave us thorough explanations and solutions. We highly recommend him. Thank you Tim! read more

Tim did an outstanding job during our inspection.  He met us early at the property, described the inspection process ahead of time and asked us some of our concerns, and then conducted as thorough an inspection as we could imagine for a property of that size.  He explained the condition of each element of the home, what he was looking for, why it might be an issue and when it might become an issue, and how to address any issue.  Equally important, when an element of the home was in good condition he explained the basis for that conclusion rather than simply stating something was acceptable and identified the quality factors. Finally, he was trustworthy and reminded us that he was working for us and our interests.  He discussed issues openly in front of both agents and did not mind expressing an opinion that might not be agreeable to either of them, and when we wanted to speak discretely with just him, he took us aside to answer our questions. He prepared the report in a timely manner that was detailed and accompanied by many photos of each aspect of the home. Overall high marks all around and again a trustworthy and objective person. [Prospective Purchasers in BK] read more

Tim Curran of Safe Haven Inspections is an extremely knowledgable inspector who very quickly made time to do a thorough investigation of an antique fully-gut renovated brownstone in the heart of Park Slope. Tim went out of his way to create a detailed report and also to explain to us particularities of the property that went beyond what such reports call for. We had follow-up questions after, and Tim immediately suggested we speak on the phone so we could have a nice back and forth and learn from him in real-time. Tim made himself available yet again when I had a couple extra questions. In sum, for Brooklyn brownstones, I think it would not be possible to find better service and expertise than through Tim at Safe Haven Inspections. read more

Highly recommend Tim. We spoke to several inspectors during our search. The other inspectors said they would be able to inspect a 5 story townhome (5400 sqft) in 1 hour, which made us a little skeptical. This is a big purchase for us, so we wanted someone who is very thorough and diligent. The trade off is that Tim charges more than the other inspectors, but we thought it was well worth it for the amount of time and attention he gave to our inspection (3.5 hours). Tim was very, very thorough. Gave us very detailed explanations / descriptions through out. He also documented issues with pictures, which made the report even more helpful. read more

Tim was a joy to work with. He did our home inspection for a potential purchase in queens and was extremely thorough, professional and extremely pleasant to work with. Would highly recommend! read more

I hired Tim for a 20-units multi family building. Tim is very professional and patient. I recommend him to everyone who needs home inspection. read more

I used Tim to inspect our condo in Brooklyn and he was great. He thoroughly inspected every nook and cranny of our unit including all the meters and mains in the basement, the A/C unit on the roof, the roof itself and the exterior walls of the building. He tested every wall socket, every light fixture, every faucet, the toilets, the floors etc. I followed him while he did this and he patiently answered every (naive) question I asked. Throughout the process of buying our condo Tim was the only person who was 100% completely honest. After buying the condo we later used Tim to answer more questions about the building. Again, he patiently answered every question we had with a considerable knowledge and expertise. I would definitely use him again and I would definitely recommend him to others. read more

Tim is professional, extremely knowledgable and easy to work with. I think he is the best person to hire to do your home inspection. He does superior work and he is very thorough. He is a really nice guy. I am so happy we found him. read more

We are so glad that we went with Tim for our Brooklyn home inspection! He was so accommodating -- squeezing us in at the last minute -- and walked us through every step of the process, explaining all of the details big and small. He was extremely thorough and knowledgeable, and took his time going through the house to check every aspect. We feel extremely confident in the quality of this inspection. Highly recommended. read more

I was really happy with Tim and Tim's visit and job. The inspection was super thorough, they spent a considerable amount of time making sure I understood all the different items they were checking. Whenever they detected any issues, they explained to me what could be done and how much it would cost. I know nothing about home maintenance so it was great that they were so thorough and patient in their explanations. The report came back within 24 hours, I was pretty impressed. I highly recommend their service!! read more

Great experience with Tim. He provided an inspection for a property we are considering buying and I was impressed with his knowledgeability of old brownstones and his detail orientation. read more

Tim was highly recommended by our real estate brokers for home inspections and it was well deserved. His inspection was extremely thorough and he took the time to show us the things he was evaluating. He's had a lot of experience and was very knowledgeable about construction and what things we should be worried about vs. not. The turn around on his report was very quick and it contained descriptions, pictures and comments about the urgency of the things he found. I'd highly recommend Tim for anyone who is in need of a home inspection. He will give you an honest and thorough assessment. read more

Tim from Safe Haven was awesome. He was thorough and answered all of our questions days/weeks after our inspection.

Tim provided the home inspection for a Brooklyn townhouse we were going into contract on. He was easy to work with over email, extremely available via phone, on time in his inspection and extremely thorough & knowledgeable in his work. He inspected the townhouse from top to bottom as we followed around scribbling away in our notebook. We felt he left no nook or cranny overlooked - which is exactly what we wanted! At the end of the inspection he talked us through his recommendations (which included specific recommendations based on his professional experience as a contractor which were extremely helpful). His report was ready for us within a few days and provided lots of helpful context and translated the official inspection findings into terminology we could digest and action on. As first time home buyers, we were new to the entire process and he walked us through and answered all of our questions with patience and professionalism. Highly recommend Tim and Safe Haven Inspections to anyone looking for the best in home inspection & customer service! read more

What a fantastic experience!! Tim from Safe Haven inspected a brownstone we were going to purchase. Not only was he on time, but professional, incredibly smart about old homes and just a general pleasure to work with. If you have any questions at all, he is wonderful about answering them and giving recommendations along the way. As this is the most major purchase we will ever make, I feel so secure in knowing that it was looked at so throughly. Highly recommended! read more

Tim did an incredibly professional job on our inspection and came well equipped with all the tools to test outlets, heating, A/C, etc. Like others have said, he was very helpful in explaining why certain things were important, and where the builders did a good/poor job in the construction. He is definitely well versed in the trade and has a keen eye to help spot where items need additional work/assessment. I would definitely recommend him to everyone! read more

Tim provided the home inspection for a Brooklyn townhouse. He was easy to work and regularly made himself available. He inspected the townhouse inside and out and from top to bottom, pointing out "deal killer"-type issues and smaller issues, and deftly explaining means to mitigate. We soon had a report in hand. And that's where things got interesting. The seller's inspector challenged one of the more significant findings. Tim and their inspector met to examine the issues, and we were quite glad to have Tim with us. By the end, it was clear that an issue Tim had identified needed resolution and their inspector agreed. Tim's practical approach and problem solving proved very valuable. Highly recommend! read more

Tim did a wonderful job with our inspection. As I imagine is usually the case, we were working on a tight time frame in order to sign a contract on our house. Tim was extraordinarily responsive, and we were able to schedule an inspection for the next day. For the actual inspection, Tim arrived early to do an initial survey of the exterior conditions. He then methodically walked me through the entire house, pointing out things that I never would have thought to consider. He's extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and thorough. He took helpful pictures throughout, and then wrote up a detailed report, which he sent just a few days later. Overall, he was a pleasure to work with, and I would highly recommend him. read more

Tim was great! He was thorough, patient, and did a great job describing everything to my wife and I who are first time home-buyers. We are purchasing a condo in Park Slope and Tim not only looked through the entire apartment, but also the facade of the building and the common spaces. He let us know of potential issues and gave us advice on how to fix them. I would highly recommend Tim for anyone looking to purchase a home. read more

We recently used Tim's services to inspect a home that we are purchasing in Sunset Park. The home is about a hundred years old and Tim was very knowledgable about all aspects of this older home and what to look for. He was very thorough and took his time during the inspection to explain any issues.. I never felt like he was rushing through to complete the inspection. His report was delivered within a day or two of inspection complete with pictures and desriptions of all issues. Tim has also made himself available for some follow up questions. Great overall experience and would recommend Tim to anyone in need of home inspection services. read more

Tim, owner and inspector, is amazing. I've used him twice, as has my sister. He's extremely thorough, providing tips along the way to ensure that you'll know how to maintain your new home, and leaves no stone unturned in his inspection. His write up is hugely useful, and he's extremely generous with his time in answering follow up questions. He gets my highest recommendation! read more

Tim was extremely thorough with our co-op inspection in Brooklyn. He looked at every aspect of the apartment and building, inside and out, and he was able to explain things to us in jargon-free language. He took his time through the building systems and boiler as well, looking for things that I might need to address with the management company before signing my contract. A nice guy, to boot. Highly recommended. read more

Highly recommended. Very responsive and was early to the inspection time. Tim was thorough, patient, detailed and professional, taking the time to explain everything and give his opinions after we went through each area (boiler/electric/roof/specific rooms in the apartment). He also gave suggestions on renovations since he is a contractor by background. The inspection of the building (coop) and apartment in Brooklyn took about an hour. Through the whole thing he paused regularly to ask us if we had any questions. We felt reassured at his opinion and would highly recommend his services. read more

We worked with Tim to inspect a co-op in Brooklyn, and could not have been happier. We scheduled with him on very short notice and he was flexible, accommodating and very responsive. The day of the inspection he was prompt (early, actually!) and very personable. He took a great deal of time to explain things to us and answer questions, and he was sure to ask us if we had any remaining questions before he moved on to a new stage of the inspection. This was a new process for us, and he was patient and friendly throughout. We found him to be deeply knowledgeable and very thorough, and we learned a lot by working with him. He explained in advance what the inspection report would consist of, and provided us the report in a timely manner. Would highly recommend his services. read more

Tim is who you want to inspect a house or apt before going to contract. He was extremely thorough, patient with my many questions, and explained his answers clearly. His communications were all timely -- I got his detailed report in two days and he was available via text and phone to answer all of our questions. He raised two huge issues - we would have to replace all the plumbing due to cracked 125 year old waste pipes and out of date electric. We had not expected the plumbing issues as the baths/kitchens were recently installed and seller's broker did not tell us about cracked pipes. We revisited the house the following week with Tim to dig deeper into his recommended plumbing upgrade and evaluate whether a plumbing upgrade also required us to demolish bathrooms and/or kitchens (our preference was to keep these rooms as we had not budgeted a gut of 4 baths/2 kitchens. Tim pulled in a trusted contractor colleague to provide us with realistic estimates -- we'd only have to demolish one tile wall in one bathroom. Thanks to Tim, we are proceeding with the purchase of this townhouse in historic Park Slope AND with our eyes wide open on what needs to be repaired/replaced. read more

Tim at Safe Haven did an excellent job on our condo inspection. With short notice, he was the first one on site already identifying issues. He was courteous, professional, and thorough, something of a rarity in my experience. His inspection report was clear and he additionally offered his expertise as an experienced contractor that worked in the city for decades. I would recommend him to anybody who needs an inspection. read more