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.

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.

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.

Ken Bates of Ace Inspect is an experienced, highly skilled, and honest home inspector. I have…read morerecommended him to 2 of my friends who were looking to purchase a condo. I found Ken's contact information online when buying my condo in July 2010. Ken performed an extremely thorough inspection, classifying issues as natural to the age of the building or cause for worry. It was clear from interacting with Ken that his knowledge extended beyond cursory surface level understanding that only comes with years of experience. 1 year after the purchase, I noticed a cigarette smoke smell in my unit and asked Ken to inspect. He was unable to identify the issue. Instead of taking full payment, he insisted on me paying him only half. A few months later, I called Ken up again for another small problem, this time, he identified the source of the cigarette smoke and suggested a resolution. I was able to implement and our house is now smoke smell free! In conclusion, Ken is intelligent, experienced, and easy to work with. Ken will provide peace of mind especially for a first time home buyer like I was.

I agree with the positive reviews!! What a pleasant, friendly and helpful guide to homebuying…read more I hired Ken short notice on a Sunday evening for a Monday full home inspection and he was courteous, thorough and smart. My only constructive feedback- which perhaps helps explain the negative comments you see below- is Ken is so thorough that he likes to give homebuyers the complete sense of a situation, beyond an inspector's advice (which feels more like a wise family member's advice) on every feature of the home, and that can come across as irrelevant to the professional obligations of a home inspector. At times, I felt like I was being "schooled" which is not necessary. He was up front with me that if a customer wants to keep it to just the essential inspection only, instead of the more thorough advice on every page of the report, to let him know this when you start the job and he'll trim his inspection back in depth without compromising his professional work. I think setting expectations on the time the appointment is the responsibility of the client. Ken's naturally curious and fully interested in your success at home buying so I felt he was genuinely doing his best to mitigate any disappointment or surprise after purchasing the home. His communication, attention to detail and responsiveness to my and my agent's questions were all excellent. Thanks, Ken!

Don't even deserve one star. Their inspection was so inaccurate it caused me to miss out on my…read moredream house. How is a 5 month old hot water heater not working till its full potential? First time buyers beware.

Otis is THE MAN!!! We had a last minute, down to the wire mix up and Otis saved the day! We were…read moreable to close on time because Otis went above and beyond. He was there in less than an hour....wrote up the report on the spot and he did it all with a smile. I can't say enough about how professional and courteous Otis is! I will be recommending all of my friends, family and clients to call Otis when they need a home inspection! Thank you Otis!

It was a pleasure working with John. His very patient and engaged demeanor quickly set us at ease…read moreas understandably nervous first time home buyers. John came highly recommended to us from another inspector who had been used by friends twice. He was on time and responsive for our inspection. He was patient, diligent, and detail oriented to the extent that he would "geek out" about small details that he appreciated about the house's build, such as the electrician properly removing a knob on the sub electrical switch box. His report was provided to us promptly the next day, and he expressed a willingness to work with the competing schedules of all parties involved. We had an initial conflict doing the radon test and he moved his schedule around to accommodate a time-sensitive task the builders needed to get done. HIs report was thorough and detailed, with photos and arrows pointing to every specific thing he had pointed out to us during the inspection. We had a lot of questions about small details and he never voiced frustration bur rather, answered questions in a patient, thoughtful, gentle manner that was very helpful to us as we went through this process for the first time. Lastly, his previous experience as a builder was important to us, as we had purchased a new construction and he was able to give us a first-hand insight on the quality of materials used and how well the home was built. We happily recommend him.

I was looking for someone to do a roof inspection of a just completed roofing job, and John and…read moreSheila (who handles scheduling) were incredibly prompt at getting back to me and finding a time. They also did a great job of explaining what their inspection would cover, and their experience (with at least 30 years in the industry). John went up to each of 3 multi-unit buildings, taking photos from above and from different angles on the ground as well to provide a thorough report. He also gave some great advice about preventing water infiltration into the basement and siding repair when I asked. John was detail oriented, generous with providing information and assistance, and very easy to talk to. I would definitely recommend Barber Home Inspections, and would use them again if/when the need comes up in the future.

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.

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.