I want to share my experience with Alliance Home Inspections because I relied on their one year…read morewarranty inspection to catch a serious problem and was badly let down. I scheduled them to inspect my new home before the one year builder warranty expired and specifically told the inspectors that the builder had already been out four times trying to fix issues with the bathroom fan ventilation, and that I still suspected there was a problem. Despite that clear concern, their written report states that the bathroom fans were "hard piped to the exterior" and that "no major issues" were noted with the venting systems. After the inspection, I discovered that the ductwork and ventilation had in fact been installed improperly, which led to moisture damage and required nearly 4,000 dollars in repairs, including replacement and insulation of the bathroom fan piping, moving vents, and repairing moisture damaged ceiling areas. The repair invoice details extensive work: replacing piping for two bathroom fans, insulating the pipes, moving vents, and replacing the damaged ceiling in the main bedroom, along with new fan boxes and associated materials. These are not minor, hidden defects that suddenly appeared months later; they are exactly the type of problems I hired an inspector to identify while the builder's warranty was still in effect. When I raised this with Alliance, the response was essentially that their inspectors only check that the fans turn on and appear to vent outside, that they did not see anything visually wrong at the time, and that issues can arise months later due to condensation, poor builder craftsmanship, or other factors. They emphasized time limitations (about a two hour visit) and suggested the problem was more with the builder than with their inspection. I understand that a home inspection is limited and non invasive, and I do not expect inspectors to predict every future issue. But in my case, I explicitly flagged an ongoing, recurring problem with the bathroom ventilation, and the report still gave the venting systems a clean bill of health with no qualifications or recommendations for further evaluation before my warranty expired. Given the scope and cost of the repairs that were ultimately needed, I do not feel that Alliance provided the level of diligence and professional care I reasonably expected when I hired them for a critical one year warranty inspection. Because of this experience, I cannot recommend Alliance Home Inspections. If you are depending on an inspection to protect you before a builder's warranty runs out, I would strongly suggest looking elsewhere or, at minimum, getting an additional specialized evaluation for any system you already suspect may have problems.

I initially provided a 5 star review for inspector Ronnie. I have come back to edit my review to 1…read morestar as Ronnie's inspection was poor and owner Troy's response to my complaint has been unproductive. I used Alliance and Ronnie to inspect the home I purchased in July 2025. Ronnie's comments on the report state that the roof needed some attention and in person he stated that the roof had areas of moss growing that could be removed with products. Four months into owning the home, the roof on the porch addition began to leak. I have had five roofer companies out for estimates and all five say the roof is beyond due for replacement. All companies were shocked that this was not noted in my inspection, with one roofer saying whoever did my inspection should lose their license. In reaching out to Alliance and my realtor, who recommended Alliance, I was met with minimal assistance. They of course are keeping the inspection fee I paid ($400), despite neglectful, misleading inspection performance, which is a fraction of the $12,000 I have to pay for a new roof after purchasing the home a few months ago, which has caused significant financial strain and distress. Had I known the roof needed to be replaced immediately I would not have purchased this home. I guess I learned my lesson. Don't go with a realtor's inspector recommendation. I surely won't be using Alliance again and will spread my experience to anyone in search of a home inspection company. In this review I have included the quote from my inspection report, which does not lead one to believe that the roof is in dire need of repair, despite obvious need of repair to anyone with an educated eye. I have also included photos from the roofer which shows the terrible state of the roof, that again is evident from visual inspection on the ground to anyone with a degree of knowledge on the topic of roofs.

I met the Home inspector David at a Home that I was considering to make a purchase of. I…read moreaccompanied him through the entire inspection. Extremely pleasant and kind. He went out of his way throughout a 2 hour process to point out issues that I had not noticed and took the time to explain to me everything. He showed me everything he looks for and why and also all the specific tools,gadgets he uses and their purposes. Very thorough and very informative. All I can say is that my experience with David was nothing less than phenomenal. I will refer him to anyone and everyone. Top Notch. I am very appreciative of him. Highest recommendations.

David's inspection was extremely thorough, and he answered all of my questions. It was well worth…read morethe cost to have him inspect a home I had been considering purchasing. If I could give him more than 5 stars, I would. I would recommend his service to anyone considering buying a home in this area.

We had a short timeframe to conduct inspections for a home purchase and were grateful that John was…read moreable to schedule a septic system inspection on short notice. He also provided an informative report with helpful photos the same day. John came highly recommended and for good reason.

My husband and I had a great experience with John. We did a pre-purchase inspection on a home in…read moreSullivan and needed an inspector fast. John responded to our request quickly. He was very thorough and informative on inspection day. John is a true professional and we'd 100% recommend him.

Breakwater Inspections provided us with an extremely thorough home inspection report. John Howard…read morewas a pleasure to deal with. He is friendly, easy to work with and very professional. He was very timely in scheduling the inspection and proceeded to undertake a very comprehensive assessment of a property we are purchasing. His report is all encompassing and was very easy to understand. I would and will recommend Breakwater to anyone in need of a home inspection.

John Howard is honest, fair and very good at his job.read more

Madden Home Inspections delivers exactly what they promised, a comprehensive inspection, leaving no…read morestone unturned. They charge a fair price for expert and reliable service. Highly recommend!!!

Responsive to short notice, willingness to listen to prospective buyers concerns and provide his…read moreprofessional opinion based on years of experience. The report was excellent with pictures supporting problems.

Steven was incredibly thorough, professional and informative. We had many questions during and…read moreseveral follow-up questions afterwards and he responded immediately and was very helpful. We definitely recommend!

From the owner: Northeast Home Inspections provides the highest quality of service to ensure that you are informed…read moreabout every aspect of the home you are buying.

I have only 1 complaint regarding this company, however I would not use them again. When our…read morehome was inspected by Reese Perkins and his crew, Mr. Perkins accepted the information that he was given by the owner of the property as to the location of the well head, which had been buried in the driveway. It is now 15 months later, we have to sell the house. The inspector for our buyers attempted to verify the location of the well head and dig it up, he was unable to do it with the same information that Mr. Perkins had been given. Our buyers inspector made clear the importance of pinpointing that location. My complaint against this company is that they are paid professionals who did not verify the location of the well head, when I have seen that another inspector recognizes the importance of that, and is making sure that it is done for his clients. When I asked Mr. Perkins if they might be able to help us out, it is going to cost us $375.00 for someone to find it, he made the statement that it was not something he had been required to do. Perhaps not according to ASHI standards. Ethically, morally offering us some kind of assistance I feel would have been the right thing to do. If I were to be paying for a home inspection again it would be with, S & J property services out of Holden Maine they are the ones our buyers use

From the owner: Home Inspections for buyers and sellers; speciallizing in older homes…read more Radon Testing, including testing of multifamily buildings. Water Testing.

Mr. Rosenberg's services were recommended by a trusted realtor. He was prompt, thorough,…read moreresponsive, and completely reliable in his inspection of a property. He is so knowledgeable about Maine architecture and all sorts of systems in older homes and structures. I cannot say enough good things about Mr. Rosenberg and his company's services and I highly recommend him.

From the owner: Our company is built around the principles of honesty, integrity, and loyalty. I only work for my…read morecustomer , not the seller or agent. I inspect each property as though I was buying it myself and provide detailed reports usually within 24 hours.