It has been over a month since Bob inspected my condo, and I still have not forgotten the pleasant…read moreand informative experience I had during the walk-through of the condo. He is professional, organized, and detail-oriented. He is also fair, honest, and has a great sense of humor that eases first-time investors. I resorted to calling him based on his amazing reviews. I would highly recommend him.

Bob was so thorough and knowledgable. He talked us through every component of the inspection and…read moreeven gave use background information on any issue. He explained to us why our windows weren't working as they should or that we had a specific kind of flooring or water valve that was very good. He gave us the names of everything. He was very easy to work with, funny and polite. We would definitely use him again. We had a few trouble spots we were concerned about--our attic stairs, a odor in our bedroom, some outlets--and he gave information and suggestions about each item which was very helpful. It also just feels safer knowing this stuff was all checked out by a professional.

John was a pleasure to work with. Honest, knowledgeable, and thorough. Would definitely recommend…read morefor unbiased home inspection needs.

We worked with John on our home purchase for general home, radon, and sewer inspections. We highly…read morerecommend working with John if you're in the process of buying a home! Everything was a seamless process - from scheduling to the inspection to the quick report delivery and follow-up questions from us. John is an excellent inspector who is dedicated to his craft. He was very thorough in the inspection and delivered our 115 page report detailing all the ins and outs of the home less than a day after the inspection. He also did a great job of making sure we understood everything and the key priorities, so we didn't get overwhelmed by all the details. We were nervous about the home inspection but working with John gave us a lot of peace of mind knowing that we were able to vet our home properly by a detailed-oriented and unbiased inspector! Would definitely recommend.

Hi Folks, I am writing this review to apprise you of the…read more"Blessing" that Larry Smyj from Aurora Home Inspections was to me and my little family. I am a single mom and I am in the process of purchasing my very first home for my and my family. I asked several folks at Mass if they could recommend a highly "competent" and extremely honest home inspector that would guide me and direct me since I am totally clueless. Several of the men from Mass stated that Larry Smyj from Aurora Home Inspection was my "go to guy" for a highly detailed and professional inspection report. This is the 3rd time that I have utilized Larry Smyj and his professional services. Back in the Fall of 2017 I put a bid of $160K on a wonderful two story home in a historic town here in Jersey. The home was 185 years old. It is on the National Registrar of Historic Homes. No wonder why it was so low the home was falling apart at the beams. The home was originally constructed using the lumber from the local area. However, the lumber was never treated. The lumber, from basement to attic, was riddled with Powderpost Beetles. Powderpost Beetles are a group of seventy species of wood boring beetles classified in the insect subfamily Lyctinae. Wikipedia Scientific name: Lyctinae Higher classification: Bostrichidae Rank: Subfamily (Did you know: Powderpost beetles are small, brown insects usually less than 1/4-inch in length that attack seasoned hard-woods. psu.edu) The few dollars that it cost for a termite inspection could NOT possibly compare to the $160K PLUS that is would have cost me to purchase and then replace the beams in the basement, walls, and attic. Larry went to touch the beam and it crumbled and turned to sand right in his hands. Needless to the OUTSTANDING and DETAILED Inspection Report brought me freedom. I graciously backed out of the contract for said home. No questions asked! The second time I used Larry Smyj from Aurora Home Inspections was in January 2018. This home was much newer and built around 1959 / 1960. The sellers were asking $225K. This home is in the same town as the first town. It had been neglected by its owners who had filed for bankruptcy. This home was in dire need of extensive repairs. It had all the original windows and doors, a second layer of shingles, boiler - furnace, reeked of heavy smoke from both owners. The hot water heater and most of the appliances were all well past their useful life. The finished basement had been built without permits and inspections. The owners made a second and private apartment for the themselves and moved their adult son upstairs. The illegally put in an electrical box and wired the home without proper supervision. The threw a gas stove over in the corner with no ventilation, the covered the basement jacks utilizing fake columns.They called the columns "decor". Guess what? Termites were found all on the outside of the home. But they could not fool a trained inspector like the one and ONLY Larry Smyj of Aurora Home Inspection.Yep! I backed out of this home too. Yep! I received my $5K deposit back as well. I just worked with Larry Smyj again on Friday June 29, 2018 for a 3rd time. Three times a charm! Right? Right! This last (hopefully) inspection was oh so worth it! I found a good home! This home on the outskirts of the other homes. Since we love the area we wanted to stay close to our Catholic Church and school activities. Once again because of Larry's sharp eye and expertise he deemed the furnace shot and in dire need of a replacement since it was purchased in 1980, the electrical box is loaded with corrosion, the roof leaked into the attic, and a list of other items that require immediate attention. My attorney just submitted a Letter of Repair Request and a copy of Larry's 48 page detailed and professional Inspection Report to the sellers attorney today. Guess what?? No termites! This house is a keeper! Thank you Larry Smyj from Aurora Home inspection for you professionalism and expertise! Your patience is a Blessing too because you have to tolerate folks like me! God Bless! Grace, D.

Larry was very thorough and so so nice to work with! Thanks for everything…read more Great value, and did everything we needed from him.

Leon is the best. Well regarded in the field, technically skilled, by the book, diligent, and…read morethorough, he will walk you through every step of the process and provide expert advice on protecting yourself. He's the kindest most compassionate person imaginable, always ready to help in any way he can. In my case, a contractor caused widespread lead contamination, leading to a prolonged court battle over abatement. Leon stepped up big time, evolving from initial reluctance to enter the conflict into full-blown advocacy on my behalf--as if he were family and it was his own home. I cannot recommend him enough, from testing to witness expert. Absolute beast in court.

Jim H. @ Red Tail Inspection did a very thorough and detailed inspection of my current home before…read moreI purchased it. He is extremely knowledgeable about code, construction, permits and all things relating to homes + building structures. He provided my husband and I with an inspection report that was 78 pages long!!! He was honest, effective and did not leave one stone unturned. He also recommended a chimney specialist for our chimney that had a tree growing out of it (prior to purchase). Due to his detailed report, we were able to address many issues with the former owner prior to the final purchase of our current home. Jim is amazing. Kind, smart, funny and so honest. I can't think Jim enough for making us feel confident that the home we purchased was worth buying!

My husband and I cannot say enough good things about James Hartigan from Red-Tail Home Inspection…read more He was very easy to work with and thankfully was readily available which helped us meet our deadline. The great benefit to working with him aside from the inspection is that he has contracting knowledge and so he was able to give us feedback on contracting needs. He is also very thorough and so he takes his time inspecting the home and has the capability to explain things in a way that was very easy for us first time home buyers to understand. We asked if he could answer questions for us as he went along, which he thankfully accommodated. He demonstrates a strong sense of duty, transparency and respect for his craft. We would highly recommend him to anyone needing a home inspector.

It took almost no time at all for my wife and I to realize we had made the right decision hiring…read moreJohn. We had been incredibly stressed trying to buy our first home and get under contract in such a competitive market. There were so many moving parts and dynamics to navigate, and John completely removed the stress from the inspection process simply by being so knowledgeable, professional, compassionate, transparent, and most of all communicative. The night before the inspection, John took the time to send us a sincere message reassuring us that everything was going to work out and encouraging us not to stress. In just one week alone, I can count more than ten different times John made himself available to answer questions or talk through concerns we had. At no point did we ever feel like he was impatient, dismissive, or anything less than fully invested in helping us through the process. We truly felt like he was in our corner every step of the way. Some people in this line of work can become desensitized to just how significant and emotional buying a home really is, especially for a family purchasing their first house. That was never the case with John. Not for a single moment did we feel anything less than fully advocated for under his guidance. If you need a home inspector and hire John, you will realize very quickly that you made the right choice. He provides the honesty, communication, and guidance needed to make a fully informed decision about a property, and he approaches the process like the ultimate professional and teammate.

After reading reviews and after speaking to about 3 other home inspectors, I decided to move…read moreforward with Thorough Home Inspection. John communicated with me even during a family emergency. He was punctual at the time of the appointment, communicated very well and was very thorough. His fee was comparable to other inspectors and a bit less. I would use John again in a heartbeat! He communicated with our realtor and was diligent to visit the property again a day later because originally the heat wasn't functioning properly. He really wanted to ensure all was accurate for his report. He provided professional suggestions, sent several pictures and was very easy to work with. He knows his stuff and treats customers like friends. Reports were received in a very timely manner via email.

The goal of a home inspection is to be sure you're not walking into a major problem just after…read morebuying a home. True, he goes above and beyond but at the end of the day he can ruin a good deal by finding so many non-essential small issues that it creates a scary picture where two parties might otherwise arrange a happy sale. Overkill isn't always a good thing.

After months of losing homes to better financed buyers my wife and I were surprised to have an…read moreoffer accepted--a day before we left on vacation for two weeks! This required an adjustment to our contract's inspection period while attempting to maintain the same closing date. Talk about pressure! Apparently all of the service people in the area made the same plans we did as we only found Gary online after exhausting our list of referrals, but we couldn't be happier with the result. He is timely, detail-oriented and professional. While I trust (and will be reviewing positively) our buying agent, I did have a little extra piece of mind going into this inspection knowing that Gary wasn't affiliated with either party and had no vested interest in passing things that could be a problem. Gary arrived 5 minutes early and took his time to explain everything he was seeing in practical (and non-alarming) terms. He also explained how many things worked which was great for first time homebuyers such as my wife and I--we had our own personal living home owners manual for three hours. In addition to his observations, Gary answered all of our questions in detail and helped us to draw lines between cosmetic and structural issues as well as item 'serviceable' vs 'hazardous'. We came away that day knowing what our ask list was going to be, and his official report arrived the next day. The report was thorough and made copious use of photos with red arrows to detail issues, which left no room for questioning. He responded quickly to follow-up questions which helped us move the purchasing process along with our attorney. I really couldn't be happier with our experience.

I highly recommend Luciano for home inspections. He is phenomenal--thorough, detail‑oriented, and…read moretakes the time to clearly explain every major home component. Luciano also offers practical, thoughtful suggestions for maintenance and repairs. I trust him so much that I've used him not only for my clients' inspections, but for my own home as well.

I worked with Luciano twice for homes I had under contract. He was thorough and patiently explained…read morehis findings. I was impressed with his historical knowledge of how homes of different eras were constructed. Lastly, he gave pragmatic advice on remediating issues as well. I highly recommend his services!