Marc & Valerie were TERRIFIC! Saved me twice from buying houses that were an absolute horror! Professional, Prompt and extremely knowledgeable! THE BEST! Thank you both! Diana Ramirez read more

Efficient, thorough, clear communication, detailed report. Travis was excellent. The photos and video were best quality and everything was easy to read and understand. Got the report immediately! Best home inspection I have ever had. Worth every penny. read more

Want to thank DeAndre Rivers & Trinity Home & Commercial Inspections, Inc. for the outstanding work they did for my pre-drywall inspection on my new construction build. The inspection report was easy to understand and the pictures and video were of high quality. I received the inspection report on the same day as the inspection. I highly recommend them for any home inspection very professional and high quality. read more

I recently had Marc from Trinity Inspections inspect a home I was thinking about purchasing. He was professional, and paid great attention to every detail of the house. He also explained to me what he was looking at every step of the way. He spent two hours on a small condo-extraordinary! And I received the Inspection report within 48 hours. His wife Valerie was also a huge help in getting the apppointment set up. I would highly recommend them for any home inspection! read more

Valerie and Marc at Trinity Inspection have incredibly high professional standards and integrity, and I would work with them again in a heartbeat. Marc was so very thorough in his inspection, took the time to explain things to me, and provided me with the information I need to go into a negotiation with confidence. As others have noted in reviews, Marc does not do what most inspectors do -- a cursory look at a home in an hour. We were on site going top to bottom (and below!) for 3 hours, then he spent time talking through some of the more challenging issues after he was done. I was not working with an agent/broker, so it was super important to me to really understand what I was dealing with. I couldn't have asked for a better inspector who was truly looking out for my interests and not just helping agents get a deal done. From Valerie's initial quick responsiveness to my inquiry, asking me key questions and explaining some logistical details, to Marc's finished report and handling follow up questions I had, it was an A+++ experience. Wish I could give more than 5 stars. Thanks Marc and Valerie! read more

This inspection company is excellent! Val and Marc were both incredibly helpful throughout the whole process. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone! read more

Ended up not using their services but he helped point me to some alternatives and didn't look to sell me anything I didn't need. Very helpful read more

We have contracted with Marc at Trinity Inspections for two pre-purchase home inspections. Both times he was very thorough and extremely diligent in the inspections. Marc will provide you an in-depth and honest evaluation of your property at a very reasonable price. read more

As a home seller, I was extremely disappointed in the lack of knowledge by Marc of Trinity. First, for his septic test, he ran the water in for an hour and twenty minutes. Three bathtubs and one sink to perform a hydraulic test of my septic. Halfway through the procedure, he wanted to show me my septic pump was running and not emptying completely. I stated I replaced the pump two years earlier and he was pupping more water into the tanks then the GPM of the pump. Very unknowledgeable. Stated my pump might not be working completely. Also, its Apparent Mark is unaware a hydraulic test is only performed in unoccupied homes and when performed it's limited to four hundred gallons according to PA state regulations. He then took water samples from my kitchen sink for water analyses, Chatted with the buyer and thirty minutes land left. My water test revealed high bacteria and iron. I had the water tested nine months prior and met all requirements. I contacted ABE laboratories about a retest. They stated a strick procedure was required to get an accurate reading. Aerator must be removed from the sink and water samples have to be on ice immediately. and taken to the lab directly. All of which Marc did not do. He also stated I had a roof repair. Silicon spots the result of a satellite dish removal. The roof was replaced seven years ago with fifty-year shingles. I'm not sure of Marc's background but seriously question his ability as an inspector. Beware! read more

Mold? Carpenter Ants? Structural Issues?? No, NONE of the above. We spent many hundreds of dollars proving these serious issues & other speculation untrue. These issues were just the tip of the iceberg included in the lengthy inspection report presented to our young buyers who IMMEDIATELY backed out of the deal. Guess that's the plan. The buyers are so grateful & they now have such confidence that they rehire this company a second time. Trinity Inspection simply throws everything out there, regardless of any actual evidence. It was a nightmare for sellers. read more

Trinity Home inspector Mark and Valerie did a thorough inspection on our home that we are buying and found issues that without his services would have gone unseen and caused serious saftey issues. We were able to negotiate more with the seller due to repairs that needed to be done. None of which would have been possible without his inspection. Very professional , knowledgeable , friendly, couteous and punctual. We will call Trinity Home inspections back to inspect the house again . Feel confident that you will know whats goin on in your home and how to remedy the issues. Hope this review helps others choose a great quality inspection company. read more

Marc failed my septic system. As Seller, I had to have it reinspected by Allstate Septic. Everything passed. Marc does not know his sh#!.

In January 2021, Marc inspected a home my wife and I made settlement on, this week. The reason for my delay in posting a review is due to the fact that we did not want a contentious negotiation with the Seller, and judging by the reviews from Sellers v. Buyers, it's clear that Marc and Trinity Home Inspection is a "Buyer's Inspector". Which, to be quite honest, gave me an incredible amount of comfort and confidence when Marc conducted the inspection. From the jump, Val answered the phone and was kind and patient with us - She was professional and honest. She made us feel like we were the only customer on her case load at that moment in time. With the way the market is right now, every aspect of the Real Estate business is overloaded with demand that one can easily feel lost in the shuffle... Sadly, our interaction with our Real Estate Agent and their inhouse title company made our buying experience feel like we were in a Chop-Shop... But that's another review for another time. Val was phenomenal in getting me onto Marc's Schedule quickly - My Wife and I wanted to make settlement on a home we identified, so we wanted to immediately get an inspector in to determine whether or not we wanted to stay under contract or cut bait. Val called me back within the 15 minute time window she committed to, and we were off to the races. I meet Marc at the home in the early morning - He is punctual. Val said Marc would be there, on X-Date, at X-Time and he was there. I didn't have to wait, call/text him, he suited up and showed up when he was committed to, and I appreciate that. It's a simple gesture being punctual, but speaks volumes on how you manage yourself and your business. Before Marc brings out his gadgets, tools, laptop, camera, etc. he walks around the property with me just having an open conversation - He asks about me, my wife, my kids, what we're about, why we're looking in the community we're looking at, why the home, what home we currently live in, my past experiences in home buying, and ultimately, what I want to get out of his inspection - I said "Tell me all of the reasons why I shouldn't buy this home, Marc" Marc is thorough... Thorough enough to incite negative reviews from Sellers as you can see on Yelp and on Google. THAT speaks volumes about Marc and how meticulous he is. With the current economic climate, every home buyer (First time or multiple) does not want to acquire an asset that immediately becomes a liability - Having Marc on your side as the buyer, helps you avoid acquiring a regrettable property. Sellers may see him placing levels on Window sills as "over the top", but lopsided window sills or non-level surfaces across a home could mean/be caused by underlying issues. I, personally, don't see anything wrong with Marc's style, as the buyer... Can I see a seller's point of view? Or course - But I'm not a seller in the scenario where we hired Marc. However, because Marc has gotten under the skin of Sellers over his style, I wanted to wait until we acquired the home he inspected before I posted our review. Net-Net, Marc gives you an honest and thorough perspective on the property you're having him evaluate/inspect. He gives you the facts in extensive detail - If a Window Sill isn't level, he will tell you, but I appreciate the fact that he gives you, the buyer, the free will to determine whether or not that "imperfection" will bother you. Just because something may seem minute to the seller, doesn't mean it isn't important to you, as the buyer - That's key for any buyer making a large commitment to an asset, such as a home. Give me the gory details and let me determine whether or not it's a deal breaker or not; Marc doesn't shy away from sharing those details and that clicked with/for us. Marc helps navigate through the excitement and emotion of buying a home by breaking everything down to bricks and mortar - and ultimately, if the bricks and mortar are worth your hard earned dollar. Lastly, Marc was a great sounding board for us after his inspection - He gave me time after he completed the inspection to discuss "what if" scenarios, and what is TRULY and deal breaker and what isn't. I'm not saying he gave us sage wisdom and guidance, but I am saying that he was of service to us to pick his brain and better understand what the "potential flaw" he identified meant in the grand scheme of things - He helped us determine what mole hills could be mountains; and what mountains were just mole hills. And for that, we are truly grateful for his service. I HIGHLY recommend Marc, Val and Trinity if you're a buyer because they are on YOUR side. read more

Trinity Inspections is definitely the one to hire for your home inspection! Marc was a true professional and gentleman that was well qualified to answer all our many questions and make us feel comfortable with the inspection. He had already gotten started before we reached the house for our scheduled appointment! Communication back and forth was great. We received a clear detailed report with colored pictures very quickly, which was very important to us. Thanks Marc! read more

We called Trinity Inspections last week to schedule a home, radon and termite inspection. Scheduling with Valerie was a very pleasant experience: She was able to answer all of our questions about what we could expect and even made special accommodations to ensure that we would have our inspections complete before our deadline. Fast forward to inspection day, we meet Marc at our house. Marc is kind, friendly, honest, thorough and incredibly knowledgeable! Marc did not cut any corners on our inspection. He took his time and made sure nothing got overlooked. Not once did we feel that he rushed through anything, or that he was telling us things that weren't accurate. We could not be more appreciative of that time the he took with us, the countless questions that he answered for us, and the top-notch work that he did! I can say with absolute certainty that if we ever need another home inspection, our if we have any family or friends that do, we will 100% be calling Valerie and Marc again! Thank you, Trinity Inspections! read more

My fiance and I are first time homebuyers, so we've been very meticulous about doing things properly for our home purchase. After reading all of the great reviews about Trinity Inspection and seeing that they offer the 90 day warranty and money back guarantee, we were pretty confident they would do a great job on our inspection. After requesting online that they contact us for a quote and to set up an inspection, Valerie was very prompt to get in touch with us. After exchanging a few emails, we spoke on the phone and she was very sweet and polite and scheduled us several days later for our inspection. Marc showed up to the home early and had his computer and everything setup and ready to go before we even got there. He brought his 2 oldest sons with him to help and they were as equally professional, friendly, and polite as Marc was. We followed Marc throughout the entire home and property as he inspected and took pictures for documentation. He was fantastic at explaining and pointing out everything that he saw. At no point during the inspection did I feel like Marc was uncertain of what he was talking about or giving us the runaround. If you're looking for a thorough home inspection by someone who is very knowledgeable and will be completely honest with you about their findings, Trinity Inspection is absolutely the way to go. read more

Marc and Val at Trinity Inspection are friendly, detailed oriented and treat their client's with respect. Having made the mistake of using a "budget friendly" inspector on our first property, Marc's observations are worth the extra expense. If by chance Marc notices something is amiss he'll go the extra distance and get to the bottom of it. In our case, at no extra cost, he reached out to the Township regarding an alleged permit and was able to save us thousands on costly repairs just to be brought up to code before we moved in. You won't be disappointed with Marc! read more

When I first called Trinity for a home inspection, Val was very nice and very knowledgable. She answered all of my questions in detail, including the ones on radon that I had. Marc did the home inspection for us in Northampton and he went over the house with a fine tooth comb. He was very professional and explained everything he was doing and the issues he saw, no matter how small they were. He even gave me a book full of really good, useful information on home ownership. If you are looking for a highly experienced and 100% honest home inspector that will look over the house you're buying like he was doing it for himself or his family, then you definitely want to go with Marc at Trinity Inspection. If you are unsure about which inspector to go with, just watch some of the videos Marc has posted online. He went over the house I am buying the exact same way, VERY THOROUGH! Great work, great price, and great people; you cannot ask for more. read more

My wife and I commissioned Marc Shanley of Trinity Inspection to inspect our newly constructed dream home. Setting up the appointment was made ever so pleasant by Valerie. Marc was awesome! He was meticulous and thorough. As I applauded him afterwards - we felt like we had enrolled in school as he taught us everything we needed to know about our new home. Marc uncovered some issues and coached us on how to address the builder. We can honestly attest that the builder agreed to fix every concern that Marc uncovered. We highly recommend Marc Shanley of Trinity Inspection - for he inspected our newly constructed dream home as if it was his own. God bless Valerie and Marc for performing an outstanding and honest service. Gracias, Maria & Albert read more

This company was hired by Allstate to perform my roof inspection for my claim. I had already had the existing damage replaced from the claim (one shingle). On March 8th, 2021, their inspector, Sean, climbed on my roof, and during his inspection he dislodged another shingle. This was witnessed by two other people from the ground. When he came down, he said, "I will be sure to put this in my report and don't worry it won't leak because you have felt that is intact." He proceeded to tell me that because the shingles were sliding out from under him that he could not go below that point because he feared for his safety. Below this shingle is where the damage actually existed and kept reoccurring so the inspection was very limited. Later, Allstate gets the pictures and assumes the picture of the missing shingle is the one that I made the claim about because he put NOTHING in the report about what happened. I called Trinity Inspections to report that it was Sean that caused the shingle to be missing and of course their employee lied at that point and said that he didn't do it. They have made no attempt to correct the damage that Sean caused during the inspection. read more

Marc Shanley's over self-confidence almost cost this sale. As the homeowner, I provided detailed information regarding the two septic systems on my property for his use. He specifically refused the information saying that he preferred to evaluate without prior knowledge. His report gave little detail but states the system was unsatisfactory. The result of his testing was possible damage to the system because he probed a field that contains infiltrators and ports for inspections. Probing such hard-plastic lead a second inspector (Chrisman's Septic System) to speculate that much damage had been made to the infiltrators. Additional testing on the field, done by a professional Septic expert, proved that, fortunately, there had been no damage despite the probing and that the system was certified satisfactory. When confronted with these facts, he refused all responsibility. Mr Shanley should not be inspecting septic systems as his lack of expertise with them is a liability. read more

We can't say enough great things about our experience with Marc and Valerie! First, Valerie is a lovely woman. She was very prompt in returning my call and made every effort to schedule our inspection as soon as possible. On site, we met Marc. He walked us through the entire house, inch by inch. He was extremely thorough, looking into every detail of the house. He even taught us how to operate our fireplace, safety measures with the electric panel and gave us some good tips on how to make some adjustments to our home to personalize it our way! Marc even managed to take a good look at the snow-covered roof! Trinity is a MUST, especially for first-time homebuyers. Marc was not in a rush at all, and made us feel comfortable to ask any questions--no matter how small. We came away even more confident in the choice that we made to purchase our home. And now, we are armed with more knowledge about how to take good care of it. (It was especially helpful for my husband...he learned a lot!) I almost forgot to mention the great binder with a handy homeowner's guide and extra perks, like a free recall check on all appliances. Marc was sincere when he said that he views each client as a long-term relationship. So, he makes himself available for questions even after the formal home inspection! We were truly blessed to get a recommendation from our realtor to work with Trinity Home Inspection. I wish all contractors and technicians were as professional, knowledgable and as easy to work with as Marc and Valerie! read more

So you find a home that you love and you need to get it inspected.. which company do you go with? Of course your realtor is going to have recommendations.. but do some research on your own! I'm glad we did! My husband and I were absolutely pleased with Trinity Inspections! We had them inspect a house for us. Then we found another house and needed it inspected and since we were %100 satisfied with their services the first time, we went with Trinity again. Valerie is super friendly & answered all questions we had prior to booking. Marc is very friendly as well as professional. My husband and I being first time home buyers are very stressed out & it helped that Marc was laid back and actually quite comical. He is definitely an inspector that is working for YOU. He is VERY thorough & doesn't miss a thing! He will answer any questions you have. Highly recommend!!!! read more

Awesome home inspector. Totally thorough. Worth every penny. He spent 4 hours going through my 2000 sq ft home and sent me a binder full of notes within a few days. It was almost overwhelming the amount of things he noticed - but hey, that's what you want from an inspector!! I highly recommend Marc! read more

Marc runs a very detailed and thorough shop. I was fortunate enough to hire him to inspect one of my homes. Marc was even sharp enough to call out an incorrect type of screw that was used on the electric panel. That may seem like a small thing, and it is, but it's reassuring to know that someone is paying close attention to your investment. Valarie also made it very easy to set up the appointment as she worked directly with the real estate agent and communicated with me throughout the process. The final deliverable was a detailed binder in color that itemized every detail of the house. Well done! read more

Mark inspected a vacation property for me in White Haven, PA. Mark was responsive to my request for a quote, showed up on time, spent a lot of time with me going over the house in a lot of detail, and provided a thorough report that gave me significant leverage in the negotiation with the sellers on the house. The report included tons of photos and narrative. I wish I had a home inspector as thorough as Mark when I purchased my primary residence. read more

Honestly, I do not write reviews unless I have a truly memorable experience (whether it is good or bad.) My home inspection with Marc and dealings with his wife, Valerie, were outstanding! I am honestly a VERY critical person and the fact that there were not many reviews on Yelp about this company had me leery at first- but after finding some elsewhere & speaking with Valerie on the phone we decided they were the best fit for us. Boy, I am glad I trusted my instincts. Marc was SO thorough, polite, and had a wonderful sense of humor. He will tell the truth about the home he is inspecting, no matter who is footing the bill- which is admirable, considering many in his profession might skip over some issues here or there to stay in the favor of certain realtors etc. Anyway, I learned a lot from our inspection and Marc was kind enough to answer all of my many questions, leaving my husband and I feeling confident our about our home and the minor issues it had. I would recommend this company to anyone who wants an honest, thorough inspection and a person to turn to (with a warranty) if things go wrong with the house your are purchasing down the road! read more

When it comes to Home Inspection I love thorough and I appreciate thorough home inspectors. However Mark is over the top and makes things up just to be able to justify the price he charges. He said our house had mold in it. I knew that it didn't because I own a mold remediation company and if there was mold I would have taken care of it. Since I own a mold remediation company I had a third party do the testing and there is no mold in the house. He asked if there was attic access and when I pointed it out to him he said it's too hot today I'm not going up there. Then he turned around and wrote in his report that there was no attic access. He wrote a 33 page Report with all different types of things wrong with this newly renovated 1400 square foot ranch home. If he inspected a brand new construction home he would find things wrong with it. Again he has to put a report together to be able to justify his getting a check. If he handed a purchaser a one page report and said the house is great.... he would never get hired again. When reading all of the other reviews with low ratings you will notice that there is a theme in the way that he does things. He cost me the sale of my house. The buyers backed out on the sale as soon as the inspection report was finished. It is a shame that people like Marc dictate when and how homes are bought and sold. read more

First off when I called Valerie made me feel like I was important and very comfortable with Trinity Inspections right away. Then when we did the home inspection we met Marc. Well I can't say enough about him. His was completely thorough and went over every section if the home. On the day of the inspection I received a nice booklet telling me all about home inspections. A few days after I received a complete home inspection report. I completely recommend Trinity Inspections. Thank You Marc and Valerie. read more

This was my second house I had Marc inspect for me, I have been trying to purchase a home for around a year now. The first home I found I thought was the perfect home and in excellent condition, but after Marc inspected it he found a lot of hidden problems that the seller neglected to mention. After that deal fell through and I was back to looking. This house I found I actually had my realtor add extra time to have it inspected because I wasn't having anyone but Marc inspect the house. This house seems like a winner and Marc didn't find all kinds of problems with this house. My opinion is you will not find another home inspector more through, more helpful and overall more friendly. Marc and Valerie will go above and beyond to accommodate your needs and your schedule. When it comes to having a house inspected you will not go wrong by hiring Trinity. Thanks Again!! read more

I was very impressed by Marc professionalism when inspecting my soon to be home. Marc was on time and came prepared to work even in the rain. He was organized and worked well even with having me tag alone. Marc took his time to check all points of the house therefore, it was worth every penny. My report was clear and given to me in a timely matter. Thank you Marc for making this part of my home buying experience comfortable! Keep up the great work! read more

Trinity home inspections is what you want for your home. Valerie got me an appointment within 10 days. Marc is great, very professional, thorough and knowledgeable in every aspect of home construction and maintenance. Well worth the money, comes with a guarantee and a year of home owners network which gives you access to professionals in the home repair business. It's a home run for your house! Thanks Marc! Bob. read more

Our house was recently sold, however, we were very displeased with Marc Shanley and the work he performed at our house for many reasons. Not only did he overdo the inspection and scare the new homebuyers about the house, but he left our home is disarray. He took the time to write a 37 page inspection report yet couldn't remember to turn off the AC window units, water, and fans upon completion of the inspection. He shouldn't have even turned our two AC window units or 6 ceiling fans on--that has nothing to do with the inspection. He left the water running in the upstairs bathroom for 10 days, our 2 window-unit ACs on for 10 days, all 6 of our ceiling fans were left on for 10 days, and he left muddy footprints in our tub (which was thoroughly cleaned by us since we were trying to sell the home). We had moved out of the home on July 2. He did the inspection July 8 and thankfully our realtor stopped at our home on July 17 and found the water running on "full blast" and we found the AC window units and all 6 ceiling fans on! Furthermore, his entire report was based on his opinion. For instance, it "appears" to be asbestos on the pipe in the basement?!?! Really?? That didn't show up on our inspection report when we bought the home in 2008 and the pipe it "appeared" on was a new pipe leading to the brand new boiler we installed. He mentioned things in his 37 page report such as, the ceiling to step space being a hazard (the house was built in 1905, so how would one possibly or why would one possibly want to change that!). He mentioned that, "the roof will need to be replaced in the VERY NEAR future causing a hefty expense to the new owners". That was completely an untrue "opinion" because we had just had a roofer come out the previous summer of 2014 before we knew we were going to even sell our house and the roofer refused to do the roof because he said we'd get at least another 10 years out of it (wouldn't the roofer try and get us to replace the roof so that he'd make money on us?!). Marc told the buyers that our home was a "solid home", however, it needed a 37 page inspection report of repairs and comments degrading the BEAUTIFUL home?!?! It sounds to us like this is Marc's bargaining power tool that he uses on new buyers as a way of saying "thanks" to them for buying his inspection service. However, it results in the buyer having the bargaining power to negotiate the listing price of the house because they're able to request all of the unnecessary repairs to be made by the sellers, based off the results of the home inspection made by Marc. read more

Marc and Trinity Inspection came highly recommended from our realtor and were accommodating to our demanding work schedules with short notice. The entire process of our home inspection was effortless from start to finish. Upon arrival to our appointment, Marc provided us with our own personalized binder which contained a book on "how to maintain your home." Although a small gesture, it was appreciated for us first-time home buyers. Marc was extremely thorough - I honestly do no think he missed a single inch of our home inside or outside. He also walked us through the inspection as he conducted the job, explaining/suggesting why and how things should be repaired. We were extremely confident at the end of the inspection that there was nothing that was missed. Within three days, Marc emailed us an extremely detailed report with numerous photos and explanations of important details. With Marc's expertise and attention to detail, we feel at ease knowing our investment is one of great quality. Also, Trinity provides you with a 90 day warranty in case anything was missed (although we know nothing was!) Great job! read more

My husband had to work during our inspection so I was responsible to go to inspection not knowing a thing about septic tanks, propane tanks, furnaces, electrical boxes, what to look for, what to ask - I was kind-of clueless. but I went with my pen and paper ready to ask a few questions and to take notes as needed. Marc was WONDERFUL. He was so thorough with every inch of our new home. He explained and pointed out everything -- not just things that needed to be fixed but he also gave us tips and advice with certain things knowing that we had a little one -- fireplace, deck/pool, gates, electrical box stuff!! He told me things just like it was, no sugar coating - and he knew what he was talking about. He answered all my questions. I didn't get a quote or call anyone else , Marc was my first choice- just because he (his business) was the only person I had called.. and I couldn't be happier. His wife, Val, was an absolute doll to speak with over the phone. It was worth every single penny (for inspection and re-inspection) and the 4+ hours it took combing through the 2500 sq ft home. We received a binder full of information, and a warranty - which we didn't know about until the day of and a huge plus! I would recommend Trinity Inspections to ANYONE! and if in the future we do purchase another home, Marc will be the one I call for that home inspection as well- without a doubt. Thank you Marc and Val !! read more