TLDR version: I'm very glad I chose Green House Home Inspection (GHHI) and was incredibly impressed…read morewith Jared's thoroughness during the walkthrough. Highly recommend him if you need a home inspection as a buyer! Now, for the lengthier review. My agent provided me with a list of home inspection companies, and after reviewing each company's website, GHHI stood out. I quickly understood what the inspection included, that the team had the necessary qualifications and certifications, and that they were a BBB accredited business with an A+ rating (I verified!). My husband and I had a laundry list of inspections we wanted done, and GHHI was able to provide most of them for reasonable, additional fees; at the time of this review, they also offer wood destroying organism inspections, radon air tests ($150), and comprehensive water tests ($250, includes water quality and radon). The total cost of the home inspection + all add-ons for a 2-story home with an unfinished basement was $1,125. This felt incredibly reasonable, and it was also very convenient to schedule so many inspections with one company. I've only had one other home inspection experience as a buyer, and while I remember that report being detailed and somewhat helpful, the inspector did everything himself for 3+ hours, so we had no context for the details he shared and we felt quite disconnected from the process. Jared (the owner of GHHI) takes a totally different approach, and I'm here for it. Jared arrived early and started to walk the property, and once I arrived, he explained his style and how he prefers for folks to walk with him. I was impressed with how thorough he was and his multi-tasking; not only was he performing the inspection, but taking photos and notes, educating me, and answering my questions. As an aside: I'm interested in learning about my future home but this is absolutely not my wheelhouse, and I think Jared did a great job of explaining things in layman's terms. The inspection took roughly 4 hours; I had a septic inspection at the same time, and Jared was very accommodating (and helpful!) when we needed to stop and chat with that inspector. Jared conducted our home inspection in the morning and we received the report that night! I appreciated that photos were included (for evidence purposes but to also jog my memory) and a rating system was employed. A Table of Contents made it easy to jump around. I think the report provided helpful general information as well as notes about recommendations and issues. While the amount of text was more on the concise side, I felt it was adequate and professional. Jared really went above and beyond during the inspection itself, so I think a review really needs to take that process and those conversations into account. I will take Jared's combo approach, which includes a thorough inspection with the client + conversations + a report with photos, over another inspector's approach that is quite removed and only includes a report. Again, I highly recommend Green House Home Inspection, specifically Jared. He was incredibly personable and ensured the inspection process was educational, and dare I say, enjoyable!

Jared was early, spend SO much time with us, explaining what every single thing was, and what it…read moredid, and the things that were perplexing he found the answers. He told us what to do and who to call for the little things we will be doing after closing. He got into what I though was an inaccessible attic space and found valuable information. He never rushed, was pleasant to us and the homeowners throughout. I have been on quite a few home inspections, this was the most thorough. Great job, thanks so much Jared!

Outstanding customer service and a wonderful disposition - Jay was great to work with…read more Knowledgeable, thorough and patient, Upright Home Inspections spent several hours reviewing the details of their inspection with me. I would recommend Upright Home Inspection without hesitation.

I highly recommend Upright Home Inspections. Jay is really thorough and communicative. I received a…read morecomprehensive inspection report, which was hugely helpful in allowing me to make informed decisions. Excellent service.

I hired Alpha Inspection for a commercial property inspection about 6 months prior to this message…read moreand paid approximately $2,000 for what I expected to be a professional and informative evaluation. After closing on the property, I discovered during the permitting process that the entire electrical system had to be replaced to meet building code requirements--resulting in an unexpected cost of approximately $52,000. When I contacted Alpha Inspection, I was told they "do not perform code compliance inspections." That response was shocking. The report I received largely consisted of observations that were already visible to anyone walking through the building and failed to identify or even warn about a major issue that led to a massive financial loss. For a $2,000 inspection, I expected far more than a surface-level report with no real value. Even more concerning is the complete lack of professionalism in their follow-up. After I spoke directly with the owner, he told me he would investigate and call me back. That never happened. I waited a week, sent a follow-up text, and still received no response. As a business owner myself, I understand that mistakes can happen--but ignoring a client after such a serious issue is unacceptable. This experience has cost me $52,000 in unexpected upgrades and left me with zero confidence in the value or accountability of their services. I strongly advise anyone considering Alpha Inspection to think twice and to hire licensed specialists separately for critical systems, because this inspection did not provide the level of diligence or responsibility one would reasonably expect.

OUTSTANDING! was really skeptical of picking a company to come to our home inspection prior to…read morebuying. Our agent recommended Alpha building inspectors. And from the get-go, they were great, they worked with us as we were in a rush to get the home inspected. they got us right in with an inspector. His name is Tom and he was amazing. He spent 2 1/2 hours going over the house from stem to stern top to bottom in less than 48 hours. We had our report. If you ever looking for any type of inspector for business or home, alpha building, inspectors is the way to go. I couldn't be more happier. Tom, the inspector was friendly, professional, and showed a lot of lotta patience! As we were asking questions and throwing things at him the whole time.

Joe is fantastic! So thorough, he really took the time to explain the nitty gritty parts of our…read morenew house and make recommendations for future projects. Highly recommend!!!

From the owner: Tri-State Inspections Inc. has been in business since 1988 and we have performed over 22,000 home…read moreinspections. We are family owned, veteran owned, and co-owned by women. Our lead Inspector Joe Griffin is Vice Chair of the NH Home Inspection Licensing Board, a USAF Veteran, and has personally performed over 10,000 inspections. Our newest inspector Brice has 15 years of experience in framing, roofing and general construction.

Inspection was done with good attention to details. Most issues were identified in the inspection…read morereport. Worth the money spent on this report. We needed accurate list of current issues to make our decision to buy a property. This was exactly what we needed! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

We had a great experience during our buyer's inspection! Thomas was excellent. He was on time and…read morevery diligent inspecting the entire house. He answered all of our questions well and had the report ready for us the next day. Everyone at the company was very easy to work with.

Dickie Garnett is the best! Not only was my home inspection very thorough, Dickie also took the…read moretime to explain and teach me in layman's terms about issues and non-issues, such as the normal workings of a furnace, what to expect and look for, etc. He was very professional, patient and answered all questions I had. In his report, complete with detailed explanations and photos, he also gave advice as to how to tend to something to make it more efficient or safe. I did not purchase the property, but the education I received from Dickie was well worth the inspection and investment. I definitely benefited from his expertise and would recommend him to anyone.

Highly highly recommend Dickie (DBC Home Inspections) for an inspection. You won't find a more…read moreknowledgeable, honest or meticulous inspector, and the inspection report was as thorough as it was timely--rigorously detailed observations accompanied by photos, diagrams, technical insight, recommendations and helpful tips, all within hours of the inspection. Couldn't ask for a better inspector or inspection experience - 10/10!

Can't recommend Brennan and this company highly enough. He did a very thorough job with our home…read moreinspection, never skipping over tiny details, and did a great job explaining everything to us in a way that was easy for us to understand. Would recommend him to anyone looking for a thorough, kind, and professional home inspector!

Inspector was available on short notice and did a very comprehensive job. I definitely recommend…read morehiring him for inspecting either new or old homes. Thanks!

I highly recommend Debbie Martin of Premium House Inspections, Northampton MA to do a buyer home…read moreinspection. We have purchased 6 different homes over the past years, and we totally know the huge importance of a detailed home inspection prior to purchasing a home. This last inspection was especially important to us because it involved a home that is 170 years old with a septic system, a well system, and four chimneys! We have never purchased an antique home before, and we wanted all the details we could get on how the home systems function. At this time of Covid-19 concerns, Debbie allowed me to be present for inspection, which was an absolute must for us to be present due to us never having owned an antique home. Debbie came completely prepared with multiple sets of gloves, a face mask, as well as antibacterial wipes to accommodate cleaning of gloved hands and any touched surfaces. She also required only one person in attendance, with safe distancing at all times. As for the inspection, Wow! It was a staggering experience for sure! We absolutely appreciated the extreme detail of inspection that Debbie provided us. She combed through every detail of the original house and addition , she had great equipment to measure heating in each room, she was extremely knowledgeable about existing antique structures, as well as the 50 year old addition that comprises the house. We had seen the house three times before inspection and we did not notice some very major issues. We also had a building contractor in to look at the house the day before our inspection, and he noted two areas of major concern. I did not share any of that with Debbie, and she immediately saw those same issues, and a few others! She gave excellent perspectives, and recommendations for issues that need immediate attention. She gave us a comprehensive 60 page report with excellent photo documentation for easy reference of how to proceed. Lastly, Debbie was congenial, even tempered, and was patient with all manner of persistent questions. I also appreciated Debbie's humility in areas outside of the scope of her legal obligations as a home inspector! I very much appreciated Debbie's thorough inspection so that we can proceed in the purchase of this home with a reality based knowledge of what it takes to maintain an antique home. We highly recommend Debbie Martin Premium Home Inspections, and we are glad she was recommended to us by a highly reputable realtor.

I've used Dominic at Premium Home Inspections twice in 2 and 1/2 years…read more Seeing how thorough and dedicated to his client that he was the first time, I requested him the second time. Very confident with the results. Thanks, Michael