I would like to begin my review by sharing that this is the second time we have hired Abe Kurek as…read moreour home inspector. I left a glowing review during 2023. You can look it up under my name, Mary Savva. Although we decided against buying the home in 2023, we decided we would absolutely and unwaveringly use Abe as our inspector the next time. Fast forward 3 years later, we recently used Abe in June 2026. We had the pleasure of meeting his son Nick during our 2nd inspection. I really can't say enough about Abe. I find it difficult to top my 2023 review because it was so good. During our second experience with Abe, we had a different realtor. All I have to say is Abe is on your side. The jingle, "Nationwide is on your side" should be Abe's theme song except it would be, "Abe is on your side." I hate to sound cheesy, but when you are a first-time homebuyer, it's hard to relax and trust the process. Abe makes it easier to do that simply because he is loyal to you and only you. It's a huge relief to have someone with so much experience under their belt in your corner. It's also a relief to know you can have the same confidence in his son Nick. When you hire Abe, the relationship doesn't end with the home inspection. He fully prepares you to become a homeowner. He provides lists of referrals and lots of other useful information on his website such as what to look for during the final walk through. He assures you that you can reach out to him at any time- pre and post purchase. You feel like you are more than just a customer, you are now part of a family. Of course, the candy filled goody bag made especially for you helps a lot too during the inspection! Abe and Nick check every nook and cranny (crawlspaces, roofs, attics) They arrived on time and spent over 3 hours combing through the property. Abe uses his drone to check the roof. He even has a "back-up drone" just in case his high-tech drone fails for whatever reason. He is fully prepared for your inspection. He is able to explain complex issues clearly in layman's terms, or in our case, "first time home buyers" terms. He patiently answered our questions. His home inspection report is concise and easy to understand. This cannot be overstated. It includes a "Table of Contents" which makes everything easy to find. The report does not lack detail. It is well organized with very clear pictures. This helped us to negotiate repairs and buy in confidence. One of my best friends is currently house hunting. Her husband is a surgeon. She is worried that he might not be able to attend the home inspection. I immediately referred her to Abe and assured her that she would be in good hands. I explained she would have nothing to worry about if her husband could not attend. I highly recommend Abe & Nick Kurek to anyone buying a home in the area. They are professional, responsive and worth every penny! 5/5 stars.

As a first time homebuyer, I didn't know what to expect nor how to compare inspection services. But…read moreafter one phone call to Abe, I was pretty set and confident on Abe's Home Inspection Services. Over the phone, he was able to answer all of my queries and gave me a quick run-down of all the different services they provide and an accurate quote for an inspection on the house. He was also able to answer all of my "what-if" questions and ease my nerves by giving me a step-by-step on what to expect. Although my window for inspection was only 7 days, he was also able to squeeze me in for an inspection and got me my report within 3 days! I'm super grateful for that. On the day of the inspection, Abe and Nick let me join in on the process and even encouraged me to take my own notes. Every step of the way was a learning process for me and I gained a ton of new knowledge on structural info, safety, energy saving tips and more on the house. Abe gave me a packet and some goodie bags. The retractable tape measure with sticky notes and pen is really cool. He also put in some candy if you're feeling peckish, some hand sanitizer, flashlight and bandaids--all super useful stuff. Folder includes info packets, and even a final walk through checklist. He'd really thought of everything. Overall, I highly recommend Abe. His inspection gave me valuable insight on the house, and most importantly I gained a peace of mind. It's definitely worth the price!

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 can't speak highly enough about Jeff at Veritas. I contacted them because I was having an issue…read morein my basement, I explained the issue and Jeff spent about 10 minutes on the phone with me, asking questions to see if it really warranted him coming out to inspect my property. He wanted to make sure I didn't waste any money. In the end, he gave me advice on what to watch for over the next six months to a year and if the problem gets worse I should set up an appointment. Quite an honest person, if you want advice you can trust, I'd go with them.

My wife and I are moving to Cold Spring and bought a house that needed some structural work. Jeff…read morecame out for a free consultation. He talked us through the changes that would need to be made and gave me a rough estimate for how much his work would cost (which was very reasonable by the way). He has not only been on top of getting plans over to us, he was quick to make revisions, visited the site to talk to our contractor and checks in to make sure the project is moving along. Without Jeff I don't know where we'd be right now. If you are looking for a structural engineer in the Hudson Valley he's your guy!

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.

Carnell inspected a home for us built in 1905. We paid extra to have a degreed engineer to do the…read moreinspection. To me, the main reason to have a home inspected prior to buying is to have a qualified 3rd party objectively identify defects that will be costly to repair, so that you can ask the sellers for a discount on the purchase price. The inspection Carnell performed had a lot of detail and explanation, and based on it we purchased the house. After the closing, the seller laughed and told me the inspection report had missed some significant items. The day after moving in, we found out the hard way that there were several leaks in the 3rd floor plumbing, which caused significant damage to the house and were costly to repair. We also discovered 13 frozen radiator valves. Carnell also neglected to point out two very large trees in the yard that were half dead and needed to be taken down. If Carnell had noted these items, it could have saved us over $20,000. I brought this up to the owner of Carnell. He reacted rudely and aggressively, claiming that the problems developed after the inspection was done. I've been told this is typical of home inspection companies in the area, which is disgusting.

Tom Comella was very knowledgeable of home repairs and maintenance. He also provided lots of…read morefeedback on what we would be inheriting in a home from small items to larger safety items. I would recommend him to anyone. Thanks again for everything.

Buying a home can be an incredibly stressful experience. As a real estate professional in a…read moreneighboring market, I still found myself questioning who to listen to and who to trust throughout the process. I came across Joe through his TV show and am very grateful that I reached out--and that he services Fairfield County. He was attentive, respectful, knowledgeable, and highly proactive, moving quickly to schedule and complete the inspection. Now well into ownership, we have not encountered any unexpected issues. Anything that required attention or further consideration was clearly identified and thoroughly documented in a detailed report. Having seen countless home inspections through my work in the city, I can confidently say this was one of the most thorough and well-executed inspections I've experienced. Thank you, Joe--I truly appreciate it.

Use this guy. Best inspection I've seen. Took the time to explain any issues but also just how we'd…read morerun the house. Very thorough but also pragmatic - uncovered stuff we would never have found but also explained how it was manageable. Just a fantastic experience.

I called Driveway Masters and Jessie came out and evaluated the job. I needed a sink hole repaired…read more, cracks filled and my driveway sealed which is 7k square feet ! Jessie was awesome to work with. His crew is experienced and extremely skilled at their jobs. We had continued communication with Jessie .. we could not have been more pleased. From the excellent customer service right thru the completion of the job. Jessie is honest , fair and his prices are competitive - - worth every penny! I strongly recommend you give Jessie a call !

Driveway Masters Paving & Sealing recently paved our driveway and we highly recommend Jesse and his…read moreteam, including Jerry. Jesse's communication -- clarity and timeliness -- is impeccable. Jesse was able to thoughtfully and clearly articulate the pros and cons of options we wanted to consider, and provide pricing for various services, to help us lock in the actual scope. The work was completed properly, and as scheduled. Driveway Masters will be our first stop for future, relevant projects. PS I don't live on Nantucket! Not sure why it shows up that way. I'm in Fairfield County, CT.

We worked with Bill, who was excellent. He explained everything in a very clear way and I learned a…read morelot. He was especially helpful regarding some issues with the exterior of the home which I had not noticed myself. Ultimately, primarily for reasons outside of the ones that came up in inspection, we decided not to buy the home, and True View was able to give us partial refunds for the radon and lead tests we ordered as we would not be needing them. We will definitely be contacting Bill again for the next home we need to inspect, and I'll go in with a better eye for some of the things to look out for during our search.

Full disclosure- have not used this service. Posted request in a list for construction/home…read morerepairs. While most ignored post. Two kindly answered , that it was not their specialty, True View Home Inspections, responded immediately! Asked politely fur a time that worked for me - something no one asks (feeling that making us wait is part of their job.) Here they even answer politely. This and a willingness to work, when teen age Uber drivers will leave standing, outside freezing, bless those who get, good service, is what make a company successful. Thank you for responding so quickly! My apologies, a family emergency put personal house work on hold . Grateful to have this contact.,