We recently had a home inspected by Eric Lipkin at Pillar to Post and were completely satisfied…read morewith the experience. We highly recommend Eric's and Pilar to Post's services with no reservation. Eric is knowledgeable, focused, thorough, and comes with nearly 20 years of experience which left us reassured during the entire process. Throughout the inspection Eric was available and willing to explain concerns to us in detail and in terms that were simple and easy to follow. He was careful to speak on those things for which were in his scope of practice and directed us to other experts and resources when necessary (though to be fair he seemed to know a lot about a lot). What we appreciated most about his approach was his ability to identify issues in the house without being alarmist. He does a fantastic job of prioritizing concerns especially for folks like us--first time home buyers---while also differentiating the safety risks from general concerns that are important but less critical. This helped us to frame our next steps and be organized about maintaining our home. We found him to be friendly and personable with a sense of humor, which is actually kind of important because a home inspection can be tense stressful and overwhelming for many. Like we mentioned, he is thorough. There were so many places he could have cut corners because something was inaccessible. He did just the opposite. He worked with our realtor in one instance to help gain permission from the seller to get access to the attic. It was a cumbersome process that he didn't shy away from and that speaks to his effort and integrity. We think he just loves what he does. He mentioned enjoying teaching and training, so we suspect that anyone part of his team would offer the same high quality service. Finally, he was very timely. We received our report the same day which is valuable to us given the multiple deadlines involved in the home buying process. If we ever need a house inspected again, he'll be the first person we consider.

Ed Wagner's commitment to excellence in inspection is nothing short of exceptional. There is…read morenothing close to it Western Mass. He is, quite simply, the best inspection that you could find in the area. I have contracted Ed on two occasions. Ed follows a clear process, communicates well, is knowledgable on the latest trends and keeps up with the latest certifications. You will clearly know what you are getting from the beginning and, unlike many inspectors, he takes his time and does the work himself. He enjoys the work, exudes passion.. exactly what you would wish and hope from an inspector. I couldnt recommend Ed more.. i plan on continuing to work with Ed on future home purchases. If you are searching for quality, if you want to really know what you are buying, give Ed a call.

Mr. Wagner spent a lot of time talking to me on the phone about the structural issues we have. From…read moremy detailed description, he was able to recommend a structural engineer to determine what we need done & how to proceed. His input was very valuable-and there was no charge for this consultation.

Absolutely amazing service! As a First time home buyer, The team was reliable, professional, and…read morevery quick. They showed up on time, got the job done efficiently, and provided clear, thorough feedback. I felt confident in every step of the process. Definitely recommend to anyone needing a home inspection! Worth every penny.

JMR performed a home inspection for me, including scoping the sewer line and performing a radon…read moretest. Everything about the experience was reassuring and professional from the start. They were proactive communicators, answered all of my questions, and the resulting report is thorough, detailed, includes annotated pictures, and gave me a solid leg to stand on while negotiating the sale price. A home inspection is easily one of the best investments when getting serious about purchasing a home, and JMR made that part of the process smooth and stress-free.

What a pleasure it was to work with Gerry from Pioneer Valley Inspections! His report was…read morecomprehensive and perfectly presented and notated. We also had a follow up phone call with him, and he was generous - both with his time and his expertise. A real pro. Would use again. Would definitely recommend.

Gerry at Pioneer Valley Inspections is the best home inspector I've ever worked with. I was worried…read moreabout buying an older house in a new state in a new part of the country that I've never lived in, and knowing this, he took the time to painstakingly walk me through every inch of my future home, from basement to roof, and explain to me everything I needed to know about how to operate it and improve it in the future -- from details about its heating source, to where to find and adjust the breakers to how to consider changing the home's yardscape to prevent future pest problems. In addition to carefully recounting all of the existing and potential issues within the house, he also explained the meaning and importance of each one and left me feeling much more knowledgable -- and much more confident -- about my future home and move. He and his business partner, Carol, made my stressful weekend into a comforting educational experience. I could not recommend Pioneer Valley Inspections more highly!

Buying a house can be very overwhelming, Andrew came on time to multiple houses that I looked at…read more He was professional and explained the process clearly. He put me at ease, and created a detailed and ready to read report. I will be referring him to friends and colleagues in the future.

From the owner: Professional, detailed home inspections. We have serviced the Western/Central MA and Northern CT…read morearea for over 35 years.

Right from my initial phone call, these folks were incredibly helpful. I'd never been through the…read morehouse-buying inspection experience, and l was a little overwhelmed at first. No need to be with Pillar to Post! Every question was answered, everything was explained. Ryan was fantastic. Friendly, professional, and thorough, and he gave us a beautiful binder in which to keep the report and other info. I cannot say enough good things about the professionalism of this business. They'll be our inspectors for life!

We can only reply to the radon testing as we are the sellers. The machine was left in our house…read morethis week. It was very hot and muggy and we were not allowed to open windows or use air conditioning for three days. We were told they would be back to pick it up and we waited until 5 pm on that day. I called twice to see when they were coming, but could not get through to the technician. When we finally went to our basement we saw the machine was gone! Apparently someone came into our home without letting us know and took the machine! The next day the buyer called us to let us know we could open our windows. They did a good job for the buyer(I thin, but not for us, . Just noticed the reply. We are in California now, however the home we sold is in Connecticut and we were living there at the time of the inspection .

Mike is THE BEST. He was extremely thorough and he really took the time to explain everything. He…read moremade sure I understood what was going on! Totally good dude. Responsive, up-front and knowledgeable throughout the whole process. Would totally recommend!!