Don was extremely knowledgeable and was willing to answer any questions I had during the…read moreinspection. He was thorough in the report as well. Would definitely recommend!

My mom and I were nervous about the air quality, radon test and a mold assessment in our home…read more Carey home inspection got back to us within a day and had an appointment for the following Monday. We also ended up getting a structural test for a great bundle price. Upon arrival there was team of two who tackled the home and completed the mold and structural test under an hour. They were extremely detailed when explaining the issues that did arise when they were done with the inspection on site and within a few hours of them leaving, I received the two full written reports with detailed explanations and local contractor recommendations for the issues that the did find in the attic. They also offer a follow up service for a check in inspection once you have the work completed in the home. I highly recommend this team! They were fast efficient and affordable.

Shield Guard Home Inspections performed the home inspection in an efficient manner all while…read moreproviding a quality report and detailed feedback. After the inspection we went over the big issues and after the report was produced and were able to have a 30 minute phone call with Adam going over all of the defects. We have hired many other home inspectors and I must say the experience with shield guard home inspections was GREAT! His prices are competitive with other "industry leaders" and provides the report in an updated fashion. Our last home inspector was very knowledgeable but provided us with a hand written report. Every defect mentioned in the report contained a picture. Pictures are a must for a home inspection report.

Recently. met with Dave for an inspection on my first home. He was early, quick with all…read morecorrespondence, and did an very complete job. He is a complete pro and really does a fantastic job. Cannot rec. enough!

I had an inspection done with Dave. Dave was very professional and did a thorough job not only…read morecompleting the inspection, but also explaining things to me. After the inspection, Dave provided me with a complete report in less than 48 hours. He even sent an email to follow up and see if I had any additional questions. I love how the report includes pictures to help explain his recommendations. I would recommend Dave for future house inspections.

Joe was extremely thorough and knowledgeable taking us through every inch of the house. Joe took…read morethe time to show us how to use every thing in the house as well as explain the purpose behind everything. Our time ran over but that didn't stop him from completing a thorough inspection nor did he take any shortcuts. The aerial drone was an added touch to be able to get a thorough inspection of the roof. I would highly recommend him to any home buyer.

Our closing attorney referred us to Joe at Vanguard, and we couldn't be happier. We had him inspect…read morea home that we ultimately didn't purchase, and were so happy with his services that we immediately called him again for the new place. Joe takes his time, explains everything he is finding along the way, is incredibly through, and provides reports quickly. He is always open to questions or to go over reports to explain further. When I contacted him the second time and told him that we were pressed for time, he made sure he was available despite a busy schedule. Home buying can be such a brutal process and one is never sure who has your back or just wants a commission. We always felt as if Joe was looking after our interests. Incredibly pleasant and professional as well!

Had a really great experience with these folks! First off, the inspector was incredibly thorough…read more My wife attended, and couldn't believe how much time he spent, how diligent he was, and how he seemed to catch every single last detail. I feel so secure in his report, and would recommend him to anyone. That was last week. Forward to today, and my mortgage company said that I need a copy of the receipt, which I didn't have. Called them up. They emailed it over within minutes. Seriously, I feel genuinely taken care of here. Thank you so much!

HouseMasters is a franchise business - this review is for HouseMasters Home Inspections, Albany,…read moreNY. Marcus Rotundi was our inspector. We hired them based on a recommendation from a trusted acquaintance. If your goal is to learn more than which outlets in the home work, water comes out of the sinks, and the toilets flush, then DON'T HIRE HOUSEMASTERS!! Their contract has a ton of small print, in which the list of things they DON'T review/inspect is longer than the list of things they do inspect. We didn't realize they allot only 2 hours per home inspection, regardless of home size. This is not the first property we have ever purchased and had inspected, so we didn't expect such a short time limit on the inspection. In the past our inspections have taken 3-4 hours and the homes were smaller. The home HouseMasters was inspecting for us was 3900 sf. In order to stay within the time allotment, Marcus was running all over the house. The thing he spent a huge amount of time on was checking to see if the outlets worked and was extremely concerned about which switches were 3-way switches. As a result, there were many things overlooked or glossed over during our inspection.. 1. During the inspection we asked Marcus to take time to explain the heating system to us. He said he would as soon as he finished the inspection. That didn't happen, instead at the end of his inspection he said that overall the house was in good shape, as it was only 10 years old, but there were a few things that needed to be addressed (broken a/c, no ventilation in the garage attic & missing soffit), and that everything we needed to know about would be in his written report. 2. Within two days of closing, we discovered that the hot water heater was leaking. This was not in the report. When I contacted Marcus/HouseMasters to initiate a warranty claim I was told that unless the report noted that the item in question was determined to be 'satisfactory,' the warranty wouldn't cover any claim. Of course the item was marked 'fair' with a note that said "Rust and corrosion noted. System was functional for age at time of inspection." That's correct, it was functional. What was missed was that it was leaking, therefore in need of immediate repair! Cost for replacement that should have been part of our renegotiation with the seller: $1500. 3. For the heating system, which is a propane boiler, all Marcus did was turn it on to see if it ran and in the report said we should have the boiler cleaned/serviced. The furnace did run at the time of inspection, however, what would have been checked by any other home inspector was whether all of the circulation pumps were also running. This wasn't done and on the day after closing we discovered that 3 circulation pumps were bad (one had no guts in it). Cost for repair: $890. 4. During past home inspections we've had, in addition to the exterior of the chimney being evaluated, the interior of the chimney was at least looked at with a mirror. During this inspection that was not done - his report stated that the chimney linings were "not seen or evaluated." Had it been done for the flue used by the wood furnace, the inspector would have noticed that the flue was completely blocked with creosote. Had we known this, we would have had a certified chimney inspection done before we completed the purchase. We have since had that done. The verdict is broken flue tiles, which now require a costly ($4,000-$6,000) repair for which we are still obtaining estimates. I can continue to go on, but I've noted enough here. The more I write the more frustrated I get.

I highly recommend Jason with Bald Eagle Inspection services. The entire experience has been…read moreexcellent from first contact to receiving the final inspection report. Prior to the inspection, I had a few questions and Jason called me and took his time addressing my concerns. I didn't feel rushed and he was very friendly and put me at ease. My husband and I were not able to attend the inspection, but I felt totally comfortable with that after speaking with him. Our realtor raved about him and she was absolutely right to rave. He did a very thorough job inspecting the house and he called us that night to discuss it, and even sent us the final report the same day, despite it being late in his time zone. When he called us to discuss it, he took his time explaining his findings and answering our questions. We did not feel rushed at all. He is very friendly and personable and easy to talk to. The report was quite detailed and contained a lot of photos which I appreciated. I felt that I had a much better understanding of the condition of the house and I feel confident proceeding with the purchase. Jason made a potentially stressful experience very easy and smooth. This will be our fourth house purchase and he has been the best inspector that we have worked with by far, please do not hesitate to use his service!

I hired Jason's company when I was getting episodes of nausea and fatigue that the medical…read morecommunity in Albany couldn't diagnose. Jason came with impressive scientific equipment and determined that there were high mold levels COMING FROM OUTSIDE my apartment building. We looked at the results together (two species of non-toxic mold) and with a few air purifiers I was free of that issue. As a physician with a degree in molecular biology I can tell you he has the right tools and talent in this field.

Paul was recommended to us for a thorough home inspection of a very old, quirky home. We knew…read morethere would be issues, and Paul was exceptionally thorough and pragmatic with every little detail. He openly shared his knowledge with our son, who accompanied Paul on the inspection and will be living in the house. Paul was very responsive to all questions, which always earns an A+ in my book. His written report was explicit and thorough....so very essential to our plans. Not being from the area, we truly appreciated Paul's willingness to recommend service providers for repairs and improvements. We highly recommend Paul for home inspections, and appreciated his service minded approach to working with clients.

Paul Doyle is a wonderful home inspector. He was thorough and explained exactly what he was doing…read more He recommended Mohawk Pest Control who found some termite damage. The seller ended up paying me for six months of termite spraying. I would not have gotten this incentive had Paul not recommended Mohawk Pest Control to me.

Gary is extremely knowledgeable, very through and dedicated to his customers' interest. After he…read moreinspected our future home we knew just what we would have to spend before and after we moved in. This is the 5th home I would be purchasing and it was the most through house inspection I have ever had, I recommend Gary with out any reservation.