Excellent, fast, communicative, true professionals. I…read morecalled them with a potential mold issue and they were scheduled for the following day. The report was thorough and SO helpful in the remediation process. THANK YOU!!

Sadly this was a waste of time and money. If your job isn't big enough for the owner to come, you…read morewill get the "trained by owner" person. The "trained by" person doesn't have the years of experience to know what to look for and see what's there. I provided tons of info, there was evidence of moisture, had many health symptoms of mold and still he found nothing, it was all a-ok (???) Next testing, did not fall for the "trained by" listings and hired an owner that found it all, because he spotted the things that were there all along. It would have been nice to know then instead of waiting.... Plus there is no savings in hiring a "trained by" because the charges are the same. Could use that wasted cash for the present cleanup.

Hi Folks, I am writing this review to apprise you of the…read more"Blessing" that Larry Smyj from Aurora Home Inspections was to me and my little family. I am a single mom and I am in the process of purchasing my very first home for my and my family. I asked several folks at Mass if they could recommend a highly "competent" and extremely honest home inspector that would guide me and direct me since I am totally clueless. Several of the men from Mass stated that Larry Smyj from Aurora Home Inspection was my "go to guy" for a highly detailed and professional inspection report. This is the 3rd time that I have utilized Larry Smyj and his professional services. Back in the Fall of 2017 I put a bid of $160K on a wonderful two story home in a historic town here in Jersey. The home was 185 years old. It is on the National Registrar of Historic Homes. No wonder why it was so low the home was falling apart at the beams. The home was originally constructed using the lumber from the local area. However, the lumber was never treated. The lumber, from basement to attic, was riddled with Powderpost Beetles. Powderpost Beetles are a group of seventy species of wood boring beetles classified in the insect subfamily Lyctinae. Wikipedia Scientific name: Lyctinae Higher classification: Bostrichidae Rank: Subfamily (Did you know: Powderpost beetles are small, brown insects usually less than 1/4-inch in length that attack seasoned hard-woods. psu.edu) The few dollars that it cost for a termite inspection could NOT possibly compare to the $160K PLUS that is would have cost me to purchase and then replace the beams in the basement, walls, and attic. Larry went to touch the beam and it crumbled and turned to sand right in his hands. Needless to the OUTSTANDING and DETAILED Inspection Report brought me freedom. I graciously backed out of the contract for said home. No questions asked! The second time I used Larry Smyj from Aurora Home Inspections was in January 2018. This home was much newer and built around 1959 / 1960. The sellers were asking $225K. This home is in the same town as the first town. It had been neglected by its owners who had filed for bankruptcy. This home was in dire need of extensive repairs. It had all the original windows and doors, a second layer of shingles, boiler - furnace, reeked of heavy smoke from both owners. The hot water heater and most of the appliances were all well past their useful life. The finished basement had been built without permits and inspections. The owners made a second and private apartment for the themselves and moved their adult son upstairs. The illegally put in an electrical box and wired the home without proper supervision. The threw a gas stove over in the corner with no ventilation, the covered the basement jacks utilizing fake columns.They called the columns "decor". Guess what? Termites were found all on the outside of the home. But they could not fool a trained inspector like the one and ONLY Larry Smyj of Aurora Home Inspection.Yep! I backed out of this home too. Yep! I received my $5K deposit back as well. I just worked with Larry Smyj again on Friday June 29, 2018 for a 3rd time. Three times a charm! Right? Right! This last (hopefully) inspection was oh so worth it! I found a good home! This home on the outskirts of the other homes. Since we love the area we wanted to stay close to our Catholic Church and school activities. Once again because of Larry's sharp eye and expertise he deemed the furnace shot and in dire need of a replacement since it was purchased in 1980, the electrical box is loaded with corrosion, the roof leaked into the attic, and a list of other items that require immediate attention. My attorney just submitted a Letter of Repair Request and a copy of Larry's 48 page detailed and professional Inspection Report to the sellers attorney today. Guess what?? No termites! This house is a keeper! Thank you Larry Smyj from Aurora Home inspection for you professionalism and expertise! Your patience is a Blessing too because you have to tolerate folks like me! God Bless! Grace, D.

Larry was very thorough and so so nice to work with! Thanks for everything…read more Great value, and did everything we needed from him.

I've had 5 home inspected in my life; Clever Inspections in by far the most thorough I've ever had…read more Our inspector was Andrew, he showed up on time and spent about two hours inspecting our two BR two Bath home from top to bottom,inside an out - roof to crawls space. He then went over the key points with us and provided a detailed 95 page report with pictures and description of each and every issue, as well as a separate short 7 page summary report. I would recommend Clever Inspections to my relatives and best friends. I am sure you will be satisfied with the service. I compared prices with three other providers and Clever Inspections, though not the lowest, provided the most thorough estimate and they more than lived up to their promise. A few of the many photos provided are attached.

Service Requested & Quality (5/5): Andrew was absolutely amazing in his work. We were buying a…read morecondo and he was extremely thorough in his work. He came on time, communicated clearly, checked everything in the unit very carefully, and delivered us a high quality report with not only a list of any things he found but also recommendations on how to maintain or fix findings. He also helped accommodate requests for what to look for too. On top of this, once we moved in to the unit we had some questions about his findings and tips for fixing some home issues and he thoughtfully helped advise us. Value (5/5): The value and price for the service was competitive and I highly recommend him.

Green Orchard Group did a thorough inspection of my apartment for lead paint, allergens, and mold…read more Inspector Jean Paul was on time, professional, and efficient. He clearly knows his stuff -- covered everything carefully, explained what he was testing for, and made the whole process easy. Straightforward, reliable service. Highly recommend.

The testing was thorough and professional. The results came back quickly and were easy to…read moreunderstand.

I found Paul on the list of approved contractors that is certified to inspect lead paint. He was…read moreone of the few contractors I called and I decided to take a chance on him. He showed up as scheduled and without wasting any time, he went straight to work. He used this handheld machine and tested different random painted areas. There was no need for me to follow him around and I just went on to do some work while waiting. He finished after about two hours plus. There was no moving of furniture needed on my part, or at least he did not ask me to. It was done just about the length of time he had advised me of. I received the paperwork and the report afterward via email. It was very detail and exactly what I needed. He was easy to work with. I found him to be both knowledgeable, thorough and professional. His fee seemed reasonable which was of similar rate as other contractors I had talked to before. I would certainly recommend him for the lead paint inspection. And I will be comfortable hiring him if I need an home inspection in the future since he also provides such service.

There are better inspectors out there for lower prices. Why bother with someone with such poor…read morecustomer service? Look elsewhere!

So I didn't end up using their services because at the last moment the building is sending their…read moreown team and they asked me to hold off. But, dealing with them, and especially Shayna, has been great. I can tell she knows a lot about the topic of mold and she answered many questions I have. So it was nice to speak with someone who is very knowledgeable. They're reasonable price wise and won't waste tons of money on air tests. I was able to get an appointment quickly which was also a concern of mine. From my interactions so far, I definitely recommend this company and will use them for future mold related issues.

This company is very thorough, efficient and professional. They are also very honest. They don't…read more"create" issues just to charge you. They have the latest technology to detect moisture and they go on about their work with great efficiency. I recommend them highly.

Mold is our kryptonite as we have been made sick by mold poisoning in the past. So, when buying a…read morehouse, we have to be careful beyond the average family. That means deep, intense testing. Charles has been phenomenal in helping us decide if a house we are considering buying is safe for our health issues (and, if not, what we can do to make it safe. the tests aren't all back yet!). Tho he had to travel quite a way, his inspection was meticulous and beyond thorough. He spent nearly 8 hours going into every nook and cranny. He knows where to look, how to ensure the home is safe including the furnace and HVAC system. He was also very careful with making sure we would not overspend on unnecessary tests which we appreciate (altho we went for some more expensive ones at the get go anyway). And then after that full day, he hustled to make fedex to ensure the tests would be evaluated in a safe and expeditious timeline and THEN dropped off the cultures to the lab in person. Further, bc of the purchase timeline, he rescheduled other clients to be able to assess our house so we could get all tests back within our inspection timeline. He is also very well versed on newer technologies and proper remediation techniques for air handling and venting systems. Highly, highly ,highly recommend!

Charles was terrific. He was easy to schedule an appointment with, was super knowledgeable,…read morethorough, and helped me better understand my path forward towards remediation. He put my worries at ease and I would recommend his services to any homeowner.

If you have mold in your building, call this company immediately! I am thoroughly impressed by Bill…read morePowers and Ryan Linton. They listened to my concerns about the toxic mold growth on my walls following a water leak, and came out the next morning to do air and surface sample testing. The next day they had lab results and emailed me detailed PDFs with the lab report and their recommendation protocol for mold remediation. Ryan also called me to talk through their findings. Powers Environmental LLC is third-party and independent, so hiring them prevented a conflict of interest with the mold remediation company. My situation was particularly complicated, because I wound up having problems with one remediation company and switched to another, and everything had to involve the property managers. There was a lot of disagreement between the property managers and me, and Powers Environmental LLC went above and beyond in helping explain the dangerous mold situation and remediation process to the property management company. It was a multi tiered process, and I felt so protected knowing that Powers environmental 100% had my health and safety as their sole priority. I watched Ryan work when he came for the clearance testing, and I appreciate his methodical and detail oriented approach. I wish everyone was as conscientious about testing and following biosecurity as this company is. Bill and Ryan always replied to my messages within an hour or less and were very patient with my many questions. I give this company my highest praise, respect, and recommendation.

I am extremely pleased with the service I received from Powers Environmental. From the moment I…read morespoke with Robert in the office to the day that Bill Powers came and spent hours combing over my condo to help me discern whether my environmental contamination issue had been properly remediated, all of my concerns and questions were answered professionally and backed with scientific evidence. Bill is fastidious about his work and will let you know if you have an issue that needs addressing. His reports came in on time and in the detail that I needed. He put my mind at rest and I appreciated that greatly. I would highly recommend the Powers Environmental team.

Had a 270 gallon oil tank removed from a crawl space and replaced with an outdoor tank about a…read moremonth ago. Excellent, professional service from start to finish by the Luzon crew, at a very fair price. They explained the entire process in detail and patiently answered my many questions. The fact that they left no trace of what was challenging, messy job says it all. I enthusiastically recommend Luzon!

I hired Luzon Environmental after comparing them to a few other similar providers, some whom were a…read morelot more expensive and others who were comparable. I went with Luzon mostly on gut feeling after speaking with the owner Robert, whom by his voice alone I could tell I was dealing with a good and honest man. I have to write that I am SOOOOO very happy with the level of service, quality of work, and the value. Dealing with them was always very smooth and easy, everyone at Luzon is very professional, polite, and respectful. I hired them to remove a 270 gallon oil tank from my basement, and they did such a wonderful job. They provided me with white glove service, they respected my home, and I felt very happy with their quick and excellent work. I HIGHLY recommend Luzon for any service they provide as I feel very confident in their work. Deeply grateful and happy I found them. Once they were done you would have never even know someone had done any work at all! Excellent!!!!

This is an unusual review because I DIDN'T hire Abe! Instead he looked at the listing of a very…read morerough property that I wanted to have inspected, and gave me valuable advice based on the listing's photos. He could have taken the money and made a lot of money from ancillary services, but he instead showed me how buying this top to bottom demo and renovation was not going to pencil out from an investment point of view. He was right, and he saved me both a lot of money and two years' worth of headaches. So thank you Abe for your time, expertise, and frank opinion, all without a fee. They say advice is cheap, but in this case it was invaluable!

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!