I am in the process of buying my first single family house. On top of a home inspection, my friend…read moreand real estate agent also recommended that I perform an oil tank sweep and a radon test. Finding a vendor that can 'do-it-all' was a head-pulling process until I found Mikhail (he goes by 'Michael') who said yes to all three. He showed up on time, immediately ran a ground scan performing the oil tank sweep, thoroughly went through the house for the inspection, and left a radon test kit in the basement to collect an air sample, all for about two hours. Very next day, I received three reports at 9pm: 1. Inspection 2. Termites 3. Oil Tank Sweep Currently awaiting a radon test result. Since collecting a sample takes two days and the sample has to be shipped to a lab, several more days are needed. He's done a great job and I highly recommend hiring him for your due diligence. Thanks, Michael! Dan

WARNING!!!!! The inspector raced through the inspection of my home before purchase and failed to…read moreidentify major issues ... corroded wiring and rusted electrical panels, exposed chimney vent (easily visible). Now I'm stuck with thousands of dollars of bills to repair after the purchase of the home. When I asked the company to compensate via insurance, they stated I signed an agreement which I can only claim damages up to the amount of the inspection fee $450!!!. They screwed me and cost me money on the home price as well as repair and refuse to make me whole! Mark Bendit, shame on you! Please check the agreement before you sign. It says you waive your right to be compensated above the inspection fee if they are negligent!! Do not sign! Do not use their services!!! UPDATE!! Based on owners response: The owner didn't refer me to his insurance as he claims. He referred me to his lawyer, who stated they were not obligated to pay me for their negligence. They will only return my inspection fee if I sign a release form. Mark, please don't make me post the release form next. Having your insurance fix the damage would have been the honorable thing to do.

Mike did an amazing job as our home inspector. He was very thorough and his report was so detailed…read moreand easy to read. Mike is very honest and he will point out all the problems during the home inspection. The report that was mailed to us also gave us ways to maintain the house tailored to the situation of the house. I received the report within a week of the inspection via mail. Very responsive to phone calls and text messages. He knows Staten Island very well. Very happy to have found him. I recommend him for all home inspections!

Mike is hands down the best home inspector you could hope for on Staten Island. I've been through a…read morecouple of inspections before, and in each one it just seemed like the person was "checking the boxes." Mike does not do that. He is friendly, extremely thorough, welcomes any questions, and offers expert explanations for his observations. His report is equally detailed, and as prospective homeowners buying for the first time on SI, his honest assessment gave us total confidence about the important buying decision we're making. If you're looking to purchase a home on Staten Island, look no further then Mike at Home Probe for your inspection needs. Five star service!

o start, I'm the type that researches everything and likes to shop around, especially with such a…read morebig investment as buying a home. Like other reviews, I highly recommend Mike (Prominent Home Inspections LLC), because he was very knowledgable, patient, thorough and responsive throughout the whole home inspection process. Scheduling our inspection appointment was seamless and responses to general question before the inspection were addressed within an hour or two by Mike. himself. Mike arrived at least 15 minutes early to the appointment and immediately started a very thorough inspection of the inside and outside of the home, for environmental to structural issues (e.g. radon test, oil tank sweep, pests (termites & rodents), water damage, mold, roof, chimney, gutters, etc.). He also checked all major appliances (e.g. HVAC, washer, dryer, stove, dishwasher, etc.) and flagged anything he thought may need service or replacement in the near future. Oh and did I mentioned that while conducting this very detailed inspection, he patiently addressed all the dumb and outrageous questions I could think of. The Inspection took about 2 hours and the inspection report was received about 24 hours later via email. The report was well organized, easy to understand and didn't include any surprises that he hadn't already explained to us during the inspection. Again, we highly recommend Mike and appreciate him making this part of the home buying experience smooth and easy.

1st time using prominent home inspections, was great service, michael is a very knowledgeable…read moreinspector, professional and super friendly. Gave me a lot tips. On time, quick to have the report ready. Thanks a lot will def use their services again.

1000% recommend - John was immensely helpful in inspecting the property. He was thorough,…read moreknowledgeable and reasonable. Walking through the house with him, was an educative experience. As first time home buyers, we were not sure how to decide about the condition of the house, beyond what we could 'see'. He was passionate and did a job as if he were buying the house. Having recently been scammed by another inspector on the same property, we knew what bad looked like. And John was on the exact opposite end of the spectrum. Trust him to give you an honest, expert and professional review of the house before you make a call. We actually decided not to buy the house as we learnt about the structural issues in the house - we would've been stuck with a lemon if not for John.

John was a pleasure to work with. Honest, knowledgeable, and thorough. Would definitely recommend…read morefor unbiased home inspection needs.

I contacted Elite Perfection for a last minute inspection just prior to making an offer on what I…read morethought was the perfect home. Mr. Fiore was punctual, polite, and well informed. But more than that, he uncovered a mold problem that would cost quite a bit to correct. Having this information was invaluable as I was able to place a much lower bid (to cover the mold removal). The home owners claimed not to know about the issue, yet when shown the problem, they accepted the lower bid. The house has been treated and my family and I will be moving in soon. Nothing but the best to say about this company!

I highly recommend John for any home inspection needs. He was extremely professional, friendly, and…read morethorough in his inspection. His attention to detail and commitment to delivering exceptional results are impressive.

Phil was a great inspector from start to finish. The first time I called him he asked for a bunch…read moreof details about the house and immediately started walking us through what he will be taking a look at given the age of the house. He walked us through all of the services he provides and the cost and answered all of our questions in detail. Other inspectors gave very brief descriptions of services provided, so we felt more comfortable going with Phil. We had the general inspection, wood destroying insect, radon, sewer camera, and oil tank sweep all done through Phil. On the day of the inspection, we were half an hour early but Phil was already there looking at the exterior of the house. He explained his process and invited us to shadow him and ask questions about anything we didn't understand. He was very detailed in his inspection, and took the time to explain to us any issues that needed immediate attention. The inspection lasted almost 4 hours, which I guess is uncommon because both real estate agents thought it would only take 2 hours. We closed on the house last week and have used the report a number of times when hiring contractors. Phil pointed out some structural issues in the basement which we are now getting fixed, and are slowly working through the rest of the items in his report. His detailed report makes it easy for us to send to other contractors so they know the scope of the issue. We would highly recommend Phil for any first time homebuyer with lots of questions about their new house!

You can't get any better than Veriguard when it comes to home inspectors. Phil is prompt,…read moreprofessional and totally knows what he is doing. I like that he categorizes items into what needs to be Fixed immediately and what should be fixed down the line. In our case, the sellers agent was on Phil's back, almost sort of pressuring him- Phil was unbothered and focused on our questions and concerns and buyers. Would recommend Phil to anyone purchasing a home in the area and would definitely use him again if I purchased another home.

We found Edmond on Reddit for a co-op inspection, and are very glad that we did. He was extremely…read moretransparent, thorough and professional - he advised us on what services made sense and what didn't. He was also very willing to inspect all areas of the unit and common areas. His inspection lasted for over two hours and at every step he shared what he was observing and answered any questions that we had. He is a very nice and accommodating person, and I would recommend him to anybody.

Outstanding experience. Incredibly detailed inspection. Much better than Gotham City which I…read moreused early in the year.

I would recommend Kenny and Green Apple Home Inspections 1000 times over. We came to them with a…read morerequest to inspect a VERY cluttered home, and Kenny went above and beyond in his inspection. He navigated areas even the homeowners struggled with, and gave us a comprehensive inspection while walking us through his process the entire way. Importantly, when the homeowner tried to play something down or cover it up, he would make the truth of the matter abundantly clear in a respectful, jovial manner. In the fantastic report we received later that SAME DAY, every little detail was noted, with notes on how to address them in the future. Next time someone I know moves, it's going to be Green Apple Home Inspections I send them to.

Edmond was thorough during my home inspection. On time. He had ladder, flash light, thermal gun,…read morehumidity reader, cameras and camera stick for height! He did a great job on the home inspection report as well. Highly recommended!