I would give zero stars if I could. Todd Fichter is extremely rude and unreasonable. I've never…read moreexperienced a level of unprofessionalism as I have attempting to work with Todd. Save yourself the trouble.

If it was possible I would give this business and Todd Fitchter, a ZERO!! I would not recommend…read morethis business to anyone. Todd showed up at a house we are thinking of buying. He clearly came NOT dressed to do an inspection. He had no tools, not even a flashlight. The 3 major areas I wanted checked he barely gave a cursory glance. I asked about the heating system, he didn't bother to turn it on. He did suggest I might want to get it serviced, gee thanks. The water system, he had no idea what it was or how it worked, again didn't bother to turn it on. Rot on outside boards he looked at visually, when I asked if he thought the rot extended deeper he said he had no way of knowing that. I could go on and on but I think the point has been made. These are all answers I could have guessed at myself and saved myself close to $500. And the roof , we'll he said that looked good, from the ground!! When I called to complain, not that it would do much good since Todd is the owner, I was told he was dressed in linen shorts and a dress shirt because he was coming from a golf tournament. I'm guessing since he only spent 45 minutes at the house he had better things to do. 2 days later still no report,

TLDR version: I'm very glad I chose Green House Home Inspection (GHHI) and was incredibly impressed…read morewith Jared's thoroughness during the walkthrough. Highly recommend him if you need a home inspection as a buyer! Now, for the lengthier review. My agent provided me with a list of home inspection companies, and after reviewing each company's website, GHHI stood out. I quickly understood what the inspection included, that the team had the necessary qualifications and certifications, and that they were a BBB accredited business with an A+ rating (I verified!). My husband and I had a laundry list of inspections we wanted done, and GHHI was able to provide most of them for reasonable, additional fees; at the time of this review, they also offer wood destroying organism inspections, radon air tests ($150), and comprehensive water tests ($250, includes water quality and radon). The total cost of the home inspection + all add-ons for a 2-story home with an unfinished basement was $1,125. This felt incredibly reasonable, and it was also very convenient to schedule so many inspections with one company. I've only had one other home inspection experience as a buyer, and while I remember that report being detailed and somewhat helpful, the inspector did everything himself for 3+ hours, so we had no context for the details he shared and we felt quite disconnected from the process. Jared (the owner of GHHI) takes a totally different approach, and I'm here for it. Jared arrived early and started to walk the property, and once I arrived, he explained his style and how he prefers for folks to walk with him. I was impressed with how thorough he was and his multi-tasking; not only was he performing the inspection, but taking photos and notes, educating me, and answering my questions. As an aside: I'm interested in learning about my future home but this is absolutely not my wheelhouse, and I think Jared did a great job of explaining things in layman's terms. The inspection took roughly 4 hours; I had a septic inspection at the same time, and Jared was very accommodating (and helpful!) when we needed to stop and chat with that inspector. Jared conducted our home inspection in the morning and we received the report that night! I appreciated that photos were included (for evidence purposes but to also jog my memory) and a rating system was employed. A Table of Contents made it easy to jump around. I think the report provided helpful general information as well as notes about recommendations and issues. While the amount of text was more on the concise side, I felt it was adequate and professional. Jared really went above and beyond during the inspection itself, so I think a review really needs to take that process and those conversations into account. I will take Jared's combo approach, which includes a thorough inspection with the client + conversations + a report with photos, over another inspector's approach that is quite removed and only includes a report. Again, I highly recommend Green House Home Inspection, specifically Jared. He was incredibly personable and ensured the inspection process was educational, and dare I say, enjoyable!

Dan arrived early and did an exhaustive inspection. Took the time to explain what he was looking…read morefor and potential resolutions for the issues that cropped up. It's great to have an explanation of why something is an issue and possible solutions to mitigate. I'm very experienced in construction codes, and I still learned a great from Dan during the inspection. Dan and Jared went the extra mile to secure a water sample, after an issue prevented sampling the day of the inspections. Green House Home Inspections is first class company.

Dickie Garnett is the best! Not only was my home inspection very thorough, Dickie also took the…read moretime to explain and teach me in layman's terms about issues and non-issues, such as the normal workings of a furnace, what to expect and look for, etc. He was very professional, patient and answered all questions I had. In his report, complete with detailed explanations and photos, he also gave advice as to how to tend to something to make it more efficient or safe. I did not purchase the property, but the education I received from Dickie was well worth the inspection and investment. I definitely benefited from his expertise and would recommend him to anyone.

Highly highly recommend Dickie (DBC Home Inspections) for an inspection. You won't find a more…read moreknowledgeable, honest or meticulous inspector, and the inspection report was as thorough as it was timely--rigorously detailed observations accompanied by photos, diagrams, technical insight, recommendations and helpful tips, all within hours of the inspection. Couldn't ask for a better inspector or inspection experience - 10/10!

We used Blue Lobster Home Inspection twice while building a new home in Kennebunk. Matthew was…read morefriendly, accommodating, and provided a very thorough inspection report. He was able to provide us both a "Pre-Drywall" inspection as well as a final inspection before close. It was such a great value and was helpful for us to have on hand when going over things with our builders. Highly recommended!

We had Blue Lobster perform the inspection of our potential new house back in April, and we ended…read moreup buying it! It's a little hard to tell the exact quality of the inspection until we've lived here for a few years, but it's been over 6 months now and it seems like Blue Lobster was spot on about everything they looked at. We felt they were incredibly thorough (even calling out things like some mold on the underside of the refrigerator water dispenser) and also didn't make us feel too scared about the things that they did find that were not up to snuff. We got a solid picture about the house, and a great, thorough report, that we were also able to give directly to our insurance provider so they could see what they were insuring. Every contact was friendly and professional, and no complaints at all!

I went with North Coast blind on a recommendation, and I am glad I did. They quickly responded…read morewith a scheduling call, explained their services, and got me booked. As planned on the date, the inspection went down and VERY quickly the next day I got the full report. There were some items I didn't understand, and I just wanted to hear the narrative, so I emailed and asked if he could walk me through it. Within the hour he wrote back and we were on the phone, he helped explain everything and answer all my questions. Next day he texted with Radon test results. North Coast was awesome, did exactly what I was hoping for, and I'm leaving the experience a happy customer. I'd totally recommend them for home inspections.

This person was so thorough and professional even though we didn't purchase the property I did not…read moremind paying him because of his thoroughness. I wish more people in their own business were as conscientious as Chris. A pleasure to work with. Arline D Beverly MA

Evan performed our inspection on our new home. He was right on time, extremely thorough and was up…read morefront with items for concern or to watch and those not to fuss over. His report was very well done and included excellent pictures of any items he pointed out. We feel confident about his inspection and highly recommend his services.

I could not be more pleased with my home inspection performed by Evan. But before I talk about the…read moreinspection let me just tell you Evan is super responsive even though he is super busy (did you know the real estate market is bananas right now?) I never felt like I was wondering if and when he would get back to me. He just did. When Evan shows up he is ready to go, his eyes are scanning. While his takes lithe steps to and fro reaching behind things and checking at the widgets, he is also asking questions that I probably should have asked the realtor. I learned soooo much. And this is not my first purchase just my first time using Evan as an inspector. Here's a tip: even though he is going to write everything up for you in an official report, bring a pen and paper and write down those little questions he brings up, cuz while you are busy looking at the sea glass backsplash, you need to ask the selling realtor some follow up questions, and if you don't write it down you might get distracted and forget...' what..wait... is that Italian marble in the master bath'? Evan is thorough, it is literally his job to find stuff that is wrong, malfunctioned, poorly installed or sneakily covered up. He is like a little house detective and he's gonna make that house talk! You will know the whole story before it's over. And he is a nice guy, on the whole being a good human, socially responsible person scale he is topnotch on that too. You can feel good about hiring this person.

In short, this is a super honest contractor. They did a diagnostic as mass saves energy audit said…read morei needed to have my attic checked for mold. Gave me the whole story as to why they asked for that, why I shouldn't worry so much, and provided some testing services on my request anyway. Also told me about the mold risks associated with some modern sealing/insulation Mass Saves jobs. Documented everything for me and got a direct phone number for future help. Can't recommend this team enough.

I called them for mod detection and I was satisfied with diagnosis and report. The reason I'm…read moregiving 2 starts because of the mold removal a very small pet of the ceiling. It seems that they subcontract some works. They were not clear about the scopes of the work. They came for cleaning that small part but they did not fix the ceiling after that and they left a whole and they told me that we are sorry and it happens to many people. They told me sorry that the company was not clear about the scope of the work.

simple: chris and brent were pros, excellent people persons, and thorough. use with confidence!!read more

RJ Inspections was referred to me by someone local to the area. I filled out a request online and…read morewas called almost immediately by someone in the office. They were able to get an inspector out 2 days later! I received an email with instructions, explanation, a document to sign, and a link to pay. The cost was the same as the last time I bought a home 10 years ago so that was a pleasant surprise. Eric was early to arrive and already into the inspection process by the time we arrived. He greeted us and explained his process. He then walked us around the outside to share his opinions and findings before heading inside. We let him do his thing inside and then he brought us through to explain more. Thankfully the house is in great shape so there wasn't a whole lot for him to be concerned about. We found Eric to be extremely knowledgeable and cared about ensuring we had a thorough understanding of information. He also left us his card and said to reach out if we had any questions after the fact. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing an inspection.