Sven is simply the greatest home inspector that you can possibly hire. As first time home buyers,…read morewe had a decent idea of the home we wanted to purchase. Most home buyers spend maybe 30 minutes to an hour maybe 1.5 hours at a property. Sven invested four hours of his time at the property and found over 148 issues with a property that we thought was close to turnkey. He also offered a discount with our next inspection. It is hard to overstate how professional he is and how much he cares about his craft. You would be incredible lucky to work with Sven and his team. They are honest, thorough and will teach you so much about home inspection even if you've been through the process several times. It's important to know that there's a range in price for home inspectors, but you are indeed buying a home. Sven's prices are extraordinarily fair for what he offers. If it wasn't for his inspection effort on the home, we may have made a poor choice for our first home. RUN to work with Sven if you are in the home-buying process!

Sven and Galina did an incredible job on our home inspection! Not only did they take 4+ hours out…read moreof their day to walk through and document every nook and cranny, leaving no stone unturned, but they really explained what they were looking for. They answered all the questions that we had and were super personable. It's not often these days that you find people who are passionate about their work and friendly. That kind of passion along with expertise is truly infectious - those four hours felt like they flew by. Would recommend their services without a single doubt in my mind! Thank you again

Guys who work/run this company are great. You want 4 things from a home inspector and these guys…read morehave them all, in flying colors: 1) Honesty 2) Knowledge 3) Competence 4) Fair Pricing I just had the worst almost home purchase ever. Almost every person involved was shady and underhanded, which is why Iucked out by having Chuck and Todd on my side. Todd did a great and thorough job inspecting the home. Because of the hoarder's clutter in the home, a dishonest seller and resentful tenants that would barely let us in, he wasn't able to inspect some aspects of the home, and Chuck volunteered to come back before closing if there was access and inspect the areas/things that were blocked on the original inspection (at no-charge). These are the most straightforward, on the level guys. Reasonable and on your side. The deal ended up going south, and the seller's agent/new buyers tried to pressure Chuck into giving them the inspection report and he immediately called to tell me, I would've never known, but he is so honest and legit--- he's that guy. This entire experience has been extraordinarily disheartening and if it wasn't for the great guys at above grade I would have 1) been doubly screwed over, and 2) lost all faith in humanity. Also, the phone support they provided me and going through the inspection report and talking through the process was beyond expectations. They are seriously great, we are still looking and without a doubt I'm going to be hiring them to inspect the next place.

As first time home buyers my wife and I are new to the buying process. This was the first…read moreinspection we have ever had and we couldn't ask for a better experience. Chuck walked us through the entire process and explained what he was looking for throughout his inspection. He schooled us in every room giving us the knowledge of what to look for in our search for a new home. During the inspection Chuck pointed out many things that could be worrisome in the future and eventually found something that was extreme enough to be a deal breaker. He explained to us how extensive a fix each issue would be so we can then decide if the issue was worth it to resolve. At the end of the day he saved us a huge headache and most likely thousands of dollars on issues that would eventually turn what we thought was a dream home into a money pit. Thanks for schooling us Chuck. We will definitely be reaching out to you again when we think we've found our dream home.

We worked with Bill, who was excellent. He explained everything in a very clear way and I learned a…read morelot. He was especially helpful regarding some issues with the exterior of the home which I had not noticed myself. Ultimately, primarily for reasons outside of the ones that came up in inspection, we decided not to buy the home, and True View was able to give us partial refunds for the radon and lead tests we ordered as we would not be needing them. We will definitely be contacting Bill again for the next home we need to inspect, and I'll go in with a better eye for some of the things to look out for during our search.

Full disclosure- have not used this service. Posted request in a list for construction/home…read morerepairs. While most ignored post. Two kindly answered , that it was not their specialty, True View Home Inspections, responded immediately! Asked politely fur a time that worked for me - something no one asks (feeling that making us wait is part of their job.) Here they even answer politely. This and a willingness to work, when teen age Uber drivers will leave standing, outside freezing, bless those who get, good service, is what make a company successful. Thank you for responding so quickly! My apologies, a family emergency put personal house work on hold . Grateful to have this contact.,

I had an inspection done years ago when I bought my first…read moresingle family home in this area. Should have known better than to go with a real estate agents recommendation. The reason they like inspectors like this is they are not deal killers and rubber stamp most houses they inspect. I dont review a lot on Yelp but since your home is likely your most expensive purchase I figured I would try to warn people of potential problems if you dont know what to look for. 1) Demand they take the covers off the boiler or furnace & look inside. There could be cracks in the castings the inspector wont see..Granite did not do this. 2) A good inspector will have the potential buyer follow them around the house to explain & point out potential problems. This did not happen. It was more of a race to the finish. 3) If the house has a septic tank, demand that they at least open the cover. We ended up finding out the tank was completely deteriorated because it was steel which will rust after being in the ground for 40 years. 4) Was told sump pump was installed when the house was built. How would he know? Found not to be true since there was a document found after our closing that indicated foundation repair work only 10 years prior. I can say he did a Radon test in the basement with a laptop to display real time data so that was a positive. The lack of a detailed inspection resulted in a new boiler purchase, septic tank & fields, and a not to code vented chimney for the boiler. Those are big ticket fixes that we could have negotiated a lower purchase price for the house. If u ask would I hire him again? Not a chance. Dont be like myself & learn the hard way...Interview the inspector your going to hire & have them describe to you exactly what they plan to do.

Wow! We learned so much from Michael and he really help put our minds at ease. Michael's knowledge…read moreand professionalism are beyond our expectations. He addressed many factors unbeknownst to us and was extremely patient with educating us about radon levels and mitigations processes. We felt very comfortable asking him questions (and we asked a lot) and we are so confident with Michael, that we would use Granite Inspection Group for all our future inspections and also recommend him to friends.

Bruce from Dutchess Home Inspection LLC was exceptional with being prompt and courteous to all…read moreinspection requests and questions. He arrived to the inspection ahead of time and was professional throughout. I would recommend his services to anyone in need of inspection or tests!

From the owner: At Dutchess Home Inspection LLC, we do residential home inspections including, presale, new buyer…read moreand new construction. Services we provide include: mold assessment, HUD 203K assessments, radon testing,water quality testing, air quality testing, pest assessment, lead paint testing, and septic dye testing. Experienced, well-respected among Hudson Valley realtors, flexible scheduling,

Jon came to do a mold assessment in our basement. He repeatedly stepped over the air sampling pump…read morewhile the air sample was being conducted as he moved around visually assessing the basement for mold. We learned later that stepping over and around the pump like this can skew the results and create artificially high airborne results. When we learned this and asked him to come back to redo the air sample testing - he denied that he stepped over the pump or that an error was made. Lack of integrity. Protect your pocketbook and go somewhere else. We now need to redo our testing with another company.

Jon did two inspections on homes we were considering--one we didn't move forward with and one we…read moredid. For the one we didn't move forward with, he was honest about the realities of the inspection and what that could mean for us down the line. I appreciated his honesty and thoroughness with both homes.

Got on site on time. Did more than I was expected due to the previous inspection I've done in the…read morepast with other inspectors. Took the time to do a detailed inspection.Very honest and friendly guy to deal with. Don't let his fees fool you you be surprised and amazed all you get done for your money. You will know all you need to know, he will answer all your questions and concerns that you may have. I really recommend this guy 110% to anyone looking to get a inspection done the right way.

From the owner: Luke's Home Inspections LLC is a licensed & insured, veteran-owned company offering complete &…read morethorough home inspections in the Hudson Valley, NY We're here to give you the knowledge & foresight you need to make informed decisions about your future.

We cannot recommend Stefan and his company highly enough. We found him from a personal…read morerecommendation and as first-time homebuyers, we felt incredibly fortunate to have him in our corner from start to finish. From the moment we met him, he put us at ease with his friendly demeanor, great sense of humor, and deep knowledge of the local market -- the kind of insight that only comes from decades of living and working in the area and raising a family here himself. What sets him apart is his calm, no-pressure approach. He's not in sales mode -- he's in "what do you actually need?" mode. His transparency and patience made the process feel manageable, even when things got complicated. When touring homes, he immediately pointed out issues and considerations -- many of which our professional inspector later confirmed -- thanks to his personal experience renovating properties and his incredibly sharp eye. After touring a number of properties with Stefan, we put in an offer when we saw a home that was a great fit for our family and, thanks to his strategic advice, we won against two higher competing offers. That advice alone was worth its weight in gold. From there, he guided us through every step of the process with clarity, responsiveness, and good humor. We always felt like we were in good hands. We are big fans of Stefan, will definitely go to him in future if we are buying or selling -- and now, grateful homeowners.

Stefan helped us buy a home recently and we cannot recommend him and Hello Dolly more. He was very…read moreknowledgeable throughout the process and helped us through some hiccups along the way. Stefan was very responsive and kept us updated throughout every step. Highly recommend Hello Dolly

We we're looking for a highly qualified inspector for a home we are going to purchase, John at J &…read moreK Home Inspections had the credentials and experience that we were looking for, He was punctual, very personable, easy to talk with, he explains everything in easy to understand language, When the inspection is complete, John will send you a detailed report with color photographs of everything the inspection included, the good and the not so good that needs to be corrected, We absolutely would hire him again and highly recommend J&K to anyone who wants peace of mind when seeking a highly qualified home inspector, Robert C

Did a thorough inspection, took his time, and explained everything that was being done throughout…read morethe whole inspection. Very knowledgeable. Received report quickly. Would highly recommend.