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!

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.

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 sold some gold coins here. The transaction was smooth and the price that was given was great. I…read morehad a problem with my bank on one check and had to have Mr. Mamari write another one. I waited a day or two so he could see that it didn't clear his bank and he called me to come in for the replacement. I find him very fair and honest in my dealings with his business. This is the first time that I have ever done business here. I would highly recommend them.

Ageism at its finest…read more I took my friend here to browse engagement rings. Unfortunately, the jeweler with black hair and black glasses was extremely rude and disrespectful. She made us feel so unwelcome and uncomfortable that we decided to just leave. First, I did not appreciate her mocking me for mispronouncing a word... She also scoffed when my friend did not know the answer to her question... Still, the worst part is while we were observing a ring my friend was trying on, she had the audacity to ask us if we were going to ask any questions or if we were just playing games. How incredibly insulting. I have never experienced such disrespect from an establishment. It is clear that the minute she saw us she had preconceived notions which prompted her to treat us so poorly. Her fiancé will be taking his business somewhere else. We are not interested in playing games.

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.

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.

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!!!!

Our lawn has never looked so good!!!! Junior has done and continues to do a great job!!!!!!!!read more

My lawn looks so much better in only 1 season. Reliable and economical. Staff & technicians are…read morevery pleasant and responsive.

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.

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.,