Sven is simply the greatest home inspector that you can possibly hire. As first time home buyers, we 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! read more

Sven and Galina did an incredible job on our home inspection! Not only did they take 4+ hours out of 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 read more

Absolutely amazing service and highly recommend to anyone looking for a professional home inspection. Galina and Sven are very meticulous, detailed, and care greatly about their services. Couldnt be happier working with them - have used them twice and would use them again. read more

Sven and Jeff did extremely thorough inspections of two homes we were considering buying; in one case the inspection report convinced us not to buy the home, in the other case we went ahead. Each report was extremely detailed, coming in at nearly 100 pages with circles and arrows explaining all the problem areas -- so much so that we simply turned over the report to the seller's attorney and said "fix it"! If we ever buy another home we'll certainly avail ourselves of their services. read more

True professionals provided great and personable service prior to buying our home and saved us a tremendous amount with post-inspection renegotiations. Sven is thorough and complete, checking every corner and dark space. He spent as much time as was needed and never rushed the job. Lastly, he is responsive and a great communicator. We now have great peace of mind with our home. Using house whisperer for our home inspection was one of the best decisions we made during our home search. read more

Sven did such a great job and was a joy to work with. The inspection report was organized, thorough, detailed and easy to understand. He went out of his way to make things clear. read more

Sven really went so far beyond our expectations. I was shocked at how much I learned about my potential new home during the inspection. Sven's report will serve as a blueprint on how to maintain your home should you decide to buy. We are repeat customers as Sven saved us from buying a home that had such structural problems, we probably wouldn't have even been able to insure it. I highly recommend going with Sven. You will not be disappointed. read more

Sven did an absolutely outstanding job inspecting our home. He was professional and responsive at every step of the process and handled our on site and post inspection questions with the utmost sense of urgency and care. He is an absolutely essential part of the home buying process, both with regards to diagnosing potential near term / long term issues that may arise with our home and with educating us on how to run the systems post closing. I would never suggest purchasing a home without sign off from The House Whisperer. It was a pleasure to work with Sven and I could not recommend him more highly for anyone considering a home purchase read more

The House Whisperer team was amazing! Sven was so thorough in the inspection and report. The House Whisperer team spent about 4.5 hours at the inspection and never rushed a portion of it. Because Sven was so thorough and transparent, we felt confident in moving forward with buying our house. Sven encouraged us to ask any questions we had and he happily answered when we asked. He also provided a lot of commentary which was very helpful because, as first time home buyers, we did not always know the questions to ask. We will absolutely use House Whisperer again when we buy another home! If you are looking for a great home inspector, House Whisperer Home Inspections is certainly the best choice! read more

Sven is a very thorough experienced Home Inspector. He answered all of my questions and covered my house from top to bottom. Professional and personable. He responds immediately with phone calls and emails. You will receive a detailed report with pictures and videos explaining every aspect of your house. I would highly recommend Sven and I am now confident about purchasing my new home. read more

Sven is an absolute treasure, and exactly who you want to have on your side as you make one of the biggest decisions of your life. He inspected not one, not two, but THREE homes for us between October and December of 2017. All three homes were old construction, and subject to layers and layers of remodeling and repairs. My partner and I were prepared for a bit of a fixer-upper with some character, and Sven's input was invaluable to us in making sure we didn't get in over our heads. Professionally, Sven strikes a balance between an engineer's love of detailed spreadsheets and extremely thorough checklists, and a gleeful sleuthing curiosity about how things got they way they are, and all the gadgets that show you their guts. If you follow him closely during an inspection, I guarantee you'll get WAY more insight into how your new home is put together than you would from any other inspection firm. During an inspection, he's not just filling out a checklist, he's putting together a history puzzle about the house. He responds to email & phone communications right away, and was so easy to schedule with. We felt he was bending over backwards to accommodate us at every stage. He clearly cares so much about his work, his clients, and his professional integrity. We really couldn't recommend him highly enough. read more

Sven and his wife were such a valuable part of our home buying process. Beyond providing an incredibly thoughtful and thorough inspection report complete with detailed photographs (that will no doubt serve as a reference manual for years to come) - Sven took the time to explain the mechanics of the house and provided his perspective when called upon. You can tell he truly has passion for his craft and it is evident in the quality of his work. When I phoned with a question a month later while he was on vacation did I get his voicemail? Sven answered on the second ring and greeted me by name. When I text him on a Friday night did I get a reply the next day? 5 mins later I have the answer. Would I recommend to anyone prospective homebuyer? Without hesitation. read more

If you are looking for a conscientious and thorough home inspector, House Whisperer is the way to go! Sven left no stone unturned while inspecting the home we were considering purchasing. During the inspection, he took the time to explain how various systems in the home worked (plumbing, boiler, etc.), what positive features the home had, and why certain things were an issue or could be in the future. In addition to the inspection, I received an education, which is extremely valuable as a first time buyer. After witnessing Sven's attention to detail (which was also evident in the inspection report we received) I feel confident that if there's a problem with a house, he will find it. We will definitely use House Whisperer Home Inspections again as our house search continues. read more

We worked with Sven on a home inspection in Summer 2017; he was an extremely helpful and knowledgeable home inspector. His work across a full day of inspection ultimately yielded a hundred-page report with just as many pictures as pages, put together with the type of care and expertise that's crucial to the all-important inspection process. I cannot recommend Sven more highly for this service. Right off the bat, Sven was extremely professional: he showed up on time, took out all his gear, and immediately got to work. We shadowed him the day of the inspection (which I'd highly recommend, since you'll learn a ton about the house in the process), and he methodically went room by room and then through the entire exterior of the house, taking photos and making notes the entire time. Sven had many tools that I'm sure are standard but also some that seemed special, which reflected how deeply he cares about the integrity of homes (and also how seriously he takes his inspections) -- one tool I remember in particular was a heat-mapper which compared hot and cool zones of the home (especially important in our case, since we were inspecting an old home). Sven took the time with each tool to explain to us what it was for and what it would reveal about the house, taking this same explanatory approach with all the existing machinery in the home. (About ten minutes into the day, I found myself taking painstaking notes since it was clear what I stood to learn from Sven.) Sven also struck me immediately as entirely forthcoming: In the span of the day, he did an incredible job giving us a sense of what we'd need to do (as responsible homeowners) within the first few months or year if we decided to purchase the home. He similarly pointed out advantages of the home's design and parts, and even made suggestions for how to leverage its particular structure to increase longevity and performance. Sven also conveyed details and recommended vendors for the important follow-up tests we'd need after his inspection but before making a decision on the home (roof estimate, septic inspection, water test), and was able to conduct one crucial test (a radon test) within a few days of visiting our home and taking samples (which I've since learned not all inspectors have the equipment to do). I had several conversations and emails with Sven in the days after the inspection to discuss follow-up questions, and he always made the time to thoughtfully respond. When we received Sven's inspection report, his day-of colloquial knowledge and friendly presentation translated into an extremely coherent, well-outlined, and thorough manual to the house, touching on everything from wood quality to evidence of insects to wiring/electric/plumbing. For some, this report will enumerate the reasons why a house will be more work than it's worth; for others, it will be a helpful negotiating tool with the sellers. And for the lucky few, it will prove they've found a house with little to no problems. Sven loves what he does, and does it very well. It's hard to imagine another inspector being as meticulous, accurate, or approachable. read more

Sven was fantastic - incredibly thorough and informative. He spent nearly a full day at my house, walking me through every room and system, showing me what he found and explaining it all. His report was over 100 pages containing detailed descriptions and photographs. I was particularly impressed with his infrared camera which helped detect insulation issues and leaks behind walls and in ceilings. His report was excellent material to negotiate with the seller and plan renovation before I close on the property. And he's a super nice guy - highly recommended! read more

Very detailed, very thorough inspection of our condo. Easily answered our questions, provided thorough written report - with pictures - promptly after inspection complete. Sven has a lot of knowledge of all areas of home construction and knows exactly what to look for. He alerted us to specific issues of safety and explained why they were important. He is friendly, articulate and professional. We highly recommend "The House Whisperer!" read more

Sven, from House Whisperer is second to none. I had never experienced such SUPERIOR level of inspecting as that of this business/Sven. Highly recommended. second to none! The very best investment you can make prior to buying your home. Thanks Sven. read more

I couldn't have been happier with my home inspector, Sven. He arrived on time with a smile on his face and was ready to work. He was thorough and detailed and happily answered all questions that I had, and there were a lot! Sven has extensive experience in all aspects of construction, plumbing, electrical, etc. I thought the inspection process was going to be painful, but Sven made it a learning experience and it was actually quite fun! If you are looking for an expert home inspector who is professional, knowledgeable and extremely polite, look no further! read more

Totally agree with the above review. Sven spent MUCH time with me going inch by inch in the fixer upper I was trying to buy. He is super patient, explained things to me without making me feel like an idiot (I'm coming from apartment living and have little knowledge of home ownership). I also had fun on the inspection day which was a pleasant surprise. He has a great sense of humor, goes out of his way to be thorough and gives an amazing written report that will serve us well as we try to fix up this house. He has even answered questions for me post inspection which has been super helpful. He certainly loves and takes pride in his job and it shows. You won't go wrong with using Sven! read more

I recently had a home inspection done by Sven and to say I was satisfied with the inspection would be an absolute understatement. As a first time home buyer, the home inspection could be a daunting process, but with Sven, I felt completely at ease with the process. He was thorough, detailed oriented, and took the time to educate me on everything he was seeing. At the end of the inspection, I not only felt that I received a quality home inspection, but I also felt I received an education on construction, electrical work, plumbing, etc. Furthermore, his inspection report came in on time and has been a valuable asset in negotiating the purchase price of the home. To anyone looking for a home inspector, I HIGHLY recommend Sven for the job. read more

Sven is hands down A+++. This is my first time leaving a review on Google or Yelp because he really is that good and deserves the recognition 100%. After receiving a couple inspectors' names from our realtor, and not finding anything too substantial online for either of her suggestions, we decided to go our own route and find someone via the web with great reviews to back them up. Bottom line, we are SO glad we chose to work with Sven, because he is one of those glorious individuals who truly enjoys and values his work, specifically exploring and gauging all the ins and outs of a home, and the unique attributes that each undeniably has. He is incredibly thorough, patient, detailed to the highest degree, very kind, and just generally a good guy & pleasant to talk to. His reports are robust, detailed, and visibly time intensive. Sven goes out of his way to relay helpful information that doesn't even serve his own interest but that is useful to the home buyer. After working with Sven, not only do you feel much more secure about such a huge life decision as buying a home, but you actually (and enjoyably) learn a lot! Lastly, Sven is one of those lovely business owners that remind me of my parents' or even grandparents' generation - the type of person that you know for the rest of your life because you would definitely hire them again if in the position to do so, who you would recommend to friends & family, and one who welcomes calls down the line when you have a question or concern about your house. Thank you, Sven!! :) read more

This is the first Yelp review I've ever written and it's because Sven is that good! Even after we'd read all of these glowing Yelp reviews, he still managed to surpass our expectations! My husband and I purchased an older home that we originally were very weary of, but after spending an entire day with Sven examining every detail we felt confident enough to move forward and make an offer. The 100+ page report he provided us with is beyond comprehensive and we plan to use it as a sort of guideline for updates and improvements in the future. Our realtor told us that in his decades of work he's never seen such a thorough inspection. When Sven says that you can call him anytime for follow-on questions he really means it. Due to a closing delay, we had to have a termite inspection re-done and he offered to do it for us at no cost. He's a businessman of true integrity and we will certainly refer him to friends and family in the future! Thank you, Sven! read more