Had a rot box home inspection and she matter of factly told the buyers any issues and they didn't…read moreget scared. It's a rare talent Lisa and her crew have.

I've used Lisa and her company (HomeQuest) for two home inspections as a buyer, over a 12 year…read moreperiod. She is phenomenal: meticulous, smart, knowledgeable, experienced. She is very clear in communicating what issues exist and what needs to be done to fix them. I can't imagine a better professional. Because of her advice, I was able to identify several serious issues that allowed me to negotiate down the price of a home, allowing us to set aside the money saved to address the issues after purchase.

Jeff May We were referred to Jeff by the physician who…read moresuspected mold exposure. The health impacts were getting severe and Jeff agreed to come on a very short notice. He spent more than 5 hours inspecting in and around the house, taking many samples of dust and air, and educating us about potential environmental conditions which are conducive to mold growth. He also discussed common air quality situations which may apply to us and described potential remediation solutions. Jeff is a very caring person. I would consider him a family friend, as if I have known him for years. He does his work with great passion. It is not just a business for him, it is more like helping a loved one get out of a serious problem. Noticing the urgency, he reported back to us the same evening, telling us to shut down the vent and the heating system, because he observed contaminants in the air samples from the air coming from the ducts. The next morning he suggested we get rid of the carpets. Then he sent us a very detailed report. The impact he had on our lives is enormous. Within 24-48 hours of his visit we observed dramatic health improvement. He was spot on with his observations and recommendations. We followed most of his recommendations as closely as we could and they made a significant difference. Before we contacted Jeff, we located multiple areas in the house that had mold, such as inside the bathroom window and inside the closets. However, what was making us sick was the microscopic invisible mold in the carpets and the HVAC coils which were getting distributed around the house. For the work, number of sample inspections and the wealth of information, Jeff charges very reasonably for his efforts. As I mentioned before, he does the work with passion, otherwise, his services cost many folds of what he charges. We cannot recommend Jeff enough for healthy homes.

After our home had accumulated mold in a crawl-space, we hired May Indoor Air Investigations to do…read morean assessment of the extent of the damage. Jeff May's expertise was evident during every step of the process, including the several hours spent at our house. First, he surveyed the premises, taking photos of various affected locations. Then using his sophisticated tools took both air and surface samples. He took these samples to his lab to examine them under a microscope. Then he wrote up an impressive 50-page report, accompanied by microscope photos and identified the types of mold present. As well, he gave a whole list of practical suggestions on how to prevent the growth of future mold. He recommended a mold remediation company that was well-known to him. After the remediation process ended, he referred us to a post-remediation expert who certified the house to be free of mold. Jeff does this work with passion -- helping people who suffer as he does from environmental sensitivities. All-in-all, we very much appreciated Jeff May's thoroughness, professionalism, and timeliness during this project and highly recommend his services.

I worked with DCM to test two units in my multifamily building for lead. The initial inspection of…read moreeach unit went smoothly. After the unit was deleaded, they returned to retest units 1 and 2. It was confirmed verbally by DCM that we were lead free and that we would receive certificates / letters of compliance within a few days. We paid for these tests. However, no letter of compliance has been received. We have called and emailed multiple times and have not received a response. The deleaders (a separate company) have also contacted DCM on our behalf. Apparently, DCM has told them that the letters for both units were sent - but they have not been received and they are not responding to our calls, texts, or emails. It has been 4 months.

Laurie tested my house for mold, it was a nice experience. She was very knowledgeable and honest,…read moreand the cost for her services was reasonable. I would highly recommend using her.

I have referred the services of Paul Cornell & Associates as trusted and reliable home inspectors…read morefor over the last 2 decades. Specifically, inspector Scott Molander, who through his constant professionalism, calm demeanor, and impressive knowledge of all building components and systems has helped to educate and make crystal clear to both my buyers and sellers alike what the physical plant condition of the property is, at a specific moment in time. Scott is so dedicated to his craft. I have observed him while conducting numerous thorough and detailed inspections, explaining in great detail to his clients, each component or building item, along the way. For buyers, his ability to explain systems, proper care, and maintenance is invaluable. It is as though he helps buyers better understand the life expectancy of each component, what they need to calendar for future service calls, and most importantly, how to make sense and prioritize what might need immediate versus long time budgeting, repair or replacement. For Seller's, he has been instrumental in identifying critical safety items that they may not be aware of that pose health or safety issues so they can be addressed right away. As a respected realtor for over 32 years, I have worked with and provided top-level service to many trusted and valued clients, first-time buyer's, investors, luxury homes, and down-sizers. I trust Scott Molander to provide that same level of service to my clients and would not hesitate, even for a moment, to refer him to my buyer clients. He is a consummate professional. As a homeowner myself, I found Scott's wisdom and knowledge helped guide me through my own personal home inspection, (which was pretty scary) when making what has been one of the largest investments in my life. Simply said, there are few inspectors out there, who take the time and have the passion Scott Molander has to make certain his clients are educated on everything physical about the property they may be trying to purchase while at the same time, provides clear and factual information so that all parties are knowledgeable about what to anticipate for in the future.

First, let me say that we did not actually use them for the inspection. I had conversations with…read moreoffice staff that were perfectly helpful and informative. However, their price to do the inspection was $2,000 (yes, two THOUSAND dollars) more expensive than any other inspector I contacted! That certainly earns a 1 star rating from me. I'm sure they are great at what they do -- but that price was simply not even close to being competitive. The home we are interested in purchasing is huge, very expensive, and we need an extremely high quality inspector. We contacted several different inspectors and talked about the complexity of the inspection we would need. Most bids were in the $1200 - $2000 range, and Paul Cornell was going to charge $4,000. All of the inspectors could see the MLS listing of the property, pictures, etc., so we were sure they understood this was a BIG project. I certainly hope we don't regret our decision to go with another inspector, but I feel we did our homework to find the qualities in both the reporting and the inspecting we need, and are paying a lot for an inspection, but not $4000.

I'm probably setting the women's movement back a few years by admitting this, but as a single…read morewoman, the prospect of homeownership is completely terrifying to me. I can barely change a lightbulb, and for years I put off buying because I didn't want to deal with the hassle of knowing how to fix things. But then I fell in love with a house, and everything changed. My realtor had set up a home inspection with another company, but when I looked them up, I saw tons of negative reviews. I figured that this would possibly be the most important investment I could make; I am not equipped to deal with a house that has lots of hidden issues. After seeing all the positive reviews for this company, I switched over. I could not be more pleased that I did. Dana explained everything in great detail and in language I could understand, and he went through the house with a fine-toothed comb. This home is a renovation, and everything is brand new, so my realtor expected us to be done with the inspection fairly quickly. Dana spent more time than he had to, explaining things to me, telling me about things I'd need to think of in the future regarding owning a home, and taking pictures of everything so that I have a record of where things are and what they do. Working with him allieviated all of my fears around us missing something that would end up becoming a huge expense to me. I felt like I had a favorite uncle looking out for me and making sure that he was giving me the guidance I needed in a process that is totally unfamiliar and kind of scary. I plan to be in my new home for a long time, but if I ever do decide to go through this process again, he will absolutely be the one I hire as an inspector!

We liked the work so much that we hired them back again for a second and third house inspection…read more Very thorough and professional.

Allen, Juliet, Anne and the rest of the team made the remediation of the asbestos found in our…read morekitchen go as smoothly as possible. The whole process of abatement was new to me and felt daunting, but ABC was professional and friendly as they patiently addressed my questions and concerns. They were very responsive all along the way and we felt taken care of and very safe. Abatement work is such a crucial part of the entire renovation process and ABC's contribution was very much value added. Thanks to their attention to detail and focus on helping us make a renovation deadline, our job was completed as soon as possible. We are left with peace of mind, knowing things were done right. I would highly recommend Atlantic Bay Contracting. Thank you, Allen, for all your hard work!

This company and their team could not have been more prompt, courteous, beyond knowledgeable and…read moreprofessional. Having a unique situation, Allan had recommended alternative companies that could remedy our issue. Let me tell you: should you have an issue with mold, asbestos, etc.--you'd be doing yourself a disservice by not hiring ABC.

I needed a home inspection in a pinch (1 week turnaround) and in a new area that I haven't lived…read morebefore. Doing a web search, Metro was one of many home inspection companies that had a straight-forward website and online booking. However, what set Metro apart from the others is that they listed the available days and time slots that they had inspectors available. They even had the name of the most probable (subject to change) inspector to make the appointment. That was important because I knew when the home we were considering was available to be opened, and I could quickly line up a day/time that worked out for both sides. After the appointment was set, I was called by one of the staff. She called to "talk me out of" the radon and pest inspection services (extra charge) because of the type of home and area it was located, those services were not valuable. The cherry on top was that for the month, they were giving a "gold" discount on the overall cost. Inspection went as planned and I received the final report by the end of the same day. I never had to state that I needed a quick turnaround, but I get the sense they knew based on the dates of our real estate transaction. Just superb service, and really made me feel I could not get as good of a service with any of the other inspection companies I was considering. If we ever buy another property in the metro Boston area, I'm using Metro 100%!

Tod was recommended to me by my real estate agent, and I was very happy with my inspection. He…read morearrived right on time, let me know what to expect during the inspection, and was very knowledgeable and patient with me as I asked plenty of questions. The inspection was very thorough, and Tod took his time to ensure he didn't miss anything that could cause issues down the road. The resulting report was delivered in less than 24 hours after the inspection, and Tod prioritized the issues based on criticality/safety so it was clear which repairs needed to be done promptly and which ones could wait. I highly recommend Tod and his company for your inspection needs and will be using their services again in the future.

We started to smell musty odor coming from a wall where we had a water leak from our roof. After…read morethe roof repair we contacted Olivia and she conducted a test for mold. The test came back positive. After mold removal and remediation we had Olivia return for another test and it thankfully came back negative. Throughout the process Olivia was very professional and thorough. I highly recommend Olivia from Alpha Environmental Inspection. Don't wait if you smell mold as it could affect your health.

Alpha's owner Olivia Palazzi quickly scheduled us into her schedule on a saturday morning (I'm in…read moreMarblehead, she's based in Quincy). She arrived early, with a big smile, great attitude and happy to scratch my dog that ran out to greet her. She set up her equipment and took tests from multiple rooms which involved scrapings, photographs and some very interesting machines that suck in air onto a glass disk, to test the air quality of the room. Extremely organized, friendly, knowledgeable and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. From down in the basement to up a precariously balanced latter into the attic, she systematically walked/climbed the house and intelligently pointed out where sources of water would be hidden and where mold would not be far behind. Alpha refers to her two dogs, Zeus and Athena (but please correct me if I'm wrong). My wife and I have used many environmental inspection companies over the years because I have seasonal allergies. I wouldn't hesitate to hire AEI again and we wholeheartedly recommend that you do too. Five stars *****