Helped with getting more WiFi to my home. Connected everything together to get more power…read more To the internet. Came and did the job and cleaned up after. Very professional. Excellent work.

Thank you so much for your excellent advice about our home inspection process! We are so grateful…read moreto you!

Guy works for the client to make sure your money is well spent. Extremely thorough and ensures you…read morego to the buyer's understanding what needs to be done before purchasing a home. I found him to be extremely trustworthy, hardworking and communitive to help me understand what needs to be done. I strongly recommend him if you're purchasing a home.

No Mr. Occhino, I am neither a real estate agent nor a person who is angry that your inspection…read moreturned up problems in their home. A disgruntled person who lost money due to one of your reports would be a convenient explanation for my review of you. That is not the case here. I wrote my review as a public service to others. By the way, if this negative review of you should be ignored because the person writing it is not a verifiable client of yours, who is to say the people with names like Regular J. and Mh M were your actual clients writing honest reviews? One reviewer said you gave them names of contractors to contact which seems unethical if you are the one telling them they need to fix something. It is obvious from your response you were not an English teacher. Your "poor me" tirade is littered with misspellings and run-on sentences. Also, it is "due diligence," not "due-diligent" and the phrase is not hyphenated. Since you are so fond of seminars, perhaps you should take a couple on grammar and punctuation so the reports you generate will be readable. There are no nefarious reasons for the review I gave and your attempt to try to tie it to phantom people out there who lost money and have an axe to grind is laughable. If you feel I was wrong in the way I evaluated your lack of skills, you were certainly free to correct the record with your response. You did not even attempt to refute what I said about your paper thin credentials. Instead, you rambled on about people's rights and then you just reiterated what I had said about the importance of hiring a qualified inspector when purchasing a house. Being a licensed inspector does not automatically make you a qualified inspector. There is a very distinct difference. There are many good inspectors out there that know their stuff. You are just not one of them. You obtained a license to be an inspector by listening to online seminars and it is really a shame that both the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of Rhode Island set such a low bar for issuing home inspector licenses to people like you. It allows you and others to hold yourselves out to the public as experts, qualified to render opinions about all the important systems of a home. You just do not have the kind of experience you should have under your belt to be giving people such vital advice. You might be a very convincing and affable person but you are essentially a hack. When people hire a home inspector before making a home purchase, they should be getting opinions from real professionals who have a history in the building industry. They should not be getting half baked advice from a former math teacher who may have tinkered around his own house for years applying band aids to his pipes and electrical wires and who now thinks he's an expert. Simply put, you should be required to have years of experience in the building industry before you are issued a building inspector's license. It would be prudent for MA and RI to beef up their requirements for home inspectors so people like Mr. Occhino are not allowed to take a couple of online seminars, pass a test, pay a fee, put up a fancy website touting their skills, and hold themselves out to the public as experts in everything from building integrity to plumbing and electrical wiring when they have never worked in that field. They also get to charge exorbitant fees that are not commensurate with their knowledge. In this case, you certainly do not get what you pay for. Anyone who thinks an online seminar can replace years of hands-on experience in the building industry is a fool. Mr. Occhino's decades spent in the high school math department falls far short of the requirements needed for professions like pipe engineer, master builders, electricians, and plumbers. Even general construction workers most likely have more knowledge than Guy Occhino because they are actually building the houses Occhino is supposedly qualified to inspect. Anyone deciding to buy a house or to not buy a house based on Mr. Occhino's advice should think twice. Or better yet, just hire a home inspector with the right credentials to truly inspect and evaluate your property. You are not going to class to listen to a former high school teacher educating you about a thermostat, you are buying a house. Dispense with Mr. Occhino's 4 or 5 hours of fluff and nonsense and hire an inspector who can determine whether or not the house you are about to buy is a sound investment.

Rude, crass, semi incompetent. Made suggestions that had…read morenothing to do with home inspection which was not why they were hired. Can't believe they were as incompetent and stupid as they presented themselves. Would highly not recommend.

Just had a home inspection done with John M. He is a great guy and great home inspector!…read more John's attention to detail, professionalism, and the prompt 49 page report with pictures and explanations he delivered, was well worth every penny. I would recommend Tiger Home Inspections to anyone looking to buy a home in Massachusetts. I have seen a lot of reviews complaining about the price... and as someone who is saving every penny to buy a home and does not have disposable income to throw away... those complaints are simply not justified. Buying a home is scary and uncertain... and with a home inspection you get what you pay for. John at Tiger gave us a lot to consider and uncovered a lot of things we simply did not think about when we first viewed this property. I cannot say it enough this company is worth every penny spent to have deeper view into what purchasing a property would cost in repairs and long term worries. Also, when booking our home inspection, Shelia was knowledgeable and kind, and importantly, explained pricing and services clearly. Would highly recommend!

Had a fantastic experience with B-sure inspection. Mike is who I worked with. He showed up to the…read moreappointment early and was very thorough in his walk through. He is full of knowledge and has answered every question asked (I had about a million questions). He took his time (about 2 hrs), which was wonderful as experience did not feel rushed in any way. I could not recommend B-sure enough. The report was very detailed, including pictures. I really appreciated that as I knew exactly what Mike was referring to in the report. It is great to have a peace of mind and be equipped with knowledge of the property ins and outs when you are trying to purchase a home, particularly in Boston where everything is so old. Thank you Mike and B-sure team!

B-Sure was recommended to us by friends and we are so happy for the recommendation. Dan was our…read moreinspector and he was super thorough and took time to explain everything to us. He also jumped on a call with us afterwards to talk us through things and make sure our questions were answered. Very professional and thoughtful. Definitely recommend Dan and this company!

I cannot thank MKC Associates--and specifically Tom Berthiaume--enough for the extraordinarily…read morethorough home inspection they conducted on a condo I intended to purchase. Their work quite literally saved me from making a huge mistake. The unit, located in a high‑end Boston property, turned out to be severely neglected and in need of major repairs. Without MKC's thoroughness, I might have ended up purchasing a property requiring immediate and expensive major electrical, plumbing, appliance, and fixture (windows and doors) repairs. Tom arrived early for the appointment, which took place over Labor Day weekend. That level of dedication matters, and I greatly appreciated being able to secure an expert inspection so quickly (literally a few days). The review lasted about 1.5 hours and covered not only the unit's interior but also the building's common areas, the roof, and the exterior envelope. I learned a lot--not just about the unit and its owner, but also about the HOA and the building's overall condition. The report was available the next day, both online as an interactive document and as a downloadable PDF. It was exceptionally detailed, well‑organized, and easy to navigate. MKC posts sample reports on their website, and I can confirm the real report you receive is just as comprehensive and descriptive as the examples. The photos show the actual appliances, fixtures, and features in the property, which makes reviewing deficiencies straightforward. MKC also provides helpful YouTube videos explaining how to access and interpret the report, including a powerful feature that allows buyers to communicate deficiencies and estimated repair or replacement costs directly to sellers. This tool is invaluable for anyone negotiating repairs or credits. The inspection cost--$860.25 in my case--was worth every penny. The unit I was considering would have required major expenditures to make it livable, and MKC's work prevented me from walking into a financial disaster. In summary, MKC is the real deal. Whether you're purchasing a condo or a single‑family home, I strongly encourage you to hire MKC for your inspection. You will not regret it.

Inspection was done with good attention to details. Most issues were identified in the inspection…read morereport. Worth the money spent on this report. We needed accurate list of current issues to make our decision to buy a property. This was exactly what we needed! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

We had Mike do our home inspection before we bought, and he was super thorough. The house was…read morebarely 5 years old, so we expected to find nothing wrong-- but even then he did manage to find a few small things we'd want to keep in mind after buying and keep an eye on. Overall, I'd highly recommend using BONSAI for an inspection, and nothing will slip through the cracks (get it?!)

I used this company when I bought a home in 2011. I would not reccomend him in any way. Mike…read moreCiavattieri failed to pick up on a major water problem with this house...which was not disclosed by the previous owner...and that I got an estimates totalling over $40,000 to fix. He also failed to pick up on and warn me as well about severe mold which is costing me thousands of dollars to repair. When I contacted him about the major issues he did not discover...he was extremely rude and did not offer to help in any way.. Take your money elsewhere. Kathleen Caslin, Weymouth Ma

It was a pleasure working with John. His very patient and engaged demeanor quickly set us at ease…read moreas understandably nervous first time home buyers. John came highly recommended to us from another inspector who had been used by friends twice. He was on time and responsive for our inspection. He was patient, diligent, and detail oriented to the extent that he would "geek out" about small details that he appreciated about the house's build, such as the electrician properly removing a knob on the sub electrical switch box. His report was provided to us promptly the next day, and he expressed a willingness to work with the competing schedules of all parties involved. We had an initial conflict doing the radon test and he moved his schedule around to accommodate a time-sensitive task the builders needed to get done. HIs report was thorough and detailed, with photos and arrows pointing to every specific thing he had pointed out to us during the inspection. We had a lot of questions about small details and he never voiced frustration bur rather, answered questions in a patient, thoughtful, gentle manner that was very helpful to us as we went through this process for the first time. Lastly, his previous experience as a builder was important to us, as we had purchased a new construction and he was able to give us a first-hand insight on the quality of materials used and how well the home was built. We happily recommend him.

I was looking for someone to do a roof inspection of a just completed roofing job, and John and…read moreSheila (who handles scheduling) were incredibly prompt at getting back to me and finding a time. They also did a great job of explaining what their inspection would cover, and their experience (with at least 30 years in the industry). John went up to each of 3 multi-unit buildings, taking photos from above and from different angles on the ground as well to provide a thorough report. He also gave some great advice about preventing water infiltration into the basement and siding repair when I asked. John was detail oriented, generous with providing information and assistance, and very easy to talk to. I would definitely recommend Barber Home Inspections, and would use them again if/when the need comes up in the future.

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.