We were really impressed with the service and professionalism. Andrew explained everything, pros…read moreand cons, gave full set of options and really cared that we were covered and understood everything. We would highly recommend Mayflower!!

Mayflower home inspections did a rush inspection on my home prior to closing they missed plumbing…read moreleaks there were obvious, electrical circuits that were shorted that they didn't test and a carpenter and infestation after having paid them extra for a pest inspection. when I confronted them they said all the issues appeared after the inspection was done in the course of several days after moving in then they changed their story and said everything was in the inspection which is a blatant lie.

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!

I called Dave to ask about residential lead testing. He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful,…read moreand based on a few factors I ended up not getting an inspection. He actually chose to be honest and helpful rather than making sale. Even after I decided against it he stayed on the phone to give me further advice about keeping my family safe from lead poisoning. This level of honesty is rare enough these days that it needs to be mentioned.

Conducted Professional Inspection with easy to Understand Reports.read more

We had a really wonderful experience with Harold as our home inspector. We hired him to inspect a…read moresingle family home for us, and he was responsive and highly professional -- but with a sense of humor. He arrived at the house before we did, and had filled out all of the necessary paperwork to get the inspection rolling the night before. The inspection itself was incredibly thorough, which was wonderful, because as we went through the house with Harold, it was clear that the house needed more work than we had thought when we made our offer. There were many problems (costly problems that also would have grown into health hazards) he pointed out to us -- but that had been concealed to the untrained eye. Harold emailed us an extremely detailed report later that night with pictures, and clear language and recommendations. We determined that we were not going to buy the house, and we have Harold to thank for helping us to avoid huge issues down the road. Back into the housing market now, which stinks -- but we will absolutely hire Mt. Vernon Inspection Associates when we find the next house!

Apparently doesn't do post purchase/repair/warranty inspections for homeowners…read more "Sorry, we are unable to fulfill your request. We are only licensed and insured to perform full home inspections generally for people purchasing a house."

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!

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.

Had Brennen conduct an inspection of a Medford single family before closing. He went above and…read morebeyond by meticulously going over every inch of the house, especially the basement and the foundation, identified problems in the electrical system, plumbing, and cosmetics. He took care to explain the severity of each, what could be deferred, how to address it, and was very patient explaining everything. He is a good teacher and genuinely cares about doing everything he can to help you make a large decision. I have a lot of confidence moving forward with this purchase. Thanks a lot Brennen!

Can't recommend Brennan and this company highly enough. He did a very thorough job with our home…read moreinspection, never skipping over tiny details, and did a great job explaining everything to us in a way that was easy for us to understand. Would recommend him to anyone looking for a thorough, kind, and professional home inspector!

Dave is amazing! He answered all of my questions and was incredibly knowledgeable. I can't…read morerecommend him enough!

Can't recommend enough! Spent 2+ hours doing a thorough inspection and provided an incredibly…read moredetailed written report. Explained everything incredibly clearly and even followed up after about a water filtration system he wanted to look more into after the inspection.

If you are looking for home inspection - look no further! Ron did an AMAZING job inspecting a house…read morewe are looking to purchase and thanks to his detailed, meticulous and knowledgeable work we are in the process of negotiating a lower price given the needed work that is due. Not only was he on time, professional, the report quality was truly remarkable. As I said, look no further! Flavio

Overpriced and receptionist was not friendly. Definitely would not recommend. They should give…read morebetter service and lower their prices I was quoted $600 on a home inspection for a 950 sq ft condo with everything already in the condo. Even the water tank is already in the condo. How is this fair and reasonable??

We were fortunate to use Strout Inspections for a walk through pre-purchase inspection this past…read moreSunday morning. He was recommended by our realtor, and when speaking to another realtor about the need for an inspection she also recommended Strout without any prompting from me that we were considering them. My work schedule limited my availability so they suggested the next Sunday morning. Our inspector arrived before we did and was able to begin the outside inspection in advance. He was meticulous in his observations and provided context for everything he found. The home we are buying is over 100 years old so the attention to detail and context was necessary and appreciated. I recommend Strout Inspections.

They were very nice, but missed some significant problems in the home that I am now paying to fix…read more My bar may be too high, but things like rotted stairs and many others are going to cost me thousands to fix. If I had known ahead of time I would have asked the seller to reduce the price of the house. That was the point of getting a home inspector. I have learned that going forward I will have to do my own home inspection as well and not solely rely on the people I pay to do the job.