C.M. Burrows did a radon test for my house because my wife was concerned about living on a mountain…read more(Hamburg Mountain) and hearing about radon in the area. Chris came to the house, gave a quick inspection of the foundation of the house and then set the radon test in the basement near the radon pipe. We mailed the test to CM Burrows as we were instructed and he sent it off to the lab. We received a very detailed report letting us know that we were in the safe zone and had nothing to worry about. The test was inexpensive for the peace of mind that we have knowing my family is safe. Definitely worth the money to get the test done.

I had the pleasure of hiring Chris to collect samples for an asbestos test. He was personable,…read moreorganized, and he showed up right on time. He listened carefully to all the information I gave him. From the start he seemed like he cares about his work and wanted the best solution for me. Chris dutifully took the samples and showed me the places he took them and he carefully taped the areas. He was also kind enough to look through a couple of other rooms in my home to see if he could spot any hazardous material as well as give me some suggestions for keeping my toddler safe from lead. I 100% recommend Chris and C.M. Burrows Enterprises!

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.

New York's Local Laws #1 and 31are nor easy to comply with if you own an historic building. I…read morecalled many testing and remediation companies to determine an owner's responsibilities and the costs of compliance. I chose Manhattan Lead to test for lead in my brownstone. Not only was the the quality of its test reports superb,, the guidance given me by its owner, Brian Sapan, was remarkable. I take great pleasure in making this recommendation. BC, a very happy client.

I had a lead inspection with this company a few weeks ago. I have to say it was a really great…read moreexperience. The inspector was kind, courteous and on time. The whole building took around 2 hours and he was really meticulous. I just got my report back and had some questions. Everything was promptly gone over and throughly explained. If you need an inspection please call Manhattan Lead, you won't be disappointed. 5 stars!

Gary Jacobs is very professional and responsive with years of experience in the business. He…read moreschedules appointments very quickly and is full of helpful suggestions for remediation. We're very glad to have found him.

I did extensive research attempting to find a professional service that could help me figure out if…read morethere's any issues with my NYC apartment's air quality. Saw this company on Yelp and liked the fact they are locally owned and operated. Reaching the owner Gary was easy. He was very easy to speak with as well. It was definitely worth checking to see if my air quality has been what's been causing me to experience some unusual symptoms. Would recommend this company to others with similar concerns.

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!!

Oasis offered an honest assessment of what was needed in terms of asbestos abatement in our…read moreapartment, and they did meticulous work. They were thorough and at the same time extremely careful of the objects they had to work with and around. They clearly have experience, skill, determination, and attentiveness: this is a combination that's hard to come by. I highly recommend the Oasis team.

Wonderful and fantastic service. Arrived before the schedule time and got to work immediately. Very…read morehonest and well equipped with the proper tools to make sure you get the most out of your experience. Easy payment process and gives a very detailed layout of his services. He went above and beyond. As a first time home buyer, his demeanor was very comforting and very welcoming. He is very pleasant and a people's person. His inspection review is well detailed and thought out Would HIGHLY recommend him and his inspection services!!!

Recently, I hired James Desir to inspect a co-op apartment I'm purchasing in Brooklyn, NY. James…read morewas thorough, knowledgeable and very professional. He took the time during the inspection to explain his findings as well as afterwards on the phone once I had the written report. He also made a point to be flexible enough to fit a 2nd visit into his schedule to return to the building and inspect things & areas that he didn't have access to during the original inspection (Note: I did have to pay extra for the second visit). I highly recommend James and Desired Home Inspections. If I buy another property in New York City in the future, I would definitely hire him again.

Green Orchard Group was really helpful in an issue I was having in my apartment, and were even…read moreextremely generous with their time to help me understand and discuss it, and ask questions, and clearly, laid out the options for service. Raymond was very knowledgeable and again generous with his time in answering all questions to be thorough. I recommend their service.

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.

Very professional, thorough and complete. Erick did the inspection- he was courteous, on time, and…read moreexplained everything well. The report I received was well laid out and easy to comprehend. Having some questions, I spoke on the phone with the office administrator Shanell, who was also very professional and kind. MAE gets a high recommendation from me!