Fantastic home inspection. He is incredible thorough, he was honest about repairs that needed to be done, right away and what we can wait on. Strongly recommend read more

Daniel was introduced to me by my agent (well, maybe I shouldn't say my agent, as I made a big mistake to work with the listing agent who was telling me being scared to be fired by sellers and thus badly biased towards sellers). Under such situations, Daniel commented in his report many items as just cosmetic (like a couple of inches terrible patch job on master bedroom drywall), but thanks to his well documentation, we had proof in hand on some damage that had happened after inspection was completed. If I want to buy another home, I will work with him and I am sure I'll be provided another detailed inspection. Thanks a lot Daniel read more

After a few months living in my home there are definite problems that I would have thought a home inspector would put in his report. A thorough examination would have revealed many problems. I expect an inspector to anticipate common problems in an old house (freezing pipes in my case) and look for them. Or at least take a thorough look at the exterior of the home. I now know these problems can be spotted from the outside because I have found them upon a thorough inspection. In short, I simply expected better. read more

To sum up Steve in one word: thorough. My fiance and I have had Steve inspect three houses for us. In spite of sounding cliche, he leaves no stone unturned. After he inspected the first house we put an offer on, I knew he had to be our guy for any other house we needed inspected. Buying a house is a big purchase and it is important to know exactly what you are buying. Steve is the guy to help you understand/discover all future problems or expenses you might come across. He is definitely knowledgable, patient, and extremely thorough in his work. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. His business name says it all...top notch. read more

Steve did a great job on our pre-purchase home inspection. Whereas many other inspectors seem to keep bankers' hours, Steve got right back to me after I contacted him one evening. Within 90 minutes we scheduled a time over the phone, and he made it clear he would be there on inspection day (unless I let him know otherwise). I appreciated the firm handshake. He was at the house on inspection day - even a few minutes early. My wife and I shadowed Steve around for most of the time, asking questions whenever we had any. He took the time to explain his findings without dragging out the inspection unnecessarily. The whole thing took about 2 hours and 40 minutes, but felt like less. The seller's agent was there, and Steve made a good case for many of the repairs the seller ended up making. Nothing major, but without him I'm convinced I would have had to make more of those repairs myself. I got the continuous radon test for an extra $125. Glad I did, because the radon levels were a little high. The inspection was on a Friday, and I got the radon results the following Monday. The seller agreed to put in a radon-mitigation system. The whole inspection - including for wood-destroying insects and the optional radon test - came out to $590. Pretty reasonable, in my book. Steve's inspection report landed about 24 hours after the fact. It was clear and actionable, and he didn't miss anything we discussed in-person. I called him with a couple questions, and he took the time to help me prioritize my repair requests. (We ended up getting most of them, without too much back-and-forth.) Steve is clear, thorough, professional, reliable, has a sense of humor, and is reasonably priced. I'd use Top Notch Home Inspections again. read more

Richie from Top Notch Home Inspection really was TOP NOTCH. Having been through a few home inspections in my life, I can say the inspection he performed was above and beyond. He was very generous with his time, went back up into the attic twice to investigate a water situation, and spent gratuitous extra time answering the many questions we had. I give Top Notch Home Inspections my highest recommendation. Christine M, Easton, MA read more

Steve was very thorough and honest. He definitely knows what he is talking about, very experienced. I appreciate his honesty, knowledge, and effort. read more

Steve was absolutely fantastic as our home inspector. He was diligent, detail-oriented, professional and so incredibly helpful. He walked me through every step of the inspection, pointing out issues big and small and offering plenty of bonus tips that were invaluable to me as a first-time home buyer who honestly isn't very handy or knowledgeable about the ins and outs of home ownership yet. He helped us spot and understand issues that we would have never known about otherwise which meant we ended up knowing much more about the home we were buying, including many less obvious deferred maintenance issues (including mold in the attic, a roof that was much older than the sellers were claiming and questionable craftsmanship on an addition) which we'd be taking on if we decided to proceed with the purchase. It helped give us leverage to ask for concessions and credits from the sellers to offset some of the remediation and costs from issues that he discovered for us. Steve's vast wealth of knowledge and willingness to share it with his clients is second to none. I would happily recommend him to anyone looking for an unbiased, professional home inspection and will absolutely call him again when I'm in the market to buy my next home. read more

We recently hired Steve to inspect our future home and we were extremely satisfied with his services. He was very informative and explained everything in detail. He often asked if we had any questions. The report was completed in 24 hrs, was easy to read and included clear pictures. The radon test results were fast as well. Would highly recommend him. read more

Steve was excellent to work with. He was thorough and went above and beyond. He checked every nook and cranny of the home, and gave great suggestions and instructions on how I can make small improvements to my first home. I recieved a detailed report the next day that included pictures, suggestions and details on every inch of the house which I really appreciated. I highly recommend Top Notch. read more

Steve was amazing he anserwed the phone which was a great start got me a quick appointment! He had a trainee with him was quick witted got my humor and was very thorough. They scoured every crevice and gave us great advice. The report got to us fast and was very detailed. His price was great as well. I highly reccomend!! read more

Compared to the home inspector from my first home (who unfortunately was on vacation), the Top Notch inspector was certainly a man of little words. Both my boyfriend and I were a little hesitant when he first arrived as he shot into the house to use the bathroom. He did get better as the inspection went on but only cause we kept prodding him with questions. He didn't offer a lot of the tips or pointed out things that our other inspector did. Though he got the job done, first time homebuyers may benefit more from another inspector. Having gone through it before, we had an idea of what to ask and didn't really need the tips. Otherwise, I can imagine it being a silent 2.5 hours. For instance, I feel that offering and explaining radon testing is pretty standard. The inspector didn't mention it until I asked. So if you didn't know to ask, then you would've never known it existed. We got our report in about 36 hours. The report was good and had pictures, could have some more details (i.e. number of reverse outlets, number of ungrounded outlets, etc). From the report, you can create a repair list and send it off to the realtor. There was no preliminary report so if you are under a tight timeline, suggest jotting down key items as you go. read more

This past Sunday my husband and I had a home inspection done on a new construction property. Richie was the inspector; he did not rush and was extremely thorough. He provided us with great tips and encouraged questions. Everything he looked at he spoke to, so there was no confusion. You could tell Richie is one of the best at what he does and not only that he takes pride in the work he does. We highly recommend him and wouldn't even hesitate to use him the next time around. read more

My home was inspected by someone from Top Notch....I have to say...not Top Notch. A buyer was scared away by a report of "rust" in the electric panel. We had a licensed electrician check it out and guess what....perfectly fine! The area that was "rust" was on the very edge of a breaker. Wiped off with one wipe of an old rag and NO cleaning agent. I'm pretty sure that is not how true rust is removed. Further, while the inspector was in my attic, he stepped on several recessed light fixtures and pushed them through my kitchen ceiling. Lastly, it was a bitterly cold day and he left the heat off in my home. I got home from work and my home thermostat read 59 degrees. read more

My wife and I had Steve come out for an inspection for a used home we were buying. Working with Steve was a pleasure. He was very thorough in his inspection. He took his time and was willing to answer any questions we had a long the way. (We're first time home buyers, so we had A LOT of questions. Steve was great about answering all of them) Top Notch was also very prompt in getting our report finished and delivered. The report was easy to understand and contained excellent pictures to illustrate any issues. Highly recommend Top Notch. read more

Quick call back, very knowledgable. As it turned out, the timetable I had to work with (2 day turnaround) did not work for this company due to other commitments, however had great communication with them. Will try to use next time. Note: even though they did not get the job, Steve called me later in the week to make sure everything was all set. Great customer service (even though I never hot to be a customer!). Highly recommend. Bill read more

Steve completed an inspection for a new home purchase this week. He was very thorough and explained everything very well. He pointed out conditions that I was not aware of, which we were able to bring to the attention of the seller and negotiate concessions. The report was received the next day- the feature to select issues and generate a custom repair report was great for documentation to the seller. This is the second time I've hired a home inspector and Steve was far and away better than the first. Well worth it and in the end it paid for itself. read more

As a first time home buyer everything seemed a little overwhelming, but Steve made the whole process less stressful by providing a detailed home inspection and providing assurance that I'd know everything I need to about my purchase. He answered any and all questions during and even days after the inspection. I highly recommend Steve and Top Notch Home Inspectors. read more

My fiancé and I are buying our first house and didn't know about any home inspectors, I found Steve through google and figured I would shoot him an email. He responded within 15 mins even though it was close to 7pm and he was very accommodating with time and date, especially since it is right around the holidays!! The inspection was very thorough and he answered all questions and concerns we had. It was very reassuring and took a lot of the stress and anxiety away from buying a house. I definitely recommend him and will absolutely use him again!! Money well spent!! read more

My husband and I have purchased many homes over the years, but no one has been as detailed or as thorough as Steve. All home inspections should as detailed as what Steve provided. It was the best investment ever made. I will use him for all home inspections going forward. If you want the best, please use Top Notch Home Inspections. read more

Absolutely the worst, most unprofessional company I've ever seen. My house was on the market, and they did a home inspection for the prospective buyer. I came home from work to an absolute mess left behind after the inspection. They had taken all the contents out of my hall closet, to gain access to the attic, and left everything in a pile in the hall. They took cleaning agents from under my bathroom sink, and left them in the middle of my bathroom floor. They pulled down the blinds on my kitchen window, and left them in a pile on my counter. THEY TESTED MY STOVE, AND LEFT ONE OF THE ELEMENTS ON. And, they didn't lock my door when they left. TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE AND UNPROFESSIONAL!! read more

Steve did a phenomenal job on our home inspection. He was very thorough and gave me advice along the way. Customer service was great, quick turnaround and super friendly. I would highly reccomend! read more

Steve did a great job. Very detailed report delivered quickly. His knowledge and helpful tips on maintaining a home were very helpful. I'd definitely recommend him to a friend. read more

We just used Top Notch the other day for our home inspection and they were great! Steve spent over two hours in the house testing every outlet, window, you name it! He was extremely thorough and we had our full report within a day, despite the fact that it was the weekend. We would highly recommend this company if you need a home inspection. read more