Very responsive and excellent communication. We had our offer accepted on a house. I contacted Tri-Value Consultants for an inspection. Michael was very professional and thorough. He took a lot of time with us to explain everything going on with the house. The house ended up having a lot of issues that we didn't notice in our earlier walk through. Thanks to Tri-Value consultants we were well-informed about all of the issues with a full report and ultimately decided to not move forward with the home. We are so glad we contacted them and didn't end up with a house that needed a ton of work. I would absolutely contact them again when we are considering future properties. read more

I contacted Tri-Value recently when I found an income property for sale close to where I live , a small condo in a large 7-floor period building. I moved to the North Shore a little over a year ago and because of the crazy property market at that time, I waived the inspection to prevent the seller doing open houses, locking down my offer. A huge gamble that made me nervous but I have a lot of experience as a home owner. Now that I am more familiar with the area, I was ready to purchase a small income property as well. I was attracted to Tri-Value because of the many stellar in-depth reviews I read, but also, by sheer coincidence because the owners, Michael and Joe Scaduto, have the same last name as members of my family, though there is no relation to these Scadutos. I expected to leave a message, but Joe picked up and I was immediately impressed by his professionalism, responsiveness and knowledge. He was clearly a veteran of the home inspection business and that's just what I wanted. I really appreciate a meticulous, erudite inspection especially when it's combined with outstanding customer service and clear communication. That is what I got in spades with Tri-Value. The actual inspection was done by Joe's son, Michael Scaduto, who is as sharp as they come, and who left no stone or dodgy wiring unturned. I've engaged many inspectors in my years in property-owning and I've never come across this high a level of service and desire to illuminate all aspects of the inspection for the potential buyer. I learned so much! Joe was also at the inspection and they worked as an amazing team of home scholars/investigators. I was made fully aware of all red flags and also everything that was functioning well. Michael and Joe went over and above in my view, at a very reasonable fee, and so impressed am I that I'm now engaging them for the overdue inspection of my own home. Tri-Value is a rare gem. read more

We've had Mike and Joe inspect a few homes for us and let's just say they saved us from wandering into a real money pit! Can't say enough how grateful we were to get ALL THE FACTS before making such a huge financial investment on the *wrong* home and also how grateful we were to get the facts on the *right* home for us so we could start our ownership on the right foot and prioritize our remodeling and budget for repairs we know will be needed down the road. At the inspection they give you an addendum to their report that is basically an owner's manual for your home - right down to telling you how often you should clean the sensor on your garage door! (I didn't even know that was a thing!) The addendum is worth its weight in gold. Definitely read it. The inspection itself is incredibly thorough. Expect it to take 3-4 hours and you'll get a 40-ish page written report with all their findings. You won't get that kind of service anywhere else! They truly go above and beyond during the inspection and Mike has a great sense of humor about everything. I highly recommend them! read more

My husband and I consider the very reasonable fees paid to Michael Scaduto and his father, Joseph Scaduto, to be some of the best money we have ever spent. Our daughter and and son-in-law were very eager to buy a home north of Boston. In all, they looked at 4 houses. The first 3 looked wonderful at first glance, but Michael and Joseph, with incredible skill and patience, found some very serious, and potentially dangerous issues. A rear staircase that looked fine to us was hanging by a thread. Rotted wood was found under several layers of paint. Michael even determined that a garage that appeared to belong to the property he inspected was actually half-way on the neighbor's property. Michael is not only the best there is when it comes to home inspection, but also looks at the whole picture. It's impossible to calculate the time and money that he and his Dad saved us. The fourth house had some problems he addressed, but suggested very doable solutions. My daughter and son-in-law purchased this house, and 6 years later they are extremely happy. They were able to buy the house at a lower price because of Michael's pointing out some things that needed tending to, and made some minor repairs where he had identified concerns. Some of these issues were very complicated, but Michael and his Dad communicated them in a very straight forward and understandable manner. Fast forward 4 years. My son lives in Connecticut and wanted to buy a house. My first thought was to contact Michael. He is not licensed in Connecticut, but spent lots of time showing interest in the house my son hoped to buy, pointed out some of the potential pitfalls in a mid-nineteenth century house, and then gave us vital information about the type of Home Inspector to look for in our state. Michael took the time to exchange over a dozen emails with me. We ruled out several Connecticut home inspectors due to the guidelines he gave us, and found one who, like Michael and Joseph, do one inspection a day. The level of detail and investigation a good Home Inspector provides makes this necessary. A house that my husband, son and I thought looked like a wonderful prospect turned out to have sufficient deficits that the Inspector found it to be uninsurable. I've read about people who, especially during the pandemic, have waived a home inspection. Not only would I never consider this, but if I were buying a home that Michael and his Dad had inspected, I would do so with few, if any, concerns. Michael has a wealth of information readily available online. He has written books and articles on the subject of home inspections, and is incredibly generous with his knowledge. He and his Dad have seemed to make it their mission to help buyers understand the condition of properties they are considering. They are a treasure! read more

Mike and Joe did a home inspection for me back in April 2021. They were able to schedule me in with 2 days advance notice on a weekend and showed up a little earlier than expected where they started on the exterior of the property. This was my first home inspection and it was the best money spent. My agent said that it was the most thorough inspection he's seen. There's 2 reports with plenty of photos (Total report came out over 100+ pages. Their process is to walk the property and make notes/take photos first and then guide you through their findings. You can tell they know their stuff. We ended up finding a lot of red flags with the home and they ended up saving me from going through a bad deal. Great Guys, Great Service, and Great Prices. Save yourself the headache and go with Mike and Joe. read more

Great Inspectors. Mike and Joe recently inspected a possible house purchase for us. They showed up early to do an inspection of the grounds and house exterior - and then spent an additional 5 hours reviewing the house in detail, accessing every space they were allowed to. Importantly - they are very clearly working just for you, their client and make it very clear that their only obligation is to you. They are experienced and knowledgeable, and they are very good at explaining the issues they find ranging from minor to severe. They are informational and to the point so that you can make an assessment as to the condition of the house and the financial risks you might be incurring. They provided a 60+ page report to us within 1.5 days, and made themselves available with quick turnaround for follow up questions and clarifications. While our purchase did not go through - I would recommend Mike and Joe without hesitation. They are some of the only people to be unquestionably "on your side" during the house buying process. I fully plan to use them for our next house purchase. read more

Mike and Joe did several inspections for me as a potential home buyer back in 2014-15 and another one again this month. Those who stand to make money from the sale (sellers and agents) are frequently hostile to their inspections - that should tell you all you need to know! I have always walked around with them (extra precautions during COVID) and their inspections are very comprehensive, so that you can decide if the property is worth what you are about to pay for it. They never advise for or against a purchase, just give complete information, so you know what maintenance and repairs you might need to do in the future. I have passed on several properties due to their inspections, but when I buy again, am certain I will understand exactly what I am getting into. Update: Bought a house after their inspection. Still plenty to fix, but at least I know where to spend my $. Thanks Mike and Joe! read more

Mike and Joe are the best in the business! I've used them three times now and they prevented me from buying two money pit houses (third time's the charm!) Mike and Joe arrive early and get right to work. They aren't afraid to get into all the tight spaces and they do an extremely thorough job of inspecting. They tell it to you straight and explaining everything they see to you while pausing for questions. The next day I received the report (~25 pages), plus an extremely useful addendum with all sorts of homeowner tips. They also assure you that you are customers for life and can contact them any time with questions that might come up. I would (and have!) recommended Mike and Joe to anyone who is looking to buying a house! read more

Joe and Mike are the greatest inspectors. They have saved my husband and I from buying not one but two dumps. One a few years back, and one a few weeks ago. When we arrived at the property they were there early already diligently inspecting the outside as we walked around. The time they take during their inspection (one home/client a day) to inspect, explain and write up such a detailed report with diagrams and detailed explanations we couldn't help but to keep both reports! They are so knowledgeable and talk you you with the utmost care as if this is a house they are going to purchase. My husband and I are hoping a third times the charm and will have no one else but Joe and Mike to be sure about our potential home and if we need them again there is no doubt we will call up Joe and Mike. I would highly recommend them, they truly have your best interest at heart. Thank you again! read more

These guys are awesome. My dad and a couple uncles have used these guys before in the past. When I bought my first house this past spring/summer, my dad suggested their name. Not knowing the industry and (obviously) trusting my dad, we scheduled the home inspection with Tri-Value Consultants. In fact, my buyer's agent (after speaking with Joe Scaduto on the phone) questioned my father's recommendation and still encouraged us to choose one of her inspectors - she sited cost, availability, and professionalism as factors. Read on, glad I chose to go with the Scaduto guys. We were early to arrive at the home, even before our buyer's agent, yet Mike and Joe Scaduto were already there, coming from 25 miles away (early to arrive -- check). Mike was checking out the perimeter as we pulled up. They got right to work - Mike inspecting while Joe took notes. Mike was on his knees crawling around under the deck, climbing the ladder IN the closet to squeeze himself through the narrow opening to the attic crawlspace (which must have been close to 100*), basically scouring every dark nook and cranny. By the end of it, dirty hands and knees, sweating, probably with mulch clinging to his facial hair and cobwebs dangling from his ponytail. All in all, they were incredibly thorough. Some may even say "alarmists" - to that, I say STFU (meticulous -- check). They pointed out potential low-grade concerns for us but fortunately, the house was in great condition. It took about 4 well-spent hours and $475 well-spent dollars for piece of mind (YA, I would have rather put it towards a new sofa, but y'know -- priorities). The next day, we had a very detailed, 30-page inspection report emailed to us, as promised, along with the assurance that we could contact them with any questions or concerns, at any time. I totally recommend Mike and Joe and would gladly, without hesitation, use them again should we ever buy another home, even recommending by name to very close friends starting the home-buying process - THANKS MIKE AND JOE (and dad, for the referral)! read more

We hired this firm considering yelps reviews and were quite happy we did. Thorough is not a strong enough word. They went above and beyond any home inspection I have ever seen. Mike know what he's doing and it's not like he doesn't want you to buy the house, he wants you to really know what you're buying. He is comitted to doing a detailed and comprehensive evaluation of any problems he sees and those he suspects may be there. It was a life lesson. Do yourself a favor and hire them if you want the best, they will work for you and you will walk away amazed. read more

If you want a cheap worthless home inspection 'because the bank needs it', by all means call one of those $199 places recommended by your real estate agent. BUT.........and its a BIG BUT If you want a REAL inspection by someone your real estate agent will be *TERRIFIED* to see show up - dudes ready to get dirty, crawl through it all & give you the REAL low-down on your property purchase, hire these guys. You will get an education and good advice. I passed once on a Winthrop property and they offered not issue a report. They simply said ' we can write it up but this one says "walk away!" unless they drop the price substantially. Let it be someone else's problem and call us on your next one' and they cut me a deal on the fee right there on the spot. I am a construction industry professional for 25 years; trust me these guys are the pick for Home Inspections. They kept me out of HUGE trouble then and they ultimately inspected the house I am in now. Remember, the nice real estate agent is NOT your friend. They do not work for you. read more

I was referred to Mike and Joe by a family friend and I'm glad I called them. The first home they inspected for me looked great at a glance but behind the scenes was a mess. Mike and Joe were able to bring those issues to light. Saved me from making a big purchase that would have been a big mistake. That home still remains on the market. The second home they recently inspected wasn't perfect but they definitely gave me the confidence to move forward. They were right on with their assessment. For instance, the roof and heater system was said to be newer, five years or less. Mike was certain the roof was 15 years old and the heater system about 10 years old. He was spot on. After going to city hall and doing some digging, it turned out he was right. I recommend these guys any day. read more

If you need a home inspection, do yourself a favor and call Tri-Value Consultants. Two weeks ago (late July) Michael and Joseph Scaduto inspected a 3-family home in Salem, MA for me, which I will be moving into in October. Simply put, they are the best home inspectors on the North Shore. Personality - This was my first home inspection as a buyer, and it was like having family members or close friends perform the inspection. Michael and Joe are in your corner and have your best interests at heart. Performance - A+ Michael and Joe are incredibly detailed. Their inspection and written report will be more comprehensive than any other home inspector (I've since asked around). Michael literally crawled into attic spaces, was hanging off porch railings and got dirty in every corner of the home. Cost - Less than the big named companies, and remember, they'll stay longer and do a better job finding issues (and potential issues). My family and friends will be using the Scaduto's. read more

Michael saved me from putting my life savings into a money pit. Based on what I learned during my first inspection, I was able to identify and purchase a home that was in significantly better condition. The inspections and reports were thorough, and were delivered on time. I have now used Tri-Value Consultants on two occasions. For both inspections, Michael arrived an hour early, checking out the exterior of the home and taking detailed notes. His enthusiasm for his work and professionalism is unparalleled. This is not your garden variety home inspection, this is a three hour course where Michael will answer all of your questions. You can lie to yourself and get a cut rate hour-long home inspection, but when you make an investment this large you should hire the best. 5 stars. read more

Mike and Joe were amazing. Consummate professionals, incredibly thorough and knowledgeable, very kind and a joy to work with. These guys know their stuff and I would highly recommend them!! read more

Great inspection. Michael was very thorough and knowledgeable, and seemed up to date on recent training classes. They were prompt, considerate, and professional in demeanor. The report was on time, as promised. My only comment (and reason for the 4/5 star review) is that the report was a little hard to read: everything seems capitalized and the inspection information in each section follows the legalese C.Y.A. text, making it difficult to quickly separate the two. That being said, the report was thorough. I recommend snapping pictures or taking notes with Michael and Joe when they review findings with you. I will definitely use these two again! read more

Ive never done a review before this is needed to share. I Can't say enough about how great Joe and Mike were to work with! First of all they dOnt make multiple appointments for a day, yOur inspection is there priority for the day. Second, they found things in the house we were gonna purchase that I had no idea about. They walk you through each room after they look it over and tell you everything you would want to know!! I have told everyone I know about them! I will say if I see them show up to dO a home inspection at my house I'm gonna be worried! read more

We hired these home inspectors to walk through our home to point out any potential issues we would have in selling it. First things first, they arrived almost two hours early without giving us a heads up, which I consider to be very rude. Luckily my husband was there, otherwise I would not have opened the door for these men because frankly, they were scary looking. I'm going to be very nice here and say that they didn't look professional at all. I don't expect a home inspector to wear a three piece suit and tie, but taking a shower once in a while and wearing a set of clothes that didn't go through a wood chipper seven times would help make a better impression. The younger man, Michael, said he was going to walk around the outside with his dad, Joseph, who we were told was training him to be a home inspector. We were going to join them so we could get feedback on the condition of the siding but Joseph said no, absolutely not, which I thought was really strange. My husband and I were miffed but said nothing. Our real estate agent was there and though she said nothing, I could tell she was less than happy. She said she knows most of the home inspectors in the area but had never met or heard of these two men. She said the fact that they wouldn't allow us to tag along was really suspicious. Actually, they wouldn't let us follow them into any of the rooms. I was willing to give them the benefit of the doubt, but my husband was getting very angry and eventually insisted that he follow them upstairs. After they were done, we asked what the issues were and they had about a billion of them. Most of them we knew for a fact were not true. They said our chimney was filthy and hadn't been cleaned in at least ten years and that our oil burner was on its last legs. We had the chimney cleaned and the oil burner inspected only a few months ago. Our burner looks brand new, and we've never had any issues with it. They said our garage was about to collapse because the main beam was severely bent and we would have to put a lally column in the middle of it, which would make the garage unusable. My husband at that point pretty much exploded and said, "That beam is perfectly straight! Did you even bother to put a level next to it?" And Michael said, "No, I just eyeballed it." They went on and on, pretty much reducing me to tears. They said our house was unsellable at this point and we would have to invest 75,000 dollars in various repairs. Our house is not perfect, that's for sure, but I wouldn't call it unsellable. We are house hunting and have seen houses in much worse shape than ours selling for a lot more than our asking price would be. My husband stopped Michael in mid sentence, wrote him a check for four hundred dollars, and told him to leave and not come back. We hired another home inspector to look at a property were thinking of buying a few days later. Our real estate agent was there and asked the inspector if he knew who Michael and Joseph Scuduto were. He rolled his eyes and said they have a very bad reputation. He said if a potential buyer has them for their home inspection it's almost guaranteed that they will walk away. The agent for the seller had even worse things to say about them. She told me Michael wasn't a trainee like we were told, but actually runs the business. Joseph had his license suspended so Michael had to take over the business. We were pretty shocked to hear this. I don't know these men from Sam, I just chose them because of the positive reviews online. I definitely have nothing personal against them, but my husband and I don't appreciate being lied to. Truth be told, I'm suspicious of some of the five star reviews because the wording of a lot of them are very similar. If you want to go with these fellows, that's your call, but don't be surprised if they tell you that your property or a house you're planning to buy is a death trap. I would definitely recommend a second opinion, which we plan on getting soon. P.S. I know this review is way too long already, but along with outright lying to us about the condition of our house, they pulled the hose off our oil tank, gouged our walls with their metal ladder and left their dirty fingerprints all over everything. This review is just the tip of the iceberg too. I only mentioned a few of the things that they did and lied to us about in the review because otherwise it would be 10 pages long. My husband and I are extremely angry with them for what they did. If you want to believe the 5 stars reviews, that's fine, but don't say I didn't warn you. read more

In response to all of the negative comments about real estate agents: Even though I am a 'nice' real estate agent, I have been recommending Joe and Mike to my buyers for over twenty years. read more

Although we didn't get the news we wanted, thanks to an incredibly thorough report by skilled inspectors, we were able to avoid a money pit. Best 400 clams that ever went down a drain. These guys know what they're doing, and I'm grateful. read more

This review is late, but I would be remiss if I did not share what a positive experience our home inspections (yep, that's plural!) have been with Tri-Value Consultants. My fiance and I are first-time homebuyers and we began our home search last spring (2016) in the Marlborough area. A co-worker recommended Tri-Value and I couldn't be happier that we chose them as our home inspectors. Joe and Mike have been the only two people throughout the home buying process that I felt truly had OUR best interest at heart as buyers. They were always early, incredibly knowledgeable and helped us to uncover major issues on both houses we had accepted offers on (major structural issues on the first house and roof issues on the 2nd - both needed immediate attention) that would have cost us thousands of dollars to repair. Ultimately, after some second opinions, we ended up backing out of the first house and the sellers backed out of the second. Thanks to Joe and Mike, we were able to make fully educated decisions throughout the process. I've read through some of the negative reviews on here, especially the ones complaining about all of the issues they point out...but is that not the point of a home inspector? It is their job to point out any issues they spot, however big or small, and trust me - they will not leave any stone unturned. Additionally, their level of detail was super helpful for my fiance and I. Given that we were first-time homebuyers, they took tons of time walking us through their findings and answered all of our questions thoughtfully and thoroughly. They really catered to us and made sure we had everything we needed - Joe even gave me his jacket to wear while we were out in the rain going over the outside of the house :) Long story short, if you want to make a fully educated decision about purchasing a home, Joe and Mike are the absolute best. My fiance and I are back on the market and will DEFINITELY use Tri-Value again! read more

After having a miserable experience with a large well known home inspector, I was referred to Joseph Scaduto and his son. Not only did they drive all the way from Lynnfield to Rockland, but were punctual, thorough, and very respectful of my home. Unlike the other inspector I had, which left VAGUE comments to potentially avoid legal issues, Joseph and his son walked thru every single possible area of the home testing everything and making note of every single possible potential problem that could take place. They picked up so many things the other inspector missed. I have had to pay thousands of dollars to replace things just months after buying this home. I wish I had gone to the Scaduto's first. They would have saved me thousands of dollars and peace of mind. The issues with the home have been a nightmare and the first inspectors response to my complaints have made me wish I never purchased the home. Going forward I will only use the scadutos and hope anyone planning to buy a house also uses them. Let me add also that Joseph has gone above and beyond to further assist me with questions even after the inspection. I am thrilled to see all the positive reviews from other homebuyers. These guys 100% deserve it. read more

After several months of continuing my home search, I was able to find one that met my needs and with the help of Joe and Mike I feel confident about the quality of the house. I cannot emphasize enough the knowledge base that Mike and Joe bring to their profession. It was truly an education for me and they helped me evaluate the quality of houses that I looked at. I passed on many a house because of issues that Mike and Joe taught me to look for after I used them to inspect a previous house that I did not purchase due to issues that they turned up. All I can say was using them was a pleasure. They saved me thousands of dollars and made me a smarter consumer. read more

Mike & Joe Scaduto were recommended to us by a highly successful real estate investor in Boston, MA. They have now completed two home inspections for us. The first inspection uncovered over $60k in needed repairs including replacing the siding on a 2400 sq ft house and water damage visible in the attic. Mike saved us from investing in a money pit! Mike isn't just an inspector, he is a master inspector because he knows how all aspects of a home's construction should be performed. He takes his time to tell you what code, warranty & installation violations exist as well as what best practices are. Mike is a consummate professional who is thoroughly knowledgeable of the building process. He never forgets that you are his client not the realtors who stand to get paid when a deal closes. Mike takes a minimum of 4 hours to inspect a 2400 sq ft house with basement and attic. He is the most thorough and detailed inspector we have ever had the pleasure to use. read more

These guys are GREAT! To say they're thorough and know exactly what they're talking about is a vast understatement. We've already used them twice and will continue to use them in the future. Great advice and a great resource for the home seller or home buyer. read more

Joe, and Mike are the best. i recently hired them to do and inspection on a home we are purchasing. they are very informative and let you know everything about the house. mike is very informative and his delivery style make it very easy to truly understand what is going on. do yourself a huge favor and hire these two. it is one of the biggest purchases of your life and you want to make sure you are doing the right thing. you will not be disappointed read more

Very thorough work---their comments may sound too alarming, which the seller and real estate agents don't like, but that's exactly what we need as a buyer. read more

Joseph and Michael came highly recommended by my insurance agent and they exceeded expectations. Both gentlemen were respectful of my time and even showed up early to our scheduled appointment. Their thorough and professional approach enabled me to make a more informed decision regarding my home purchase. You will not be disappointed in Tri-Value, and I will certainly recommend them to any family and friends looking to make a home purchase. read more

These guys are incredibly thorough and honest. I TRUST them- and that's what really counts!

We hired Mike and Joe to inspect a new replacement roof job on our home. Even though we are not trained roofers, we had noticed a lot of red flags throughout the project and wanted our concerns confirmed by a professional. We were so glad that we were referred to Mike and Joe. When I called, Joe answered our call immediately and set up an appointment right away. They arrived on time and both of them set right to work crawling all over our roof and taking pictures of any detail that was not done correctly to code. They took the time to explain what was done incorrectly and how it should have been done to code. It was such a relief to know that we had two professionals checking to make sure our roof was installed correctly. They followed up with a color detailed Roof Installation Inspection Report of all the errors and they made themselves readily available for any follow-up questions or concerns that we had. Mike even went the extra mile to contact the manufacturer of the roofing material to discuss the specifications for installation and proper warranty coverage.We were very surprised to find out that when your roof job is completed and your local roof inspector comes out to sign off on the job he does not get on the roof to inspect it. So, we are going to have Mike and Joe come out when the issues have been completed by the roofer to recheck to make sure all the roofing issues have been professionally completed to code. Also, in the future when we have our attic insulated we plan on having them write up a specification report of how that job should be properly done. On a side note, when my husband was given Joe's name he realized that we had hired him over 30 years ago to inspect our first home before we bought it. He was extremely thorough back then and together now Joe and Mike stand out as a professional honest and thorough team that stands by their work and their word. We were very fortunate to have found them again and we look forward to working with them in the future. read more

This inspector came into my home for an inspection and was very destructive. I found a couple of broken items, clothes strewn aside in the basement and windows and screens out of place. He should show a little more respect toward people's personal property. read more

My husband and I recently made an offer on our dream condo. We had read the great reviews here in yelp and decided to give Tri-value consultants a go at our home inspection. They were great! They were on time, extremely thorough, and efficient. They not only educate us along the way, but provided us with a packet of information that they had compiled on there own To take home that was filled with good advise on home maintenance and what a good home inspection should cover and why. If we need another home inspection I will definitely be turning to theses again! read more

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Extremely thorough, knowledgable, professional and friendly, too! I was referred to Michael from a fellow real estate agent. She raved about him and I now know why. I was looking at a property that I knew had some problems, but Michael and his team found things that were WAY more detailed than any other inspector I had used in the past. He saved me from buying a money pit. I'll be sure to hire him from here on out. Thanks Michael!! read more

Michael and Joe were referred to me by a neighbor. I found Michael to be extremely thorough on the details of the job. They were timely, efficient and very pleasant. Overall I found the review to be overwhelming. If I had been a first time home owner I probably would have walked away from the sale because of the exorbitant amount of detail that was verbally given at the house. I knew enough to ignore the minute details and to focus on the big things. I was very disappointed in the report I received via email. It was disorganized and very challenging to read. I was surprised at this based on the detailed inspection. I would use them again but I couldn't recommend them to first time home buyers. read more

If you are looking for an honest and thorough home inspection these are the guys for you. They really know their business!

My clients bought a house that was represented to have a dry finished basement and no sump pump. After closing and two massive floods, they eventually found a secret compartment hidden under the bedroom floor which housed a sump pit, a disconnected pump, and an elaborate system of channels designed to drain water into the pit. They sued the sellers for fraud. Sellers claimed the basement never flooded and the pit was dug out solely of curiosity. We brought in Joe Scaduto to evaluate the basement. He was able to point out all of the conditions in the basement that suggested that it had been flooding for many years. Joe testified as an expert witness at trial and was a critical member of the team that led to a jury verdict for the buyers. Joe was insightful, intelligent, articulate, and credible. He was responsive and accommodating. His rate was very fair and he was very efficient. After working with Joe, I would highly recommend him as a consulting or testifying expert and I would certainly refer clients to TriValue for home inspections. read more