Boston Crawl Space Inspection

He was extremely thourough and educated us on what he was doing. Went into the attic and crawl spaces and did a lot of physical inspections. Definately more than expected.

Tracey Litt, the JBS inspector who reviewed our intended condo purchase did an incredibley outstanding job. She was personable, knowledgeable and ultra-thorough. She explained in careful detail all her findings, taking extensive pictures. This resulted in a 48 page detailed report delivered the same day as the inspection. Our real estate broker examined the report and said that he had seen over 1500 such reports and this by far was the most complete and thorough one he had ever encountered. High praise indeed from a professional! Choose Tracey and you've done the best you can.

From the first phone call to the detailed report that was emailed to me the next morning, Alex and his team did a phenomenal job. You will walk away knowing everything about that house, good and bad. A little more expensive than some of the competition, but well worth the extra money.

Steve Sala was extremely thorough and explained to us if something needed improvement or correction. In fact he was so thorough, that he discovered a trap door to a crawl space that the pest inspector missed and uncovered termite activity. He wrote a comprehensive, easy to understand custom report and was available to discuss issues in depth over the phone after the inspection.

Paul, did a wonderful job. He was very thorough. He pointed out issues that were needing attention. He was specific about what is needed to be done, and what he can or can not tell or do. he pointed out issues where we will need more specific help by the subject expert. Paul must be loving his job and is very enthusiastic about doing everything that is needed to do the job right. for example we found a crawl space in the basement, which he could have inspected by just throwing the flash light in, but he actually pulled his facemask out and crawled in that space head first. I myself would not have done that for myself.

On a day with torrential downpours, Alex came early and gave us a comprehensive home inspection of our newly bought house. He invited us to come with him as he inspected every detail about the house that he could. He was very patient with our numerous questions regarding repairs and even gave advice regarding our ideas for future renovations. He was very conscientious about being tidy and clean while in our house. Alex didn't mind being out in the rain, under the crawl space or in our unfinished attic, checking every nuance of the house. His report was done promptly and looked fabulous with pictures and explanations and recommendations. (A sample report can be seen on his company website.) Alex was an absolute professional and a nice guy to chat about your home. We highly recommend him!

Rescon Basement Solutions was very professional right from the start. They were able to get to our house quickly and provide a quote within just hours of their initial visit. Scheduled the work within a couple weeks and did a great job with the work to be done. They encapsulated a crawl space in our basement that was not easy to get to. They removed lots of debris from the space before getting started and they covered the entire space in thick plastic as well as adding insulation to the floor joists which are under part of our kitchen. Great crew, easy to work with.

The job was done very thoroughly. The team came in and did a great job in my crawl space and the products they used seem very high grade. They were on time and cleaned up after themselves nicely. Very professional and did the job that was asked without any problems.

We needed a home inspector to do a quick home inspection on a house we were looking to purchase and Jay was able to squeeze us in on a Sunday (Mother's Day). He took a solid 2+ hours to go through the house with a fine toothed comb, climbing into crawl spaces I would never go in and explaining everything (good and bad) in great detail with layman's terms the whole time. He was patient with us when our 1 year old daughter needed attention and put up with our endless questions. He had his camera to take pictures of every inch of the house. His report was emailed to us within hours with digital pictures of EVERYTHING embedded along with the explainations of all aspect of the home. He was priced very well too. Would HIGHLY recommend him.

It is unfortunate that I cannot give Tracey an A+. Tracey was friendly, informative, and thorough. This was my 4th home inspection as a buyer, and the service provided by Tracey was by far the best. - She spent a good 3 hours on a 2600 sqft house. - She inspected everything possible- basement, attic, crawl spaces, roof - She pointed out items that she could not advise us on directly, but told us the next steps to take (possible asbestos, solar water heater) - She took lots of pictures (some inspectors still don't, and it makes a big difference!) - The report was clear and well-written - Even after the report was delivered, she answered questions we had, and provided additional advice on how to investigate one of the potential issues she identified. - The free copy of "How to Operate your Home" was a nice bonus too.

He found significant problems with the first house that after I was aware of the issues (standing water in a crawl space) we decided not to get the house. The second house he did another thorough inspection on the property, and after his inspection report we were able to negotiate the price of the house down $4000 because the oil boiler was past its useful life and one of the zones was not circulating water.

My wife and I are making an offer on a house so we obviously needed a home inspection. The person that I have used before does not cover this area so I went to Angie's List and found Still River. I was concerned initially about using a different person. I asked how long the inspection would last and felt better when I was told that it would be 3 hours. If it was going to be a half hour to forty five minutes I would have been concerned. Dan from Still River arrived promptly to the house to meet me and my agent. He covered what he was going to do and we got started. Dan took us around the house poking at every location where there might be an issue. As he went he explained clearly what he was doing and why. He also did his best to look in areas that were not easy to get to. He looked at the windows, siding, roof, trim, doors, bulk head, deck, electric, vents, eaves, and drainage. As he went along he took pictures that he would use in his report. We headed down into the basement and Dan located an access point to a crawl space that I had not even seen. I looked at the crawl space and figured that I had seen it all. Not Dan. He pulled on a Tyvek suit and went in for a better look and found a possible way to access a crawl space that had been thought to be inaccessible. Then we went over the electrical, drainage, water damage, boiler, oil tank, hot water heater, and vapor barriers. On the upper floors Dan continued to be very thorough. He checked each door to make sure that they all latched. He also tested that the steam heating system was working properly and even explained how to adjust them properly and things to watch out for. He went over the bathrooms and made sure that everything was in order or made a note of it. At the end of the inspection Dan managed to find another access to an attic space that we had thought was inaccessible. He could have blown it off. I would not have known or even been able to blame him for not seeing it. He crawled in there to look for problems. After over four hours of inspection we wrapped up the inspection at the house. Dan had the a report on line and ready for my review by the evening. I will use the report to address issues that Dan found to prioritize what needs to be done. If the property/market was different I might also use it to negotiate a different price.

Ray was highly recommended to us by friends. We've used him for three home inspections; a 150-year-old single-family home, a condo in a 120-year-old three-family home, and a condo in a 100-year-old apartment building (the $430 rate was for 1100 sq-ft). He is very personable, clear, and competent. He was very thorough, examining the inside, outside, grounds, crawl spaces, appliances and systems from top to bottom. He explained to us what he was doing as he went along and, in each case, discovered major issues that we wouldn't have been aware of (in two cases, it lead us to not go forward with the purchase). He also pointed out things that were well done or in good shape, and things that, though not to code, were not of as great concern. And he is very concerned about safety issues. Immediately after the inspection, he provides a complete report. We feel that Ray's inspections have been an excellent investment.

Kevin at Morrison Home Inspection was a recommendation from our realtor. His honesty, approachability, work ethic, and attention to detail proved invaluable. Kevin doesn’t just “kick the tires” during an inspection: he’s up in the attic, down in the crawl spaces, and up on the roof; checking for signs of both trouble and carefully performed maintenance. At the conclusion of an inspection, he delivers an extremely detailed report that not only indicates issues with a home, but also lists appropriate future maintenance and remedies. We purchased our home in August of 2017, and Kevin has made himself available from time to time for questions and advice above and beyond his initial consults. In a region with a large inventory of older homes that correspondingly may have long standing issues, a company like Morrison Home Inspection provides a welcome and vital service. We recommend Morrison to anyone who asks, and we would not purchase another home without their assistance.

Tyler started at 0900 as promised and told me the work would be completed by 1130 and it was done at 1128!! 24 hrs later he emailed me a detailed 4 pg list with pictures included of ever nook, cranny and crevice of our 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2400 sq ft home. My Realtor told me that he was pricey but I'm glad that I invested the money to find the 3 ft of water underneath the house. He even negotiated for the homeowners to pay the price for the re-inspection of the house after the water was pumped out. I would definitely recommend! Thanks Tyler for my peace of mind on the biggest investment of my life. He even took the time to educate me as a first time homeowner of what to expect as the house ages and tips for do-it-yourself repairs.