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THOROUGHSPECT, LLC
Thermostat - Install or Replace, Thermostat - Repair or Reprogram, Concrete Foundation - Repair,
About us
Your home will be inspected & documented w/annotated phots provided to show what has made it in and how including but not limited to water in your basement, mice, bats, flying squirrels. In addition, This will help you understand what needs to be done to stop them from getting inside in the first place and then we can professionally seal it with non-chewable materials. We service lower Fairfield County, CT and parts of Westchester County, NY. Brian’s career in the pest control business began over 25 years ago. He spent three years in the southern United States learning from a world-renowned entomologist (among others) and helped start the Sentricon baiting program for termites with Dow Elanco. Brian advanced through the field to eventually run a major sales force and acquired a distinctive edge in the business. Through this experience, Brian realized he wanted to return to his home state of NY and create his own niche in the rodent control market. He developed a highly successful approach, rejecting the easy but environmentally unsound approach of poison – and instead relying on hard work, common sense, and the correct materials to prevent rodents from entering people’s homes in the first place. Fast forward a few years, and Brian began to realize there were additional niches in this area that needed to be more friendly towards the environment and the clients’ health. He therefore co-invented the Enviroboot® Dust Suppression System to help control the toxic silica dust that is produced when concrete is broken with a jackhammer. The result was a reduction in toxic dust greater than 97% according to the EPA and was awarded the 2006 US EPA CLEAN AIR EXCELLENCE AWARD. Brian M. Sweig has a special set of skills and licenses in NY and CT including Nuisance/Wildlife, Home Improvement, and Home Inspection (CT), Mold Assessment and looks forward to helping make your home a better place for you and your family.
Business highlights
27 years of experience
Services we offer
Animal removal, Bat proofing, Complete contractor inspections., Critter proofing, Installation of quality dehumidifiers. Basement waterproofing with no dust. Natural and propane gas leak detection. Mold assessments via My Mold Finder INC, Installation of sump pumps. If you need a mold assessment then it will be performed under My Mold Finder Inc and can be booked at 914-772-4451 Rat proofing, Mouse proofing, Snake proofing
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
4.9237 Reviews
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Showing 226-237 of 237 reviews
Eric H.
Jan 2014
Brian came over to the house for a consultation, and I found him to be both extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his line of work. I had originally hoped to take care of the problem myself after getting a few pointers from Brian, but quickly realized
that if I wanted a complete home seal and peace of mind, hiring Thoroughspect was my best option. Over several days, Brian and his team sealed every area imaginable around the foundation, in the garage or under the eaves that a rodent or bat could enter. With good reason, you can tell that Brain truly believes in the quality of work and results that you will get from a job completed by Thoroughspect. Brian and his team were very responsive to any questions or concerns I had, and at no point did I feel they were rushing to another appointment. I would definitely recommend Thoroughspect for a complete home seal.
that if I wanted a complete home seal and peace of mind, hiring Thoroughspect was my best option. Over several days, Brian and his team sealed every area imaginable around the foundation, in the garage or under the eaves that a rodent or bat could enter. With good reason, you can tell that Brain truly believes in the quality of work and results that you will get from a job completed by Thoroughspect. Brian and his team were very responsive to any questions or concerns I had, and at no point did I feel they were rushing to another appointment. I would definitely recommend Thoroughspect for a complete home seal.
Response from THOROUGHSPECT, LLC
"This was a tough one to get sealed tight and as I always look forward to a challenge it was fun as well. This couple is as nice as it gets and a true pleasure to work with. Thanks for the kind(true) words. Brian"
Jonathan H.
Jan 2014
Brian was very easy to reach. I booked an inspection with him on relatively short notice on Christmas Eve. He arrived on time and was extremely thorough with his inspection and explanations. I never got the feeling he was giving me a pitch and he pointed out numerous items I could fix on my own rather than paying unnecessary costs. I was super impressed by his knowledge and intuition. I will definitely be using his company in the near future. Updates to follow.
4.22.14
Our home has been rodent free for a few months now! The winter weather was brutal, but Brian and his team worked hard to get as much of our home sealed as possible before it became impossible. As of now, we are nearly complete with just a few sealing spots remaining. I SIMPLY CAN NOT RECOMMEND BRIAN HIGHLY ENOUGH!!!!!!! If you are even slightly concerned about rodents/water/basically anything in your home, consult with Brian. You will not be disappointed.
4.22.14
Our home has been rodent free for a few months now! The winter weather was brutal, but Brian and his team worked hard to get as much of our home sealed as possible before it became impossible. As of now, we are nearly complete with just a few sealing spots remaining. I SIMPLY CAN NOT RECOMMEND BRIAN HIGHLY ENOUGH!!!!!!! If you are even slightly concerned about rodents/water/basically anything in your home, consult with Brian. You will not be disappointed.
Response from THOROUGHSPECT, LLC
"Hi, Great family to work with. Lots of work completed with pride. Thanks Brian"
Kurt R.
Jan 2014
They sealed all potential entry ways into the house by rodents and bats. Sealed the complete foundation and sealed off the eaves and other potential entry points. They should up each day as scheduled and have done multiple site visits to check the final work and to check the traps inside the house. They'll be back in the spring for a final check of their product.
Response from THOROUGHSPECT, LLC
"It was a pleasure sealing this home Thanks Brian"
Blaine M.
Dec 2013
GREAT. Brian Zweig and his team are extremely thorough (thus the name I guess) from start to finish. The inspection is comprehensive and useful even if you choose not to have any follow up work done. In addition to sealing the home for pest control I found Brian to be more comprehensive than most complete home inspectors. We chose to go ahead with a complete seal of our home to deal with mice and flying squirrel intrusion n our attic. His team came out as scheduled and performed the work over several days.
I am happy to say that after a week the rodents were gone and our home was quiet again. I would highly recommend that if you choose to have your home sealed that you be home to see how Brian and his team go about their work. You learn a ton about your home and appreciate that what he does is an art. Each home is different and requires a unique approach. It's a tedious process to seal all the access points. They spend the time necessary and get it done. Finally Brian is constantly following up after the job is complete to access the job and the status of any remaining critters.
I highly recommend Brian Zweig and his team.
I am happy to say that after a week the rodents were gone and our home was quiet again. I would highly recommend that if you choose to have your home sealed that you be home to see how Brian and his team go about their work. You learn a ton about your home and appreciate that what he does is an art. Each home is different and requires a unique approach. It's a tedious process to seal all the access points. They spend the time necessary and get it done. Finally Brian is constantly following up after the job is complete to access the job and the status of any remaining critters.
I highly recommend Brian Zweig and his team.
Response from THOROUGHSPECT, LLC
"As always I love to solve rodent issues and make people feel at home again. Thanks for the kind words and happy new year to all. Brian"
Heidi M.
Dec 2013
House was completely sealed from attic to basement, have not seen any critters, and is guaranteed for the next five years! Strong work.
Response from THOROUGHSPECT, LLC
"Pleasure getting this house sealed. Thanks Brian"
Cathleen C.
Dec 2013
Brian is possibly the most knowledgeable person I've ever met on issues involving home maintenance and pest elimination. Scheduling was easy, he came precisely when he said he would, and he performed an incredibly thorough interior and exterior inspection, despite the fact he had an injured arm. He is a very personable and decent person. He pointed out numerous rodent access areas, and identified several unrelated conditions that could pose a hazard. He sent a report and pictures of all of the issues in a timely manner.
It was an excellent value. The only issue I had was that it was too costly for us to have him do the actual work of eliminating the access points to exclude the rodents, so we're attempting to do the work ourselves in the first instance based upon the information he gave us. I hope it works. If not, we'll have to bite the bullet ask him do the work.
It was an excellent value. The only issue I had was that it was too costly for us to have him do the actual work of eliminating the access points to exclude the rodents, so we're attempting to do the work ourselves in the first instance based upon the information he gave us. I hope it works. If not, we'll have to bite the bullet ask him do the work.
Response from THOROUGHSPECT, LLC
"I thank you for the opportunity to inspect your home and hope we can be of assistance. Brian"
Jeffrey K.
Dec 2013
The final product was absolutely top notch. All aspects of the house were sealed and protected, including: garage, foundation, attic, and siding. I am very confident in the job Thoroughspect LLC performed and would recommend their services to anyone. Brian was/is a very knowledgeable person when it comes to not only rodents and protection, but with other home inspection items as well. He was very helpful.
The only downside was the amount of time it took to perform the services. We would not know Thoroughspect would be coming to the house until the evening prior. Granted, it was busy season for sealing and our house is larger, but the process was a bit longer than we would have hoped; however, still very happy and confident with the final product.
The only downside was the amount of time it took to perform the services. We would not know Thoroughspect would be coming to the house until the evening prior. Granted, it was busy season for sealing and our house is larger, but the process was a bit longer than we would have hoped; however, still very happy and confident with the final product.
Response from THOROUGHSPECT, LLC
"I enjoyed working with you and will improve upon some of the items you mentioned. Brian"
Katharine S.
Dec 2013
Brian and his crew spent an entire week installing one-way traps, wire mesh, concrete, and various other devices and mediums to seal and pest-proof the house. They took pictures as they went along to show us where the issues were and what they had done to resolve them. The house is 100 years old and there were untold access points for unwanted critters. This workmen are thorough, neat and efficient.
It was a pleasure to have them on the property and working in and around the house.My only complaint was the length of time between the initial inspection and the actual work. I believe this was caused by the inundation of calls received from the promotion. In all fairness, Brian did tell me at the beginning that there would be a delay.The work is guaranteed for 5 years and I won't hesitate to call if need be. I would highly recommend Thoroughspect to anyone needing pest control and exterminating services.
It was a pleasure to have them on the property and working in and around the house.My only complaint was the length of time between the initial inspection and the actual work. I believe this was caused by the inundation of calls received from the promotion. In all fairness, Brian did tell me at the beginning that there would be a delay.The work is guaranteed for 5 years and I won't hesitate to call if need be. I would highly recommend Thoroughspect to anyone needing pest control and exterminating services.
Response from THOROUGHSPECT, LLC
"Thanks for presenting us with a very interesting project. Brian"
Aaron F.
Dec 2013
Brian and his team were great. He provided us with a thorough evaluation of our house (we were first-time homebuyers and had just purchased the house in October) and all the points where rodents could enter. Many of the things he noticed were in hard-to-reach and out-of-view areas that we wouldn't have seen otherwise---it's amazing the things that go on right under your nose! The previous owners of the home clearly did not keep up with their rodent control program.
There were numerous glue boards that had caught mice but were left unchecked, meaning mouse carcasses throughout our attic. They also used many half-measures, like poison, rather than getting to the root of the problem, which was the many entry points throughout the house (especially the garage and attic). After explaining the situation and answering our questions, Brian and his team began their work, using custom-made materials that wouldn't degrade and that would ensure long-term access prevention.
From the roof down to the attic, he sealed up our house. We also received a five-year guarantee that we would be 95-100% rodent-free (the missing 5% was for things like leaving the door open too long and something scurries in). Overall we are very happy with the service. The price was a bit high, but to be fair we didn't try to haggle either----in our estimation peace of mind and his guarantee made the service worth it; trying to cut corners wouldn't have been advisable. No rodent sightings so far, but he will be returning over the coming weeks to check the traps and make sure everything is working as it should.
Although not experts ourselves, we are confident in Brian's work and are looking forward to no more unwanted tenants.
There were numerous glue boards that had caught mice but were left unchecked, meaning mouse carcasses throughout our attic. They also used many half-measures, like poison, rather than getting to the root of the problem, which was the many entry points throughout the house (especially the garage and attic). After explaining the situation and answering our questions, Brian and his team began their work, using custom-made materials that wouldn't degrade and that would ensure long-term access prevention.
From the roof down to the attic, he sealed up our house. We also received a five-year guarantee that we would be 95-100% rodent-free (the missing 5% was for things like leaving the door open too long and something scurries in). Overall we are very happy with the service. The price was a bit high, but to be fair we didn't try to haggle either----in our estimation peace of mind and his guarantee made the service worth it; trying to cut corners wouldn't have been advisable. No rodent sightings so far, but he will be returning over the coming weeks to check the traps and make sure everything is working as it should.
Although not experts ourselves, we are confident in Brian's work and are looking forward to no more unwanted tenants.
Response from THOROUGHSPECT, LLC
"Lots of work closing all the access points on this one and very proud of the work. Thanks Brian"
Nora S.
Dec 2013
Brian begins by performing a thorough inspection of your home - from top to bottom - and provides a detailed analysis, complete with photos, of what is needed to seal your home from pests. Next, his team work to create a barrier around the perimeter of the house. Then they ensure that all openings are closed so that rodents cannot gain access. In our case,Thoroughspec also took out the old dirty insulation from our crawl space, cleaned the crawl space and then replaced the insulation. after the work was finished, the crawl space was clean and we had the comfort of knowing that we would be free of mice/rats and rodents that were coming in from the wooded areas surrounding our home.
Response from THOROUGHSPECT, LLC
"We replaced the insulation in the large crawl space and I did underestimate the replacement amount for products. The sealing quote never changes from the quoted number. This project was completed prior to the holiday as promised and we had lots of fun giving the dogs love. Thanks Brian"
Matthew K.
Dec 2013
Brian is a true master in the art of identifying vulnerabilities in the construction of a house. He was perfectly punctual in arriving for our appointment and he performed a very detailed inspection of all levels of my house, complete with photo documentation of his findings. Brian even pointed out other helpful tips such as where I had water running into my foundation from a gutter downspout. This visit led me to hire Thoroughspect on subsequent house sealing work.
Response from THOROUGHSPECT, LLC
"Truly one of the nicest people I have met in a very long time. Lots of good chats and removing all of the terrible looking foam that had been placed there was my pleasure. Peace Brian"
Matthew K.
Dec 2013
I hired Thoroughspect to provide sealing and exclusion work around my house after initially engaging them through an Angie's List promotion for a rodent exclusion inspection. Brian and his team went way above and beyond my expectations in the care and detail they put into sealing all rodent access points in my home. I am amazed at the substantial amount of work that went into identifying and sealing every possible entry point in my garage and around the exterior of my house. Not only did they tighten up all vulnerabilities but they also greatly improved the general appearance of my house's exterior by realigning soffits in their brackets and carefully removing ineffective foam that had been applied previously. And, most importantly, all work was completed in a timely manner and at the quoted price. Brian's craftsmanship is exceeded only by his honesty and integrity. I recommend him enthusiastically to anyone in need of home sealing services.
Response from THOROUGHSPECT, LLC
"Great guy,nice project completed with pride. Thanks Brian"
Tommy W.
Nov 2013
Brian and Thoroughspect are absolutely amazing. Brian is great. I can’t recommend him highly enough. He has really been a spectacular resource. He is actually coming over later today. There is no more aptly named company than his. He is absolutely thorough in every conceivable way. He has actually been working here ever since then. It was a big deal purchase of $49. There has been additional cost. He has also recommended me to an electrician and that’s very helpful. He truly is thorough.
Response from THOROUGHSPECT, LLC
"Another really old house made vermin free. What a cool dude. Thanks [Member name removed] Brian"
Blaine M.
Nov 2013
Brian Sweig responded promptly and set up an appointment for a week later. His inspection of our home was very thou rough and well worth the inspection fee of $55 that we received from being an Angie's list member. We do indeed plan to utilize his services to seal our home and remove existing rodents.
Marian S.
Nov 2013
Brian is fantastic! He was punctual, extremely knowledgeable, personable and walked the extra mile for us. He did a wonderful job rodent proofing our home, but was also very helpful with other areas in the house that needed attention. He really took the time to explain everything to us and even provided us with a great plumber for a leak he found during his inspection. His rates are more than reasonable, especially given the amazing service he provides. I highly recommend Brian and Thoroughspect.
Mandeep S.
Nov 2013
I may have missed communications from Brian to set up an appointment, so I called him to cancel appointment. He was very courteous & had no problem in agreeing to a refund through the website. Based purely on my phone experience I would definitely look to him if I required similar service in the future.
Maria L.
Nov 2013
He did a very thorough inspection and when it came time to move forward his prices were astronomical. The work that I needed done was way too expensive. I got some more quotes and he was 4 times more expensive than everybody else. I would not use them again.
Response from THOROUGHSPECT, LLC
"We are always happy to see that our clients whom we have performed services show a 100% satisfaction, and we do charge a premium for a one of a kind service. I'm sorry we could not come to terms on this work as the size of your home, and the amount of accesses to be sealed was reflected in the quote for the quality of service Thoroughspect performs. I wish you the best Brian M. Sweig"
Jack M.
Nov 2013
Inspected Basement, Attic and exterior for evidence of pests. Offered
solutions for identified problems. Also offered helpful advice on
maintenance items not specific to pest control
solutions for identified problems. Also offered helpful advice on
maintenance items not specific to pest control
Jill S.
Nov 2013
Brian came or emailed every day regarding the work. His workers were efficient, neat and very polite. They did extensive work around the house and in our crawl space, shoring up the numerous potential entries to my home. They worked outside of my house installing mesh, netting and polymer (I think) to seal the holes made around my foundation. They sealed up the inside crawl space, set traps for anything that may have remained inside and CLEANED the crawl space incredibly well. Brian continued to follow up by email for a couple of days to be sure that all was quiet. I am delighted with the work, the crew and their extreme competence. I would use Brian again for additional work as it is clear he knows what he is talking about. My only observation for the uninitiated is that there is a TON of work involved, so after speaking to Brian and getting the full details of the job, I better understood the price.
DEBORAH N.
Nov 2013
No service was performed, but the company responded promptly.
Laurent S.
Oct 2013
I purchased an Angie's List Big Deal for this service and it was okay. I have not made a decision yet, but I think the assessment was very good. We got a quote for follow-up work, but we have not decided on that one yet. I think the assessment was very fair and I really liked it. I think the contractor gave very, very good advice and gave a fair quote, but we are trying to decide if this project is in our budget. This company had a very good rating on Angie's List so I gave them a chance. The price we got was very good and the person who came out proposed to seal the house all the way around and put traps out to get rid of the pests. He gave the impression that he was very competent in this area and knew what he was talking about. He also gave advice that was above and beyond. His recommendations were related to other things we could fix around the house. I thought it was a good inspection and I was surprised. If we decide to do the sealing of the roof he definitely will ge the job.
Jeffrey K.
Oct 2013
We had purchased a big deal for the service, and they were good. We have chosen to go with them for the treatment.
Liliane O.
Oct 2013
He showed up on time, and did a thorough inspection of the entire house, highlighting potential entry points for rodents in the roof, attic, basement, and garage. he took pictures and provided a report, within the promised time, which highlighted these potential points of entry, as well as an estimate for repairs. To date, we have not retained thus provider to perform the suggested repairs.
Response from THOROUGHSPECT, LLC
"Hi, Great to meet you Brian"
Anand H.
Sep 2013
I bought the coupon for inspection from Angie's list. Brian went far beyond identifying pest control problems and highlighted other issues in the house. He was very thorough and knowledgeable. I have complete confidence in recommending him.
Michael A.
Sep 2013
We called Brian because we were getting high humidity levels and had bats in our roof space. He did an extremely thorough inspection of the house, and was back very promptly to deal with both problems. He responds immediately to emails and his team did very neat and effective work ? like beautiful caulking and invisible sealing where very rough-and-ready work had been done previously - and they dealt with every single one of the many issues that Brian spotted in his inspection.
Brian really does seem to know about how to exclude animals humanely and effectively, and with both jobs he took pride in using the most effective materials. He was great to work with ? friendly and businesslike, and he offered advice on several issues that didn't profit his company directly. It really was great to work with Brian, and we recommend him strongly.
Brian really does seem to know about how to exclude animals humanely and effectively, and with both jobs he took pride in using the most effective materials. He was great to work with ? friendly and businesslike, and he offered advice on several issues that didn't profit his company directly. It really was great to work with Brian, and we recommend him strongly.
Response from THOROUGHSPECT, LLC
"Hi, Fun client with an issue or two now solved Thanks Brian"
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FAQ
THOROUGHSPECT, LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
THOROUGHSPECT, LLC accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
No, THOROUGHSPECT, LLC does not offer free project estimates.
No, THOROUGHSPECT, LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, THOROUGHSPECT, LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, THOROUGHSPECT, LLC does not offer emergency services.
No, THOROUGHSPECT, LLC does not offer warranties.