Sherwood Inspection Services LLC
About us
Sherwood Inspection Services is widely acclaimed for housing the most exceptional home inspectors in Connecticut. Boasting over 40 years of experience, we have built our stellar reputation upon the consistent delivery of top-notch work and an unwavering dedication to exceptional customer service. Our distinction as the preferred home inspection company for both homebuyers and real estate professionals in Connecticut is well-earned. With the trust of over 130,000 clients, we have played a crucial role in ensuring that each of them makes informed, well-timed, and confident decisions. Our team of home inspectors stands as the most knowledgeable in the industry. Each member is not only licensed in Connecticut but also holds certifications from both the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI). Furthermore, several of our inspectors also maintain licenses in Massachusetts. At SIS (Sherwood Inspection Services), our commitment extends beyond just inspecting; we prioritize educating our clients. Recognizing the significance of your purchase, we remain at your service around the clock. We have also introduced an online appointment scheduling system to better cater to your needs. We are so confident in our ability to surpass your expectations that we proudly back our services with a 200% guarantee! We invite you to reach out to us; you'll find our services to be nothing less than exceptional. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to serve you.
Business highlights
Services we offer
Carbon Monoxide Testing Home Inspection Training - Real Estate Courses, Gas Leak Detection & Oil Tank Inspection Commercial Inspection Foundation Inspection Mold Testing Sewer Camera Inspection Septic Inspection Environmental Testing Services - Water Testing, Pool Inspection, Radon Testing, Residential Inspection - Well Inspection, Termite Inspection, Well inspection
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
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Dave was available to come out the same day. He did a thorough walk-through of my basement and gave me advice on the structure. He pointed out to me how the house was built, where there were changes made, etc. He explained everything clearly and left me feeling confident about the structure.
"Thank you so much for your detailed review! -The SIS Team"
"Thank you for your review! Glad you enjoyed our services and learned a lot during the experience! As our philosophy states, "we do more than inspect, we educate." We try our best to explain everything to our clients to make you feel comfortable. -The SIS Team"
"Thank you so much for your response! -The SIS Team"
They just do "visual" inspections from a distance most of the time.
Complete waste of money, stay away from these guys.
"The SIS Team did actually receive those emails, but unfortunately, we could not respond to those emails since they were sent through our electronic automated email system where our reports are sent to clients. The SIS Team tried to reach you in other ways, but was not successful in reaching you. The Team sincerely apologizes for any miscommunication. Please do not hesitate to call us at our office number at 860-646-9983. Once again we are sorry for any miscommunication, but thank you so much for your feedback! -The SIS Team"
We decided on going with another home inspection company that was able to fit us in right away and sent an email to confirm as I was on the phone with them.
Red Flags:
- Unable to contact via phone
- No email confirmation
- Inconsistency with the front office
- We were told Radon is only in the air so they would not test the water
"The SIS Team sincerely apologizes for any miscommunication that occurred. Please do not hesitate to call our office directly about any issues (860-646-9983). Once again we are sorry for any negative experiences you had with us, but thank you so much for letting us know. Thanks again, The SIS Team"
"Thank you so much for you review! We appreciate it, The SIS Team"
"Thank you so much for your response! Just so you know for the future, we promise a 200% Satisfaction Guarantee! What that means for you is that after the inspection is complete, if you were not 200% satisfied, we will refund you for your inspection fee, locate another licensed inspector, and pay for him/her to come out and do your home inspection! That is how confident we are that you would absolutely love our services. Please keep us in mind for the future! Thanks again, The SIS Team"
"Thank you so much for your review! We strive to keep our customers as happy as possible! We sincerely apologize for the delays due to typos. Once again, sorry about your experience and thank you so much for letting us know so we can try to eliminate our problems in the future! Thanks again, The SIS Team"
"Thank you so much for your response! -The SIS Team"
The experience was a good one. My wife and I are first time home buyers, and we are moving into a completely new area. We were anxious about the whole process, especially considering that both of us are not the handiest of people when it comes to home repairs.
Eric Rowe handled our inspection.
My wife wasn't able to attend the inspection, but I was there for the whole time. Eric was at the house before me and as other reviewers noted, yes, he comes with water and snacks. The man was super concerned about us. He repeatedly stopped the inspection to make sure I was following along and asked if I had any questions. Eric climbed, crawled, and touched every reachable surface/space of that house. As long as I felt comfortable, I was welcome to follow along. I joined him in the attic where he was busy taking photos and pointing out areas of potential water leaks. I let him climb onto the roof alone, but he had plenty of pictures to show me when he came down.
I was him when he checked out all the kitchen appliances and when we discovered that the oil tank was bone dry so we couldn't check the furnace and hot water operations. Eric didn't flinch at the dry oil tank though. He said he would come back when he picked up the radon test results and could finish the furnace inspection then. We arranged with the seller to put some oil in the tank, and was able to inspect the furnace, heat, and hot water items with my wife this time too. Eric took the time to explain the furnace and how it worked, and how it heated our water.
The man is bottom line, a professional who cares about his job and cares about providing service and education to the client. I really felt that the inspection was just as much an education on home system functions than just an inspection.
Because of the VA loan we went through, I had to order a bunch of extra inspections, so our price was a bit more than others. $395 was Sherwood's bare bones inspection fee at the time. Each extra service added to the price.
You won't be dissatisfied with Sherwood. Great team all around.
"Thank you so much for your highly detailed review! As our philosophy states, "we do more than inspect, we educate." Thus, we take the extra step to keep you informed about your new home to keep you as comfortable as possible. We're glad you appreciated our services. Thanks again, The SIS Team"
"Thank you so much for your response! We appreciate it, The SIS Team"
Oh yeah, and he also brought snacks.
"Thank you so much for your review! We strive to keep you happy, whether it is during a blizzard or not! Thanks for choosing SIS! -The SIS Team"
"Thank you so much for your response! We greatly appreciate it. We try our best to keep you happy. Thank you for choosing SIS! The SIS Team"
"Thank you so much for your review! We keep clients as well informed as possible and thus inform them about any concerns the inspectors notice. The SIS Team is always open for direct questions regarding the report. We sincerely apologize if we were not as clear as you had hoped. Thank you so much for the feedback! The SIS Team"
"Thank you for your response! As our motto says, "we do more than inspect, we educate." Thus, we try to inform you everything and anything we can about your new home to keep you happy! Thanks again, The SIS Team"
"Thank you so much for your review! We try our best to keep you happy! Thanks for choosing SIS! The SIS Team"
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