Accuspect Home Inspection Services Inc

Hy was a pro, thoughtfully explaining everything to me as he went through the process.

Great. On time. Very professional. Would use again.

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Accuspect Inspection Services provided a solid customer experience and excellent services from start to finish!
INSPECTION DAY
Our appointment was scheduled with ease for the date we needed. The inspection was completed by Hy, who was very friendly, professional and most of all knowledgeable. Hy arrived early and started the exterior inspection prior to our arrival - we arrived about 20 minutes prior to our appointment time, so he was really early. At first, I was a touch put off that some of the inspection occurred without us being there - especially since they recommend that the home-buyer is there for the inspection - but once we exchanged the typically introductory pleasantries, Hy went over all the exterior finding with us. So technically he did the exterior twice - this earns customer service points in my book. The inspection continued inside and was very thorough - every outlet, light, window, door, fan, appliance and major system was check and tested. Furthermore, any issues/problems were manually noted with stickers, pictures were taken for the summary report and an explanation of issues were provided at the time of inspection and Hy even explained the proper correction for each item - the summary report however provided an even more thorough explanation of everything that came up during the inspection.
SUMMARY REPORT
Wow, at nearly 100 pages the summary report was complete, to say the least. Everything that we discussed in the inspection and an enormous amount of information was provided regarding the inspection findings and the suggested action/repair was provided. Additionally the summary report even contained general information (with diagrams) about the item/system in question from a great, general information book that I would recommend if you are a new homeowner - that book, How To Operate Your Home - Second Edition - is available on Amazon and I am sure elsewhere. The most important part, in my opinion, was the repair summary section - this was prioritized list of issues starting with 'needs immediate attention' moving to the less serious 'needs further consideration'. I used this part to prepare a list of items/issues that I wanted the seller to address before moving forward with the purchase - so completely priceless.
FINAL THOUGHTS
I would definitely recommend Hy and Accuspect to anyone considering buying, selling or looking to improve their living situation with one caveat...he is not psychic...most human aren't...nor are they perfect or equipped with x-ray vision ...home inspectors are just like you and me - human! If you are buying an older home (even a newer one for that matter) expect issues, expect repairs, expect that a minimally invasive inspection will not find everything and you will not end up being a disgruntled reviewer or just pay a little more and get a second opinion if you are not satisfied.
ONE MONTH LATER
Hy is still taking our calls and answering questions...now that is customer service!

Accuspect was very thorough and explained
all the details. They were also available for follow up questions during
negotiations. I would definitely use them in the future. Great work!
 

John had inspected the exterior before the beginning of our appointment so by the time i got there we went inside. He was VERY detailed and explained everything very thoroughly. Price was very reasonable too. If i had to do a home inspection again, I would certainly use Accuspect!!

It was great! He was very thorough and very professional!!

inspection went fine with the exception of telling us that our furnace was fried.  It was not.  Also I answered a questionnaire about service from the company and noted that I had to spend additional money to look at the furnace a second time.  It would have been nice if the problem would have been acknowledged

Hy inspected a house that we were thinking about buying. Based on his inspection, we bought the house. One week later, we had a leak in the roof that dripped down the stem of a ceiling fan and caused an electrical fire. The ridge vent over the fan had pulled up. All of the roofers who gave us quotes said that for the ridge vent to become that loose takes a long time (not the 3 weeks since Hy had been up on the roof). He also denied that we needed a new roof, while all of the roofers told us that we did. There are several places in the ceiling that we have noticed since we bought the house that show water damage. We also found a place in the lower level closet where there was water leaking from inside the walls. There was a stain on the paint and mold on the base molding. He said that all 3 toilets were leaking, when in fact none of them were. The doors on the medicine cabinet in the bathroom are loose and come out. The seal on the skylight had broken and the whole skylight needed to be replaced. He couldn't see that because it was raining on the day he did the inspection. However, if he can't do a proper inspection in the rain, he should have rescheduled. He came back out after we had the fire, and was rude about the skylight. "Can't you see that?" Well, I didn't pay $500 to inspect the house myself.

Even with an unexpected reschedule, Accuspect was quick to respond to emails, provided a good estimate with sample reports and was complete in their explanation of what to expect.  On the day of the inspection they were there prior to the 8:30AM start time and had already done homework on the home's details available through the listing and other sources.  Hy the inspector had also walked the property prior to the start time.  He started by providing a powerpoint aided run-through of what was going to be done.  He was in uniform, had all necessary tools (I loved his gadgets!) and maintained a professional appearance.  It was obvious from the expected 3-4 hour window we were not going to be rushed.  We began in the basement of this single family home and methodically examined electrical, mechanical and structural aspects.  He wanted me there all but for 10 min between levels of the home so he might record findings.  One of the best parts is his engagement with me to demystify and give relevant detail on every single important system and part of the home.  He was never rushed and always asked if there were more questions until I clearly indicated we could move on.  Some examples of the thorough work included labeling all pipes and wiring as necessary which could be a great benefit once the home is ours, he tests ALL systems completely including water pressure, electrical (inside and out), efficiency of HVAC, sump pump and much more.  He was able to share the way the sewage system was set up and even opened an exterior catch basin in the yard to explain the purpose and status.  He got himself into the opening of a dirty fireplace to be sure he checked the flue properly and the damper blackening himself with soot along the way.  He did, however wash up and used protective booties indoors which was appreciated.  His running commentary throughout the inspection was (as it probably should be) a series of lessons on what types of materials, mechanicals and build was in the home with recommendations on how to care for, repair or replace items.  He was never "preachy or a know-it-all" but spoke to me with the appropriate gauge of my understanding of the subject matter.  It did not hurt that I've watched too much (HGTV/Holmes on Homes), but a first time buyer would benefit the same with his active listening.  Attic, roof, exterior, garage and all openings in and around the home were covered. 
Spending a Grand on an inspection is an investment, but one that can save Tens of Thousands.  These guys are the best in my experience.

He came to the house too early and interupted getting kids to school. He did not know how to test the furnace and blew the transformer  and we had to get our regular furnace man (Cahill) to fix it which cost us over $300.00. Did not understand how the plug in an antique claw foor bath tub works and assumed it did not work.  Over all he did not seem understand archetecture and systems in a 130 year old house and bungled the inspection and broke things as he went.  Did not appreciate architectual details like original windows so assumed they all had to be replaced. It appears that he has only had experience with new construction.This inspector has some baises relating to his percieved expertise but we never hire him to work on our heater, air conditioning or electrical systems in any house.

He showed up early and did the external inspection.  When we got there he walked us through what he found outside.  We then spent over an hour in the basement looking over and educating us on all the water heater, furnace, AC, electrical panel and sump pump.  He tested all the outlets and all the appliances.  Even went up into the attic.

Hy at Accuspect actually arrived early to our schedule appointment.  He took pictures of the exterior and interior. He educated me during the inspection about a variety of household issues such as appliances, water-heater, boiler, flooring, electrical wiring, structural issues, and roof condictions to name a few.  His helpful tips were great free advice.  He was polite and patient.  Later with the written report (which was over 75 pages long, included pictures, diagrams, maintnenance information and more) I had follow up questions, which Accuspect answered every time I called.  I would recommend Accuspect to anyone.

This is the second time I've used Accuspect. I was very happy the first time I used them. They took 3 hours to inspect a 2B/2B home. They are very detailed. They explain everything as they go along and offer tips on keeping your house safe and in good repair. They are happy to answer any questions during the inspection and after. They send the inspection report within a few days and a cd later in the mail.

Very easy to set up appointment for home inspection. They were able to accommodate our tight timeline- had the inspection within 48 hours of initial call. We actually had Accuspect do 2 home inspections because during the first one, Hy found a mold and roof problem. We were grateful for his thoroughness and when the sale of that house fell through we kept Hy in mind when we found our next home. He was just as thorough and professional during the second home inspection. When we bought our current home, we paid twice as much for a home inspection with a different company. This time we decided to be frugal and took a leap of faith in choosing Accuspect since we did not personally know anyone who had used them before. We made our choice based on Angie's List reviews. We are so glad we went with Accuspect and would refer them to our friends. We have a great peace of mind knowing the ins and outs of our new home- it is well worth the price.

Great experience from start to finish. Making the appointment was easy, quick and trouble-free. Hiam Naiditch was experienced, informative and very thorough. I would characterize the experience as a learning one, even though I have had numerous homes and consider myself fairly knowledgeable. I had fears hiring a "broker recommended" inspector, suspicious that they "overlook" details in order to get brokers to a trouble-free closing, leaving homeowners with undiscovered problems after the sale. It was worth the money to hire an "independent" inspector such as ACCUspect who I found through AngiesList. Mr. Naiditch arrived early, walked the roof and attic areas before we arrived. With trusty high-tech logging device in hand (able to import photos taken by the inspector), not a stone was left unturned. Our report ended up being 87 pages long! That's thorough. Digital camera, moisture meters, current/voltage detectors, gas/CO detector, and hands and knees crawlspace knee pads were all part of ACCUspect's arsenal of tools to examine the house. Mr. Naiditch found the obvious need for a tearoff roof, but also uncovered not-so-obvious details that needed addressing, like a cracked joist that had not been properly "sistered" to support it, foundation cracks, small gas leaks, an undersized electric meter, lack of a sump pump check valve, lack of proper drip lines on the water heater, to name a few. Even minute details down to a cracked door gasket joint in the refrigerator was noted, photographed and logged. Regarding pests, we saw black carpenter ants, and a wasp nest in the attic, but my perception was that it was not an exhaustive pest examination, i.e. uncovering the source of the ants...in retrospect, I think I would just use a professional pest specialist instead. But most importantly, Mr. Naiditch demonstrated his professionalism when we tested an old gas-fired garage heater. Upon turning the heater on, 3 minutes later, the attic started to fill with black smoke. Mr. Naiditch had the wherewithal to tell our real estate agent to immediately call the fire department. This was a first for us (inspection delayed by Fire Department call!) and I think for the inspector as well, but no fire actually occurred, only the burning of dust on the aging heating unit. The firemen assured us and the inspector that we did the right thing... and probably through this thorough inspection we avoided possible disaster for not only the current owner, but us as potential home buyers. The inspection proceeded after the "all-clear" was given by the fire department and ACCUspect completed the inspection without skipping details, although we were delayed by the emergency call. Overall, the inspection lasted 3-1/2 hours. The final report, a PDF file with images and illustrative drawings to explain the principles behind non-conformance was delivered within a day or so, and the Radon test took only a few days. Highly recommended.

he spent 3 hours inspecting It was just great and fun

The inspector was very thorough. He had us go with him throughout the house and showed us everything he was commenting on in his report. He took digital photos of everything and these photos were in the extremely detailed report he sent us afterward. The report and the photos have been very helpful in making up a list of work we want done to the house. He was also able to give us rough estimates of what it would cost to do some of the work he was recommending be done. The only complaint we have is that Accuspect gave our name and number to a home security company (without telling us or asking our permission), and that company has been phoning us trying to get us to sign on with them for alarm service and monitoring. By the way -- I chose not to rate Accuspect on price because I have no idea of the going rate for this service.

Hy walked the entire roof taking digital pictures that he shared with us clearly showing the wear and tear. The digital pictures were immensely helpful to us in order to schedule the actual repair work that will need to be done. His comments and insights were extremely helpful. A SIDE NOTE: Kosowski Roofing advised me to have a home inspector evaluate my roof prior to having them come out to give an estimate. This was a valuable piece of information as I now know I only need repairs and NOT a new roof as one roofing estimator tried to sell me. Because of their honesty, Kosowski Roofing will get the job....report to follow.

Excellent! Choose this company and ask for inspector Hy.

It was easy to set up with them. Their price was reasonable. He was extremely thorough. He checked all of the miscellaneous things and answered all of my questions. I wish he would have physically gotten on the roof instead of just taking pictures. Other than that he was very nice and he is a great addition for people with or without experience in the general home buying process.

I called Accuspect on Tuesday 6/3 for a home inspection on a home I'm interested in buying on Friday 6/6. I scheduled the appointment for 12:30 PM. I get a call the next day from Accuspect saying that their inspector could not make the time that they agreed to because he had a conference of some kind he had to attend. I was not happy about this but they rescheduled for 8 AM Friday. Now I had to see if my real estate agent could make the new time to let me into the property. He could not and he was frantically trying to get another agent from his company to let me into the house at the new time. Before this was resolved, a few hours later they called back again and said that now they could not make the Friday 8 AM time slot either. I could not believe that Accuspect was so unorganized that they would schedule two different times with me that they could not make. They put an inspector on the phone who rudely stated "There is a family emergency and if you can't understand that then there is nothing we can do". This was a new explanation from before. Which one is it? Is it a conference or a family emergency? No attempt was made to accommodate my need to have the home inspection on Friday. They offered to do the inspection on Sunday but that did not fit my schedule. So I canceled with Accuspect and now was frantically trying to find another home inspector for Friday. Of course by now many other potential inspectors were booked for Friday. Luckily I was able to find an inspector from a different company and he was very knowledgeable and did a great job at a price that was $89 less expensive than Accuspect. I would never try to work with Accuspect again given the incompetence of their scheduler and the rudeness of the inspector on the phone.

The inspector spent 3 hours going over every inch of the home and explaining what he was looking for and what needed to be done. I received a report, 86 pages long explaining everything. It was the most thorough inspection I have ever had on any house.

He was very professional, knowledgeable, patient while explaining everything that he was observing. I have seen him work on two separate occasions (watched him inspect my best friend's condo the year before) and I would highly recommend him to anyone!

They were very thorough and complete with the inspection. They did the inspection on Friday and I had the report on the following Monday. They really went out of there way to answer any questions.