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Bonsai Inspection Co

Complete Home Inspection, Radon Gas Testing, Radon Gas Abatement,

About us

BONSAI Inspection Company is a full-service inspection, testing and consulting company, dedicated to serving the Greater Boston and South Shore's Residential, Commercial, Radon, Pest, Mold, and Thermal Imaging needs! On site, detailed, comprehensive, and easy to understand reports. Licensed and insured. All inspections done by owner. Please visit our company website for a detailed description of available services, or call. 7-day per week availability.

Business highlights

17 years of experience

Services we offer

Residential Home Inspections for Buyers, Sellers, and Lenders Radon Testing Termite and Wood Boring Insect Evaluations Mold and Air Quality Testing Allergen Screening Custom property evaluation and problem consultation Infrared Thermal Imaging Services Above Ground Residential Oil Tank Inspections using the TankSure Program.

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.710 Reviews
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Bryan A.
Jan 2019
3.0
Mike presented as a pleasant, low key guy, which I liked, however I was disappointed in lack of thoroughness and little information. Mike used up a good amount of his 2 1/2 hours writing the final report on the spot, which was nice to have in hand, however I would have preferred and expected a closer look at the house. Mike was quick to underestimate the amount of wood rot on the exterior (wood siding and windows). Because I decided to check out the windows myself, Mike did not bother to look at the windows. He asked me of the windows condition instead. Mike steered me in the direction to consider updating all the windows and siding someday with non-wood materials if we live here a long time. However he stated these were "not urgent big ticket" items. For the short term he recommended painting the exterior soon. Well, a slightly closer look has revealed extensive wood rot in numerous window wells and behind loose gutters after purchasing the house. It is clear a lot of water has entered the walls and painting the house would be a waste of time and money. Additionally, Mike did not bother inspecting the sump pump, turn on the heat or look at the hot water tank since the tank was hidden behind a panel secured with only 4 screws. Mike was diplomatic and quite friendly with the seller's agent which was also not helpful for negotiating.

Marcy F.
May 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Mike was fast and had excellent communication, both by email and text. He was able to accommodate our need for an inspection quickly, and was available on a Sunday. He identified a number of items I had suspected and a couple I didn't, like some leftover asbestos on basement pipes and structural issues in the garage. His report was handed to me on the spot. We were able to negotiate several fixes and a credit at closing based on the list of recommended repairs. Should I need a home inspection in the area again, I will be calling back.

Lee R.
Apr 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$395
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Response from Bonsai Inspection Co
"Thanks very much for being a GREAT CUSTOMER!!! It goes BOTH ways!!!! ~ MikeC"

Lawrence S.
Jul 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$475
Everything went well.  No problems.  He was very professional and easy to deal with.  I had no trouble getting an appointment. My appointment was the Monday after my first contact (~4 days).
It's a new place so the inspection was relatively painless but he managed to find a very minor electrical issue.  He seemed very thorough.
Would definitely recommend/hire again.
Response from Bonsai Inspection Co
"[removed member's name]. Thanks very much for being a GREAT CUSTOMER!!! It goes BOTH ways!!!! ~ MikeC"

Laura H.
Feb 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
unknown
Response from Bonsai Inspection Co
"[Member name removed], thanks very much for being a GREAT CUSTOMER!!! It goes BOTH ways!!!! ~ MikeC"

Wil J.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
unknown
Response from Bonsai Inspection Co
"Thanks very much for being a GREAT CUSTOMER!!! It goes BOTH ways!!!! ~ MikeC"

Leslianne C.
Feb 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Mike was very professional and the inspection he provided was very thorough. He revealed many deficiencies in the home that we were not aware of and saved us a good deal of money by giving us the information we needed. We would gladly hire him again in the future for another inspection the next time we are buying a house. 10/10
Response from Bonsai Inspection Co
"Thanks very much for being a GREAT CUSTOMER!!! It goes BOTH ways!!!! ~ MikeC"

AMY W.
Feb 2013
4.0
$450
I have had better home inspections for sure, maybe it was an off day.
Response from Bonsai Inspection Co
"BONSAI Inspection Company is committed to providing its customers the best possible service. We are sincerely sorry that expectations were not met during this inspection."

Loretta C.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$395
He provided his service exactly how I expected, arrived on time, was very detailed and thorough, provided a very detailed report.
Response from Bonsai Inspection Co
"Thanks very much for being a GREAT CUSTOMER!!! It goes BOTH ways!!!! ~ MikeC"

Marlene D.
Jul 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Mike was very thorough in his inspection, spending 2.5 hours total. Aside from identifying damages done by termite, he made good calls on structural/foundation issues, recommending we seek further advice from a structural engineer, which we did. The structural engineer confirmed Mike's observations, such as irregularly erected posts, strange above-ground french drain, foundation bowing and cracks. Although this is the first time we went through a house inspection, I felt like he was thorough, even elaborating on energy efficiency measures I was interested in which was beyond the scope of his obligation to inspect, but as he happened to be trained on it, was happy to share the knowledge. He also explained all his findings in layman's terms, so we understood the magnitude of what we were looking at.
I am told some inspectors might be afraid to say negative things about a house so that they ingratiate themselves with a broker, but he was clear about what needed work. This gives us a clearer understanding on how to assess homes in future.
Response from Bonsai Inspection Co
"Member, thanks very much for being a GREAT CUSTOMER!!! It goes BOTH ways!!!! ~ MikeC"

Licensing

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FAQ

Bonsai Inspection Co is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Bonsai Inspection Co accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Bonsai Inspection Co offers free project estimates.

No, Bonsai Inspection Co does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Bonsai Inspection Co does not offer a senior discount.

No, Bonsai Inspection Co does not offer emergency services.

No, Bonsai Inspection Co does not offer warranties.