Harmony Home Inspection of Massachusetts

Paul was responsive, thorough and helpful. We would highly recommend him.

Paul was very thorough with his inspection. He spent time to uncover both major and minor issues. All the issues he found came with suggestions on how to remedy them. His report will be our home project checklist for the next few years. He was also thoughtful enough to provide a "How to operate your home" book, this turned out to be a good reference for a new home owner. All in all we were very happy with the Paul's work.

We used Paul for our first home purchase in 2007. We recently decided to put our home on the market and move to a nearby town. We found the perfect new construction home that we wanted to purchase. We did not even give it a second thought, we called Paul to see if he was available to do our home inspection.
Our realtor was annoyed because she knew it would take longer than a "standard" home inspection, but we were not willing to purchase any home, new construction or not, without having it inspected by someone we trust. Paul did a great job and we were happy with the quality of the inspection.
Sadly, our attorney discovered a public right of way on the property that was not disclosed by the builder and so that ended our purchase. However, we are still looking for a new house and will definitely call Paul to have it inspected as soon as we find it.

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As first time home buyers, we are extremely satisfied and would highly recommend Paul.
Paul performed a full inspection in a 1890 house (2500 sq foot + finished attic, including 3 and a half baths). He was responsive by phone and arrived on time the day of the appointment. He was extremely thorough, patient and knowledgeable. He pointed all issues to us and said what was urgent and what could be dealt with later. We certainly learned a lot about the house and felt like we were able to make an informed decision about buying it.
Paul also performed a pest inspection, he tested the water from our well, conducted a radon test and investigated the neighborhood for potential environmental hazard. His documented report with photographs arrived in no time and he made sure to follow up by phone and email when the lab results came in, in case we had any question.
Paul actually came back the day after the inspection to double check a few details in the finished attic with a fresh eye, as the inspection had been very long the day before. We appreciated his professionalism and were happy that we chose Harmony Home Inspection!

It went swimmingly.  Paul was very thorough, to the extent of testing my deck's stability, my toilets' stability, the wiring of the electrical panel, and other things I wouldn't have expected him to do.  He did not rush but poked and prodded, offered good advice, issued relevant warnings, and took time to listen to my concerns and investigate them.  He was polite and professional.  The 31-page inspection report came by email in PDF format and was very complete with illustrative photos and everything.  It covered virtually everything we discussed during the inspection.  He also left a handy-dandy book on how to operate your home.

It went well. They were very competent. I got a lot of good information. We were happy with what we got. They were very responsive in setting up the appointment.

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.

Very thorough (much to the dismay of the seller's agent) and report was turned around the next day. Extremely satisfied with the work. No major missed items one year later.

Paul was extremely thorough and took his time to cover all elements of the inspection. He provided a very detailed report with specifics and photographs that were pointed out to me personally during the inspection. He took the time to inspect the roof, outside of the house and pointed out areas for potential entry of pests which I wasn't expected but was very handy for preventative measures.
He was very punctual and professional. I have gladly referred him to friends and co-workers. I would certainly hire him again.

Paul was fantastic!  I would highly recommend.  He arrived on time for a 9am start and spent 7 exhaustive hours going over the property.  He was great with explaining everything we should know and answered all of our questions and concerns. Paul called us to follow up after submitting a completed report.  He had great communication and always answered his phone. Paul wasn't the most inexpensive inspector, but he certainly was worth the price.  Gave us peace of mind as well as leverage when negotiating with our sellers.  The report is thorough and well documented with pictures.  Happy that we choose Harmony Homes for the single most expensive purchase of our lives!

Paul performed the most detailed home inspection I've ever ordered, and I've had 8 of them done over the years. I was very impressed with his thoroughness. I would definitely use him again.

We actually hired him twice. The first house we had him inspect he turned up many problems and we gave a laundry list of these to the owner, who while willing to fix the problems didn't want to move out of the house for months so we ultimately decided to pass on that house and keep looking. When we found another one we liked we didn't hesitate to call Paul again.
He gave the same, thorough, thoughtful inspection as the previous time. Again, we got a 50 page report and i will hang on to that as a very useful document! We decided to buy the second house and we were fortunate that Paul found many things that other inspectors might not have. We did indeed get many estimates and were able to convince the sellers to knock off several thousand dollars in order for us to get the needed work done (sellers did not wish to put out cash).
Paul is expensive but I'm certain he saved us money in the long run and we got a great education in caring for our home in the bargain!He also gives his clients a really useful home care guide the day of the inspection.
He's reliable--when he says he'll get a report to you by a certain time, he does. When he says he'll be there at  9am, he is.

They were very good but they were also much more expensive than the competition. They did exactly what I expected them to do.

We decided to hire Harmony after reading many positive reviews online as well as their reputation for thoroughness. Our call was answered on the first try and we were able to get an estimate over the phone and set up our appointment. Paul was prompt in his arrival and the entire inspection took about 4.5 hours. The inspection of the yard and the house was very thorough and methodical. He explained all findings as we went very clearly and answered any questions that I had as we went along. As first time home buyers, this was very important to us. I left the inspection feeling like I knew the home as if I had lived there myself for the past 20 years.

We needed the report as soon as possible so that we could resume the home buying process. Our inspection ended at about 4:30 PM and I received a complete 64 page report at 11 AM the next morning as promised. The report was as thorough as the inspection, containing pictures and descriptions of all of the findings. Paul even followed up with a call to ensure that I received the report and asked if I had any additional questions. That is what I call above and beyond service. I would recommend Harmony to anyone who is looking for top of the line quality and service.

Went very well. Prompt, proffessional.  He actually answered the phone live  and set up the appointment quickley.  I didn't have to leave a message.

Remember when selecting the inspector for the purchase of your new home, you want it done right!

Being a first time home buyer, I was unsure who to use for the largest purchase of my life.

After talking with Paul, I decided to go with him..and I'm so happy I made the right choice.

Paul was outstanding  as he THOROUGHLY took his time and went over every aspect of the house.
He explained in detail on the possible exterior issues, as well as the interior of the home.

Paul and I spent over 3 hours on a 1050 sqft home and not a single item was left to be inspected.
After the inspection, with the understanding the report needed to be expedited.. it was in my inbox the following morning! Thanks!!

If you are looking for a guy to do a 1 to 1.5 hour "fly-by" inspection, go elsewhere!!

Paul was busy initially  but since I din't have a hard deadline it didn't matter . He showed up exactly on time and spent a little longer than he initally expected to complete his comprehensive checklist. He was both knowledgable and forthcoming in his analysis.

His response to our initial inquiry was within a couple of hours.  Paul was able to schedule us in on a rather busy Friday holiday (July 1st).  I instantly had confidence in Paul the way he answered some of my questions and already knowing that he is a member of ASHI and several other wonderful groups.  His website is thorough and the inspection report samples/examples were wonderful in order to get a feel for what we, ourselves, were getting into.

He arrived early and we started on the outside of the home.  As issues started to pile up, he explained in detail what was needed to be done and why it needed to be done.  Very professional.  He has his own checklist and methods so as not to skip over anything- I like that.  That meant that we went through a few places more than once to focus on one thing at a time.  From the foundation, to the windows and doors, to the decking, gutters, shed... and then we went into the garage.  He checked every corner, every wall, outlet, ceiling, etc.  He also took his great ladder and went up on the roof.  He took many pictures of the shingles, chimney, vents and also looked at the pitch of the roof for pitch/grade material requirements. 

From there we did electricity.  He took the panel apart and inspected every little tiny wire, wondering why licensed electricians hadn't picked up on some costly errors.  We then went into the basement and for the pest control poked at every piece of wood, took pictures, etc.

We felt comfortable asking him questions about what WE saw - we didn't want to leave any "rock" unturned.  He was more than happy to answer us and didn't just give us a "yes" or "no" answer but explained why.  From the basement we went into the main house and then the attic, and then he set up the canisters for the radon test back in the basement.  He was adamant about having the seller/tenants in the home keeping the windows and doors for the test and left sufficient information for them and for us regarding the test.

He even gives the buyers a handy book "How to Operate Your Home"... it's fabulous!!

I cannot stress enough at how thorough and professional he was.  You DEFINITELY get what you pay for, which is why I gave him an A for cost/price.  I knew I was getting a complete job by a well-trained professional.  He also had a good sense of humor to make the experience enjoyable. 

After a 4 1/2 hour home inspection we were really unsure about whether or not to go forward.  We had enough information from Paul in his report (which was an unusual 48 pages worth of pictures, descriptions, recommendations, etc.) and information from friends and relatives on estimates that we decided to back out of the deal.  It was bittersweet- not getting a house, but knowing the amount of work and money that would need to go into a house in order to fix it up the way we would want it- up to code.

At the end of the inspection, he gave us a folder full of the paperwork/contracts, the book and the information for the radon tests.  We proceeded out to the cars and summarized the day's inspection.  Our agent, Paul and we had a relaxed conversation about what could be done in certain areas of the house and what kinds of contractors would need to be called.  We handed him a personal check, shook hands and thanked him whole-heartedly. 

The next day, he called us early on in order express his concern regarding one of the particular issues in the house and how we really would need to get a structural engineer in order to figure out the cause of a drooping garage ceiling.  A couple of hours later, we received the report via email.  A couple of hours after that, he called again in order to answer any questions we might have about the report and to explain his reasoning behind hiring the professional contractors and engineers.  It's rather comforting that his job wasn't done after typing the last period of his report.

We highly recommend Paul Rogoshewski.

Fantastic. Paul was professional and knowledgeable. He submitted the complete inspection report about 24 hours after the inspection. I would definitely recommend him and I plan to call him again if I ever buy another house.

He took about four hours and went over the house up and down, inside and out, and all around. Provided complete report, and explained which things were important and which were not.

Paul performed a pretty thorough inspection while we were still doing the exterior and some of the basement, about 2 hours and the inspection was terminated pre-maturely since there were a couple of major issues found. If I had Paul continue I am sure, he would have done a fantastic job inside. I was very happy with what we found on the outside and in the basement. There was some major termite damage found in the window sills and the bottom of the attached garage doorway. In the basement, there was some major damage found above one of the door way. Since that part of the basement was finished, it was hard to assess the termite damage or inspect the foundation sills. There was also evidence of a buried oil tank in front of the house since there were lines, filter and oil level meter coming into the basement. The present owner said there was a buried oil tank at one time, but she wasnt sure if it was still there. The buyer's agent or the seller's agent did not have any info on it. It was later (the next day) found out that the oil tank was in fact removed pending records from the town, the source was the home owner, no records forwarded. If the home owner or the listing and buyer agent had in fact payed close attention to the questionnaire that Paul had asked to fill out, we could have had the answer to this "buried oil tank" issue before hand and Paul could have been allowed to complete the home inspection as this was the major issue that put me over board and caused me to terminate the inspection. The termite issue had a mitigation plan in place as we saw evidence of it in the garage, entry way, and in the basement. The finished basement also limited investigation further. Overall, I would rate Paul as a pretty thorough inspector, although a little pricey, but its $ well spent since he does pay close attention to details and not sugar coat issues. Thanks Paul.