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J May Home Inspection
5.0(
217
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"J May Home Inspections is probably the best in New England. All aspects of the inspection were done in a timely, efficient, knowledgeable, professional manner. Mike first provided a summary of the relevant issues and then quickly followed up with a comprehensive report. The price was fair and the inspection done to the highest standards. He patiently and clearly answered all questions during the walkthrough of the home and property. I would recommend J May Home Inspection and Milke to anyway needing a home inspection in this area."
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Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Sherman Inspection, Inc.
4.8(
498
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Steve to come out and do our home inspection for a home we are planning to purchase. He did thorough work and explained everything that he discovered and gave great recommendations. He was prompt at returning phone calls and was very kind and professional. He gave me peace of mind about making this big decision for our family."
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Response time2 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Omega Home Inspections, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Stuart from Omega Home Inspections was great to work with! He was incredibly accommodating, responsive, and reliable! He did a walk through of my new construction and generated an incredibly useful report and was extremely thorough! Thanks to Stuart, the builders are going to fix paint, caulking smears, and baseboard and floorboard scratches I would have never thought to point out! Extremely happy with my decision to hire Stuart from Omega Home Inspections!"
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Response time6 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Focused Home Inspection, Inc.
5.0(
10
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Hiring Mark to do a home inspection for a property that my wife and I are buying was worth every penny of his fee. Mark was available to do our home inspection the day after I called him and he was punctual. He spent over 2 hours and carefully inspected and ran each appliance that was in the home, checked the hot water temperature, checked each and every light and outlet throughout the house, garage and attic and did a complete inspection of the underside of the home. He also inspected the roof, exterior of the home and made recommendations. He provided us with a 45 page inspection report within an hour of the conclusion of the inspection and picked up on some marginal items that I had not noticed. Mark is a knowledgeable, professional, and qualified home inspector and I would not hesitate to hire him in the future."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pro Tech Consultants
5.0(
139
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Wayne did a great job. Before the job: Communication was super easy. He was super responsive and thorough with all questions. Not only he patiently answered our questions, he brought up points that we didn't find in our research. He also made sure to communicate all different access needed. During the job: He showed up on time and started with a brief exterior inspection. The condo inspection was really thorough and he showed me and discussed issues as he found them patiently. He was super honest and extra cautious. He took detailed pictures and highlighted important issues to me right at the scene. I could not asked for a better service After the job: The lenghty (40 pages) report with all the pictures and detailed description of home situation was generated and provided in less than 9 hrs. The report was professionally done and extremely neat. It was easy to rwaywith just enough description and proper action items if needed. I really enjoyed just reading it. All in all, the BEST part of my home buying experience. I'd buy more houses just to have Wayne inspect them if I could."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Clayton Home Inspection Inc
5.0(
82
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tom did an excellent job inspecting a home we are purchasing in Middleborough, MA. This is the second time that we hired Thomas. He is an extremely well qualified home inspector with a lot of experience. He's seen everything in his career as a home inspector. He was extremely thorough, noting every detail, and prioritizing the items that required attention. No stone was left unturned. He fully explained everything in layman's terms. Tom produced the inspection report quickly, without introducing any delay in the purchase of our home."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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JBS HOME INSPECTIONS
4.9(
181
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The inspection helped us truly understand what challenges our antique home may have and allowed us to make an informed decision. We really appreciated the time they spent explaining everything in the house and pointing out some of the great historic features and the areas we can anticipate needing to work on.The inspection was worth every penny. We highly recommend this inspector especially if you have an older home."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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MKC Associates LLC
5.0(
77
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Morgan's attention to detail, knowledge, professionalism and ability to organize and present his findings is top notch. I used a different home inspector for our current home in the midst of the housing frenzy last summer and have regretted it sorely. <br /> When our family decided it was time to take stock of what needed to be done to maintain and possibly sell a property we haven't lived in for a while, I remembered what an outstanding job Morgan did on a condo I bought some years ago in Dorchester. He arrived a bit before time and had already begun looking over the property when I arrived. He looked over the property meticulously outside, in the basement, and through all three floors, noticing things I had never seen in the years that I lived in the property but which had certainly been there. Indeed, not only is Morgan's work product a pleasure to read and extremely informative, but he's a transparent and forthcoming teacher at the site. Without losing time, he readily describes what he's looking at, why it matters, and possible next steps. <br /> The inspection report itself is the most helpful I've ever seen. He highlights the most important deficits in a separate section, describes what the issues are, and even notes types of contractors (eg mason, chimney sweep, general contractor, etc) who would address the work that needs to be done. For us the report is useful for maintaining and improving the property, but for a buyer his reports are even more valuable. For my condo, I was able to push for a number of concessions that I otherwise would have been unaware of before closing thanks to his report. More importantly, for the five years that I owned the condo I never ran into any unexpected issues -- his report had covered everything that came up. <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for complete home inspection projects in Boston, MA

An electrical inspection usually takes one to two hours. During the inspection, your electrician will follow the National Electrical Code (NEC) to ensure your home is safe and up to legal safety standards. They'll check your electrical system, including wires, appliances, meter box, panel, circuit breakers, and more.

Afterward, you'll receive a detailed checklist of everything they examined, along with a report highlighting any urgent issues—often with photos. They might also offer tips on how to save energy and improve your system's efficiency.

Regular electrical inspections protect your home and family by ensuring that every part of your electrical system operates safely. Scheduling inspections reduces the risk of electrical fires and cuts high insurance premiums by detecting problems early. Inspections defend against hidden system failures and maintain your property’s overall value, making them an essential part of home maintenance.

Full home electrical inspections are essential when buying a new home because every wiring detail must be evaluated. If you are not purchasing a home and have no significant concerns, a basic safety inspection is sufficient. However, for older properties or homes that have not been inspected for a long time, a comprehensive inspection is required to detect hidden issues and ensure complete safety.

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