Home Inspector Recommendations

beantownbaby · 10-01-2016, 11:06 AM

Does anyone have experience working with any really good licensed Home Inspectors? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I have seen some threads on this topic, but none that are very recent that I have found.

greeleyhill · 10-01-2016, 08:11 PM

Contact Charles Arena

Phone: 1 6036309083
E-Mail: Click Here

Charlie did our home inspection last year and was extremely thorough. He's a great guy, recorded everything and took digital pictures of everything he found. We were very happy with his work and the time he took to inspect everything from top to bottom. He a retired contractor and was doing this on the side but he's been very busy with it so...kind of not retired anymore...

Doobs41378 · 10-02-2016, 05:44 AM

We used Scenic Home Inspections out of Melvin Village. He was a really nice guy and did a great job. Also gives military discount if you or any family members are in the military.

http://complete-home-inspection.com/

BroadHopper · 10-02-2016, 08:35 AM

Call your local bank or mortgage company. They have a list of reputable home inspectors.

They have different level of inspection. Tax, insurance and RE appraisal. I opt for the extensive inspection. Cost a little more but worth it.

Extensive inspection caught mold and rot damage on the joist and sills in the crawlspace. A prior insurance inspection and RE inspection failed to point this out.

HomeCheck Professional from Derry is a very thorough outfit.

DesertDweller · 10-02-2016, 09:27 PM

My recommendation is to bring a good general contractor with you. I have never been real impressed with any of the home inspectors I have hired. Just my opinion and I am sure others will say otherwise. The one recommendation above where the inspector used to be a contractor sounds like a good option. Also, don't forgot about a septic inspection if that is applicable as well as getting a radon test and a water test. I think your approach asking for referrals from outside people is a good one. Personally, I wouldn't get a referral from anyone involved in the transaction as they don't get paid if the deal doesn't go through. Good luck.

Patiently Watching · 10-03-2016, 04:07 AM

Housemaster in Rochester does a great job. Very thorough and professional. Have used them many times and regardless of the outcome have been very happy.

Rockslider · 10-03-2016, 08:28 AM

We used Norman Field of Field Home Inspection in Chester, NH in 2014, and were happy with him. He was very thorough (you want to make sure you have someone who will get up on the roof).

If I recall correctly, he charged a small additional fee for travel to this area -- maybe $20 - $30, a nominal amount.

granitebox · 10-03-2016, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DesertDweller

My recommendation is to bring a good general contractor with you. I have never been real impressed with any of the home inspectors I have hired. Just my opinion and I am sure others will say otherwise. The one recommendation above where the inspector used to be a contractor sounds like a good option. Also, don't forgot about a septic inspection if that is applicable as well as getting a radon test and a water test. I think your approach asking for referrals from outside people is a good one. Personally, I wouldn't get a referral from anyone involved in the transaction as they don't get paid if the deal doesn't go through. Good luck.

I would strongly endorse this method - home inspectors can VARY hugely and you don't want to learn the hard way your inspector isn't up to snuff. If you know of, or can find a reliable contractor they are a great option. Inspectors will always find something wrong - the question is how material is it and is it a deal breaker.

DBreskin · 10-06-2016, 05:43 AM

I purchased a home in Wolfeboro last May. I had two home inspection reports; one from an inspector hired via a recommendation from my buyer's agent and another purchased from a potential buyer whose deal fell through three month's prior to my contract.
There was little overlap between the reports. Each found issues the other failed to note. Most importantly, neither found two significant code violations that I discovered after the purchase.

dayvsea · 10-26-2016, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by greeleyhill

Contact Charles Arena

Phone: 1 6036309083
E-Mail: Click Here

Charlie did our home inspection last year and was extremely thorough. He's a great guy, recorded everything and took digital pictures of everything he found. We were very happy with his work and the time he took to inspect everything from top to bottom. He a retired contractor and was doing this on the side but he's been very busy with it so...kind of not retired anymore...

Just had Charley at the new House today, got report that night. Very thorough and professional can do radon and water as well...

CJH · 11-07-2016, 01:28 PM

Hi all,
Carla Horne here from Grand View Home Inspections, LLC. I notice from time to time that people are looking here for an inspector.
I have been gone from here for a while. I am back and starting my 17th year.
Feel free to contact me with your inspection needs or questions.
thanks, Carla
Grand View Home Inspections, LLC.
NH license # 00001

Phantom · 11-07-2016, 02:54 PM

SERIOUSLY !

"NH license # 00001"

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Great Northern Cleaning · 11-08-2016, 03:25 PM

Grand View Home Inspections, LLC. Carla is a true professional in her field.

CJH · 11-12-2016, 04:44 PM

yes, that is my license #!

Doobs41378 · 11-12-2016, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CJH

yes, that is my license #!

Pretty cool....

10-01-2016, 11:06 AM	#1
beantownbaby Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 41 Thanks: 153 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	Home Inspector Recommendations Does anyone have experience working with any really good licensed Home Inspectors? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I have seen some threads on this topic, but none that are very recent that I have found.

10-01-2016, 08:11 PM	#2
greeleyhill Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 94 Thanks: 57 Thanked 22 Times in 11 Posts	Charlie was awesome! Contact Charles Arena Phone: 1 6036309083 E-Mail: Click Here Charlie did our home inspection last year and was extremely thorough. He's a great guy, recorded everything and took digital pictures of everything he found. We were very happy with his work and the time he took to inspect everything from top to bottom. He a retired contractor and was doing this on the side but he's been very busy with it so...kind of not retired anymore...

10-02-2016, 08:35 AM	#4
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,572 Thanks: 3,209 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	Home Inspector Call your local bank or mortgage company. They have a list of reputable home inspectors. They have different level of inspection. Tax, insurance and RE appraisal. I opt for the extensive inspection. Cost a little more but worth it. Extensive inspection caught mold and rot damage on the joist and sills in the crawlspace. A prior insurance inspection and RE inspection failed to point this out. HomeCheck Professional from Derry is a very thorough outfit. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

11-07-2016, 01:28 PM	#11
CJH Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Home Inspections Hi all, Carla Horne here from Grand View Home Inspections, LLC. I notice from time to time that people are looking here for an inspector. I have been gone from here for a while. I am back and starting my 17th year. Feel free to contact me with your inspection needs or questions. thanks, Carla Grand View Home Inspections, LLC. NH license # 00001

11-07-2016, 02:54 PM	#12
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	SERIOUSLY ! "NH license # 00001" . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

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Doobs41378 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 510 Thanks: 234 Thanked 88 Times in 73 Posts	We used Scenic Home Inspections out of Melvin Village. He was a really nice guy and did a great job. Also gives military discount if you or any family members are in the military. http://complete-home-inspection.com/

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10-02-2016, 09:27 PM	#5
DesertDweller Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV and Moultonborough, NH Posts: 370 Thanks: 24 Thanked 85 Times in 71 Posts	My recommendation is to bring a good general contractor with you. I have never been real impressed with any of the home inspectors I have hired. Just my opinion and I am sure others will say otherwise. The one recommendation above where the inspector used to be a contractor sounds like a good option. Also, don't forgot about a septic inspection if that is applicable as well as getting a radon test and a water test. I think your approach asking for referrals from outside people is a good one. Personally, I wouldn't get a referral from anyone involved in the transaction as they don't get paid if the deal doesn't go through. Good luck.

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10-03-2016, 04:07 AM	#6
Patiently Watching Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 184 Thanks: 2 Thanked 42 Times in 34 Posts	Housemaster in Rochester does a great job. Very thorough and professional. Have used them many times and regardless of the outcome have been very happy.

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10-03-2016, 08:28 AM	#7
Rockslider Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 52 Thanks: 5 Thanked 37 Times in 12 Posts	We used Norman Field of Field Home Inspection in Chester, NH in 2014, and were happy with him. He was very thorough (you want to make sure you have someone who will get up on the roof). If I recall correctly, he charged a small additional fee for travel to this area -- maybe $20 - $30, a nominal amount.

10-06-2016, 05:43 AM	#9
DBreskin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wolfeboro NH Posts: 283 Thanks: 143 Thanked 121 Times in 76 Posts	I purchased a home in Wolfeboro last May. I had two home inspection reports; one from an inspector hired via a recommendation from my buyer's agent and another purchased from a potential buyer whose deal fell through three month's prior to my contract. There was little overlap between the reports. Each found issues the other failed to note. Most importantly, neither found two significant code violations that I discovered after the purchase.

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11-08-2016, 03:25 PM	#13
Great Northern Cleaning Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Belmont Posts: 89 Thanks: 17 Thanked 37 Times in 26 Posts	We highly recommend.... Grand View Home Inspections, LLC. Carla is a true professional in her field.

11-12-2016, 04:44 PM	#14
CJH Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	yes, that is my license #!