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What really matters?

Buying a home? The process can be stressful. A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind, but often has the opposite effect. You will be asked to absorb a lot of information in a short time. This often includes a written report, checklist, photographs, environmental reports, and what the inspector himself says during the inspection. All this combined with the seller's disclosure and what you notice yourself makes the experience even more overwhelming. What should you do? Relax. Most of your inspection will be maintenance recommendations, life expectancies and minor imperfections. These are nice to know about. However, the issues that really matter will fall into four categories: 1) Major defects. An example of this would be a structural failure. 2) Things that lead to major defects. A small roof-flashing leak, for example. 3) Things that may hinder your ability to finance, legally occupy, or insure the home. 4) Safety hazards, such as an exposed, live buss bar at the el...

Why hire me to inspect your home?

Why Choose Me ? BOARD CERTIFIED MASTER INSPECTOR - The Master Inspector Certification Board, Inc. supports the inspection industry's advanced education providers and encourages experienced inspectors to maintain excellence. Certified Master Inspectors® , are the very best of the best. I'm NACHI Certified #03061206 - National Association of Certified Home Inspectors is the world's largest most elite home inspection association in the world. Annual Inspector testing and continued education is a prerequisite. Visit our massive website at www.NACHI.org I'm Massachusetts Licensed #566 - VERIFY LICENSE - I have performed over 1,400 Home Inspections throughout the State of Massachusetts with over 1,400 very satisfied clients. My Past Experience - Over 20 years of Project Management and Construction Supervision, which include numerous overseas assignments refurbishing U.S. government buildings. I've traveled throughout the world to various Countries supervising many forei...