Home Inspection Reviews from Greater Boston Homeowners

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What our home inspection customers are saying

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Audrey Wilkes
4 weeks ago
We hired Alex to do the inspection on our first home and he was thorough, patient, professional, and kind. I called him on a Tuesday afternoon and he agreed to come out for an inspection early the next morning just in case he found something that’d we’d need to bring in a specialist before the inspection contingency closed. He arrived early and spent several hours investigating the basement, first floor, second floor, attic, roof, exterior, etc. He was so patient with me following him around and asking him many questions, and his same-day report was so clear, detailed, and helpful.
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Todd Silver
1 month ago
Alex did a great job with our home inspection – he was thorough when searching and very clear and helpful when explaining proper maintenance and how to correct the affected systems, great for a home buying novice like myself. I’m very happy with his work and would recommend him without hesitation.
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Nathan Einstein
2 months ago
My wife and I recently hired Alex to perform the inspection on our new house. I can only reiterate the glowing reviews that others have left: he was exceedingly reliable, detail-oriented, knowledgable, and personable. He did an outstanding job including us in the inspection, pointing out not just issues that he identified (providing specific recommendations about how we might address them and their urgency), but also more broadly walking us through all the systems, how they operate, and the sort of future maintenance that will be needed. His report was equally thorough, and was wonderfully structured, with plenty of detailed photos identifying both the components and all of the issues he noticed, ranked by criticality. We couldn’t have been more pleased with our experience!
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Bartosz Warzecha
2 months ago
Alex was amazing. He was incredibly thorough and detail-oriented, but also took the time to explain everything to us in plain English as we went through the house. The house is over 100 years old, and his knowledge of older homes was invaluable. He helped us understand many of its quirks, including the original gravity-heating system. He immediately recognized that the insulation around the old ducts could contain asbestos and should be tested. He was also very practical and never made ordinary old-house issues sound scarier than they were. He helped us understand what actually mattered, what needed further investigation and what was simply something to maintain over time. We received a very detailed report with plenty of photographs the same day, which was incredibly helpful given our tight timeline. I would absolutely recommend Alex, especially if you’re buying an older house.
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Nicole
3 months ago
We had an excellent experience with JBS Home Inspections. We worked with Alex for the inspection of our home in Needham, and he was outstanding from start to finish. He was able to accommodate us on very short notice, was incredibly thorough, and took the time to walk through the entire house with us, explaining his findings and answering all of our questions. What impressed us most was his attention to detail. Alex identified numerous issues and maintenance items that gave us a much clearer understanding of the home, and I’m confident many of them would have been overlooked by other inspectors. His expertise, patience, and willingness to educate us throughout the process made a potentially stressful experience much easier.. We would highly recommend JBS Home Inspections and Alex to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy home inspector!!
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Mehrotra
5 months ago
From the very beginning, Alex approached the inspection with exceptional care and attention to detail. He was thoughtful, thorough, and generous with his time, making sure we understood the condition of the house and the implications of various issues he identified. What has stood out even more over time is how useful and accurate his report proved to be. Many of the issues and recommendations he identified were things we were able to act on as we renovated the house and settled in, and his guidance helped us considerably. We continue to appreciate the care and attention he brought to the inspection and would highly recommend him.
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Matt Terrill
5 months ago
My wife & I are in due diligence for our first home purchase, and Alex inspected the property for us. He was incredibly thorough, detailed, and most importantly, patient and personable. He was willing to listen to the questions of first-time buyers, responded with patience and expertise, and helped us to be informed and feel ready to take on homeownership. He took the time to be thorough, wrote a detailed report, and also provided us with a new owners’ handbook to help us understand how to care for our new home! Highly recommend Alex to anyone needing an inspection!
Alex was incredibly thorough and helpful in a recent home inspection we had. Very knowledgeable and willing to explain specifics with me present for the inspection. Will happily use him again.
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Bethany Walls
6 months ago
We recently hired Alex for a home inspection for our new home. He’s professional in every way – timely, honest, and an expert in the home inspection world. He walked us through everything in our new house and pointed out things that would helpful for us to know during all of the seasons. Alex’s home inspection report was thorough, yet easy to read, and he’s available for follow up questions after our home inspection was complete. If you are looking for a home inspector in the greater Boston area, don’t hesitate – contact Alex at JBS Home Inspections!
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Tom Snell
6 months ago
Alex did a thorough and professional job inspecting our property. For the areas where problems were identified, he recommended specific firms to follow up with. As newcomers to the area, we found these most helpful.
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Andrew Schlesinger
6 months ago
Very thorough !!!
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Melissa T
6 months ago
We have worked with Alex twice to inspect residential homes in West Roxbury. We can’t emphasize how highly we recommend Alex. He is professional, timely with responses, thorough, and gives you a good perspective on the kinds of things he finds during an inspection (as first time home buyers this perspective of what needed to be addressed ASAP or was concerning vs what could wait some amount of time was super helpful).
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Megan Gadelha
7 months ago
I hired Alex Steinberg to perform the home inspection for a property I’m personally purchasing and had a great experience. As a real estate agent, I work with a variety of inspectors, and Alex was extremely thorough, professional, and knowledgeable. He took the time to clearly explain everything he found during the inspection and answered all of my questions in detail. His report was well organized, easy to understand, and delivered promptly. I would absolutely recommend Alex to anyone looking for a thorough and reliable home inspector, and I look forward to working with him again in future transactions.
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Tommy Everitte
7 months ago
Jeremy and his team are among the best home inspectors in the Triangle. We’ve worked with hundreds of inspectors across North Carolina over the years, and very few make my short list of professionals I would trust to inspect my own home, Jeremy’s team absolutely does. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and thorough reporting consistently stand out. James has even caught termite evidence on a couple occasions that others overlooked, which speaks volumes about their experience and diligence. If you want an inspection done right the first time, these are your guys.
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Jen McGinn
7 months ago
Alex was responsive and easy to schedule. Over the years, I’ve had home inspections conducted by 4 other professionals, but Alex was by far the most knowledgable and thorough. He arrived early, didn’t rush, and gave us his report later that day, complete with photos and a video associated with the prioritized and categorized recommendations. He was familiar with all the systems in the house and answered all of our questions. I can’t recommend Alex more highly.
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Yicheng Si
8 months ago
Alex is very professional, knowledgeable and very experienced. I had a short time window for home inspection and Alex was able to arrange an inspection for Sunday morning before the snowstorm. He was very organized, and provided a very detailed and effecient inspection, pointing out places that would otherwise be missed. In the end he offered a book with how inspection and home works, was very thoughtful. Would definately recommend Alex in a heartbeat!
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Cyrus Babak Ravandi
10 months ago
friendly & professional, Alex did not miss any details
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Amy Du
10 months ago
Alex is an exceptionally professional and dedicated home inspector. Whether it’s an older property or new construction, he brings deep knowledge and great attention to details. He is always punctual, patient, and takes the time to explain everything clearly so clients fully understand the findings. His inspection reports are thorough and well-organized, making it easy to reference any item later. Alex is also very responsive and reliable throughout the entire process. Highly recommended!
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Ian Beatty
11 months ago
After my recent inspection, I can’t imagine how a home inspector could be better than Alex. He’s extremely thorough but also a good explainer and clear communicator. It’s like a tour of your home with a professor of home maintenance.
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Danna Katz
11 months ago
Alex is very professional and knowledgeable, and he’s done 4 or 5 inspections for me over the past 16 years. He always does a thorough job, and gives extensive reports with lots of photos (which especially helped me with an HVAC issue on my last house). I always feel comfortable asking all my questions & I appreciate that he doesn’t rush me. I can’t imagine finding a better home inspector. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire him again.
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Steven Seltzer
11 months ago
Alex was amazing! Thorough, professional, detail oriented, clear communications. We learned so much from him. Steven Seltzer
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Kyle Joseph Petty
12 months ago
Alex was highly recommended by our realtor for an inspection of our home. Alex provided a thorough and detailed inspection that covered areas that needed attention, guided us on how to care for our property, and explained how the various systems in our house worked. Alex communicated this information in a clear and straightforward manner that was easy to understand as first-time home owners. Upon completion we received a detailed and well-designed report with photographs that covered all the topics Alex discussed with us. The entire inspection felt like a comprehensive course on how to care for our home. The value of the inspection was worth the price we paid. We would highly recommend Alex Steinberg and JBS Home Inspections to anyone in the Boston area.
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Beth Compson
12 months ago
Alex is by far the best home inspector with whom I’ve worked. He is professional, easy to talk to and provided clear feedback not only regarding the state of the condo but also how to maintain it’s systems. He explained important issues to consider when buying a condo in Boston. Further, he will, as part of his fee, respond to my questions regarding home maintenance for a year. He was not alarmist in any way, something rare in home inspectors. I highly recommend him!
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Evan Schmidt
1 year ago
Alex is top notch. I was recommended by word of mouth, so I had Alex do an inspection for us after we closed. He came early and prepared, and walked me through every bit of the property, not just pointing out issues, but describing systems and ways to operate the house well. He delivered the inspection result the same day, and it was concise, helpful, and direct. It also wasn’t alarmist – he was able to say which things were must-fix items versus those that are nice-to-have.