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Itchy_Rock_726 t1_irrr9zn wrote

Don't use the guy my realtor recommended. He missed the fact that the boiler was about to blow a hole in the burner. Three months after the sale I smell gas in the basement. Flames licking out of the bottom. One heart attack, one emergency shutoff and $7,000 later I had a new boiler.

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LowkeyPony t1_irsr1js wrote

Sounds like something the guy we used would "miss"

Ours wasn't the boiler, but the roof. There's a drop ceiling in the kitchen/dining area for a damn reason. The guy never even moved a panel. Two months after sale. Rainstorm. And water coming in. Right. Over. The. Stove.

Since it's been over 20 years now I can not remember who the guy was. But he was the first name on the list the realtor (Foster Healey) gave us. Lesson learned, never choose the first name on the list.

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Itchy_Rock_726 t1_irsspl8 wrote

Realtors get kickbacks and vice versa. I was too dumb and house hungry to even consider it. Realtors are lower life forms. Avoid.

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hubub454 t1_irsgwvo wrote

You should name the company. Idk who your realtor used

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Itchy_Rock_726 t1_irssz8p wrote

If you care enough and by that I mean you're in the market now or in the future for a home inspector, DM me. Otherwise, no, I won't name them publicly.

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barry_abides t1_irtcbu5 wrote

We had a good experience with Patriot Home Inspectors here in Worcester - $400 for a detailed inspection and report with photos, an additional $75 for radon test. They pointed out a lot of issues, making it clear that most were minor, and explained what to keep an eye on. https://www.patriothomeinspectors.com/services-rates

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No-Potential-1777 t1_irqvk76 wrote

I spent about $700 including radon test. Used Rj inspections out of methuen. They were very thorough.

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monicarperkins t1_irr4cib wrote

Home Team Inspection https://www.hometeam.com/ About $350-$450, additional $100 for the radon test. Get the radon test done. If it's high, a remediation system is only $950.

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anina101 t1_iru0xhd wrote

https://bonafidehomeinspections.com/ Wayne was very meticulous, came on time at the location and took around 3 hours to inspect the property. Gave a detailed report with photos same day. radon testing was included as part of inspection. He has license for both home inspection and pest as well which is a plus. Cost was about $750. Highly recommend.

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TheNewDriverOfHydra t1_iru5m3e wrote

I have had two home inspections done by Nick TOLMAN from Aventine Home Inspections. Extremely thorough and explained everything he was doing and looking for. Sends a report to you within hours, but he pretty much tells you everything he finds as he goes. Price was $400 for <2,000sq ft.

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