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Ricker Associates Home & Building Inspections Llc

Home inspection, Mold Testing & Remediation, Real Estate Appraisals,

About us

Welcome to Ricker Associates Home & Building Inspections. We are pleased that you have taken the time to review our page. We are an experienced and professional Home Inspection Company that has successfully served our customers for 25 years. We are based on Boston’s North Shore and regularly travel nearly anywhere based on our customers needs. Established by me, Charlie Ricker, I perform very thorough Home Inspections for buyers who want and need to know the true unbiased condition of the property. Then, as an educated buyer you can make decisions about your purchase. Every inspection is completed as if I were buying the property myself and I am squarely in your corner at all times. A quality home inspection performed by an experienced home inspector is one of the most important steps in the home buying process and if done properly it can save you thousands of dollars in some cases. During the inspection I also make sure that you are familiarized with the operating systems of the property, emergency and seasonal shut-offs, and I also offer recommendations on maintenance issues. I service all of Boston's North Shore, Marblehead, Salem, Beverly, Manchester, Etc. All of Cape Ann, Gloucester, Ipswich, all of the Boxford/Topsfield areas up to New Hampshire, and everywhere in between. I also work in The City(s) of Boston, Cambridge, Charlestown, Somerville, Newton, Wellesley, Needham, Concord, Belmont, Brookline, Etc. Essentially from the Cape and Islands out to Worcester, and up into New Hampshire and Maine.

Business highlights

34 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Home and Building Inspections, Fast Electronic Radon Testing, Mold Inspections, Testing and Investigations, Pest Inspections, Carbon Monoxide, Air, Asbestos Sampling & Testing.

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

5.07 Reviews
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-7 of 7 reviews

mark M.
01/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Could not have gone better. Charlie is an outstanding home inspector. He has an extraordinary depth of knowledge and is very thorough. He has consulted with me on three occasions and I recommend him without reservation to anyone needing home inspection services. Charlie is responsive, courteous and provides a detailed written report of his findings. He is also happy to answer every question that may arise during the inspection, or later. Highest recommendation.
Description of Work: Home Inspection prior to purchase

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Rene F.
06/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Amazingly well. Charlie is extremely thorough and professional. He explains the process every step of the way, and provides expertly detailed reports. If you need a home inspection Ricker Associates is highly recommended.
Description of Work: Home inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Erin M.
12/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Charlie Ricker, President of Ricker Associates Home & Building Inspections, Llc. recently performed a thorough and complete home inspection on a detached condominium I am purchasing. I could not be happier with his inspection and expertise. He was able to point out a major safety concern that could have resulted in a significant fire. This is actually the second time I have benefited from his expert services. The first time was during an inspection on a single family home over the summer. During that inspection he noted serious concerns which enabled me to withdraw my offer. I was able to avoid being stuck in a home that would have required numerous repairs, time, frustration, anxiety, lost sleep, and money. His reports are detailed, thorough, and informative. He is friendly, honest, and professional. I am a first time home buyer and he put my mind at ease. I highly recommend his services.
Description of Work: Charlie Ricker, President of Ricker Associates Home & Building Inspections, Llc. recently performed a thorough and complete home inspection on a detached condominium I am purchasing. I could not be happier with his inspection and expertise. He was able to point out a major safety concern that could have resulted in a significant fire. This is actually the second time I have benefited from his expert services. The first time was during an inspection on a single family home over the summer. During that inspection he noted serious concerns which enabled me to withdraw my offer. I was able to avoid being stuck in a home that would have required numerous repairs, time, frustration, anxiety, lost sleep, and money. His reports are detailed, thorough, and informative. He is friendly, honest, and professional. I am a first time home buyer and he put my mind at ease. I highly recommend his services.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$495

Satyender M.
05/2015
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Charlie was very professional and took the time to explain everything as he went. I shadowed him the whole time and he was great. After he was finished he gave me a high-level understanding of major issues that would need to be fixed soon and sent the full report within a couple hours. Highly recommended!
Description of Work: Charlie inspected a house we were interested in purchasing. He was very thorough and provided us a 26 page report detailing all aspects of the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Adam F.
05/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Charlie was phenomenal. He was incredibly detailed and knowledgable. It was clear from the start that he was in our corner (the potential home buyer) and not the realtors. In fact, when our realtor heard beforehand who we were using, she was panicked that he would ruin the deal because he would find too many "issues" with the house. This was the best news we could have heard. That means he was the right guy for the job. He does not give an estimate on how long the inspection will take. He takes his time - as long as needed. He encourages lots of questions and treats the inspection like an educational experience for us about our new home as well as the technical inspection. His report is thorough and written. Not a check list. Charlie is available 24/7 on his cell phone and is fast to respond. His fee may be slightly higher than most (depends on the home), but you definitely get what you pay for. Best investment we could have made. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Description of Work: Home inspection and radon testing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$790

Benjamin W.
04/2014
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: Charlie was awesome. Very thorough and the full report was delivered right before he left. Cost included Radon test as well. I am going from memory as I did not have the number in front of me. He took the time to look at and pick on every little thing possible, so I had the full picture before completing purchase. I was able to negotiate upgrading my electrical service at sellers cost because of his report.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

HOLLY G.
10/2006
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Charlie inspected two homes for us. One we did not buy (for several reasons, one of which was his assessment) and the other we did buy. Charlie is extremely thorough and ''by the book,'' and provides a detailed report immediately following the inspection using a laptop and portable printer. He was also great with follow up questions.
Description of Work: Performed two home inspections for us over the course of a few months.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

    Contact information

    36 Londonderry Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945

    www.rickerassociates.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Monday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Thursday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Friday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Saturday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Licensing

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    Service Categories

    Home inspection,
    Mold Testing & Remediation,
    Real Estate Appraisals,
    Land surveying,
    Wells and Pumps,
    Radon Detection & Reduction,
    Pest Control

    FAQ

    Ricker Associates Home & Building Inspections Llc is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Monday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Thursday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Friday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Saturday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Ricker Associates Home & Building Inspections Llc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, Ricker Associates Home & Building Inspections Llc does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Ricker Associates Home & Building Inspections Llc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Ricker Associates Home & Building Inspections Llc does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Ricker Associates Home & Building Inspections Llc offers emergency services.
    No, Ricker Associates Home & Building Inspections Llc does not offer warranties.
    Ricker Associates Home & Building Inspections Llc offers the following services: Home and Building Inspections, Fast Electronic Radon Testing, Mold Inspections, Testing and Investigations, Pest Inspections, Carbon Monoxide, Air, Asbestos Sampling & Testing.

    Contact information

    36 Londonderry Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945

    www.rickerassociates.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Monday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Thursday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Friday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Saturday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM