Home inspection, Mold Testing & Remediation, Radon Detection & Reduction
About us
DBA: EAST COAST HOME INSPECTIONS. Lic.#498 No Billing, Balance is due at inspection.
508-679-4118 www.echi.biz
East Coast Home Inspections continues to be a family owned and operated business NOT A FRANCHISE!
FREE 90-Day Home Warranty Analysis and FREE RecallCheks with every home inspection.
A WINNER of Banker & Tradesman Magazine Silver Award!
Inter-NACHI Certified, Bruce offers a full spectrum of pre-sale home inspections and Other services.
Within hours your report is on it's way by email including photos.
I have a passion for safe homes and an advocate for the home buyer.
Massachusetts Licensed, I work for you, You won't be dissapointed!
Bruce also offers an affordable Quality Virtual Tour Service for Real Estate Brokers.
Check out the website. www.echi.biz
Business highlights
26 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
HOME INSPECTION & CONSULTING, DRAW INSPECTIONS FOR LENDING INSTITUTIONS, COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSPECTION, RADON TESTING, WATER QUALITY SAMPLING, WELL WATER FLOW RATE TESTING, MOLD & AIR SAMPLING, DIGITAL HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTO PRESENTATION OF YOUR INSPECTION OR CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS.
Services we don't offer
Mold remediation, molt testing for real estate transactions, HUD FHA HOC wood boring insect forms
The inspection appeared to be very thorough in that we received a notebook with a fully detailed report and photographs, as well as the same file in PDF format. Unfortunately, the inspector failed to notice a number of wiring and safety deficiencies, including a broken valve on the water heater. This led to our having no hot water later, and when we contacted the gas company, they said the entire heating unit setup area was installed illegally and in violation of the National Gas Fuel Code. It was a serious safety hazard because a bathroom had been installed inside the boiler room, and there was a potential for a gas explosion. We have been forced to hire a plumber and contractor to correct the safety issue and have spent more than $6000 to date. When I spoke to the inspector, he only shrugged me off and said, "We don't look for local code violations." I then spoke with the town's building inspector and he said any competent inspector should have seen this problem. NOT recommended!
Description of Work: We had a complete home inspection, including radon testing, prior to purchasing a house. The purpose was to uncover any safety issues that might make us reconsider buying the property or negotiating with the seller to fix problems or offer a reduced price.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0
$550
Response from EAST COAST HOME INSPECTIONS
I am a professional inspector with many years of experience in home construction and as an inspector. I care about my clients and always provide time during a home inspection with my clients for an informative walk-thru. That is a good time to ask questions, provide my opinions and most importantly, provide recommendations for safety before occupation takes place. It was obvious from the beginning of the Inspection that the member was not engaged with me, preoccupied, more interested in measuring for furniture. My recommendations were included in my reporting. It later became obvious that the report was not fully read to fully understand my concerns, warnings and recommendations to address before occupation of the home. I had told her that I don't understand how any of the bathroom and heating appliance work could have been accomplished with a permits and work approval. I then made my recommendations to have the appropriate trades people further evaluate conditions before signing of escrow and occupation of the home. Apparently she did not follow my advise and did not call me fer review.
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Service Categories
Home inspection,
Mold Testing & Remediation,
Radon Detection & Reduction
FAQ
EAST COAST HOME INSPECTIONS is currently rated 1 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
EAST COAST HOME INSPECTIONS accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, EAST COAST HOME INSPECTIONS does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, EAST COAST HOME INSPECTIONS offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, EAST COAST HOME INSPECTIONS does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, EAST COAST HOME INSPECTIONS offers emergency services.
No, EAST COAST HOME INSPECTIONS does not offer warranties.
EAST COAST HOME INSPECTIONS offers the following services: HOME INSPECTION & CONSULTING, DRAW INSPECTIONS FOR LENDING INSTITUTIONS, COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSPECTION, RADON TESTING, WATER QUALITY SAMPLING, WELL WATER FLOW RATE TESTING, MOLD & AIR SAMPLING, DIGITAL HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTO PRESENTATION OF YOUR INSPECTION OR CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS.
Mold remediation, molt testing for real estate transactions, HUD FHA HOC wood boring insect forms