Specsure Property Inspections

We used Specsure for our first home back in 2017 and they were great! Most recently while trying to find the forever home we used Alan...three times. He was friendly and knowledgeable. His reports also dettered us from a couple homes we would have later regretted as he saw every nook and cranny we didn't! Highly recommend this company and Alan!

I highly recommend this company! They were able to make an appointment within two days of me calling. Alen was very thorough and walked me through the entire inspection from the attic to the basement. It wasn't awkward that I was watching over his shoulder the whole time and he encouraged me to ask as many questions that I wanted to. Buying a house is an incredibly important decision and I feel that Alen has helped me make an informed choice.

Jerry inspected our new home for us and was referred by our realtor. Right from the get go we knew this was going to be a good experience, once we set up a time with the seller we received a confirmation email as well as texts (with our permission) on what the next steps were, how many people could be at the inspection (covid) and what to expect, there was even a picture of the inspector in the email so we knew who to look for when arriving at the house. throughout the inspection Jerry explained what he was looking at and let us know multiple ways we could fix them and a ballpark of how much it would cost us or reasons why something looked good. he made us feel very comfortable in our first home buying inspection and we cannot thank him enough!

As usual, the scheduling and follow up on line was outstanding. The inspector was prompt and respectful of society's current social distancing and exposure concerns. He took all the necessary recommended precautions, while still doing as thorough an inspection as we know we can expect from Specsure. I've recommended, and personally used, this company many times over the past two decades, but this is my first on line review for them. The only reason for the "B" rating under "price" is that they are not the cheapest home inspection option in town; but if you believe that quality is worth paying for, you should consider using them in the future.

It was a great experience. All of the employees at Specsure are professional and take the time to make sure their clients are informed and understand their new homes.

I have had a lot of experience with home inspectors as I am an active investor. I am new to the Buffalo market so when I needed a home inspection I asked several RE Agents and Specsure & Jerry specifically were mentioned by several. I was with Jerry every step of the way and I was disappointed. Sure, he found things and that part is good but his report was clearly designed to NOT be alarming (no wonder he is recommended by agents - they tend to favor inspectors who don't jeopardize their deals). The problem is if there was something for which you might FAIRLY get some relief from a seller I doubt his report would help you convince the seller of a serious problem. I needed things to be put in proper perspective - the report is an important thing to share with sellers when you are looking for leverage and concessions. Other items I saw that I KNOW are problems he tended to ignore or marginalize. Additionally, he took a LONG time. Too long, over 3 hours. He writes his report during the inspection on a laptop and then uses a small bluetooth connected printer and prints it out right at the venue while you wait. Not the experience I was hoping for; but probably a typical inspection. I am not the average home buyer. I will be buying other properties in Buffalo and I will be looking for other inspectors.

Larry and his team did a great job. I'm a Realtor and sometime home inspectors are alarmist. This home had issues. They were able to give them the facts, offer solutions and educate about items that may need attention now or sometime in the future. At the end of the inspection my buyers had a complete report to refer back to. If I were a buyer, I would hope to find a home inspection company that performed just like Larry's team at Specture. Great job guys.

Amazing customer service provided by Joe Shields. He was very thorough of my inspection on 116 Palmer. Not only that but extremely personable. Alisa Talarico-Malstrom recommended me to company. Both are exceptional people. Joe put things into terms I can understand and really took his time to review the property with a fine tooth comb. I will also recommend your company (Joe) to anyone in need of a home inspection. This is my second home I am purchasing in my life, and the first company I used back in 2010 doesn't touch the amazing service I was given by your company (Joe). He was excellent from start to finish.

Joe Shields of Specsure inspected my new home and I couldn't have been more thrilled! Joe was very personable (a huge plus considering you are spending about two hours with this person), and he was very thorough most importantly. I was very confident in his inspection and his explanations of things that are very important to point out to the seller for repair or replace as well as the things I might want to watch and take care of in the future. Awesome job Joe!!!

I am a Realtor, and I always recommend Specsure to my clients. I have worked with them quite a few times now, and have had Alan Willard as the inspector 3 times. He does a really great job. He is thorough, knowledgeable, and is happy to answer any questions the client may have. Excellent, professional company. I highly recommend Specsure.

Very smooth. It's a really good house so wasn't too bad. Jeff Thomas, the inspector, checked pretty much every inch of the house. Felt very confident in his abilities.

I'm a Realtor in Buffalo, NY and have used Specsure many times for my client's home inspections. They are prompt, thorough, and "tell it like it is" without scaring away potential home buyers. And they are always available for follow-up questions or concerns.

The inspection was very thorough and taking approximately 5 hours to complete. The inspector was very knowledgeable and explained everything as we went through this very large building. He took numerous pictures and provided us with a complete report that day in a three ring binder. He also answered all of our questions along the way. I would highly recommend Specsure and have used them in the past.

The inspector was very professional. He was on time and ready to begin right at 9am. The inspection was scheduled to take 3 hours. Throughout the inspection he walked me through everything he was doing and allowed me to follow him around throughout the inspection. He took pictures and explained the process and what he was looking for. The inspector was very prepared bringing all the correct equipment and even inside and outside shoes. The inspection was extremely thorough and complete. At the end of the inspection i was provided the results immediately in a binder complete with a color 41 page report and usb drive with all the pictures he took and report. I highly recommend this company.

My inspector, Joe Shields, took me through the whole house, showing me each step he was doing and why. As a first time home buyer, it's hard to know what you don't know, Joe made that easy. He was friendly, good with the sellers dogs, and honest. I didn't feel rushed or pressured in any way, and he left me feeling good about my pending home purchase. I would happily recommend Joe and Specsure to my friends and family, and will buses this company again should I need to buy another home in the future.

It went very well. They do a complete job, they are thorough and professional. I am always pleased when a client chooses this company for their home inspection.

. Mr. Glenn arrived ahead of schedule so he could examine the exterior from many angles from adjoining streets. Then with the buyer in tow, performed a very thorough inspection. This is an older home and as such of course is not perfect. He looked everywhere he could, all the time giving me valuable tips on how to look for and deal with the many problems that can come up in such homes. He was very patient with my questions and lack of knowledge in these areas. I have no doubt from his demeanor and obvious expertise that I got a great service. We identified a few significant issues that will be corrected to ensure safety. Overall, he spent over 4 hours on site. I received the full report that evening. In addition, the owner of the company was very helpful in arranging the inspection and addressing my questions. I have no reservation in giving high marks to this team.

Alan Willard was very thorough and encouraged me to "shadow" his every move and ask a lot of questions. He was very organized and took more than 3 hours to complete the inspection of all the systems in the home. At the end, he printed a report and sent an e-mail copy. I would recommend and utilize his services again.

Joe was fantastic!! We walked through everything together. He explained everything clearly and was very detailed. Luckily I had no issues with the home that was being inspected. Joe was very professional and took the time to answer all my questions and/or concerns. Great Inspection!! I would highly recommend Specsure and Joe. Great company and great inspector. Thank you Joe for a great inspection and putting my mind at ease.

Joe took his time and explained everything to me so that I would understand. I will definitely be using them in the future!

They are my favorite. My clients used them and so I don’t know the cost. They give a really great home inspection and a good report. Their professional level is excellent. They’re just very good. They show up on time.

The licensed inspector was on-site when I arrived and promptly introduced himself (Jerry) to me and my brother who was my "personal interpreter" of any construction terminology [I am an accountant and "check valve" "gfi" and such terms are not part of my daily lexicon...[ he's a plumber]. He was not needed for that as Jerry made sure he explained everything very thoroughly to my, and my brothers, satisfaction. Jerry tested and/or checked virtually EVERYTHING in that house! The inspection report was professional and detailed. I will be recommending this company to anyone I know that needs this service.

The things I love about Specsure: - The inspection - Clear , thorough, tons of pictures, and you get it immediately - The inspectors - Knowledgeable, articulate, patient, and respectful - The Company - Convenient, easy to work with, and reasonably priced (especially for the services you get)

Everything went great, we could not have been happier with Alan, our inspector. He was extremely thorough and spent all the time we needed with him. And we had a lot of questions! I would highly recommend this company. From the initial phone call to the follow up results, everything was very timely and professional. We received the printed report in a binder on the spot, along with photos on a CD from the inspection. Very pleased customer here!

We hired Specsure twice. The first time they saved us from a really terrible house. THANK GOODNESS. The second time we felt really comfortable going forward with the purchase. All the major issues were covered in the report. Alan is extremely thorough. He is a buyer's advocate and really really takes his time combing through all important areas of the house. I have recommended this company to friends. Our real estate agent also commented that he was excellent compared to others she had seen and took his number. I've never felt so strongly about a service. They go above and beyond. Great service especially for old Buffalo homes. / Company overall is very tech-friendly. They offered digital files.