He was very professional, and he did the inspection in a timely manner. We were happy with the results!
Description of Work: He did a stucco inspection for my home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$825
Robert F.
04/2016
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Joseph M.
03/2016
5.0
plumbing, stucco
+ 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Tested for moisture problems related to stucco.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$875
Karen L.
09/2015
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Tony was prompt and professional. He identified several points of entry for water as sources of persistent leaks,described appropriate remediation,and provided me with a full report,including photographs,within 36 hours.
Description of Work: Leak detection services to identify causes of water entry into house with report of findings
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Karen W.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing, stucco
+ 0 more
Tony and I set up an appointment and he arrived punctually. He had already agreed (over the phone) that the price for the diagnostic was $450 and I agreed to it. Pretty quickly he zeroed in on the seal around a large 2nd-floor window; I had explained that the leak only occurred during a driving rain. He showed me how there were several inches of caulking that had decayed away from the stucco ans window. It looked fine on the surface, but when poked with a putty knife the knife went all the way into the wall (he could see studs on the inside). While Tony usually just recommends a secondary technician for the actual "fixing" of the leak, this caulk job was minor enough that he did it himself. Everything was documented with photos and a nice report. While I wish the cost of the appointment was less, I understand the need to charge a flat rate for this kind of service call. For my job - caulk and expertise - it seemed very expensive, but I am glad to have the leak resolved. I've waited for some heavy rain before posting this review, and everything seems fine. (This has been an ongoing problem and Tony is actually the third - and I hope FINAL - person to try to "fix" it.) Expensive but worth it.
Description of Work: Locate and fix a small but persistent leak in my living room ceiling.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
J S.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Very thorough report with diagnosis and suggested remediation.
Description of Work: Located the source of a leak
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$525
Mary R.
07/2014
5.0
plumbing, stucco
+ 0 more
We were purchasing a stucco home and had written a stucco inspection into the contract. Due to the fact that the contract was finally signed on July 4th and included a 10 day contingency window, were under tight timelines to complete the inspections and have results in hand. I had called numerous EDI certified contrators all of whom could not meet our timeline requirements. Tony called me back right away and when I explained our situation, offered to come over the weekend to do the inspection. He walked me through the process. Tony arrived a little early on the day of the inspection and was at work by the time I arrived. Tony completed a thorough inspection of the windows and doors and completed drill testing around doors, windows, and areas of the stucco that appeared to be of concern. Before leaving, Tony provided a verbal report including what levels of moisture could indicate what damage and the moisture levels he had found. He then showed us the areas that he would be calling out in the report. He indicated that the report should be available the next day. Tony actually delivered the report that same evening - allowing us to meet the original terms of the contract. When asked he even provided a rough estimate to remediate the key area of concern. This was able to be utilized in negotiating the home inspection results.
Description of Work: Performed Stucco Inspection of a home we were intending to purchase
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$925
Allison T.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Tony arrived promptly the morning of my appointment to inspect an issue I had been having with a leak. The leak was in my ceiling, and I had suspected that it was coming from my upstairs neighbor's porch or sliding glass door. Tony provided a report for me to show my neighbor that detailed all the issues where water would be coming into the foundation, and issues that should be resolved with my neighbor's door.
Description of Work: Inspected a perpetual leak in my ceiling.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Rishi T.
06/2014
4.0
plumbing, stucco
+ 0 more
Tony arrived promptly on time to my property and quickly went to work looking for 3 different leaks in the third floor of my house in Philadelphia. All leaks occurred during rainstorms (they were not plumbing related). He located two of the three and provided sound advice for correcting them. The third leak is kind of an anomaly in that I hear leaking in the walls of the third floor bedroom but cannot see any water. Tony was unsure of a reason for the sound but seemed fairly confident that it was of no major concern. Later that week, we received a record-setting storm during which I continued to hear dripping in the walls, and even new sounds in the second floor ceiling. Being certain that this was a serious issue, I emailed Tony right away and he said he would come take a look within the next few weeks free of charge. While it took a bit longer than I would have liked for him to return (about a month), he did come on a holiday and did make me his first appointment of the day. I brought up some bulging stucco in the side wall on the third floor and asked if this could be part of the issue. Tony agreed that it's a sign that the stucco is shot and needs replacing and is likely why I was hearing the dripping. I wish he would've noticed this during his first visit, which is why I'm giving my experience a B and not an A. Overall, Tony was very responsive, professional, and courteous. The report given after the inspection was thorough and had pictures of the problem areas I was dealing with as well as recommendations to have them fixed. I particularly liked how Statewide does not do any of the work themselves nor do they recommend anybody, removing concerns of conflict of interest. However, for branding themselves as and quot;leak professionalsand quot;, I would've liked to see them instead of my carpenter identify the stucco issue.
Description of Work: Tony looked for leaks in three different areas of the third floor of my town home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Daniel W.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
We are purchasing a stucco house and wanted to get a stucco inspection with moisture readings. Due to our inspection deadline and the pending weather forecast, the owner of the company, Tony, was nice enough to come out on a Sunday to perform the work. He was extremely thorough and explained everything he was doing in detail. He drilled small holes into the stucco and the checked for moisture behind it. The holes were quickly caulked back in with matching caulk. They are undetectable. I've seen reviews stating that he charges a lot but I don't think you can put a price on the peace of mind of knowing the condition of your stucco prior to buying a home...in comparison, the cost of removing/replacing stucco is in the tens of thousands. It would be a huge mistake not to have this information prior to purchasing a house. We would highly recommend him and would definitely hire him again.
Description of Work: Statewide Leak Detection was hired to perform a stucco inspection/moisture readings on a house we are preparing to buy.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$875
Sabrina G.
04/2014
1.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Awful experience. Details forthcoming.
Description of Work: Stucco inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0
$875
Palak S.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Tony is really good at what he does. I recommend hiring him before doing expensive work to fix leaks. Average contractors just guess. However, bear in mind that he doesn't guarantee anything. Also, some issues require doing much more intrusive detection and he will not break down things to find the source. The contractor you end up hiring will have to be good as well to be able to take it from where Tony's work ends.
Description of Work: Pointed to the source of leaks.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Doris B.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Tony Gervasi arrived on time and proceeded to check the entire property. Although the roof patio was actually ok, Tony found the potential cause of the LR leak to stem from the window above that required caulking and to caulk some flashing. The basement leak was due to a HVAC pipe not properly installed. A very thorough check that took about one hour revealed numerous other potential leak problems on the top roof and walls of the house. Within a day, Tony emailed his 10 page report with photos, pointing to each issue that required repair. Without his help, I would never have thought to even check the front small roof over the entrance of the house. It has several major leak issues that need to be dealt with. I'm grateful to the roofer who suggested Tony. I'm very grateful to Tony for his diligent, thorough leak detection of the property. Without his help, my cost for repair undoubtedly would be far higher in the future. His service was money well spent!
Description of Work: The patio roof on the 2nd floor of the house had a previous leak. A new leak showed up in the 1st floor LR ceiling and another one in the basement. A roofer recommended that I call Statewise Leak Detection to analyze my property. I didn't even know that a company for leak detection existed!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Stephanie I.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Before deciding on an inspector to perform the work on a house we are in the process of purchasing, I did an exhaustive amount of research on how stucco inspections are performed, why they need to be done, and multiple contractors in my area that perform the inspection. After calling 6 different inspectors who received good reviews on Angie's List and elsewhere, and asking them all the same series of questions, we selected Statewide Leak Detection to conduct the inspection. Tony's quote was actually the best of all the inspectors we contacted. He was straightforward and no-nonsense on the phone, but he took the time to answer all my questions thoroughly. Today he conducted the inspection. He was very prompt, very efficient, and took the time to explain what he was doing and why. After drilling the holes, he explained what he was looking for and offered a detailed explanation of why what he was finding was positive. In addition, he made multiple suggestions for how we can protect the house from moisture invasion. He filled the holes with the exact color of caulk to match the house and the inspection sites completely disappeared. Before 7pm we already had his 30 page report, complete with photos of the sites on the house he inspected and the moisture readings he found in each location. I certainly didn't expect to receive the report so quickly! I highly recommend Tony and would not hesitate to contact him again for any future needs.
Description of Work: Tony of Statewide Leak Detection provided a full inspection of the stucco on a home my husband and I are purchasing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$850
TOM D.
01/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Tony Gervasi of Statewide responded promptly and quickly identified the source of the leak. I was then able to send Statewide's detailed report and photos to my roofer so the roofer knew exactly what needed to be done. The leak was then quickly repaired. I was very pleased with Statewide. They were prompt, professional and competent.
Description of Work: I had some water staining on the wall in a 3rd floor room. I couldn't tell whether there was a leak in the exterior brick wall of the house or in the roof. Before hiring contractors to do work to fix the leak, I needed to identify and locate the source. I hired Statewide Leak Detection to do that.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
Josephine G.
10/2013
1.0
basement waterproofing
+ -1 more
I feel so ripped off by this company. He did an inspection, but did not do any actual work. He took photos and suggested other companies for me to use, but did not fix my problem. When he left his bill, it initially said $450. I asked if he could lower his price, and he said he could lower it to $400. He was not here very long, and I did not find his services very helpful. I would never use this company again. Other contractors came out to take a look at my problem and did not charge me for any inspecions or estimates. Edit: 10/25/13 Tony called this morning and I am not able (per doctor's instructions as I am just out of the hospital) to be involved in any situation that causes me stress at this current time due to health.
Description of Work: He took pictures and examined a leakage problem I had in my basement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$400
Response from Statewide Leak Detection
[removed member name] I hope you are feeling well, and a quick recovery. I apologize for any misunderstanding, but as I spoke to you about, and in our very name, we are a Leak Detection company, and do not do repair work. We give an unbiased report of what the issues are, so you can have the repairs done by having a contractor follow our report, and without them billing you for unneeded work to your home. For us to tell you what the problem is, and then offer to fix it for a fee would be a conflict of interest. I make this very clear to each individual who schedules an inspection with me. As for the rest of my review, I assure you I was very prompt for our appointment, and I believe I was very fair with the price, as I even gave you a discount. My reviews on this site speak for themselves, and I take great pride I what I do, and my name and reputation. The report I gave you was thorough, and described the problem you were having, and what needed to be done to rectify it, exactly what you had contacted me to do for you. Please contact me if you would like to discuss further, or if you have any other concerns. I truly wish you a speedy recovery, and that you feel well soon. Tony Gervasi
Paul E.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
We had been experiencing leaks we had thought were coming from a leak in the roof. A roofer confirmed that and replaced the roof, which was almost 30 years old. Subsequent rain storms proved the roof was not the problem, as the leaks continued. Tony did a thorough inspection of the ceiling, walls and windows to identify sources of leaks using moisture meters and infrared cameras. He provided us with a detailed report of where water was leaking in. We should have called him first. Some have commented his price is high, but we found you certainly get your money's worth. Tony should be called first if water leaks are found in the house. It can save many times his fee in future repairs.
Description of Work: Provided detailed report of sources of leaks in ceiling and walls.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
Paul E.
04/2013
5.0
roofing
+ -1 more
We had been experiencing water leaking in the ceiling following heavy driving rains. Replacing the roof did not eliminate the problem. Tony examined the interior ceiling, attic and siding and identified sources of leaks with photographs and recommendations which we used to obtain repair estimates. We would have saved a lot of time if we had started out by using him. The analysis and report are definitely worth the money. We would recommend consulting Statewide Leak Detection before commencing roofing or siding repairs.
Description of Work: Conducted a detailed home moisture inspection and supplied report of sources of water inflitration into house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
Lisa P.
03/2013
5.0
stucco
+ -1 more
I called Tony Gervasi at the recommendation of a neighbor who had used his services and had also seen the great reviews on Angie's List. Several homes that were built by the same builder as my own have had to have their stucco replaced do to leaks/moisture issues. I wanted to find out if in spite of not having any visible leaks in my home, if my stucco had any issues. Tony explained to me when I first called that he would be making tiny holes in the stucco at various places in order to assess the moisture content underneath the stucco. He also explained that he would be filling the holes and that it would be hard to see where he had drilled (which is true now that he has completed his inspection). We had to postpone the appointment due to rain but a couple of days later, Tony came out to do the inspection. He drilled tiny holes beneath all of the windows and doors below each lower corner and did his assessment. A day later, he e-mailed me the report. Unfortunately, we do have a moisture penetration issue and will probably need to have all of the stucco removed and possibly the windows removed and properly reinstalled in their openings. While this is not good news, Tony has been there for me to answer questions about how to proceed. As he is an independent inspector, he does not do any remediation himself. Fortunately, his vast knowledge of contstruction has been very helpful in explaining that it's not the stucco so much as how the windows were improperly flashed when installed that allowed moisture into the walls. This is all too often, a common problem and I have since heard multiple stories about large numbers of homes within certain developments where the stucco has had to be replaced. I appreciate that I have Tony to consult with as we choose a contractor to proceed with the work. I would recommend Tony and State Wide Leak Detection to anyone who needs a thorough inspection and report.
Description of Work: Stucco inspection on exterior of home with detailed written report.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$775
Joseph Y.
01/2013
5.0
roofing
+ -1 more
I contacted Statewide Leak Detection through their website and received a follow-up phone call the next day to schedule an appointment early the following week. The day of the inspection Tony arrived and completed the inspection. I received a detailed report the following day.
Description of Work: I have a leak in my kitchen that has been difficult to solve. I had a couple different roofers come out and have a look, but each of them basically said that the roof looked fine. Tony did a complete inspection and provided a detailed report of the problem areas. It was expensive, but less than the quotes I received for general roof maintenance which would have left the real problem unaddressed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
Nancy J.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Tony arrived promptly and began the inspection. I had plaster and paint failing in some areas and a chimney leak. Also, I had leak repaired in the ceiling and before I had more repairs I wanted to make sure the area had dried out. With his tools he was able to measure the moisture in the walls and ceiling and access the problem. In one of the areas he was able to let me know that the stucco was coming away from the outside wall, causing water to get behind the wall and thus, the plaster was failing inside. He was able to tell me that the ceiling was indeed dried out and no problems there. He answered any questions I had, and only after I asked him, he told me he could recommend someone to do the repairs. He sends you a detailed report. Owning a home built in the 1890's we have used many different repair people. There are only a handful of people that were competent and that I would use again. I put Tony right up there. He was great! If you are having mysterious problems with leaks or moisture, use him. You will not be disappointed.
Description of Work: I had multiple areas in my home where there appeared to be moisture coming through the walls. Many of these areas I had repaired and still had problems. Tony came out with moisture probes and other equipment and helped me to figure out what was going on.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
joan C.
10/2012
5.0
plumbing, roofing
+ 0 more
I have water leaks around the windows in my house. I had a new roof put on, caulking redone, water proofing of the outside walls . Called all the above service people back to redo and a**** their work. Problems still existed, each blame the other for faulty work. Read an article about Statewide leaks and called them. Later I found their name on Angie's List, for me , this added more cred ability to using this company. I do feel more confident in having the walls repaired once I find someone reliable to do the caulking properly That will be the final evaluation of work performed.
Description of Work: Owner arrived promptly. Was very detailed in his assessment. Provided a detailed written report with pictures on his findings and recommendation to eliminate the problem. Hopefully this will eliminate the water leakage problem I have around my windows. I was very pleased with his service, The cost of his service was worth it, I do not have to go from roofer to plumber trying to figure out who is responsible for the problem. This service pinpointed the problem.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
Richard C.
10/2012
4.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They did the inspection and I think the report was good, however it was quite expensive.
Description of Work: He came to the house, inspected the house's exteriors and interior (to some degree) looking for various places through which water could enter the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Angela B.
06/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
He was very thorough. He was very good. He was a little pricey, but overall I was very pleased.
Description of Work: Statewide Leak Detection surveyed my property.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$495
Elfie F.
04/2012
5.0
Statewide Leak Detection came to check out my basement for leaks. We were not sure where the leaks were coming from or what do. They check out the problem and gave me a report of what needed done to correct the issues. I had a wonderful experience with this company.
Description of Work: I used Statewide Leak Detection for water damage services.
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Service Categories
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FAQ
Statewide Leak Detection is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Statewide Leak Detection accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Statewide Leak Detection does not offer free project estimates.
No, Statewide Leak Detection does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Statewide Leak Detection does not offer a senior discount.