Harmony Home Inspection
Stow, MA 01775
Phone: (978) 568-8100
User Reviews for Harmony Home Inspection
05/12/2007 Posted by limengtse
As a PHD student in medical science, I know nothing about home construction. But I do have the skills of hunting for a good home inspector. I looked up the webpages of all the ASHI certified inspectors in Worcester area and look at their inspection report. The report done by Paul from Harmony Home Inspection definitely stands out. I will say that nobody’s report is half as good as Paul’s report. But you get what you pay for. Paul charges more than other inspectors. I pay $600 to inspect a 1000 square feet house+ radon test and terminate test. Initially, I was a bit reluctant to employ Paul as I don’t have that much money. Then, I decided that if am spending so much money to buy a house, why not get a better inspector and get a better report. I am so glad that I make that choice. I actually get more than what I paid for. Not only was Paul very careful in the inspection, he is not afraid to offend the seller about all the problems that the house have. The seller reluctantly agreed to fix most of the problems that Paul pointed out to me and I feel very safe to live in that house. Also the report that I got is of the same quality as that I have seen on his website. Very detail and helpful to first time home buyer. Check the report out on his website yourself!
Cons: No
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03/17/2007 Posted by thundermom
In a time of drive-thru everything, you won’t get a drive-thru inspection from Harmony Home Inspection. You will get a thorough and honest assessment of the property, a comprehensive and coherent report with photographs, and a knowledgeable and experienced inspector who has YOUR best interests in mind. The home buying process can be overwhelming, especially for a first-timer. It is very difficult when you fall in love with a house and then upon inspection, have a number of things about the home pointed out to you that transform it from being “perfect” in your mind, to what it really is…perhaps the “perfect” house for you, but one that needs some repairs or some careful attention to potential problem areas. If you are looking for someone to “ooh” and “ahh” over the home you have chosen to purchase, bring along the seller’s agent. If you are looking for someone to show you what is working well in the house and what isn’t working well or what isn’t safe, call Paul Rogoshewski. A good inspector, like Paul, will point out and explain potential problem areas to you and may suggest you consult with another expert (electrician, roofer) to see how extensive the problem or issue is , and how much it will cost to fix. That way you can, in some cases, present the seller with an adjusted offer reflecting the unexpected costs for these repairs. He'll even point out things like an unsafe flagstone path that you would probably not bring up to the sellers as a negotiating point, but that you will put on your "home improvement" list. Paul schedules at least four hours for the inspection so that he may do a thorough and accurate inspection of the inside and outside of the house and the property. The sellers in our most recent purchase were difficult to deal with and were even confrontational with Paul. He was professional and level-headed, and continued to complete a thorough inspection to the satisfaction of us, his clients. Paul is the best and you’ll be glad you hired him.
Pros: experienced, knowledgeable, excellent report with photos, flexible, dependable
Cons: none
