Today’s tip: Never (ever!) skip a professional home inspection when buying a home

by Manny | Apr 9, 2021 | Home Maintanance

Never (ever!) skip a professional home inspection when buying a home. We routinely find structural and safety problems that would have cost homeowners THOUSANDS of dollars in repairs.

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Susan Sorrentino

16:16 17 Mar 21

I was very happy with the home inspection. I was contacted right away with what was done. Report was sent over quickly. Would definitely recommend this company. I moved several times and this was my best experience.

Teddy Eisner

04:14 03 Mar 21

Home Inspection before a sale. The Inspector was great! Showed up early and started right away. Got the full report in the same day so that I could get the house paperwork ASAP. Would highly recommend. YES!

Chris VS

16:01 21 Jan 21

The biggest purchase of your life ..needs the best home inspector out there. Manny was great !!! I feel so much more comfortable buying my home after his honest inspection. Would recommend this company to anyone !!

Laure Isaacs

00:35 19 Jan 21

We were blessed with Manny, who inspected the home so carefully. He showed that our purchase was his #1 concern. He was extremely knowledgeable and professional. He put us at ease with our decision. Make no mistake when you use Homeguard for your home inspection it is money well spent. Quality at it's best. Thank you Manny

Jamie Chronowitz

22:17 16 Jan 21

Manny from Homeward Home Inspections recently inspected a townhouse that we are in process of buying. From the moment he showed up Manny explained the entire process, he asked if we had questions prior to beginning the inspection. He was very thorough in his inspection , taking lots of pictures and explaining things to me. He sent us our report in less than 3 hours of the inspection. The report was very detailed and thorough. I would highly recommend Manny to anyone wanting to purchase a new home.

Shaughnessy Dusling

20:46 16 Jan 21

Manny and Tom are fantastic! As a real estate agent, it’s SO important to refer my clients to a home inspector who’s knowledgeable, timely to get report back, and with great “bedside” manner.Homeguard Home Inspection has been my go to reference for the last few years. Our clients are always well informed, educated and feel like their questions have all be answered.I trust Homeguard for my own family and personal home inspections!

Juan Nieto

21:09 28 Oct 20

I used Manny for a home inspection. Manny is honest, dependable, professional and diligent. It was raining and cold at the time of the inspection. Like mailmen, Manny delivered. He provided excellent feedback on the roof, chimney, gutters, and electrical work. He saved me from making a costly mistake. I would highly recommend Manny for your future inspection.

Thao Duong

18:55 26 Oct 20

Manny was punctual, thorough, and his report was extremely detailed - so many pictures! You can tell how experienced and knowledgeable he is. He pointed out issues, big or small, and gave thoughtful advice/guidance. In fact, my attorney said his was the most detailed report she had ever seen. Would 100% recommend him to any home buyer.

A Google User

19:14 15 Sep 20

They were awesome! Received an honest and quality inspection. I would definitely use them again. Their report was thoroughly detailed with helpful recommendations. You can tell they’re sincere in protecting the buyers interest when you see their report and when they verbally address concerns to you on any issues going on with the house during the inspection.

Rebecca Bumb

13:36 08 Sep 20

Always professional and friendly ,pleasure to work with every time!

Jose Mendoza

15:58 06 Sep 20

Home inspection was great and report was well written was told verbally as well so was a good experience thanks again.

Mrs. Matura

10:36 04 Sep 20

Tom is a knowledgeable and thorough home inspector. He was laser focused and yet did not hesitate to answer any questions with a smile. He took the time to explain any concerning factors and what different things mean or why they happen. He made recommendations for when we move into the home as well as what we could inquire about as sellers for more peace of mind. Highly recommend !

mashed potato

20:01 15 Aug 20

Homeguard Home Inspections and Manny Marinos take care of you unlike any other home inspector would. Manny went above and beyond ! Answers all questions and concerns. Took his time and showed such care to make sure i knew exactly what problems were present and which were not. Then you get a HIGHLY DETAILED report (70 PAGES) of his findings ! Thank you for all your help Manny !

Melisa Cartagena

13:28 13 Aug 20

Being first time home buyers, we were extremely nervous about the inspection process. Tom was incredible ! He was kind, competent and thorough. He set time aside to fully explain major issues in the home and answered questions we had regarding the home. He demonstrated his professionalism and knowledge by giving us pointers and tips on maintenance around the home. Homeguard Home Inspections and Thomas Dandola have made this experience one we will always remember. We absolutely recommend this inspection company ! You will not be disappointed

Taylor Borrill

23:38 09 Aug 20

Manny was exceptional! He was able to schedule an inspection with very little notice, he was on time, and extremely thorough. Highly recommend!

Stephanie Curry

20:34 06 Aug 20

Manny was great! He was extremely professional, did an amazing job, and was able to accommodate my need for an inspection ASAP. He also turned around the report the same day! I would highly recommend him.

Ryan Taylor

18:32 30 Jul 20

Manny always provides thorough and detailed reports for my clients. He is personable and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a Home Inspector.

Natalia Dextre

19:41 27 Jul 20

Manny was very thorough and helpful in walking us through our home inspection. He took the time to give us tips for maintenance and detailed which projects should be higher priority on our to-do list. As first time homeowners, we thoroughly appreciated all his knowledge. Highly recommend!

Grace Leyhane

01:59 23 Jul 20

Manny is thorough and efficient. He takes the time to explain everything he sees and answers any questions we had. Highly recommend his Home Inspection services.

Regina Lezamiz

11:01 20 Jul 20

Thomas of Homeguard Home Inspections was thorough, knowledgeable and professional. He provided explanation of the home inspection in person and the report he provided was extensive, detailed and it was provided quickly! We highly recommend Homeguard.

Michelle Madtes

14:55 15 Jul 20

Manny Marinos from Home Guard Inspection does a fantastic job. He is very professional and thorough. He takes great time and care to explain everything to his clients. And to top it off, he is such a nice person. I highly recommend Manny if you need a home inspection.

myles stankiewicz

17:18 09 Jul 20

Manny did an awesome job on a house inspection for me he spent over 3 hours looking over this house with a fine tooth comb and his report has great pictures it is clear and simple to understand absolutely fantastic service great attitude even in 80 plus degree heat i will be using him again in the future!

Denise Cruz

18:23 01 Jul 20

Manny is wonderful! So thorough & professional. He knows his stuff. We used him for our 1st home & now our 2nd. He is so good I knew I had to use him again!

Angela Lozito

15:16 20 Jun 20

Homeguard Home inspections is top notch!! Manny is fabulous!! Friendly & professional. The inspection was completed efficiently & very thoroughly. I couldn’t be happier. Thank you!!

Tristan Szakacs

11:22 29 May 20

Worked with Tom for the inspection of the home I am purchasing and I would absolutely recommend Homeguard Home Inspections. I am purchasing my first home and everyone explained steps I would need to take going forward clearly, and Tom explained everything during the inspection so my wife and I had a clear idea of the home's condition. The post inspection report was also very detailed and easy to read.

Tony Sebastian

14:20 26 May 20

I called at 11am and Manny was able to accommodate a rush inspection by 4:30pm. His inspection was SO DETAILED. He went over all concerns with me at the residence and even made time the next day for follow up questions. He was honest, candid and detailed in his approach. I would highly recommend them to anyone. Manny really educated me on being an homeowner. Thanks so much!!

Marrisa Trachtenberg

23:10 24 Apr 20

I highly recommend Home Guard. Manny is incredibly thorough and knowledgeable. He is a true professional who pays close attention to detail. He takes the time to explain things in person and his written report is exceptional. I wouldn't use anyone else to inspect a property!

Sal Petro

14:37 01 Apr 20

If you are looking for a Home Inspector, Look no more. Manny the owner is extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of a Home. Excellent Communication skills, makes you understand what he is talking about, even if you're not familiar with a home's construction. Highly recommended !!

Diana Gonzalez Cruz

14:08 19 Mar 20

Being first time home buyers,my husband and I were nervous going through the process. But Manny definitely make the home inspection a breeze. He is very professional. From beginning to end he was great. He arrived to the home on time. Took his time doing the inspection and even took the time to explain numerous things to us. We received our 70 page detailed report with pictures and video not even 24 hours after the inspection. I would highly recommend Manny.

Rene Loli

22:28 17 Mar 20

Tom was our inspector, he took his time and had a wealth of knowledge that he shared. It was a very detailed and appreciated report. I liked this experience a lot.

Jonathan Genovese

18:41 26 Feb 20

Thomas and Manny were excellent to deal with for the inspection of the home we’re purchasing. With all the moving parts and stress that comes with buying a home it’s nice to work with a company that makes one part of it easy.

Brian Wright

01:50 17 Feb 20

Manny of Homeguard Home Inspections did a fantastic job. He was thorough, knowledgeable and clearly cared. It's refreshing and reassuring to see such a true professional. I highly recommend him.

John Barrow

19:01 02 Jan 20

Manny was a pleasure to work with for our home inspection. He was patient and thorough, answering every one of my questions without complaint. It's good to have an inspector that you know is working to give you the information you deserve for such a large purchase. The report was delivered electronically to be read online or downloaded, which is a huge plus. The photo references will come in handy down the road. I highly recommend Homeguard Home Inspections. Manny will be my go-to for my future needs. A+++

adam karras

23:54 27 Nov 19

Very professional, Tom was very through, he picked up stuff I would have never expected. Gave me some suggestions as far as HVAC, insulation and just great pointers. Answered all my questions on various topics.

Joe Redmond

17:14 26 Nov 19

Thomas was my inspector and he was very knowledgeable, he had great advice . Took his his time and was very meticulous in his craft. I was extremely pleased that Homeguard was able to come and get my inspection done within a few hours of call. Really helped take a lot of stress on this home purchase. I highly recommend this company for anyone purchasing a new home. Thomas and his company knew more about my house before they showed up than I did after seeing it 3 times.

Chris Gingo

17:30 08 Oct 19

I highly recommend using this company. Tom was extremely thorough, knowledgeable, helpful, and professional in every aspect. I am a first time home buyer and really appreciated the above and beyond effort of Tom and the entire company as a whole. Knowing that iam a veteran, they thanked me for my service as well.

Greg T

17:43 20 Sep 19

Manny was very professional and detailed during his inspection. Nice guy who definitely knew what he was talking about. I highly recommend him!

Christine Stevens

20:12 04 Sep 19

I beyond recommend Homeguard Home Inspections! Manny & Tom are amazing at responsiveness!! Sometimes a house deal is at stake and the first person to the contract table wins, that includes having the home inspected and being able to move forward. Manny has come to my rescue many, many times and I am very grateful!! I met Tom for the first time at a recent inspection and he was just terrific also!!

A Google User

14:57 25 Aug 19

My Fiancé and I are extremely happy with our experience with Homeguard Home Inspection. Our inspector, Tom, was very thorough and patient. We can’t thank him enough for his professionalism and kindness. We will be sure to call Tom and Homeguard Home Inspection again in the future. Thank you so much!!!

Erin Vernillo

14:50 25 Aug 19

George Roumie

15:54 23 Aug 19

Tom Dandola was the inspector who inspected the property for my clients. He was very thorough, truly professional in his approach to and discussion with the clients. He explained everything, used photos in his report to clarify his findings. I would recommend Tom to my fellow realtors any time someone ask me for a home Inspector.

Joe Booth

18:20 09 Aug 19

I set up the appointment with Manny on the phone and Tom came and did my inspection. I felt he took his time and was very thorough and honest and made me aware of everything he found. Very polite and on time.

Josh Glas

18:23 05 Aug 19

Extremely professional, thorough and friendly. Highly recommend. Tom was great!

Jessica Savarese

01:57 22 Jul 19

Homeguard Home Inspections made the home inspection process easy and stress-free. Tom was a patient, informative, thorough inspector who explained the entire process and had the report ready for us within 24 hours. He spent well over 2 hours inspecting the home, taking pictures, and making recommendations for us and reassuring us. Would absolutely use Manny and Tom again in a heart beat!!!!!!! Thank you!

Victoria Beebe

11:52 17 Jul 19

Very knowledgeable staff, inspection was very thorough, received the report within one day. Highly recommend Homeguard's services!

David J. LeBlanc

02:47 22 Jun 19

Manny was an absolute pleasure to deal with from the moment I contacted Homeguard for a home inspection. I walked with him through the whole inspection, and he was more than thorough and happy to answer any questions I had. I highly recommend Homeguard to anyone who needs a home inspection. You even receive a very detailed report of all the findings in a neatly organized PDF file. More than happy with the service!!!

LB216 MK

14:47 17 Jun 19

Tommy was very professional and did such a thorough job I don’t think there was an inch of the house he didn’t inspect . He kept me informed of what was going on the entire time.my complete inspection was emailed to me that night ..highly recommended

Diana Moy

13:23 12 Jun 19

Such a seamless process... I was able to make a reservation online in the evening and received a confirmation call the next morning. Manny was my inspector and couldn't have been more professional and informative. He took the time to explain his findings and was very helpful to answer questions. You can definitely tell he cares about his customers and wants to make sure things go smoothly during the home buying process - on top of it all, he's seems like a genuinely nice guy. Highly recommended!

Lanie Lowe

22:14 23 May 19

Manny was very thorough with his home inspection. He went out of his way to explain the process and was very helpful with the first time home buyer information. I would highly recommend Home Gaurd Inspections to anyone looking for a quality inspection.

Craig Hollar

13:36 13 May 19

Manny is very professional and efficient. He doesn't mind us walking around and looking around with him and asking questions. He informed us about things we didn't know to look for. He is very personable and punctual. He provided us the report when even before he said he would. It was very informative and useful. Would recommend him to anyone and is fairly priced.

Jannine Lombardi

17:45 26 Mar 19

Manny was great. He was very easy to schedule and was punctual. Manny really took his time and did an extremely thorough inspection. I highly recommend Homeguard Home Inspections.

George Turner

15:57 09 Aug 18

Manny was great. He was easy to schedule and he showed up early and got right to work. He took the time to show me the things to be aware of, and sent me the detailed written report that very same night! I would 100% recommend them to anyone that ever asks for a recommendation!

Brenden Welsh

19:59 03 Aug 18

Very great experience, he inspected every part of our home, gave a detailed report and was priced very fairly. We could not have asked for anything more!

Elisha Jairus Flores

13:42 04 Jul 18

Manny was very accommodating with scheduling for my first home. He made the entire process as stress free as possible. He was thorough, took his time and explained everything. Extremely satisfied with the service, would definitely recommend!!!

Spiro Theoharakis

16:48 25 May 18

Very professional , warm , and did the most amazing inspection I have ever seen. 39 page extremely detailed and extensive report. He made me feel very comfortable with the workings of my new home. Exceptional!

Alisha Cardona

13:01 30 Aug 17

I call to schedule an appointment for the purchase of buying a home. I need a home inspection quickly. Tom was at the house earlier and already started. Tom was knowledgeable, friendly and outgoing and answered all my questions. I also receive my inspection results the same day late at night which usually takes 24 hours.I will highly recommend Homeguard for your home inspection trust them because I did and they did a great job!

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