Home Inspectors in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has one of the most experienced home inspection industries in the country, partly because the transaction culture here has embedded inspections as a standard expectation for decades. The housing stock is predominantly older: a large share of single-family homes in Greater Boston and the surrounding communities were built before 1960, and pre-1940 construction is common in cities like Worcester, Springfield, Lowell, and Lawrence. Oil heat is the most common fuel source, and inspectors check boilers, oil tanks, and heat exchanger condition as a matter of course. Lead paint is present in a significant percentage of pre-1978 homes, and Massachusetts has additional disclosure and deleading requirements that apply to properties where children under six will reside. Knob-and-tube wiring, two-prong ungrounded outlets, and outdated service panels are common in older housing. The state requires home inspectors to be licensed. Radon levels are elevated in the Pioneer Valley and parts of central Massachusetts.
Snowmelt and spring rain put heavy pressure on Northeast foundations and drainage systems. Schedule your inspection in March or April when water infiltration, basement seepage, and efflorescence are easiest to spot. Also check for roof damage from winter ice.
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All Home Inspectors in Massachusetts
Nicholas Rhodes
Fox Guard Inspections
Amherst
Derek Grace
Goldeneye Home Inspections LLC
Lynn
Timothy Nutter
Twin Home Inspections
Dracut
Adrian Figueroa
AF Home Inspections
Worcester
Kelsy Soderlund
Soderlund Inspections
Worcester
Frank Harmon
Harmon Inspections Llc
Enfield, Ct
Peter Meriot
Short Notice Inspections LLC
Hanson
Mark Fratoni
Wachusett Home Inspection, LLC
Leominster
Ramon Marte
Marte Home Inspections Inc.
Boston
John Hagman
Striler Home Inspections, Inc.
Bridgewater
Gerhard J. Van Der Linde, 8524486
Aureus Commercial Inspections, LLC
Boston
John Kiley
Coastal Boston Property Inspections
Lynn
Claudio S. Martins
Framingham
Brian Tilton
The Building Inspector of Cape Cod
Eastham
Michelle Goodrich
Safe and Sound Inspections, LLC
South Windsor, Ct
Gregory Prew
Striler Home Inspections, Inc.
Plainville
Rory Warren, Ma Lic
Warren Home Inspections
Ashland
Tod Whiting
Metro Boston Property Inspections
Sharon
Ian Robertson, 16000067783
Inspector Toolbelt Home Inspection Software
Delanson, Ny
John J. Harrington
Brockton
Christopher Benney
Cosmic Property Inspections, LLC
East Longmeadow
Sue Reider, Ma Lic # 933
Keystone Home Inspections - MA
Upton
Mike Kilgallen
The Hawkeye Companies
Boston
Andrew McCormick
Striler Home Inspections, Inc.
Wrentham
Neil Childress
The Hawkeye Companies Inc.
Medway
Michael Sweeney
House Doctor Home Inspection Inc.
North Smithfield, Ri
Patrick Cali
Safe At Home Inspection Services
East Taunton
Stephen Machado
WIN Home Inspection
Middletown, Ri
Charles Baker
Warren Home Inspections
Ashland
Paul Macdonald
Southeast MA Home Inspection, Inc.
Hanover
Dana
Dana Wilson Home Inspection Services LLC
Bolton
Alan Sanders, Mass Licensed
SandersSystems LLC
Buzzards Bay
John Rodkey, Ma Hi Lic
JMR Inspections
Amherst
Jeffrey Adams
Shirley
Dean Mahalick
Warren Home Inspections
Whitinsville
Marc Rodrigue
Striler Home Inspections, Inc.
Middleborough
George Colassi
New England Stars Realty, LLC
Norton
Barry Peraner, Ma. License
Peraner Inspection & Environmental Services
Westford
David Valley, License
Massachusetts Home Inspections
Methuen
Mark Vitiello, Jr.
Imperial Inspection Services
Attleboro
Trisha Meriot
Short Notice Inspections LLC
Hanson
Chuck Striler
Striler Home Inspections, Inc.
Raynham
Christopher Semper
CS Eye Inspection
Pawtucket, Ri
Robert
Healthy Homes, LLC
Franklin
Ernest Harris
Harris Property Inspections
Springfield
Michael Haertel
HPI inspection services
Enfield, Ct
Eric M Perez
RJ Home Inspections
Lowell
Dean Murphy
SHOVELTOWN HOME INSPECTIONS
North Easton
Donald Clendaniel
Carey Home Inspection
Averill Park, Ny
Gary Rousseau, Ma Hi-107
A Closer Look Home Inspections
Taunton
Brian Pope
Striler Home Inspections, Inc.
Raynham
Edward Morkis
The Home Inspection Company
Framingham
Todd Lesiege
Huntington
Adam Anderson
Anderson Property Inspections
Suffield, Ct
Michele James
RJ Home Inspections
Fitchburg
Jonathan Eliza
Jonathan Eliza
Holyoke
Sam Bianchini
CMS Home Inspection
North Providence, Ri
Home Inspector Licensing in Massachusetts
Massachusetts does not have a statewide home inspector licensing law. However, many lenders and buyers expect inspectors to hold InterNACHI or ASHI certification as a proxy for professional standards.
Home Inspection FAQs — Massachusetts
Home inspection costs in Massachusetts typically range from $300 to $600 for a standard single-family home. Prices vary by city, home size, and the inspector you choose.
Browse certified inspectors above, filtering by city, certification, and specialty. Look for inspectors with InterNACHI, ASHI, or NAHI certification, strong reviews, and relevant experience.
A standard home inspection covers structural components, roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, foundation, exterior, and interior. Specialty services like radon testing, mold inspection, and sewer scope are typically add-ons.