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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from 8 Points Home Inspection. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Firms price in size tiers, not per foot — pick the bracket.
Estimated range
$530 – $760
Typical inspection around $650
8 Points Home Inspection is an owner-operated North Shore and Boston area inspection company led by J. David Riddle. The company says Riddle came from design and construction project management, has inspected homes for more than 10 years, and has completed over 2,500 inspections. The Massachusetts registry shows his home inspector license active as of September 19, 2026. Recent customers describe a thorough, educational inspection. In June 2026, Dave was praised for explaining how an entire house works, not only listing items needing attention. An August 2025 reviewer said he made a strong professional first impression when the family was choosing among three inspectors. Earlier reviews from 2022 and 2021 likewise describe detailed inspections, clear reports, and time spent explaining problem areas. The company offers buyer, pre-listing, and new-construction inspections, along with radon, termite, and well-water testing. A dated unilocal.de mention says Dave completed an inspection for a purchase of an 1890s North Shore home, though that account is undated. Confirm which testing services you need and what the inspection report will include when booking.
“Dave recently completed a home inspection on a purchase of an 1890’s home in the North Shore for me and my wife.”
Dave at 8 Points Home Inspection is the real deal. Extremely thorough and knowledgeable, he left me very well-informed about the entire house, not just about what needs attention, but how the home actually works. Highly recommend!
When we were looking to buy a home in Salem, we called three different home inspectors to try to get a feel for the right one. Dave made a terrific first impression as a real professional. And he certainly didn't disappoint. Dave brought to the job an attention to detail, an intuitive way to deal with his clients (us), and a calm, clear manner that ensured we heard and understood everything he was saying. He made us feel comfortable with our decision to pursue the purchase, but also aware of what future maintenance of our new home would look like and require. Consummate professional! You cannot go wrong hiring him.
Dave is an amazing home inspector who knows his stuff and takes the time to educate you about any problem areas. I’ve used him on three different occasions in the home-buying process and would not hesitate to use him again.
David Riddle is the home inspector you want. Professional, kind and great as what he does. Everything that needed to be inspected was looked at thoroughly. I was very impressed with the inspection report. The pictures, description and recommendations tells you all you need to know even if you were not present at the time of the inspection. I highly recommend David.
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Inspection report delivered the same day4.5
Flags problems without alarming buyers4.5
Framing precision3.5