West Hartford, CT258 Newington Rd, West Hartford, CT 06110
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Aboveboard Home Inspection describes itself on its website as an independent Connecticut home inspector working for more than 20 years. On Google it holds a 5-star rating across 70 ratings. A recent customer said Steve arrived early, explained the whole inspection process and what to look out for, and called his pricing fair. A recent buyer said the inspection was scheduled with ease and in a timely manner, and that they are buying the home he inspected. A 2025 customer said Steve did the inspection in less than 24 hours of being called. A 2025 reviewer said the defects were explained in layman's terms and the report came the very next day. A 2024 customer buying a multi-family property said the defects in Steve's report let them save $5k off the purchase price. A 2022 customer said Steven explained when the mechanicals would need replacing and the approximate cost to repair or replace them. A 2022 buyer said the report let them calculate the true cost of a home that had many unforeseen costs. Connecticut lists its home inspector licence, HOI.0000554, as active, held by Steven D Abbate.
Steve arrived early to perform the home inspection and was extremely attentive to explaining the whole inspection process and what was needed to look out for. I would use him again if I ever purchase another property. Steve’s pricing is extremely fair and sensitive to the homeowners needs. Please give Steve a shout if you ever need an inspection done.
Great inspector and personality will definitely recommend him to anyone
Steve made my home inspection fun and educational, highly recommend 💯👌🏽
Steve Abbate is exceptional! He recently provided a home inspection for me and was thorough, thoughtful, and professional. Steve was committed to ensuring that all of my questions were answered clearly and with detail.
Steve was very professional. We scheduled the inspection with ease and in a very timely manner. He made the inspection experience comfortable, informative, and helpful. He answered all questions we had. 10/10 would use Steve again for a home inspection! But hopefully not for a while seeing as we are buying the home he inspected! :)
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Estimated range
$530 – $760
Typical inspection around $650
Color-coded report sorting urgent items from later ones4.6
Roof sections walked in person4.6
Walks buyers through findings room by room4.5
Safety hazard checks4.0