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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Barber Home Inspections Inc.. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$530 – $760
Typical inspection around $650
Barber Home Inspections is a husband-and-wife operation in Weymouth: John P. Barber inspects and Sheila Barber runs the office, and reviewers mention both. The company says John spent over 35 years in residential building and remodeling, continuing his father's Weymouth building business, before turning to inspections. The state registry shows his Massachusetts home inspector license as active. Google shows 5 stars from 118 ratings, and the BBB page carries an A+. Reviewers describe inspections that double as lessons. A June 2026 condo buyer said John pointed out several areas of concern and taught them about the unit's systems, and an April 2026 reviewer said he walked through the maintenance items to monitor. A June 2025 buyer said he showed where the utility shut-offs were and that the report's photos and explanations could be handed straight to a repairman. In an August 2022 review, owners of a new construction house said the builder agreed to adjust items from John's report. A January 2025 reviewer mentioned that Sheila sent John with ginger cookies.
John performed a full inspection on the condo we are buying pointing out several areas of concern as well as teaching us about the systems in the unit. His inspection was inclusive and indepth making suggestions throughout the process to properly maintain it. His report was detailed and informative having photos of areas of concern. I would strongly suggest hiring John to inspect your property.
John was great! He was patient as I asked him all sort of questions, and was very thorough in the process. I felt at ease during what can be an overwhelming event.
10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a home inspection. John is very knowledgeable and open to any questions you may have during the inspection. He is very thorough and walked me through any and all maintenance items to monitor. The inspection report provided after the inspection is very clear and helpful to make our buying decision. Big Thank You to John and Sheila for their work.
Easily scheduled and thorough inspection
John's done superior Inspection work on my behalf on multiple properties. He's reliable, organized and thorough, finding all sorts of important details I would have never discovered. His inspections SAVED me money, by heading off potentially disastrous real estate investments I was ready to make. He's also a pleasant guy to work with as well as a great teacher. Tagging along during his inspection taught me things about my property-to-be that I'll be well-served by knowing. Since it's not listed below, John performed home inspections for me on both newer town homes and older single-family properties.
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2 changes recorded — last scanned Jul 6, 2026.
Inspection report emailed within hours4.2
Early arrival to inspect the exterior first4.3