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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Black Dog Home Inspections. 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
Black Dog Home Inspections describes itself on its website as a one-inspector home inspection business run by Jeffrey, serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island with single- and multi-family inspections plus radon, mold, water, wood-destroying-insect and drone testing. On Google it shows 5 stars from 214 ratings. A recent reviewer named Jeff Audlee as the inspector and said he used a drone to photograph the roof and helped identify the source of a faint odor in the house. A recent customer said Jeff took time to point out simple fixes they could do themselves and other fixes he would recommend a professional for. A recent reviewer wrote that the inspection report was emailed before they even got home from the inspection. A recent customer said Jeff made sure their radon test was completed on schedule. A recent reviewer wrote that Jeff has inspected several properties for their buyers over the last five years, including their own purchase. A 2025 customer said Jeff walked them through the HVAC system, boiler and electrical panel, and that the detailed report was delivered the same day. A Realtor writing in 2025 said Jeff does not use scare tactics and that his drone license gets visuals of otherwise difficult locations. A 2024 customer said Jeff checked everywhere from the chimney down to the lowest parts of the basement. A recent customer who left 2 stars said that after closing they discovered major issues with the HVAC unit's cooling, including a compressor with electrical issues, a refrigerant leak and ductwork airflow problems, and that none were flagged as medium or high priority in the report. That customer also said Jeff has been responsive and helpful after the inspection in troubleshooting and planning next steps.
Jeff with Black Dog Home Inspections was incredibly thorough and made my home inspection process as easy as possible. I would definitely recommend Jeff and use him again in the future. I used a previous home inspector in the past for another property I considered buying, while that inspector did do a good job, Jeff did a great job I would say. He made the entire process easy and took the time to explain what he was checking and what he was doing. He took time to point out simple fixes that I can do myself and other fixes that he would recommend a professional for. He further made it known if he believed something was to be of concern or if it wasn't something to worry about. He was incredibly transparent throughout the entire process of his thoughts on things and if there was anything major he made certain to show me and explain why he showed it. I couldn't be happier with my decision to use Black Dog Home Inspections and would certainly use them again in the future and continue to recommend them to everyone I know who needs a home inspector.
Jeff has inspected several properties for my buyers over the last five years, including my own purchase. He is always thorough and has often had helpful suggestions and insights to help buyers differentiate between things that could be addressed optionally at a later date and things that should be addressed immediately. He interacts very well with his clients and keeps them at ease throughout the process.
Jeff was fantastic, he was able to thoroughly explain every process of the inspection and answered all our questions. I would certainly recommend him to anyone looking for a home inspection service
Jeff was fantastic - He was knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly thorough throughout the inspection. He took the time to answer our questions and explain everything clearly. I highly recommend Jeff to anyone looking for a great home inspector.
Jeff is very thorough with his inspections and does a great job of pointing things out throughout the process. We are very happy with his service and will recommend him to anyone else that needs to have a home inspection.
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Inspection report delivered the same day4.5
Flags problems without alarming buyers4.5
Report photos marked to each section4.5