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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Bonafide Home Inspections. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$530 – $760
Typical inspection around $650
Bonafide Home Inspections is a one-person home inspection business in Marlborough, Massachusetts, run by Wayne Czybora, who has operated it as a sole proprietor since 1994. He is licensed for wood-destroying-insect (pest) inspections in addition to standard home and building inspections, and offers radon testing as part of the service. Reviews from 2021 through 2024 describe a consistent way of working: Wayne walks buyers through his findings room by room during the inspection, prioritizing safety issues ahead of minor or cosmetic ones, and typically has a written report in hand the same day or within 24 hours. A 2021 reviewer noted that because he is the company's sole employee, hiring him means working directly with someone with over 25 years of inspection experience rather than a rotating staff. First-time homebuyers repeatedly mention that he explains technical findings in plain language and patiently answers follow-up questions, and several reviewers describe his pricing as competitive - one compared his quote favorably against three other inspectors before hiring him. In a 2024 review, a homeowner who hired Wayne in 2020 said that several problems, including a foundation issue later flagged by other contractors, went unnoted in the original inspection, and that a request years afterward to resend the emailed report, delivered through a link that expires after about 90 days, went unanswered. That account stands apart from an otherwise steady three-year run of detailed, specific praise for the same inspection process. Wayne is a good fit for buyers who want a thorough, explained-in-person inspection with a fast written report, particularly first-time homebuyers navigating the process for the first time. Anyone hiring him is worth asking how the report will be delivered and how long it stays accessible, given the one account of an expired report link.
“https://bonafidehomeinspections.com/ Wayne was very meticulous, came on time at the location and took around 3 hours to inspect the property. Gave a detailed report with photos same day. radon testing was included as part of inspection. He has license for both home inspection and pest as well which is a plus. Cost was ab”
Wayne was very nice and did the job. But I did not know any better. Since we hired him back in 2020 we have had multiple problems that should have been noticed by him. He also sends the report to you via iCloud and it only lasts 90 days or so. I reached out to him multiple times to have the report resent to us and I got absolutely no response. Now 4 years later we have a HUGE issue of a crumbling foundation. Multiple contractors that have come out to look at the problem asked if the inspector noted this… no he did not. Communication lacks greatly after the job is done. And I wonder what else is going to pop up wrong with my house.
Wayne has been super responsive, worked really professionally, and wrote a very detailed report. The cost is also very reasonable. I highly recommend him to everyone who needs a home inspection. Thank you for the great work, Wayne!
Wayne was great. Very responsive whenever I called, clear with setting expectations about scope of engagement and price, good availability for scheduling the inspection, showed up to the inspection on time, was thorough with his inspection, and within hours of completing the inspection Wayne emailed over a 1-page write-up of the inspection findings. I'd use him again.
Wayne did a very thorough inspection, and was helpful in reviewing and explaining problems he found. Would definitely recommend his services.
We reached out to Wayne at Bonafide Home Inspections after reading positive reviews on Google and Angi (and reading reviews about horror stories from broker-recommended inspectors). Wayne responded quickly, offered the lowest price among 4 different inspection services (including interior and exterior evaluation), and even arrived early on the day of the inspection (on a holiday no less!). Wayne performed a thorough inspection of the unit and carefully walked us through his major findings once the inspection was complete. Within 24 hours we had a comprehensive, color-coded document detailing all of Wayne's findings. We even walked away with a booklet on tips for maintaining a home courtesy of Wayne. Ultimately we would not hesitate to choose to work with Wayne again and highly recommend him for any of your inspection needs!
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