Cardinal Inspection

Cardinal Inspection is a one-person operation in Melrose — Ron Rocha inspecting homes and some commercial properties across Eastern Massachusetts, covering buyer's inspections, pre-listing inspections, WDO/termite checks, and commercial work. He's a licensed Massachusetts real estate salesperson in addition to his home inspector credential, currently serves as Vice Chair of the Massachusetts Board of Home Inspectors — the body that oversees inspector licensing in the state — and holds ASHI Certified Inspector (ACI) status and ASHI membership. The public review history is short: two written reviews from 2023 to 2025 spread across three sources, plus four Google ratings averaging 4.3. It's a mixed picture rather than a lopsided one — weighed together, the tone of the written reviews lands close to neutral, which matters given how little there is to go on so far. There isn't much beyond the self-reported basics to size up consistency the way you could with a busier inspector — no work photos, no detailed job breakdowns, and the review count still in the single digits. Worth asking directly about recent availability and getting a sense of turnaround for your specific inspection type (buyer's, pre-listing, WDO, or commercial) before booking. Cardinal Inspection is a reasonable call for someone who wants a single, state-licensed inspector with real-estate and regulatory-board standing behind him — just go in knowing the online track record here is still thin, and confirm scope and timing directly with Rocha before scheduling.