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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from CMS Home Inspection. 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
CMS Home Inspection is a tri-state home inspection company owned and operated by Sam Bianchini, offering inspections plus add-on pest, radon, mold, septic, sewer-scope, and well testing across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and eastern Connecticut. The business carries a Better Business Bureau A+ grade, and Sam's own site lists licenses in all three states along with NACHI certification, though none of these are independently verified in the record here. The review record is exceptionally deep and consistent: 156 reviews on Google spanning 2021 through mid-2026, virtually all five stars, with 21 more added in just the last six months and none of them negative. What comes through constantly is thoroughness paired with real communication — reviewer after reviewer describes Sam explaining findings as he goes, answering an extensive amount of questions, and delivering detailed, photo-heavy reports, often within 24 hours or even the same day. One review describes a report color-coded into three tiers — general maintenance, things to do soon, and things that must be addressed — that made the findings easy to act on. Several accounts describe real financial consequences avoided: one buyer says Sam's inspection saved them from purchasing a house in genuinely bad condition. Another describes a Sunday mold inspection, with Sam explaining the sampling process and what would have been concerning as he worked; the sample results came back clean, but the reviewer valued the transparency regardless. A local Realtor's review specifically vouches for referring clients to Sam, calling the inspections consistently thorough, honest, and confidence-building for buyers. Several customers say they've used CMS multiple times, including one who worked with the company repeatedly while house-hunting for a first home. The booking process itself gets specific praise too — one reviewer describes getting an accurate quote, checking availability, booking, and paying entirely online in a few minutes. With 21 straight recent reviews carrying no negative feedback and a genuinely large sample stretching back years, CMS Home Inspection reads as an unusually consistent, well-regarded choice across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and eastern Connecticut.
Excellent service! Sam did an outstanding job with my home inspection. He was professional, punctual, thorough, and took the time to carefully inspect everything and clearly explain his findings. He answered all of our questions and made us feel confident throughout the entire process. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and professional home inspector. Five stars!
great experience, very thorough
Sam is very meticulous in his work. I would refer him to anyone any day of the week and twice on sunday!
I had a great experience working with Sam for my home inspection and would highly recommend him! The entire process was incredibly easy from the start. I was able to get an accurate quote through his website, view his availability, book the inspection, and pay all within a few minutes. When I later needed to push the appointment time back, his team was quick to respond, accommodating, and very helpful. Sam arrived early and got started promptly. He was incredibly thorough and took his time with every part of the house. As a first-time homebuyer, I especially appreciated that he walked me through the property, pointed out areas that could become concerns in the future, and helped me understand which findings might need more immediate attention versus things that could simply be monitored over time. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and a great communicator throughout the entire inspection. His report was generated immediately afterward and was clear, detailed, easy to understand, and simple to download. The whole experience made an important part of the home-buying process feel much less overwhelming. I would absolutely recommend Sam to anyone looking for a thorough, professional, and approachable home inspector!
Sam is excellent. He thoroughly explained everything in detail.
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