# CMS Home Inspection

**Trade:** Home Inspection · **Phone:** (401) 830-0966 · **Website:** https://www.cmshomeinspection.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.7/5** (medium confidence) — from 156 reviews across 4 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 21 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

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.

**Strengths:**
- Deep, near-perfect record — 156 reviews from 2021 to 2026, virtually all five stars
- Clear, actionable reports — findings organized by urgency with photos
- Realtor-endorsed — a local agent vouches for consistently referring clients
- Easy booking — accurate quotes and scheduling completed fully online

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Provides home inspections and add-on pest, radon, mold, septic, sewer-scope, and well inspections across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and eastern Connecticut, owned by Sam Bianchini _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.cmshomeinspection.com) — “CMS Home Inspection provides home inspections and add-on pest, radon, mold, septic, sewer-scope, and well inspections across Rhode Island, M…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.cmshomeinspection.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Owned and operated by Sam Bianchini, a licensed and certified home inspector.”
- Self-reports licenses in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut plus NACHI certification, none independently verified here _(confidence: low)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.cmshomeinspection.com) — “Self-reported license/registration number (NOT verified against any registry): RI License #44163”
  - [Official Website](https://www.cmshomeinspection.com) — “Self-reported license/registration number (NOT verified against any registry): MA License #1111”
  - [Official Website](https://www.cmshomeinspection.com) — “Self-reported license/registration number (NOT verified against any registry): CT License #HOI.0001081”
  - [Official Website](https://www.cmshomeinspection.com) — “Self-reported license/registration number (NOT verified against any registry): NACHI #19091235”
- 156 reviews on Google from 2021 through mid-2026, virtually all five stars, with 21 in the last six months and none negative _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xjeE5sVnJja3c1WTJGelN6VjVhMEkwZDFwTk9XYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x25d41636b9d0d720!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlcxNlVrckw5Y2FzSzV5a0I0d1pNOWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Excellent service! Sam did an outstanding job with my home inspection. He was professional, punctual, thorough, and took the time to care…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNuc29tajd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x25d41636b9d0d720!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICnsomj7wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We are SO glad we had Sam do our home inspection, all of his glowing reviews are here for a reason. He was incredibly thorough, patient, …”
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=CMS%20Home%20Inspection&query_place_id=ChIJmwtGO15F5IkRINfQuTYW1CU) — “Google: 5★ from 242 ratings”
- A buyer says the inspection saved them from purchasing a house in genuinely bad condition _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pscWJVWTFVekpTWkZoTGVIQmpNbnA1TFhwdmFuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x25d41636b9d0d720!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjlqbUY1UzJSZFhLeHBjMnp5LXpvanc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Sam is an excellent inspector, saved me from buying a house in a really bad condition, highly recommended!!! 10/10”
- Delivered a report color-coded into three tiers — general maintenance, things to do soon, and things that must be addressed _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25sa1lXcFdOamRFUlRCWmRtbG5TMVl3TkhCNGFtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x25d41636b9d0d720!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnlkYWpWNjdERTBZdmlnS1YwNHB4amc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ On time and efficient. Inspection report was very detailed, with pictures and color coded in 3 levels-general maintenance, maintenance th…”
- Conducted a Sunday mold inspection, explaining the sampling process and what would have been concerning as he worked _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURGNnNLenN3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x25d41636b9d0d720!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDF6sKzswE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Used CMS for a mold inspection on a home purchase. Sam came out on a Sunday afternoon and did an excellent job during and after the sampl…”
- A local Realtor's review vouches for referring clients, calling the inspections consistently thorough, honest, and confidence-building _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2psQ2R6STJWMHAxV1dkR2QycHVjVzVLWDJzMk5GRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x25d41636b9d0d720!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjlCdzI2V0p1WWdGd2pucW5KX2s2NFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ As a local REALTOR®, it’s important for me to refer professionals I know, like, and trust. Sam at CMS Home Inspections consistently takes…”
- Booking is described as fully online — accurate quote, availability, scheduling, and payment completed in a few minutes _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214ZlpFSlVkRmREVFRkRU9YbFlVSFZzZFdGT1NFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x25d41636b9d0d720!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmxfZEJUdFdDTTdEOXlYUHVsdWFOSEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had a great experience working with Sam for my home inspection and would highly recommend him! The entire process was incredibly easy f…”
- Specializes in Home Inspection _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xjeE5sVnJja3c1WTJGelN6VjVhMEkwZDFwTk9XYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x25d41636b9d0d720!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlcxNlVrckw5Y2FzSzV5a0I0d1pNOWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Excellent service! Sam did an outstanding job with my home inspection. He was professional, punctual, thorough, and took the time to care…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURGNnNLenN3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x25d41636b9d0d720!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDF6sKzswE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Used CMS for a mold inspection on a home purchase. Sam came out on a Sunday afternoon and did an excellent job during and after the sampl…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.cmshomeinspection.com) — “CMS Home Inspection provides home inspections and add-on pest, radon, mold, septic, sewer-scope, and well inspections across Rhode Island, M…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=CMS%20Home%20Inspection&query_place_id=ChIJmwtGO15F5IkRINfQuTYW1CU): 5.0★ from 242 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=CMS%20Home%20Inspection&query_place_id=ChIJmwtGO15F5IkRINfQuTYW1CU): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ri/north-providence/profile/home-inspection/cms-home-inspection-0021-540152): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.cmshomeinspection.com): Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Yangelys Guzmán · 2026-08-24**: 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 reco…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Elisabeth T · 2026-08-21**: great experience,  very thorough
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · derek hinz · 2026-08-19**: Sam is very meticulous in his work. I would refer him to anyone any day of the week and twice on sunday!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Annie O'Brien · 2026-08-10**: 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 …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kavitha Rao · 2026-08-05**: Sam is excellent.  He thoroughly explained everything in detail.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kashif Khera · 2026-08-01**: They did very detailed inspection
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · YANGELYS GUZMAN · 2026-08-01**: Sam is an excellent inspector, saved me from buying a house in a really bad condition, highly recommended!!! 10/10
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Zizi Lee · 2026-07-30**: I cannot recommend Sam at CMS Home Inspection highly enough. Sam is incredibly professional, exceptionally knowledgeable, and his communication throughout the entire process was fantastic.

What really sets Sam apart is how incredibly thorough he is. He did not rush the process at all, spending a fu…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rikevi Severino · 2026-07-29**: Really good experience. Sam knows what he’s doing! Very knowledgeable
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · _cg · 2026-07-26**: Sam is hands down one of the most knowledgeable and professional inspectors around. He was friendly, extremely detailed during the walkthrough, and took the time to explain every finding clearly. He went above and beyond and I would definitely recommend his services.

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