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First Look Home Inspection is a one-inspector operation in Haverhill run by Brennen Swanson, nine years into home and condo inspections across Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. On Thumbtack, where the company has picked up Top Pro status in both 2024 and 2025, it's been hired 35 times and carries a 5.0 average from 29 ratings. In reviews posted between 2023 and 2025, a consistent theme comes through: buyers, especially first-timers, praised how much Swanson explained during the walkthrough and how detailed his written reports were. A 2024 reviewer called him thorough and said he 'takes the time to explain things in detail,' and a 2023 review noted he covers maintenance needs beyond the pass/fail checklist and turns the report around quickly. Jobs on file range from small condos to a 2,000+ sq ft single-family home. Swanson's profile self-reports Massachusetts (#1091) and New Hampshire (#585) home inspector licenses and a NEPMA wood-destroying-insect registration, along with a completed Thumbtack background check — none of which we've checked against the underlying registries directly. He also offers a combined pest inspection add-on for $95 (or $225 standalone) alongside the home inspection itself. For a first-time buyer especially, the reviews point to someone who walks you through what he's finding rather than just handing over a checklist — worth confirming the license numbers directly and asking what a combined inspection-plus-pest visit covers.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from First Look Home Inspection. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$530 – $760
Typical inspection around $650
Thank you for inspecting my home! You were very responsive, professional, thorough with your services. We would recommend to others looking for a Home inspection! Details: Recently built, renovated, or refurbished home • 2,001 - 2,500 sq ft • 4 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Basement • Attic • Crawl space • Chimney • House
He is very responsibility and professional. Checked everything carefully. He makes a detailed report clearly and completely after the inspection. Details: Buying, selling, or leasing property • 1,001 - 1,500 sq ft • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Home has none of the above • Condo or apartment
Brennan was very thorough. He was very clear when he was explaining to us all the ins and outs of his inspection. My first time home buyers got a very good education! Details: Buying, selling, or leasing property • 1,001 - 1,500 sq ft • 3 bedrooms • 1 bathroom • Basement • Pool • Chimney • House
Brennen was great to work with, absolutely thorough with his work. Great if you are esp a first time home buyer as he takes the time to explain things in detail. He also made a very detailed report on the inspection which is extremely helpful to keep as a record. Details: Buying, selling, or leasing property • 4,001 - 4,500 sq ft • 4 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms • Basement • Attic • Chimney • House
Brennen was very thorough and gave a lot of insight on maintenance needs. The inspection report was sent quickly , I would highly recommend him. He was very pleasant to work with! Details: Buying, selling, or leasing property • 501 - 1,000 sq ft • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom • Home has none of the above • Condo or apartment
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Flags problems without alarming buyers4.5