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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Five Stars Home Inspection LLC. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$530 – $760
Typical inspection around $650
203 Google ratings averaging 5 stars, and several customers describe inspections that ran long. In an August 2025 review, a buyer said a job scheduled for two hours took five because Brian O'Boyle was being thorough, and that he later recommended professionals for the work the report identified. A July 2025 customer said he spent more than four hours touring the property and connected them with a resource about the sewer line in one call. Five Stars Home Inspection is a Malden company; its website lists Brian O'Boyle as owner and inspector and names Boston, the North Shore, the South Shore and Cape Ann as its service area. Several customers in 2025 and 2026 also mention Patrick. Many were first-time buyers: a May 2026 first-time buyer said Brian came out on a holiday weekend, and an August 2024 first-time buyer said the report came the next day in plain language. A September 2024 buyer said he fit an inspection in after the sellers cut the contingency from 10 days to 5. In a September 2025 review, a buyer said the shower faucet was rotted off and the pipe rotted on the day they moved in, something they said the inspection should have found, and called it a terrible inspection.
Five stars indeed! Brian and Ruth Ann were super from my first contact with them to the inspection report. At the inspection, Brian took me through every inch of our potential new home. He explained details and kept me well informed the whole time. I felt empowered and knowledgeable after his inspection. The scheduling was fast and report was ready that night. They’re also just really nice, calming people-a bonus during the stressful process of buying a home!
Brian is a true professional Very thorough and complete on his inspection
Fantastic inspector and would highly recommend. Brian was recommended to us by our realtor when our offer for a home was accepted. I went to the inspection with Brian and he was excellent - very detail oriented and thorough, leaving no stone unturned. He was climbing into unfinished attic spaces and under the porch, and finding and testing all of the systems. It was a somewhat complicated house so I was impressed with everything that he discovered. Brian was also easy to talk to and ask questions and he answered them in a very down to earth and practical way. The report he wrote was very detailed and clear, and included plenty pictures with descriptions for each. He returned the report quickly. It was great information to have during the negotiation of the sale, and we will use the report even for ourselves going forward to make sure we know what is most important to fix in the home after closing. Would definitely recommend Brian to anyone for home inspections. Thank you!
Highly recommend Brian O'Boyle and the Five Stars team if you are looking for a great home inspection service!!! Brian was incredible and I learned so much from him!!
As first-time home buyers, this entire process has felt like a complete roller coaster of emotions, and we truly cannot say enough good things about our experience with this inspection team. From the very first phone call, we felt supported and cared for. His wife, who handles the administrative side, was absolutely wonderful — so kind, calming, and reassuring while answering all of our questions and helping ease a lot of the anxiety that comes with buying your first home. When it came time for the inspection itself, the same level of care and professionalism carried through. Brian was incredibly thorough, patient, and generous with his time, making sure we understood everything along the way without ever making us feel overwhelmed. He explained issues clearly, pointed out what was important versus routine maintenance, and gave us confidence instead of fear. We were especially grateful that he was willing to come out during a holiday weekend. That flexibility and dedication meant so much to us during an already stressful timeline. Throughout every step, they truly became a calming force in a process that can otherwise feel incredibly overwhelming. The detailed report was easy to understand, prompt, and extremely helpful as we moved forward with our purchase. We’re so thankful we chose them and would recommend them wholeheartedly — especially to fellow first-time home buyers looking for someone knowledgeable, trustworthy, and genuinely caring.
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