# Homestead Inspection Service

**Trade:** Home Inspection · **Address:** 25 Colpitts Rd #692, Weston, MA 02493 · **Phone:** (781) 400-6544 · **Website:** http://homesteadinspectionservice.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.6/5** (medium confidence) — from 50 reviews across 3 sources.
98% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 43 reviews, 1 negative.

## The honest read

Homestead Inspection Service built its reputation on slowing down when everyone else wants to move fast — reviewers keep describing two-hour visits, drone shots of the roof, and a photo- and video-heavy report emailed the same day, sometimes within hours of the walkthrough.

The Weston-based company is run by founder Massimo Taurisano and co-owner Raj Datar, and both names come up again and again in reviews as the inspectors who actually showed up — buyers describe Massimo rearranging his schedule for a same-day inspection and Raj spending hours walking a first-time buyer through a 200-page report. Massimo's New Hampshire home inspector license is active per the state registry.

Across 50 reviews from 2025 into 2026, the pattern holds: inspectors bringing multiple team members to split up a large house, explaining findings in plain language on-site, and turning around detailed reports same-day. A real estate agent's review from earlier this year specifically called out competitive pricing and fast scheduling compared to other inspection companies. A Spanish-language review from August 2026 praised the team for checking every corner of the house and explaining repairs in detail.

One thing worth asking about: a July 2026 review described a Whirlpool dishwasher and refrigerator from 2017 marked "functional" on the report, both of which failed within weeks of the buyer moving in — worth confirming how appliance condition gets tested during the walkthrough, especially on older units.

Homestead is a solid call for a buyer or seller in the Greater Boston and MetroWest area who wants a thorough, photo-rich inspection report same-day, and it's worth asking what "functional" means for aging appliances before you rely on that line in the report.

**Strengths:**
- Named inspectors — Massimo and Raj repeatedly credited by name
- Same-day reports — detailed, photo and video-rich, fast turnaround
- Competitive pricing — a real estate agent cited pricing and speed

**Concerns:**
- Appliance condition calls — one review flagged appliances marked functional that soon failed

## Claims & citations

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

- Massimo Taurisano's New Hampshire home inspector license is verified active by the state registry _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://forms.nh.gov/licenseverification/) — “NH home_inspector license 00760 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: MASSIMO TAURISANO”
- Founder Massimo Taurisano and co-owner Raj Datar are repeatedly named by reviewers as personally leading inspections _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21sNlIyUlVlRk5vV0dGRFNXVmhWbWhvV0VwVU5HYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4629034d29246cd7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOml6R2RUeFNoWGFDSWVhVmhoWEpUNGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ When a company is exceptional, I love to go out of my way to review them - when you hire Raj expect nothing but the best you can possible…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kxWE4yVkVSakJoY1RSMVVrSkdiRXhXZDE5NlYyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4629034d29246cd7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOi1XN2VERjBhcTR1UkJGbExWd196V2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Massimo and his team were amazing. From initial contact, through our buyer's inspection they were both thorough and keen to answer any qu…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xabk9GWkJiM2cwWkROb1kxRlZhRWhSUm5STlExRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4629034d29246cd7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlZnOFZBb3g0ZDNoY1FVaEhRRnRNQ1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a wonderful experience with Homestead Inspection for a new townhouse we were purchasing. Raj did an incredible job going through e…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twR1oyUmtVRGQwYmxjNFEwTmlZbVp2ZVdadmRXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4629034d29246cd7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkpGZ2RkUDd0blc4Q0NiYmZveWZvdWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a fantastic experience with Massimo and his team. I called in the afternoon hoping for a same-day inspection—something I didn’t ex…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xCS1h6a3RkME5yYTBzNFNtaFZhRXA1Wms1SVIwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4629034d29246cd7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlBKXzktd0Nra0s4SmhVaEp5Zk5IR0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Massimo is a great inspector, he thoroughly inspected the house and provided us with all insights and shared accurate condition of the ho…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2toNmFEUmZNbUl4TmtndGVtRlZWVVJPVEhadlgxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4629034d29246cd7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkh6aDRfMmIxNkgtemFVVUROTHZvX1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Our realtor recommended Massimo and Raj for our home inspection. They were respectful and knowledgeable about the older home we are buyin…”
- Reviewers describe detailed, photo- and video-rich reports delivered same-day or within hours _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2toS1NtWkdVWFJZYVdVMWNrUlNlRjg1Y0hkV2FsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4629034d29246cd7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkhKSmZGUXRYaWU1ckRSeF85cHdWalE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Homestead Inspection Service is phenomenal! I was blown away by how thoroughly they went through the entire home — every appliance, every…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGSVRucGpPV2hsVUdGcmJGSnFaall0Y2psYU9XYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4629034d29246cd7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjFITnpjOWhlUGFrbFJqZjYtcjlaOWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Amazing service. The company was very transparent and got the results back very quickly highly recommend this team”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2premRqaHJNMjlOY210cU5qVnNWVzVXVjFZMGRrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4629034d29246cd7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjkzdjhrM29NcmtqNjVsVW5WV1Y0dkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very thorough and communicative throughout the inspection! The report was also complete and emailed to me the same day!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25kaFVUaHBXRmgxZVdOME5VUk1jMkZvVVY5aU1VRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4629034d29246cd7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOndhUThpWFh1eWN0NURMc2FoUV9iMUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ They were very responsive and incredibly thorough, I got the inspection report the same evening that they did the inspection”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xodlZtTkNPVUo2TFROcGNrMVRNSFJsWXpkUk1HYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4629034d29246cd7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlhvVmNCOUJ6LTNpck1TMHRlYzdRMGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The techniciana were very thorough and kept us up to date during the process as well as having a very thorough detailed report with photo…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2paa1EwaGFPVFZwVldsNFZEaFZWbEpVTmxwR1FuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4629034d29246cd7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjZkQ0haOTVpVWl4VDhVVlJUNlpGQnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Exceptionally thorough and detail-oriented. They provided a comprehensive readout only a few hours after the inspection and walked me thr…”
- A real estate agent's review praised competitive pricing and fast scheduling versus other inspection companies _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Cc1NDMHpSMk14ZWpCdWMwWmpSbDlXZG1Vd1pXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4629034d29246cd7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnBsSC0zR2MxejBuc0ZjRl9WdmUwZWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ As a real estate agent, I found Homestead to be extremely helpful in assisting my clients with their home purchase. They were able to sch…”
- Reviewers describe multi-hour, multi-inspector visits with drone roof imagery on larger jobs _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21sNlIyUlVlRk5vV0dGRFNXVmhWbWhvV0VwVU5HYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4629034d29246cd7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOml6R2RUeFNoWGFDSWVhVmhoWEpUNGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ When a company is exceptional, I love to go out of my way to review them - when you hire Raj expect nothing but the best you can possible…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twR1oyUmtVRGQwYmxjNFEwTmlZbVp2ZVdadmRXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4629034d29246cd7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkpGZ2RkUDd0blc4Q0NiYmZveWZvdWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a fantastic experience with Massimo and his team. I called in the afternoon hoping for a same-day inspection—something I didn’t ex…”
- A 2-star review describes a Whirlpool dishwasher and refrigerator marked functional on the report that both failed within weeks of the buyer moving in _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tReFIxWnJWbEF3U0hkVVQzcFBPRE5JWDJWM2VHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4629034d29246cd7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkQxR1ZrVlAwSHdUT3pPODNIX2V3eGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “2★ On 4/08/26, this company inspected the condo I eventually purchased. The price was reasonable and overall the report was fair enough. The…”
- Specializes in Home Inspection _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2toS1NtWkdVWFJZYVdVMWNrUlNlRjg1Y0hkV2FsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4629034d29246cd7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkhKSmZGUXRYaWU1ckRSeF85cHdWalE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Homestead Inspection Service is phenomenal! I was blown away by how thoroughly they went through the entire home — every appliance, every…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xabk9GWkJiM2cwWkROb1kxRlZhRWhSUm5STlExRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4629034d29246cd7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlZnOFZBb3g0ZDNoY1FVaEhRRnRNQ1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a wonderful experience with Homestead Inspection for a new townhouse we were purchasing. Raj did an incredible job going through e…”
  - [State License Registry](https://forms.nh.gov/licenseverification/) — “NH home_inspector license 00760 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: MASSIMO TAURISANO”

## License

Status: **active** (#00760, home_inspector) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-28, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://forms.nh.gov/licenseverification/

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Homestead%20Inspection%20Service&query_place_id=ChIJ4XbX4ZgR-4AR12wkKU0DKUY): 5.0★ from 63 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Homestead%20Inspection%20Service&query_place_id=ChIJ4XbX4ZgR-4AR12wkKU0DKUY): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://homesteadinspectionservice.com): Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Moore Moore · 2026-08-22**: The inspectors were on time, very professional and delivered a thorough inspection report. Thank you
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Alma Garcia · 2026-08-17**: Los señores que inspeccionaron mi casa fueron excelentes en su trabajo , revisaron hasta el último rinconcito de la casa y nos explicaron detalladamente lo que se necesita reparar .
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Susan Tang · 2026-08-14**: Good service and nice people! When I called Massimo, he was so nice to introduce every detail for our home inspection, addressing my concerns after the service.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Travis Turnbull · 2026-08-08**: We were moving across country, so the inspection on our potential house became very important. I’ve bought and sold over ten homes and their level of detail and precision was extraordinary. They reviewed items that were unique to the northeast that I wasn’t familiar with. Ultimately, they gave my wi…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Shawn Gallagher · 2026-08-05**: Homestead Inspection Service is phenomenal! I was blown away by how thoroughly they went through the entire home — every appliance, every window, every door, plus the crawlspace, electrical panel, heating system, and hot water system. They didn’t miss a thing. The level of detail, inside and out, wa…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Anthony Jenkins · 2026-07-30**: Homestead technicians inspected the condo for which we had made a provisional offer. They were very thorough and provided an easily read, comprehensive report on the whole property. We were able to rapidly resolve all issues thanks to Homestead, and went ahead with the purchase.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Steve Brown · 2026-07-27**: Timely, professional, informative
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ben G · 2026-07-27**: Very professional and thorough. Inspected a condominium unit I was considering buying. Revealed some common area issues I may not have noticed/found on my own. Included substantial photos/videos of everything good and not so good. They worked with me on price and I was very pleased with their commun…
- **2/5 · Google Reviews · Rexanne Royal · 2026-07-24**: On 4/08/26, this company inspected the condo I eventually purchased. The price was reasonable and overall the report was fair enough. The dishwasher and refrigerator were deemed “functional.”  They were Whirlpool brand and purchased in September 2017, according to the report.  I moved in on around M…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Larissa Brodeur · 2026-07-17**: The communication was great. They were on time. We received our report back in a timely manner. Highly recommend this company!

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