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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Inspections Plus. 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
A Newton homebuyer describes Steve Gaspar connecting roof, drainage, ventilation, and moisture concerns during a home inspection, then explaining where concealed damage might exist. In the August 2026 Google review, the buyer says he distinguished serious concerns from unusual conditions that did not appear to need immediate expensive repairs. That customer particularly valued his independence and practical explanations. Inspections Plus says Stephen M. Gaspar founded the company in 2012 and continues to operate it as its owner and principal consultant. Its website describes home, commercial, and environmental inspections across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. His Massachusetts home inspector license is active on the state registry. Google reports 4.9 stars from 105 ratings. Recent buyers describe inspections that helped them understand the house as well as its faults. An August reviewer looking at older New England homes says the walkthrough was fully recorded and reported, giving the couple something to keep and revisit. A May customer says the final report included pictures and explanations of the issues discussed during the inspection, including areas of possible concern. Another May reviewer describes being walked through the house, learning how its systems worked and what would need attention, then receiving a detailed report within 24 hours. Customers also describe time spent answering questions. A June reviewer says Stephen addressed their concerns during the inspection, identified additional issues, and recommended corrections; the customer found his report helpful through the purchase and subsequent renovations. A July reviewer says he scheduled the inspection quickly and continued answering questions afterward, offering advice and connecting the customer with other professionals for house projects. Older reviews include both repeat business and a missed appointment. In August 2025, a customer says they returned to Steve nine years after their first home purchase and appreciated a Saturday morning appointment fitted between children’s sports activities. In a June 2022 one-star review, a customer says no one arrived for a scheduled appointment after they had signed the inspection and service agreements, and no one answered when they called the company.
I cannot recommend Steve Gaspar and Inspections Plus highly enough. We hired Steve for a home inspection in Newton, Massachusetts, and what impressed us the most was his honesty and the fact that there was never any question about whose interests he represented: ours, as the buyers. Steve is exactly what you want in a Massachusetts home inspector. He is extraordinarily knowledgeable about building science, older homes, roofing, structural issues, moisture intrusion, drainage, ventilation, and the building envelope, but he is also practical and measured. He does not exaggerate minor issues to make an inspection seem more dramatic, and he does not minimize serious issues to keep a real estate transaction moving. He tells you what he actually sees, explains what it means, and recommends further investigation when the evidence warrants it. That independence is incredibly valuable when buying a house. Steve identified several interconnected moisture, roof, drainage, ventilation, and exterior-envelope concerns that could easily have been treated as isolated maintenance items. Instead, he explained how they relate to one another and where concealed damage might exist. At the same time, when he saw conditions that looked unusual but did not appear to require immediate expensive repairs, he said so. There was no sugarcoating or alarmism . His inspection report was exceptionally detailed and useful—not just as a home inspection report, but as a roadmap for understanding and maintaining the property. His knowledge of moisture management, building-envelope problems, roof and attic ventilation, water intrusion, structural conditions, and historic/older Massachusetts homes is particularly impressive. If you are looking for a home inspector in Newton, Greater Boston, or Massachusetts generally—and especially if you are concerned about water intrusion, moisture problems, roof issues, ventilation, siding deterioration, or other building-envelope problems—I would strongly recommend Steve Gaspar and Inspections Plus. He combines the technical knowledge of a building consultant with the loyalty, independence, and integrity you want from someone advising you on one of the largest purchases you will ever make. Steve understood that his job was to give us the information necessary to make the right decision for ourselves. Highly recommend.
Steve is incredibly knowledgeable. My wife and I are first time home buyers, looking at older, New England homes in need of serious TLC. Steve’s walk through was fully recorded and reported, so everything he showed us is ours to keep - he basically just created a full tutorial on “how to own this house”. Now we have the confidence to take the big next step! Highly recommend!
Stephen was detailed, honest, courteous and professional. We left our inspection with a thorough understanding of the property and a roadmap for how and when to address future issues. 5/5
Inspector is clearly very knowledgable about home systems and combines this with an ability to communicate clearly with home buyers of varying degrees of experience. Very satisfied.
Stephen was very knowledgeable and thorough with his inspection. He did an excellent job explaining problems with the house, what caused them, and how to fix them. He is the best home inspector I have dealt with! Highly recommend
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Inspection report delivered the same day4.5
Flags problems without alarming buyers4.5
Report photos marked to each section4.5